Top 10 Players Who Entered & Committed in the CFB Transfer Portal on Friday

10) S Cole Batson (Boston College -> UC Davies)

Cole Batson has spent three years at Boston College. In the first two seasons, the talented safety served as a vital part of the Eagles' defense. However, in year three, Batson struggled to see the field. As a result, the defender hit the portal, where he now lands at UC Davies.

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2) TE Amari Niblack, Texas

Amari Niblack initially committed to Alabama as a four-star recruit out of high school. The tight end transferred to Texas last offseason, hoping for a more significant role, but he struggled to find that with the Longhorns. As a result, Niblack enters the portal yet again, hoping the third team is the charm.

3) QB Jacolby Criswell, North Carolina

Jacolby Criswell entered the transfer portal late on Thursday night, but considering how coveted he'll be, there's no way he couldn't be included in today's update. The former four-star recruit spent three seasons at North Carolina before transferring to Arkansas in 2023. After one year with the Razorbacks, the quarterback transferred back to North Carolina, where he finally had the opportunity to start for the Tar Heels. After tossing 15 touchdowns and six interceptions for the ACC squad in 2024, the six-foot-one dual-threat quarterback again hits the portal.

4) EDGE JaQues Evans (Baylor -> Colorado State)

JaQues Evans transferred to Baylor last offseason after a strong season at Western Kentucky. The pass rusher saw minimal opportunity with the Bears, which led to his re-entry into the portal. Now, he lands at Colorado State, where he hopes his role with the Rams will be much larger.

5) RB Jay Ducker (Sam Houston State -> Temple)

Jay Ducker started his college journey at NIU, where he quickly joined the 1,000-yard club. The running back transferred to Memphis, hoping to carry his production to a larger program, but he struggled to find the same success. As a result, he transferred to Sam Houston State last offseason, where he returned to his impressive play. Now, he lands at Temple ahead of the 2025 season.

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6) DL Trevon McAlpine (Texas Tech -> Tulane)

Trevon McAlpine has spent three seasons at Texas Tech where he's slowly saw his role with the Red Raiders grow. After finishing the 2024 season with 21 total tackles and 1,5 sacks, the defensive lineman opted to hit the portal, seeking a sizable role elsewhere. Now, he lands at Tulane to compete for a starting job with the Green Wave,

7) QB CJ Harris, California

CJ Harris spent three seasons at Ohio before transferring to California, hoping to earn a more significant role. However, after losing the starting job and serving as a backup, the quarterback came to the harsh reality that his future with the Golden Bears may not be the answer to his hopeful playing time. Now, he hits the portal, seeking a fresh start.

8) CB Jalon Peoples (Texas Tech -> North Dakota State)

Jalon Peoples is yet another Texas Tech defender who finds himself in the transfer portal. The cornerback spent two seasons with the Red Raiders but struggled to find the field. Now, he hits the portal, seeking an opportunity elsewhere.

9) LB Brendan Harrington, Appalachian State

Brendan Harrington has spent six years at App State, where he's had up-and-down seasons with the Mountaineers. After a career year racking up 65 total tackles and one pass defense, the linebacker opted to enter the portal, hoping to build on his strong season.

10) S Cole Batson (Boston College -> UC Davies)

Cole Batson has spent three years at Boston College. In the first two seasons, the talented safety served as a vital part of the Eagles' defense. However, in year three, Batson struggled to see the field. As a result, the defender hit the portal, where he now lands at UC Davies.

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