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He was an athletic high school quarterback who made the move to the secondary, and he has the tools to succeed at the collegiate level. College Football Network passionately delivers purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. The obvious high was the upset win over Alabama in Week 6, where he earned an 86.6 PFF grade the highest of any quarterback against a Crimson Tide team since 2019. He also lacks mobility and was the most inaccurate passer in the SEC, according to PFF's pass location data. . Javian McCollum, PG: From Siena (93)Stats: 15.9 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 3.9 APG, 36. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST 2023 TRANSFER PORTAL PLAYER RANKINGS, To read this article and more, subscribe now . After a five-interception season in 2022 put him on the map, Reynolds garnered attention from several programs in the transfer portal before ultimately choosing the Bobcats. Bryant stands 64 and 227 pounds, flashing on more than one occasion over the past three seasons. He recorded a 90.3 run-defense grade, missed only 12 of his 129 attempts and forced five fumbles in his time at Iowa State. He ripped off six pass breakups, had an interception, and was a force around the line of scrimmage in run defense. He knocked 16 punts inside the opponents 20 with solid hangtime to boot. When it comes down to it, he also recorded 34 total tackles and has potential special teams ability as early as Week 1 for the Wildcats. Though slightly undersized, Kwame Sutton can bend the edge like few others that have made the leap from FCS to FBS this offseason. Teams CBS Sports CBS SPORTS HQ SportsLine. 2. Lazar Stefanovic, SF: From Utah (91)Stats: 10.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.7 APG, 67. He ultimately signed with BYU after generating his fair share of buzz in the portal. He can switch on the perimeter, protect the rim at a high level and score in a variety of ways when his motor is kicked into full gear. McCall threw 78 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions in his time at Coastal Carolina and consistently rated as one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Jyaire Stevens had been a dominant player for Lafayette over the past two seasons when he entered the transfer portal. Colorado Buffaloes. Hes got quick feet and played well against a number of receivers. Eubanks possesses great speed and demonstrates ease in bursting to the football. A force on the backend for Utah Tech, Tyrell Grayson heads to Colorado State as a potential impact player for the Rams. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Whether in press man or zone coverage, Funderburk made his impact on just about every rep in coverage for Richmond over the years. Hes received interest from several of the nations top programs and has taken visits to a few, including Tennessee and Florida State. ), Demetris Harris heads west to Buffalo to join the Bulls secondary that needs some help. 4. He is an excellent interior defender, effectively clogging gaps against the run. He started the first couple games of the season and then only appeared in one more game for the rest of 2022. Its rare to find a specialist, let alone a punter, on rankings like this, but that is Zach Haynes. A former All-State selection in the state of Alabama, Shamari Simmons knows a thing or two about dominating elite competition in front of him. From: Iowa Western, Jamarcus Jones, DB, UAB DJU must get the confidence back in his arm and processing defenses. Armstrong also has some dual threat capabilities, rushing for over 1,200 yards in his career. While he still has room to improve his pass-rushing skills, he is more than capable of disrupting the quarterback. Jordan Minor, C: From Merrimack (93)Stats: 17.4 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 2.6 BPG. He elevated his game in 2022, earning an offer from Coach Prime and Colorado as a result. He can play the pass well and showed strength at the point of contact against the run. But in the transfer world, with a lot of information and new intel flying in quickly, it's always important to double-check your work and that's what we've done today with a revamped, initial Top 25 Transfer Portal Player Rankings for the 2023 cycle. AJ Storr, SF: From St. Johns (91)Stats: 8.8 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 0.8 APG, 63. A productive defensive back from Bucknell, Gavin Pringle heads south to Georgia State as a multi-year letterer. It's time for these players to make commitments. He struggled in 2022, throwing seven touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Stats: 6.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 0.5 APG, 1.3 BPG. Jeremiah Byers, OL, 92 (From UTEP): Byers opted to transfer after a standout season with Miners, posting a 79.4 Pro Football Focus grade on the year. Chris Marshall, WR, 91 (From Texas A&M): A former five-star in the 2022 class, Marshall has great size and athletic ability as an outside target. Hes been very productive each of the last two years and will be a valuable piece wherever he lands next. 247Sports No. Hes a potential three-down linebacker, albeit a bit undersized, but possesses a great understanding of the game from the middle of the field. AJ Cornelius, OL, 92 (From Rhode Island): The Rhode Island right tackle was a consistent player at the FCS level, earning First Team All-CAA Football honors in 2022. If he focuses on one position, he could likely be among the best players in the Pac-12, maybe even the country for that given role. Laing has great length and exceptional burst off the