College football’s landscape keeps shifting, and the transfer portal has turned into a massive game-changer for both teams and players. Everyone’s looking for a better fit, a bigger opportunity, or just a fresh start. The latest On3 rankings break down the top transfers to keep an eye on for upcoming seasons. If you want the full rundown, check out the rankings on On3.
Top Quarterback Transfers to Watch
The quarterback spot—let’s be honest, it’s always under the microscope. This year, a handful of QBs are making headlines as they look to rewrite their stories at new schools.
Dermaricus Davis
Dermaricus Davis stands 6-4.5 and weighs in at 190 pounds. He’s a sophomore out of Etiwanda (Upland, CA), rated 85.06 with an NIL value of 91.49. Davis has already committed and seems ready to put his skills and leadership to the test in a new environment.
Gavin Frakes
Gavin Frakes, a junior from Norman North (Norman, OK), checks in at 6-5, 205 pounds. He’s rated 81.00, and his arrival should give his new team’s quarterback room a noticeable lift.
Key Defensive Transfers
Defense still wins games, right? Several defenders in the portal could shake things up fast, from corners to linemen.
Deaubry Hood
Deaubry Hood is a redshirt freshman cornerback out of Harker Heights (Harker Heights, TX). At 5-10 and 170 pounds, he’s rated 82.00 with an NIL value of 83.49. Hood’s move feels like a smart play for a team hoping to tighten up its secondary.
Elijah Brown
Sophomore corner Elijah Brown comes from Narbonne (Los Angeles, CA). He’s 6-2, 175 pounds, rated 85.00 with an NIL value of 85.84. Brown brings agility and strength, and honestly, his new defense should feel lucky to have him.
Offensive Line Reinforcements
The offensive line might not get the headlines, but it’s the anchor of any offense. A few transfers here could make a real difference.
Daniel Ademisoye
Daniel Ademisoye is a redshirt sophomore tackle from Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA), measuring 6-4 and 280 pounds. He’s rated 81.00 with an NIL value of 79.86. His arrival should help stabilize the line and give the offense a little more breathing room.
RJ Whitehead
Junior tackle RJ Whitehead comes from Horn Lake (Booneville, MS). He’s 6-5, 300 pounds, rated 83.00, and has an NIL value of 83.10. Whitehead’s presence up front could open up running lanes and keep the quarterback upright—no small thing.
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Receivers and tight ends can flip a game on its head in a single play. A few new faces in the portal are ready to make life tough for opposing secondaries.
Quincy Burroughs
Redshirt sophomore Quincy Burroughs is a wide receiver from Raines (Jacksonville, FL). He’s 6-1, 208 pounds, rated 82.00 with an NIL value of 84.55. Burroughs brings speed and reliable hands—his new team’s passing attack just got more interesting.
Dillon Hipp
Freshman tight end Dillon Hipp hails from Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, AZ). At 6-6 and 230 pounds, he’s rated 86.00 with an NIL value of 86.17. Hipp’s size alone makes him a tough matchup, and he’s got the skills to back it up.
Running Backs on the Move
Running backs don’t always get the spotlight, but they’re the engine for a lot of offenses. A couple of these guys could make an immediate splash at their new schools.
Jaden McGill
Senior Jaden McGill is a running back from Oak Park and River Forest (Oak Park, IL). He’s 6-0, 180 pounds, rated 84.50 with an NIL value of 84.88. McGill’s move should give his new team’s ground game a real jolt.
Brandon Hood
Freshman Brandon Hood comes from Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, GA). At 5-9.5 and 195 pounds, he’s rated 86.00 with an NIL value of 86.52. Hood’s quickness and agility could turn him into a breakout star right away.
Special Teams Additions
Special teams don’t always get the love, but they can swing a game in a heartbeat. A few transfers here could quietly make a big difference.
Caleb Johnston
Redshirt junior long snapper Caleb Johnston comes from Ripon (Ripon, CA). Long snappers rarely get attention, but their job is crucial for clean field goals and punts. Johnston’s move should bring some much-needed steadiness to his new special teams unit.
Byron Cardwell
Redshirt junior running back Byron Cardwell comes from Morse (San Diego, CA). He stands at 6-0 and weighs 193 pounds.
Cardwell’s rating sits at 87.00, and his NIL value is 91.37. He brings fresh energy to both the running game and special teams—honestly, that’s something the squad could use.
If you want the full rundown on transfer portal rankings and player profiles, check out On3.
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