Ranking the top 5 RBs still available in the transfer portal
The winter transfer window has officially ended, but there will still be some new entries in the coming weeks as players are allowed a five-day transfer window after completing their postseason schedule.
More than 2,000 players entered the transfer portal in December, and while the majority have already made their move, there are a number of influential players who have yet to sign.
This week, we’ll introduce you to the most likely transfer candidates at each position. Next up is the running back.
1. Maki Hughes
Hughes, the No. 1 transfer running back, didn’t enter the portal until late last week, but his addition is already red hot. After recording over 1,300 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons and scoring seven and 15 rushing touchdowns over the past two seasons, he Oregon, Ole Miss, colorado and duke knock on his door.
But the Ducks could take advantage of Hughes, a five-star signee from Oregon in 2025. Naeem Offord It’s his half-brother.
2. Rashle Faison
Faison is one of several former junior college hopefuls who would not have had any remaining eligibility if not for the waiver granted by the NCAA as a result of this action. Deigo Pavia Lawsuit. Now, Faison is in high demand as he finishes the season with 1,107 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
florida, Utah, georgia and north carolina He plans to visit within the next week.
3. Towie Walker
The ripple effect of the Deigo Pavia lawsuit has earned Walker an extra year of eligibility since starting his career at the junior college level. When Walker moved wisconsin from oklahoma He wasn’t expected to have as big of a role as he ended up getting. He took advantage of the opportunity and ran for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Walker’s experience and production should be of great interest to programs across the country.
4. Star Thomas
A year ago, Thomas was a popular prospect in the transfer portal. He arrived at Duke University and the former junior college prospect had the best season of his career. Thomas had 876 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, bringing his career totals to 2,041 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.
He has one more season of eligibility left, thanks to the NCAA’s blanket waiver for former junior college hopefuls.
5. Jaden Nixon
Nixon showed promise in his first three seasons in college. oklahoma However, he wasn’t able to really show what he was capable of until this year’s games. western michiganwhen he ran for 925 yards and 12 touchdowns.
With one season of eligibility remaining, Nixon will ultimately contribute in his next team’s comeback game. Over the past three seasons, Nixon has amassed over 1,100 kick return yards, averaging 23 yards per return.
