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COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE AGENCY Transfer Portal Having trouble keeping track of all the players who transferred since last season? Well, we have you covered with a handy list of the top players from the Transfer Portal and the impact their movement will have on both schools. 1. 1. Travis Hunter, CB
To: Colorado From: Jackson State
Coach Prime Time has made news twice recruiting Hunter, once as the top player in the nation choosing FCS Jackson State over pretty much any FBS school of his choice; again as the top transfer making his way to Colorado following his coach. Much like Hunter’s presence at Jackson State, he leads an influx of transfer talent to Boulder.
2. Sam Hartman, QB
To: Notre Dame From: Wake Forest
Hartman leaves the familiarity of Wake Forest for the limelight of Notre Dame. In 48 games at Wake Forest, he threw for 12,967 yards, including 4,228 in 2021 and 3,701 last season. Proving he can adapt quickly and thrive in a new system under Fighting Irish pressure, will boost his NFL stock for the draft next spring.
3. Fentrell Cypress II, CB
To: Florida State From: Virginia
The All-ACC corner led the conference with 14 pass breakups even though he played in only nine games. His addition to the Seminoles gives Florida State a legit shot at dethroning Clemson.
7. Jordan Burch, Edge
To: Oregon From: South Carolina
Burch is a huge loss for the Gamecocks, and an equally huge get for the Ducks. He was third on the Gamecocks in tackles, made 7.5 tackles for loss and had 14 quarterback pressures. If Burch can perform that well against SEC offensive lines, he certainly can do that in the Pac-12.
8. Denver Harris, CB
To: LSU From: Texas A&M
Harris played in only five games, but was a factor on the field. The Aggies were able to use the portal to fill gaps. His arrival in Baton Rouge helps stabilize a defense with a national championship on its mind.
9. Tez Walker, WR
To: North Carolina From: Kent State
Walker was All-MAC at Kent State, but now must prove himself against ACC defensive backs. The good news is that Walker will have one of the best QBs in the nation throwing to him.
10. Bear Alexander, DL
To: USC From: Georgia
Lovett is a nice fit in the Georgia passing game to replace some production now in the NFL. The gifted receiver leaves a huge hole to fill at Missouri. He caught six passes for 84 against Georgia last season.
Alexander will be part of the completely revamped defensive line for USC. He played sparingly at Georgia as a true freshman, but produced when on the field. He had two tackles for loss in the national championship game. Alexander will carry a heavy load for the Trojans this fall as they chase their first national championship since 2004.
5. Adonai Mitchell, WR
11. Javion Cohen, G
4. Dominic Lovett, WR
To: Georgia From: Missouri
To: Texas From: Georgia
Mitchell had five catches in Georgia’s season-opening win over Oregon, but missed a good chunk of the season. He returned for the SEC Championship Game and hit Darnell Washington with a pass for a two-point conversion. He caught four passes for 65 yards and two scores in the two national playoff games. He clearly understands what it takes to win a championship. He will become a favorite target for Quinn Ewers at Texas.
6. Ernest Haufmann, LB
To: Michigan From: Nebraska
This is a terrific move for Michigan, getting a starting caliber linebacker to bolster depth at the position and solidify the future. He started seven games at Nebraska as a true freshman and the Cornhuskers will miss him terribly.
To: Miami From: Alabama
Alabama can plug and play guys along the front, so the hurt won’t be felt nearly as deeply as the benefit at Miami where the Hurricanes are completely rebuilding a dismal offensive line.
12. Avery Jones, OL
To: Auburn From: East Carolina
Jones will likely be one of seven new starters at Auburn courtesy of the portal. Coach Hugh Freeze has instantly rebuilt the sub-par offensive line from a year ago.
13. Shedeur Sanders, QB
To: Colorado From: Jackson State
Sanders is part of the 18 transfers on the 2-deep at Colorado this fall. He is the new quarterback (and son of the famous coach).
