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

10) RB Matt Jones (Ole Miss, Southern Miss)

Matt Jones has spent three seasons at Ole Miss, where he saw minimal opportunity in the Rebels' backfield. As a result, the running back entered the portal, hoping a fresh start would help rejuvenate his college career. Now, he lands at Southern Miss, where he can earn the starting job.

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2) OT Rodrick Tialavea, Washington State

Rodrick Tialavea made headlines after entering the portal. The offensive lineman spent the season as a starter for Washington State and now enters the portal seeking a fresh start. Expect Tialavea to find a landing spot sooner rather than later.

3) DL Sid Kaba (Western Michigan -> Marshall)

Sid Kaba committed to Western Michigan as a three-star prospect. The defender entered the portal after struggling to see the field with the Broncos during his freshman season. Now, Kaba lands at Marshall ahead of the 2025 season.

4) WR Abdul Janneh Jr., Georgia Tech

Abdul Janneh Jr. spent two seasons at Duquesne before transferring to Georgia Tech in 2023. In two seasons with the Yellow Jackets, the wideout has seen minimal opportunities to make an impact on offense. As a result, he hits the portal again.

5) CB Anthony Richard Jr. (Marshall -> Southern Miss)

Anthony Richard Jr. played one season at Northwestern State before transferring to Marshall last offseason. The defensive back struggled to find a sizable role in the Thundering Herd's secondary. He has landed at Southern Miss, hoping to get more opportunities.

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6) DL Caden Crawford (Iowa -> South Dakota)

Caden Crawford committed to Iowa as a three-star prospect. The defensive lineman saw minimal opportunity in his time with the Hawkeyes, leading him to enter the transfer portal. Crawford heads to South Dakota, hoping to earn a more significant role.

7) WR Brock Montgomery (UConn -> Marshall)

Brock Montgomery committed to UConn as an underrated receiver in his respective class. The six-foot-two pass catcher saw no action in his Freshman season with the Huskies, leading to him entering the portal with a chip on his shoulder. Now, the Tennessee native lands at Marshall.

8) OT Calvin McMillan, Middle Tennessee

Calvin McMillan becomes one of the more recent offensive linemen to enter the portal. As teams continue to look to bolster the depth in the trenches ahead of next season, McMillan could be a hot name in the portal. At six-foot-five, the versatile lineman can make an impact wherever he lands.

9) EDGE Drew Tuazama, UCLA

Drew Tuazama enters the transfer portal after one season at UCLA. The defensive lineman made stops at Syracuse, UAB, and South Carolina before his time with the Bruins. As he continues looking for a significant role with the right team, Tuazama hits the portal again.

10) RB Matt Jones (Ole Miss, Southern Miss)

Matt Jones has spent three seasons at Ole Miss, where he saw minimal opportunity in the Rebels' backfield. As a result, the running back entered the portal, hoping a fresh start would help rejuvenate his college career. Now, he lands at Southern Miss, where he can earn the starting job.

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