Ranking the 10 largest portal announcements from Tuesday
The eve of the opening of the Spring Transfer Window resulted in a surge in activity. This is the largest forwarding announcement since the day before the forwarding portal was opened.
1. RBJadyn Ott -Cal to Oklahoma
OTT entered the transfer portal as a phase transfer on Monday and was immediately one of the best transfers running this cycle. cal The running back was one of the best in the nation during the 2023 season, but injuries have derailed what many expected to be a standout campaign in 2024. Oklahoma Planning to become aggressive during the spring travel period, the Sooners wasted no time pursuing OTT. Now they have a strong case about this transfer cycle of back duo running the best quarterbacks John Meter And ott.
2. OlJake Maikkula – From Stanford to Oklahoma
Maikkula has since named the transfer portal Troy Taylor was fired as StanfordThere were many programs he could choose from with the head coach. North Carolina, Syracuse and UCLA Although he was the other top candidate, Oklahoma was too much for him to pass. Minecraft is headed for Norman and is expected to compete for the start spot on the offensive line this season.
3. WRTREBOR PENTA
Pena, SyracuseThe top receiver is heading towards the forwarding portal. Natives in New Jersey flourished Kyle McCord He was the quarterback last season, where he recorded 84 catches for 941 yards and nine touchdowns. Pena is expected to attract great interest this spring. Miami and Texas Tech Already linked to him, but more teams will soon be joining.
4. DeBeau Atkinson
North Carolina is expected to be very active during the spring travel period, but losing Atkinson was probably a bit of a surprise. The Raleigh native has become one of the stronger players on tar heel defense over the past two seasons, recording over 600 snaps, 39 quarter-b pressure, 12 bags and two forced fumbles. With this type of experience and two years of eligibility remaining, expect Atkinson’s robust market as Atkinson enters the portal.
5. OlBradyn Joiner
Auburn There is a strong indication in the winter portal window, but Joiner is the first loss of spring. The offensive linemen of the SEC All-Freshman team are heading for the forwarding portal with pre-season offensive linemen. Joyner was a Rivals 250 prospect when he was recruited by Auburn as part of the 2023 class, and many teams will certainly be interested when his name appears on the portal.
6. DB Jamie Johnson – Indiana to UCLA
Johnson was an important starter Indiana Last season’s magical run to the college football playoffs made him leave the team in January and became a portal. Now he’s heading to UCLA to finish his college career with the Bruins. Johnson is from Southern California, so this is a bit of a homecoming for him.
7. QB Davi Belfort
Belfort, son of UFC star Vitor Belfort, Virginia Tech The past few years. The four-star recruits were set to compete for backup spots on the depth chart this season, but instead enter the transfer portal. Virginia Tech had four other quarterbacks on the roster, and Belfort was facing tough competition.
8. OlMarkell Samuel – Oklahoma to Oklahoma
Samuel entered the portal last week as a phase relocation and was almost instantly a hot item. UCF, Kansas, cal, Georgia Institute of Technology And Virginia Tech was all in the mix for talented, offensive tackles. Samuel visited OklahomaUCF and Kansas, but that was the cowboys and the head coach. Mike Gundy The one who landed his commitment.
9. OG Mark’s Nave
This transfer cycle was difficult Kentucky Nave is the program’s latest asylum. The 2024 signer was originally committed Ohio During the recruitment process, but it was removed in September, and committed to Kentucky a few weeks before the national signing day. He redshirted this past season and only saw action in one game, so he remains qualified for four seasons.
10. RB Josh McCray
McCray finished in a strong show last season. South Carolina In the Cheez-It Citrus bowl, he rushes for 114 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries. Now he is about to finish his career with a high note with his new team. Illinois There is a deep running back room, but the team doesn’t want to lose a lead rush. McCray runs for 1,369 career yards and 14 touchdowns in his career, and is eligible for another season.
