Top 10 Players Who Entered the CFB Transfer Portal on Thursday

10) QB Gaston Moore, Tennessee

Gaston Moore spent four years at Tennessee as a backup quarterback. Looking to finally get his chance to start, the senior opted to enter the portal looking for a new beginning with a quarterback-needy team. 

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2) EDGE Maurice Westmoreland, UTEP

Maurice Westmoreland has spent three seasons at UTEP, where he's continued to impress as an edge rusher for the Miners. The defensive end is coming off a career year, racking up 45 total tackles, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defense. The Texas native will garner plenty of interest in the portal.

3) S Kobe Hylton, Oklahoma State

Kobe Hylton began his collegiate journey at UTEP before transferring to Oklahoma State last offseason. In his one season with the Cowboys, the safety was a reliable part of the team's secondary. He enters the portal again, looking for a fresh start.

4) EDGE A.J. Hoffler, Clemson

A.J. Hoffler committed to Clemson as a four-star prospect out of high school. In two seasons with the Tigers, the defensive end has served as a depth piece on the defensive line, but he's struggled to make the impact he'd like to. As a result, the Florida native enters the portal, seeking a fresh start with a more prominent role.

5) TE Holden Staes, Tennesssee

Holden Staes originally committed to Notre Dame as a four-star recruit out of high school. After two lackluster seasons with the Fighting Irish, the pass-catcher transferred to Tennessee, hoping to find a more significant role with the Volunteers. However, in one season with the Vols, the tight end only caught 15 receptions for 131 receiving yards and one touchdown. Staes enters the portal where he'll likely have multiple teams, hoping they can be the key to unlocking his potential.

6) OL Zy Crisler, Illinois

Zy Crisler got his in JUCO, like multiple other talented players nationwide. As a three-star recruit, the offensive lineman landed with Illinois, where he's spent three seasons. The six-foot-six lineman has become a reliable starter in his time with the Fighting Illini, and his two-time honorable mentions on the All-Big Ten selection team to show for it. Expect Crisler to be a hot name in the portal moving forward.

7) EDGE Deamontae Diggs, Coastal Carolina

Deamontae Diggs spent two seasons at Youngstown State before transferring to Coastal Carolina last offseason. In his lone season with the Chanticleers, the defensive lineman racked up 34 total tackles, five sacks, and two pass defenses. The six-foot-five defender will be an interesting name to monitor, as teams looking to bolster their pass rush will likely be in pursuit reasonably quickly.

8) QB Michael Merdinger, North Carolina

Michael Merdinger committed to North Carolina as a three-star prospect out of high school. Following a redshirt freshman season where the quarterback didn't see the field, the Florida native now lands in the portal where he'll seek a fresh start with four years of eligibility remaining.

9) TE Charlie Browder, Tennessee

Charlie Browder is another Tennessee tight end who will enter the portal on Thursday. The six-foot-seven pass catcher caught two passes in his time with the Volunteers. Now, he enters his name into the portal, hoping to find a team that will utilize his strengths on the field.

10) QB Gaston Moore, Tennessee

Gaston Moore spent four years at Tennessee as a backup quarterback. Looking to finally get his chance to start, the senior opted to enter the portal looking for a new beginning with a quarterback-needy team. 

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