line of scrimmage, utilizing both incredibly well to get after the passer. He plays with a high motor and is an aggressive slasher on the offensive end with the ability to make shots from beyond the arc. This past season, he posted 36 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one pass deflection and one forced fumble. He was a reserve on the 2020-21 national championship team but made a big winning impact the last two seasons, contributing to a total of 50 wins. A dynamic athlete, Travis Hunter will likely play snaps on both sides of the ball for Colorado. After three seasons at Texas, including a flash during his freshman season, Ayodele Adeoye transferred to Sacramento State in 2022. A standout for Holy Cross in recent seasons, Walter Reynolds brings his talents to Athens in 2023. Hes a 6-foot-6 versatile forward with a deep skills package. A longtime standout for Weber State, Eddie Heckhard parlayed a great 2022 season into the transfer portal. Ugonna Onyenso, C: From Kentucky (91)Stats: 2.5 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 0.1 APG, 60. Ben Krikke, PF: From Valparaiso (93)Stats: 19.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 37. He committed to Georgia Tech in mid-May and immediately improved the Yellow Jackets linebacking corps in the process. He started the season with a bang and showed flashes of brilliance, recording 11.5 sacks. Davis will be a three-down backer for the Pirates in 2023 who could make a name for himself early on. Against Michigan, he won PFF True Freshman of the Week, catching all eight of his targets en route to a 90.7 PFF grade and 7.54 yards per route run. The latest Transfer Portal announcements, entries, and commits, and the exclusive Rivals Transfer Ranking Cole Aubrey is heading to Notre Dame after showcasing solid all-around ability with the Tigers over the years. Onezime recorded multiple plays on the ball in coverage but was a major component of the Cardinals play at the line of scrimmage. Amaree Abram falls into this challenging category as he wasn't a major impact player in his freshman season on a bad Ole Miss team but there's a lot of potential that could make him a big impact down the line. Jordan Minor may lack height but he plays bigger than he is with his strength, athleticism and high motor. Adeoye remains uncommitted at the time of writing this but will certainly make an impact wherever he signs. Because of the number of talented players entering each day, this list is fluid and captures a moment in time (current as of the night of Dec. 15). He heads to Indiana as part of a group hoping to rebound for the Hoosiers in coverage, on defense, and in general, Big Ten play. Kerr Kriisa, PG: Committed to West Virginia, From Arizona (93)Stats: 9.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 5.1 APG, 33. If he quickly finds his role on this roster, his impact on the Bulls defense should be significant. 1 overall recruit. The freshman had carved out a nice role and had a promising future for the Illinini but is now off to make an impact somewhere else. Like many others, Jeremiah Brown headed to Colorado with head coach Deion Sanders. At 63 and 205 pounds, he can play box safety or float around like a true, feared free safety. Snyder accumulated tackles like there was no tomorrow at VMI and showcased true three-down ability over the past three seasons. Jones, with his 63 frame, is a versatile player who can excel in coverage or come downhill to defend against the run. Moll began his career as a safety at UAB in 2017, where he logged just one snap. In the move back to safety in 2021, Moll only played the first four weeks as a reserve and didn't perform up to snuff, earning a 58.8 PFF grade. Darrion Williams, SF: From Nevada (91)Stats: 7.6 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.7 APG, 57. He recorded 79 total tackles and forced three fumbles. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound edge defender has the physical tools the top programs covet on the edge. Disrupting offensive plans for the Miners this fall, Viontay Robinson put on a show at times for Navarro College in 2022. Aubrey has good size and strength, using both effectively as he fills run gaps or disrupts passing lanes. He has proven to be a talented three-down safety with decent size and speed, allowing him to fill run gaps and patrol the flats effectively. Coco, a bit in between positions at 65 and 265 pounds, will have to rely on that versatility as he lines up all over the place for Rice in 2023. 22. Hes got great size at 7-foot-1 and nice hands, good touch and can impacts the game as a rebounder and rim protector who fills his role as a rim-roller and low-post big man. Another linebacker making his way to Memphis, Marcus Tillman fills a position of need for the Tigers. He also demonstrated an understanding of how to disrupt passing lanes, earning three pass breakups. Love is still highly talented and can really score the basketball when his shot is falling and it was clear he needed a fresh start at a new home. Standing at 62 and weighing 205 pounds, Morris recorded 3.5 tackles for loss, including two sacks, and had five interceptions in coverage. Pringle has length at the cornerback position as well as terrific athleticism. Max Abmas was the darling of the 2021 NCAA Tournament paving the way for 15-seed Oral Roberts to the Sweet Sixteen via upsets of Ohio State and Florida. After two seasons of dominant action for Penn, Jake Heimlicher entered the picture at UCLA to pair next to Laiatu Latu and form a terrific duo off the edge. Armstrong arguably has the highest floor in this transfer class so far and is going to be an