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Top 12 Players Who Entered the College Football Transfer Portal on Monday

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12) S John Slaughter, Colorado
John Slaughter began his college career at Tennessee, where he struggled to carve out a role significant enough to showcase his upside. Looking for a fresh start that could provide him immediate playing time, the safety joined the Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders ahead of the 2025 season. After totaling 24 tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in his lone season in the Big 12, Slaughter re-enters the portal looking to use yet another fresh start to his advantage.

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1) QB Byrum Brown, South Florida
Byrum Brown finds himself in the transfer portal after a breakout season at USF. The dual-threat quarterback finished the season with 42 touchdowns (28 passing, 14 rushing) and only seven interceptions, leading the way for the Bulls. Following the head coaching change at South Florida, Brown has opted to hit the portal and test his value on the open market.

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2) LB Keaton Thomas, Baylor
Keaton Thomas has spent the last two seasons at Baylor, where he's proven to be a consistent and reliable force on the defensive end. Following yet another strong season leading the Bears' defense, totaling 99 tackles, three pass defenses, one sack, and an interception, the versatile linebacker has decided to try his hand at a fresh start in the transfer portal. Expect the Florida native to have a robust market with several suitors willing to open up the checkbook.
3) QB Bryce Baker, North Carolina
Bryce Baker committed to North Carolina out of high school as a four-star recruit, but the hiring of Bill Belichick complicated his recruiting process. Nonetheless, after rumors swirled about Baker's potential decision to de-commit, the quarterback opted to stand pat to his commitment to UNC. Nonetheless, after one season in Chapel Hill, the former top recruit finds himself seeking a change of scenery in the transfer portal.
4) WR Jaylon Domingeaux, Southeastern
Jaylon Domingeaux has spent the last three years at SE Louisiana, where he's continued his development, waiting to capitalize on an increased role in the offense. Based on his 2025 season totals, reeling in 52 receptions for 857 yards and 11 touchdowns, it feels safe to say that the six-foot-two wideout took full advantage of the opportunity. Now, he enters the portal seeking a sizable role with a more competitive program.
5) RB Sutton Smith, Memphis
Sutton Smith committed to Memphis out of high school, and up to this point, the Georgia native has proven loyal to the Tigers program. However, after a career year, totaling 768 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns, the undersized running back has announced his intent to enter the transfer portal. For teams in the market for a shifty backfield weapon, Smith would without a doubt fit the bill.
6) S JaDon Blair, Notre Dame
JaDon Blair originally committed to Notre Dame as a highly recruited prospect out of high school, presenting elite size at six-foot-five and excellent defensive instincts. Nonetheless, after struggling to carve out a sizable role throughout his freshman season, the safety has decided that instead of playing the waiting game, he'd rather find an immediate role with a program willing to let him play sooner rather than later. Blair hits the portal, where he'll likely have several suitors to choose from.
7) RB Javin Gordon, Tulane
Javin Gordon adds his name to the list of available running backs in the transfer portal after impressing in his lone season with the Tulane Green Wave. The playmaker finished his freshman campaign, totaling 516 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 128 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Nonetheless, following the change in head coach, Gordon hits the port, reopening his recruitment.
8) S Jerome Carter, Old Dominion
Jerome Carter landed at Old Dominion out of high school as an underrated recruit with a chip on his shoulder. The six-foot-one safety spent two seasons with the Monarchs, where he truly emerged as a difference maker this past season, breaking out for 76 total tackles, six interceptions, and two pass defenses. Now, he finds himself in the portal, looking to capitalize on his breakout year.
9) WR Naeshaun Montgomery, Florida
Naeshaun Montgomery committed to Florida as a top recruit out of high school, hoping to find an immediate role in the Gators offense. Nonetheless, the freshman wideout was dealt a harsh reality, finishing his first season in the SEC and reeling in only three catches for 26 yards. Between his limited role and the change at head coach, Montgomery has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal in search of a fresh start.
10) QB Air Noland, South Carolina
Air Noland became a top quarterback option in the transfer portal last offseason after departing from Ohio State, where he initially committed as a top recruit out of high school. The young QB opted to take his talents to South Carolina, prioritizing the opportunity to learn under an NFL-minded offensive coordinator, Mike Shula. Fast forward to now, after Shula's firing, Noland finds himself back in the transfer portal, seeking an opportunity not only to play but also to continue his development elsewhere.
11) LB Tristan Jernigan, Texas A&M
Tristan Jernigan landed at Texas A&M as a highly recruited prospect out of high school. The versatile linebacker spent the last two seasons with the Aggies, attempting to carve out a role in the team's defense. Still, after failing to earn a sizable role, the Mississippi native has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Keep an eye on Jernigan to find a home quickly.
12) S John Slaughter, Colorado
John Slaughter began his college career at Tennessee, where he struggled to carve out a role significant enough to showcase his upside. Looking for a fresh start that could provide him immediate playing time, the safety joined the Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders ahead of the 2025 season. After totaling 24 tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in his lone season in the Big 12, Slaughter re-enters the portal looking to use yet another fresh start to his advantage.

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1) QB Byrum Brown, South Florida
Byrum Brown finds himself in the transfer portal after a breakout season at USF. The dual-threat quarterback finished the season with 42 touchdowns (28 passing, 14 rushing) and only seven interceptions, leading the way for the Bulls. Following the head coaching change at South Florida, Brown has opted to hit the portal and test his value on the open market.

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Top 12 Players Who Entered the College Football Transfer Portal on Monday

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