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Top 12 Players Who Committed in the College Football Transfer Portal on Monday

John Canady

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12) CB A.J. Harris, Penn State -> Indiana
A.J. Harris transferred from Georgia and immediately became a full-time starter at Penn State in 2024. Over the last two seasons, the six-foot-one corner has developed into one of the most reliable pieces on the Nittany Lions' secondary. Still, after the turnover at head coach, the dynamic defender opted to test the market in the transfer portal. After drawing plenty of interest, Harris jumped at the chance to suit up for a top contender when Indiana came calling for his services.

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1) QB Sam Leavitt, Arizona State -> LSU
Sam Leavitt was listed as one of the top prospects in the transfer portal after announcing his decision to depart from Arizona State one season after leading the Sun Devils to a Big 12 Championship. In two seasons at ASU, Leavitt has totaled 44 touchdowns and only three interceptions, proving to be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. The star quarterback had a robust market, but in the end, Lane Kiffin's desire to land a quarterback for his first season at LSU allowed for the Tigers to outlast other bidders.

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2) QB Dylan Raiola, Nebraska -> Oregon
Dylan Raiola's decision to enter the transfer portal came just weeks after Nebraska fired offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, who is also the star quarterback's uncle. The writing was on the wall for the former five-star to depart from the program following the move, especially when factoring in the back-to-back lackluster seasons for the Cornhuskers through Raiola's first two years. The dynamic quarterback's market appeared to be slow at first, but that could have been because Oregon was his preferred landing spot all along.
3) S Koi Perich, Minnesota -> Oregon
Koi Perich announced his decision to enter the transfer portal and immediately became one of the top defenders available. After a monster season at Minnesota, totaling 82 tackles, two pass defenses, one sack, a forced fumble, and an interception, Perich garnered plenty of interest from teams looking to bolster their secondary. Still, with his development and NFL career in mind, the star safety opted to finish his college career on a contending Big Ten team, Oregon.
4) EDGE Jordan Norman, Tulane -> Tennessee
Jordan Norman began his college career at South Alabama before transferring to Tulane ahead of the 2025 season. Following a career year with the Green Wave, totaling 28 tackles and six sacks, the six-foot-four pass rusher entered the portal, where he quickly became a top target for several teams. Nonetheless, Norman's recruitment ends in Knoxville, landing at Tennessee with the chance to suit up in the SEC.
5) DL James Smith, Alabama -> Ohio State
James Smith spent the last three seasons at Alabama, where he committed as a top prospect in the 2023 class. Following a career year, totaling 26 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a pass defense, the defensive lineman opted to enter the portal after a disappointing end to the Crimson Tide's season. Smith became a priority target for Ohio State, where he eventually landed to bolster the Buckeyes' defensive line.
6) LB Qua Russaw, Alabama -> Ohio State
Qua Russaw entered the transfer portal after two seasons at Alabama, where his role on the Crimson Tide's defense had shrunk. The Alabama native has the talent to be a premier defender on nearly any defense. After entering the portal, Russaw prioritized a fit that would allow him to prove that. Now, he lands at Ohio State, where he hopes to become a dynamic playmaker for the Buckeyes.
7) LB Corey Platt Jr., Houston -> Texas Tech
Corey Platt Jr. transferred to Houston ahead of the 2025 season after spending the first two years of his college career at Tulane. The linebacker emerged as a reliable defender at Houston this past season, totaling 41 tackles, three sacks, two pass defenses, and a sack. The Arkansas native has impressed in every stop of his career, and now he'll have the chance to put his skillset on full display for a contender after joining Texas Tech in the transfer portal.
8) DL Jarquez Carter, Ohio State -> Miami
Jarquez Carter committed to Ohio State as a highly touted recruit out of high school. The defensive lineman entered the portal after struggling to carve out a sizable role on the Buckeyes. Carter's recruitment gained plenty of steam, with several teams showing interest, but the chance to suit up close to home made Miami the right fit.
9) WR Malcolm Simmons, Auburn -> Texas Tech
Malcolm Simmons initially committed to Auburn out of high school as a top recruit. In two seasons with the Tigers, the Alabama native racked up 908 receiving yards and five touchdowns, showing flashes of his ability to be a dynamic offensive weapon. Looking for a fresh start that allowed him to find a sizable role in a new system, Simmons entered the portal and finally found that desired fit at Texas Tech.
10) WR Noah Rogers, NC State -> Alabama
Noah Rogers spent the last two seasons at NC State, where he's quietly impressed in a limited role in the Wolfpack's offense. The North Carolina native has shown flashes of how impactful he can be with the ball in his hands, which is precisely why he entered the transfer portal, seeking a team that would allow him to showcase his skill set more often. Rogers lands in the SEC at Alabama, where he has the chance to become a top target in Kalen DeBoer's offense.
11) OT Ty Haywood, Michigan -> Alabama
Ty Haywood joined a wave of Michigan players to enter the transfer portal after a hectic offseason marked by significant turnover within the coaching staff. The former top recruit has the versatility and strength to be an immediate impact player on nearly any offensive line in the nation, which is why his portal experience ended quickly after landing at Alabama.
12) CB A.J. Harris, Penn State -> Indiana
A.J. Harris transferred from Georgia and immediately became a full-time starter at Penn State in 2024. Over the last two seasons, the six-foot-one corner has developed into one of the most reliable pieces on the Nittany Lions' secondary. Still, after the turnover at head coach, the dynamic defender opted to test the market in the transfer portal. After drawing plenty of interest, Harris jumped at the chance to suit up for a top contender when Indiana came calling for his services.

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1) QB Sam Leavitt, Arizona State -> LSU
Sam Leavitt was listed as one of the top prospects in the transfer portal after announcing his decision to depart from Arizona State one season after leading the Sun Devils to a Big 12 Championship. In two seasons at ASU, Leavitt has totaled 44 touchdowns and only three interceptions, proving to be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. The star quarterback had a robust market, but in the end, Lane Kiffin's desire to land a quarterback for his first season at LSU allowed for the Tigers to outlast other bidders.

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