NCAAF · 9 months ago

Top 20 Players to Enter the CFB Transfer Portal in January

John Canady

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20) CB Cam Miller (Penn State -> Rutger)
Cam Miller entered the portal after the Nittany Lions season ended. The cornerback quickly found a fresh start with Rutgers ahead of the 2025 season.

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1) QB Carson Beck (Georgia -> Miami)
Carson Beck made headlines with his decision to enter the portal earlier this month. However, the quarterback's time in the portal was short-lived after landing in Miami within days of his entry. Beck will suit up for the Hurricanes in 2025.

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2) EDGE Damon Wilson II (Georgia -> Missouri)
Damon Wilson II is another Georgia transfer that made headlines when entering the portal in January. The talented edge rusher had plenty of teams to choose from but managed to stay in the SEC with a fit at Missouri.
3) IOL Pat Coogan, Notre Dame
Pat Coogan is one of the more recent entries in the transfer portal, but his entrance is one of the top moves for the month. The longtime Notre Dame starter has quickly garnered interest as he evaluates his options.
4) IOL Rocco Spindler, Notre Dame
Rocco Spindler joins Coogan as a top Notre Dame transfer to enter the portal this month. The versatile lineman has quickly become a top target for many teams as he takes his time to decide on his next team.
5) QB Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele (Oregon -> Cal)
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele joined a chaotic portal cycle when he entered the portal after a hectic recruiting process before landing in Oregon. After initially flipping from Cal to Oregon, the quarterback seemingly had yet another change of heart, resulting in a move back to join the Golden Bears.
6) Noah Thomas (Texas A&M -> Georgia)
Noah Thomas quickly became a top receiver in the portal after his decision to leave Texas A&M. It took no time for the talented pass catcher to gain interest before his recruiting process led him to an SEC powerhouse in Georgia.
7) CB Brandon Cisse (NC State -> South Carolina)
Brandon Cisse was the top-rated defender for the Wolfpack this past season. When the NC State corner opted to enter the portal, many top teams pursued him before it came down to South Carolina and Ole Miss. Ultimately, the SC native landed with the Gamecocks.
8) IOL Emmanuel Pregnon (USC -> Oregon)
Emmanuel Pregnon was a top offensive lineman in the portal after entering following another disappointing season for USC. The versatile lineman has many top teams to choose from, but Dan Lanning and Oregon won the sweepstakes for Pregnon.
9) S Tamarcus Cooley (NC State -> LSU)
Talented safety Tamarcus Cooley was among the flood of transfers from the NC State secondary. The former JUCO star proved he was the real deal with the Wolfpack, which led to numerous interested teams when he became available again. Now, he'll suit up for LSU in 2025.
10) S Bishop Fitzgerald (NC State -> USC)
Bishop Fitzgerald is another NC State transfer to enter the portal in January. However, the defender decided a fit in the SEC wasn't for him as he opted to commit to Lincoln Riley and USC to compete in the Big Ten next season.

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11) OT Elijah Pritchett (Alabama -> Nebraska)
Elijah Pritchett joined the fun of the transfer portal when he announced his decision to leave Alabama. In no time, Matt Rhule and Nebraska convinced the versatile lineman to become a Cornhusker.

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12) WR Harrison "Trey" Wallace (Penn State -> Ole Miss)
Harrison "Trey" Wallace entered the portal following Penn State's semifinal loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs. The talented wideout quickly became a top target for many teams, but Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss didn't let the wideout leave before joining the Rebels during his visit.
13) EDGE Jeremiah Alexander (Alabama -> Clemson)
Jeremiah Alexander entered the portal after one season under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Unsurprisingly, the former five-star recruit had plenty of options to choose from. Ultimately, he landed in the ACC to join Clemson.
14) DB King Mack (Alabama -> Penn State)
King Mack transferred to Alabama from Penn State, seeking a more prominent role. However, after discovering the grass is not greener on the other side, the talented defender opted to re-enter the portal and join the Nittany Lions.
15) WR Amari Jefferson (Alabama -> Tennessee)
Amari Jefferson committed to Alabama as a top recruit out of high school. After struggling to see the field during his time with the Crimson Tide, the wideout entered the portal. He's set to suit up for an SEC rival with Tennessee next year.
16) QB Jaden Rashada, Georgia
Jaden Rashada's college journey has been everything but uninteresting. The quarterback has arguably spent more time in the transfer portal than on the field. With no suitors, Rashada will reportedly turn his attention to the spring portal.
17) WR Jaren Hamilton (Alabama -> Arizona State)
Jaren Hamilton is another Alabama wideout who struggled to find playing time despite being a top recruit. After entering the portal, the talented pass catcher quickly found a home at Arizona State.
18) TE Ty Lockwood (Alabama -> Boston College)
The Crimson Tide players kept coming in January, this time with Ty Lockwood. The versatile tight end entered the portal, hoping to find a fit where he could showcase all of his skill set. Now, he lands with former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien at Boston College.
19) WR Anthony Evans III (Georgia -> Mississippi State)
Anthony Evans III was a top recruit out of high school, but during his time at Georgia, the wideout was used more as a special teams ace than a premiere pass catcher. Looking for a more prominent role, Evans hit the portal where he found a fit at Mississippi State.
20) CB Cam Miller (Penn State -> Rutger)
Cam Miller entered the portal after the Nittany Lions season ended. The cornerback quickly found a fresh start with Rutgers ahead of the 2025 season.

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1) QB Carson Beck (Georgia -> Miami)
Carson Beck made headlines with his decision to enter the portal earlier this month. However, the quarterback's time in the portal was short-lived after landing in Miami within days of his entry. Beck will suit up for the Hurricanes in 2025.

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Top 20 Players to Enter the CFB Transfer Portal in January

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