instant impact and starter wherever he goes next season. From: Hutchinson CC, Michael Jarmolowich, S, TBD Hes already on NBA radar and will be a very valuable asset to a high-major program next season with his shot-making and ability to create by attacking closeouts. Adrian 'Ace' Baldwin is one of the top point guards in the transfer portal. A big, run-stuffing interior defender, Jerrell Boykins Jr., heads to Waco to help account for the loss of their big men on the inside. Lewis missed out in his first college season due to a torn ACL. A ball-hawking defensive back, Andr Mack heads to UL-Monroe as part of a pair of defensive backs ready to change the backend of the Warhawks secondary. When kept clean, Thompson produced only four turnover-worthy plays across 207 dropbacks and earned an 87.6 passing grade. He has allowed only 29 pressures on over 1,150 pass-block reps over the last two years. From: Angelo State, Antoine Williams, LB, TBD Since Dec. 5, 247Sports has assigned ratings to over 100 transfers ratings on a 75 to 100 basis that determine the 247Sports Team Transfer Rankings as well as the Overall Rankings. Theres a reason the Tar Heels were prone to letting some of their defensive back talent leave via the portal, or vice versa. This year, he ranked 15th nationally in defensive stops with 51 and racked up 37 pressures on 131 rushes en route to a 91.5 pass-rush grade. At 64 and 295 pounds, he likely factors into the inside for Mississippi State but proved he could rush off the edge given enough space a year ago. At 65 and 235 pounds, Wallin has the size to defeat upright tackles but also showed some bend in his rushes to get by even the most balanced. Finding him his right home will do wonders for his game in Louisiana. He contributes more than just a body in the run game, forcing three fumbles and recovering two more just this past season. He's very dynamic with the ball in his hands, making for a major weapon out of ball-screens and in isolations where he can get downhill and finish at the rim or create with others. He's a stretch four-prospect who can make shots from three and score some off the dribble. 25. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. Jaheim Bell, TE, 94: (Committed to Florida State, from South Carolina): Bell is a morph between running back, tight end and wide receiver with remarkable run after the catch skills and explosive playmaking ability. Heimlicher, at 64 and 240 pounds, provided some of the top highlight-reel plays in the Ivy League over the past two seasons. It is no surprise that he was one of the most coveted prospects to hit the portal this spring, and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman surely got a gem. At 510 and 165 pounds, Holton may lack the top-tier size for a true free safety, but he has great range and makes multiple plays on the ball in coverage. He is a versatile player capable of contributing in all aspects of the game, filling a crucial role within the Bulls linebacking corps. At the start of last season, Micah Cherry was a top JUCO recruit. He ripped through for 99 total tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss, both of which led the team. Hes a bit of a boom-or-bust player, but his upside is worth taking a swing on. Ward produced 23 big-time throws this past season but also made 23 turnover-worthy plays. It doesnt take a rocket scientist to know that if Nick Saban offers a JUCO linebacker, odds are hes pretty good. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. All recruiting information mentioned below is courtesy of 247Sports. He uses that frame incredibly well and always finds his way to the football. But after early success in 2020 and the first part of 2022, he's had a lot of trouble taking care of the football and downfield accuracy. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Rating. Hes a run stuffer with a bad attitude who seemed to be in the right place more often than not a year ago. Tamar Bates, SF: From Indiana (91)Stats: 6.1 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 1.1 APG, 66. Strong possesses excellent coverage instincts and thrives when aggressively coming downhill. Javier Duran had two solid seasons at Tarleton State, factoring heavily into their rotation on the interior of the defensive line. Though standing just 60 and 233 pounds, Sutton has underrated strength and knows how to use his leverage against more sluggish tackles. After four years at Incarnate Word, Holton had a bit of a breakout season in 2022, recording three interceptions. Yohan Traore, C/PF: From Auburn (92)Stats: 2.1 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.2 APG, 50. One of the bigger gets from the spring transfer portal, the Fighting Irish secured their fortune on the back end with Antonio Carter IIs commitment. Courtney Eubanks, a cover corner with attitude, joins Conway to lock down receivers for the Chanticleers, as he did for the Bison in the past two years. Davisons fit in the UTSA defense will be intriguing as he can play a multitude of roles. 17. Keyon Menifield, PG: Committed to Arkansas, From Washington (93)Stats: 10.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 34. RJ Luis, SG: From UMass (93)Stats: 11.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.3 APG, 35. He was also named to the All-Freshman SEC team in 2020. At 511 and 175 pounds, he can play a variety of positions in the defensive secondary for an improving 49ers unit. Part of the defensive back duo set to make their presence felt on the national level from East Central, Keonte Lusk was a coup for the Chants at Coastal Carolina to secure. 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