Top 10 Players Who Entered the CFB Transfer Portal on Monday

10) CB Theran Johnson, Northwestern

Theran Johnson has spent three seasons at Northwestern, where he's shown strides as a defender in each year up to this point. Coming off a career year where he racked up 53 total tackles, ten passes defended, and two interceptions, Johnson now heads to the transfer portal as one of the top secondary options available. With every team looking to improve on defense, Johnson could command a bidding war for his services.

2) WR Kevin Concepcion, NC State

Kevin Concepcion has been a reliable pass catcher for the Wolfpack over the last two seasons, but after a rough season for NC State, the wideout heads to the transfer portal looking for a new home with a chance to win. The NC State transfer has racked up 1,299 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns over the last two seasons, and he'll be a top target for many contenders who hope to add premiere playmakers to their offense.

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3) EDGE Clev Lubin, Coastal Carolina

Clev Lubin showed out in his lone season at Coastal Carolina and now looks to capitalize on his big year after entering the transfer portal. The edge rusher finished the season with 43 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and three passes defended. At six-foot-three, Lubin has the size and athleticism to be an absolute force on any defensive line in the country. Expect the New York native to have many suitors.

4) WR Micah Hudson, Texas Tech

Micah Hudson committed to the Red Raiders out of high school over multiple offers from top programs nationwide. The former five-star struggled to make an impact in his freshman season, primarily due to a lack of opportunities on the field. Now, he heads into the transfer portal seeking the right fit for him as he looks to prove he's one of the top wide receivers in the nation. Considering early reports, Hudson will be a top target for many teams.

5) RB Ahmad Hardy Louisiana-Monroe

Ahmad Hardy took the nation by storm in his first college football season with the UL Monroe Warhawks. The freshman sensation racked up 1,351 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging 5.7 yards per carry across 237 attempts out of the backfield. The shifty runner will have multiple suitors as he looks to prove he's a top running back in college next season against top competition.

6) QB Darian Mensah, Tulane

Darian Mensah committed to Tulane as a three-star prospect, and in his freshman season with the Green Wave, the quarterback turned heads. The six-foot-three signal-caller finished the season with 2,723 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and only six interceptions. In a sport where you're only as good as your quarterback, expect Mensah to draw interest from multiple teams nationwide looking to sure up their quarterback room for next season and beyond.

7) WR CJ Daniels, LSU

CJ Daniels transferred to LSU last offseason after a breakout year with the Liberty Flames in 2023, where he totaled 1,067 receiving yards and ten touchdowns. In his lone season with the Tigers, the wide receiver seemingly stepped back as he struggled to find his role in Brian Kelly's offense. Now, the pass catcher heads back to the transfer portal, looking to find one last opportunity to prove he has what it takes to thrive at the next level.

8) QB Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma

Jackson Arnold is one of many former five-star recruits who find themselves in the transfer portal after a rough start to their careers. The Oklahoma quarterback was handed the keys to the Sooners' offense this year before being benched midseason after some early struggles. However, the team would later go back to Arnold, where he'd lead the program to multiple big wins, including a victory over Alabama down the stretch of the season. Nonetheless, the Texas native now inserts his name into the transfer portal, looking for a new program to continue his collegiate journey.

9) QB Kaidon Salter, Liberty 

In this year's transfer portal class, Kaidon Salter adds his name to a stout group of quarterbacks. The Liberty star has tossed 56 passing touchdowns, 21 rushing touchdowns, and only 17 interceptions over his career with the Flames. Now, he enters the transfer portal looking to take his game to the next level against top competition. With many suitors already hoping to convince Salter to give them a chance, the dual-threat quarterback will be a top target for many teams.

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10) CB Theran Johnson, Northwestern

Theran Johnson has spent three seasons at Northwestern, where he's shown strides as a defender in each year up to this point. Coming off a career year where he racked up 53 total tackles, ten passes defended, and two interceptions, Johnson now heads to the transfer portal as one of the top secondary options available. With every team looking to improve on defense, Johnson could command a bidding war for his services.