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Top 10 Players Who Entered the CFB Transfer Portal on Wednesday

John Canady

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10) RB Matt Jones, Ole Miss
Matt Jones has spent three seasons with Ole Miss where he's gradually got an increased workload. However the running back has still struggled to crack the normal backfield rotation. He's shown flashes with his career average of 5.2 yards per carry, but on a loaded Rebels roster that hasn't been enough to get him a bigger role. Jones will hit the portal where he'll seek more playing time elsewhere.

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1) S Jayden Bonsu, Ohio State
Jayden Bonsu committed to Ohio State as a four-star prospect out of high school. However, the talented safety struggled to find playing time in a stout Buckeyes defense and he now finds himself in the transfer portal looking for a fresh start. With three years of eligibility left, the six-foot-two defender will have plenty of options to choose from.

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2) LB Taariq Al-Uqdah, Washington State
Taariq Al-Uqdah is one of the first big losses to Washington State on the defensive side since losing their head coach Jake Dickert. The linebacker is coming off a career year with the Cougars, where he finished with 76 total tackles, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two pass defenses. Al-Uqdah will have plenty of suitors to choose from following his impressive season.
3) C Luke Petitbon, Wake Forest
With the head coaching carousel extending over to Wake Forest, the team's starting center, Luke Petitbon, now finds himself in the transfer portal looking for a fresh start as well. With plenty of experience to mix with his on-field talent, the starting lineman will be looking to make an impact with a competitive program in which he'll likely have many options to do so.
4) LB Trevor Woods, Colorado
Trevor Woods spent four seasons at Colorado, where he seemingly flourished in the first three years. Following a down year last season, when his snaps took a hit, the Texas native opted to enter his name into the portal and seek a larger role elsewhere. Considering the film and stats he has behind him, he should have no problem finding a new squad.
5) EDGE Patrick Payton, Florida State
Patrick Payton has spent three seasons at Florida State where he's shown flashes of the high potential he was heavily recruited for out of high school. In three years, the edge rusher has racked up 109 tackles, 16 sacks, 12 pass defenses and three forced fumbles. Expect Payton to have a variety of offers to choose from.
6) CB Jaylin Davies, UCLA
Jaylin Davies originally committed to Oregon out of high school before transferring to UCLA after his freshman season. Since joining the Bruins, the corner back has shown that he can be a more than reliable defender. With teams looking to bolster their depth in the secondary, Davies will garner a lot of interest on the market.

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7) LB Shawn Murphy, Florida State
Shawn Murphy committed to Alabama as a four-star recruit with high upside. After two seasons with the Crimson Tide, during which the linebacker struggled to see playing time, he transferred to Florida State, where he experienced more of the same issues. Now, he hits the portal yet again, looking for a fresh start.
8) OT Jakiah Leftwich, North Carolina
Jakiah Leftwich is one of many North Carolina players hitting the portal following the coaching change ahead of next season. The six-foot-six lineman has showcased his versatility and will likely have many suitors as teams look to bolster their offensive line depth.
9) IOL, Will Thomas, UNLV
Will Thomas joins a wave of UNLV players entering the portal after the head coaching change for the Rebels. The offensive lineman served as a starter for UNLV before an injury ended his season. Now, he lands in the portal where he looks to finish his collegiate career elsewhere.
10) RB Matt Jones, Ole Miss
Matt Jones has spent three seasons with Ole Miss where he's gradually got an increased workload. However the running back has still struggled to crack the normal backfield rotation. He's shown flashes with his career average of 5.2 yards per carry, but on a loaded Rebels roster that hasn't been enough to get him a bigger role. Jones will hit the portal where he'll seek more playing time elsewhere.

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1) S Jayden Bonsu, Ohio State
Jayden Bonsu committed to Ohio State as a four-star prospect out of high school. However, the talented safety struggled to find playing time in a stout Buckeyes defense and he now finds himself in the transfer portal looking for a fresh start. With three years of eligibility left, the six-foot-two defender will have plenty of options to choose from.

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Top 10 Players Who Entered the CFB Transfer Portal on Wednesday

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