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

10) CB DeAndre Boykins, North Carolina

DeAndre Boykins committed to North Carolina as a four-star recruit. The talented defender has spent three seasons with the Tar Heels, where he broke out in 2022. After missing all of 2023, the cornerback struggled in his return in 2024. Now, he enters the portal following the coaching change, where he'll likely have plenty of options, considering he's a more than quality starter at full health.

2) S Tamarcus Cooley (NC State -> LSU)

Tamarcus Cooley made headlines with his decision to enter the transfer portal. The talented safety had a breakout season with the Wolfpack and quickly became a target for multiple top teams. Cooley had plenty of top teams to choose from, but ultimately, the safety felt the best fit was in the SEC with LSU.

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3) WR Jaren Hamilton (Alabama -> Arizona State)

Jaren Hamilton committed to Alabama as a four-star recruit out of high school. The talented wideout saw minimal opportunities at Alabama and hit the portal to continue his collegiate journey elsewhere. Now, Hamilton lands at Arizona State, where he can be a premier target in the Sun Devils' offense.

4) EDGE Justice Finkley (Texas -> Kansas)

Justice Finkley is another four-star recruit in the portal seeking a more significant role elsewhere. The Texas transfer garnered plenty of interest in the portal as teams coveted the pass rusher's versatility on defense. Ultimately, he lands in Kansas to suit up for the Jayhawks in 2025.

5) CB Cam Miller, Penn State

Cam Miller committed to Penn State as a highly recruited prospect out of high school. The former four-star prospect has struggled to find consistent playing time in a loaded Nittany Lions' secondary. As a result, the corner opted to hit the portal following Penn State's semifinal loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs.

6) WR Taeshaun Lyons (Utah -> UNLV)

Taeshaun Lyons was a four-star recruit out of high school. The talented wideout entered college with plenty of potential, but he's yet to find his way on the field to showcase his skillset. Seeking the chance to do that, the six-foot-one pass catcher transferred to UNLV, hoping to find a prominent role in the Rebels offense.

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7) CB Nyland Green (Purdue -> Arizona State)

Nyland Green spent three seasons at Georgia before transferring to Purdue after getting lost in the Bulldogs' stacked depth chart. In his first season with the Boilermakers, the former five-star recruit totaled 23 tackles, five pass defenses, two sacks, and a forced fumble. Now, he lands at Arizona State, hoping to build on his solid 2024 campaign.

8) WR Mehki Flowers, Penn State

Mehki Flowers committed to Penn State as a four-star recruit out of high school. The wide receiver has spent time on offense and defense, where he lined up as a safety. However, the playmaker has yet to get a chance with the Nittany Lions to showcase his versatility at either position. Now, he's in the transfer portal.

9) QB Pierce Clarkson (Louisville -> Ole Miss)

Pierce Clarkson spent two seasons at Louisville where the quarterback has totaled six passing attempts in two seasons. Considering the start of his college career isn't panning out as the former four-star imagined, he entered the transfer portal. After mulling multiple offers from top teams, Clarkson saw a fit at Ole Miss, where he'll have the chance to compete for the starting job.

10) CB DeAndre Boykins, North Carolina

DeAndre Boykins committed to North Carolina as a four-star recruit. The talented defender has spent three seasons with the Tar Heels, where he broke out in 2022. After missing all of 2023, the cornerback struggled in his return in 2024. Now, he enters the portal following the coaching change, where he'll likely have plenty of options, considering he's a more than quality starter at full health.