By Manny Navarro, Antonio Morales and Sam Khan Jr.
The transfer portal has joined traditional high school recruiting as a resource for finding elite quarterbacks in college football.
Want proof? The top five players in pass efficiency rating in the 2024 season — Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke, Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, Ohio State’s Will Howard, Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders — arrived via the portal. Of the 12 teams to make the Playoff, half are quarterbacked by transfers.
Which transfer quarterbacks could make an impact next year? We’re ranking the best QBs to enter the portal during the December 2024 window and monitoring where they could be headed.
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The California native ranked sixth nationally in passing efficiency as a redshirt freshman, completing 65.9 percent of his 287 pass attempts for 2,723 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also showed some elusiveness late in the year, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown in a win over Navy and 41 yards in the AAC Championship Game loss to Army. “He’s a future NFL quarterback,” an SEC scouting director said.
The California native ranked sixth nationally in passing efficiency as a redshirt freshman, completing 65.9 percent of his 287 pass attempts for 2,723 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also showed some elusiveness late in the year, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown in a win over Navy and 41 yards in the AAC Championship Game loss to Army. “He’s a future NFL quarterback,” an SEC scouting director said.
Recruiting rank
2-star (No. 2,289)
QB
Committed
Tulane Green Wave
Duke Blue Devils
When he replaced Dillon Gabriel as the starter, Arnold was expected to become a star, but offensive line and receiving corps problems severely limited Oklahoma’s offense, and he was briefly benched in favor of true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. Arnold entered the portal in the wake of the Sooners’ hiring Ben Arbuckle away from Washington State as the new offensive coordinator. His 2024 numbers (1,421 yards passing, 12 TDs, three INTs, 444 yards rushing, three TDs in 10 games) are less a reflection of his talent and ability and more a result of the circumstances.
On Dec. 14, Arnold signed with Auburn, where he’ll try to unlock his potential under Hugh Freeze as the Tigers develop four-star Class of 2025 recruit Deuce Knight. Said one Power 4 personnel director after Arnold entered the portal: “He’s gonna be a stud wherever he goes next.”
When he replaced Dillon Gabriel as the starter, Arnold was expected to become a star, but offensive line and receiving corps problems severely limited Oklahoma’s offense, and he was briefly benched in favor of true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. Arnold entered the portal in the wake of the Sooners’ hiring Ben Arbuckle away from Washington State as the new offensive coordinator. His 2024 numbers (1,421 yards passing, 12 TDs, three INTs, 444 yards rushing, three TDs in 10 games) are less a reflection of his talent and ability and more a result of the circumstances.
On Dec. 14, Arnold signed with Auburn, where he’ll try to unlock his potential under Hugh Freeze as the Tigers develop four-star Class of 2025 recruit Deuce Knight. Said one Power 4 personnel director after Arnold entered the portal: “He’s gonna be a stud wherever he goes next.”
Recruiting rank
5-star (No. 8)
QB
Committed
Oklahoma Sooners
Auburn Tigers
The Miami native went 6-5 as Cal’s starter this season and ranked 34th nationally in passing efficiency. He completed 68.7 percent of his 386 pass attempts for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions and ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns. He’s made 19 starts over two seasons and was committed to Yale before Cal extended a late offer. His younger brother, Alberto, is a freshman backup quarterback at Indiana. The Hoosiers and hometown Miami Hurricanes are expected to be in the mix for him, as are Wisconsin, UCLA, Oregon State and Northwestern.
The Miami native went 6-5 as Cal’s starter this season and ranked 34th nationally in passing efficiency. He completed 68.7 percent of his 386 pass attempts for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions and ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns. He’s made 19 starts over two seasons and was committed to Yale before Cal extended a late offer. His younger brother, Alberto, is a freshman backup quarterback at Indiana. The Hoosiers and hometown Miami Hurricanes are expected to be in the mix for him, as are Wisconsin, UCLA, Oregon State and Northwestern.
Recruiting rank
2-star (No. 2,149)
QB
In portal
California Golden Bears
The former Texas backup thrived in his first season in Durham. He led Duke to a 9-3 season and finished seventh in the ACC with 2,933 passing yards while completing 60.3 percent of his 421 attempts for 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The California native is 11-3 as a starter, including a 2-0 mark at Texas in 2023. Auburn, Ole Miss, Missouri, Syracuse, UCLA and Oregon State are among the schools showing interest so far.
The former Texas backup thrived in his first season in Durham. He led Duke to a 9-3 season and finished seventh in the ACC with 2,933 passing yards while completing 60.3 percent of his 421 attempts for 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The California native is 11-3 as a starter, including a 2-0 mark at Texas in 2023. Auburn, Ole Miss, Missouri, Syracuse, UCLA and Oregon State are among the schools showing interest so far.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 179)
QB
In portal
Duke Blue Devils
Salter, who signed with Tennessee out of high school, almost transferred last year but opted to stay at Liberty. He’s the most productive passer in the portal, with 5,889 yards passing, 56 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in four seasons. He’s rushed for 2,006 yards and 21 touchdowns as well. One potential red flag: His numbers dropped across the board from 2023 to 2024 — most notably completion percentage (61 to 56.3), yards per attempt (9.9 to 7.2) and rushing yardage (1,089 to 579). Even with the regression, Salter will be very enticing for programs that are looking for a QB with his skill set. Colorado, among others, is showing interest.
Salter, who signed with Tennessee out of high school, almost transferred last year but opted to stay at Liberty. He’s the most productive passer in the portal, with 5,889 yards passing, 56 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in four seasons. He’s rushed for 2,006 yards and 21 touchdowns as well. One potential red flag: His numbers dropped across the board from 2023 to 2024 — most notably completion percentage (61 to 56.3), yards per attempt (9.9 to 7.2) and rushing yardage (1,089 to 579). Even with the regression, Salter will be very enticing for programs that are looking for a QB with his skill set. Colorado, among others, is showing interest.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 143)
QB
In portal
Liberty Flames
The talented sophomore started all 12 games in 2024 for the 5-7 Lobos and was a dangerous dual-threat. He ran for 19 touchdowns and 1,166 yards — third-most among all FBS quarterbacks. He also completed 57.9 percent of his 390 pass attempts for 2,768 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. With Bronco Mendenhall off to Utah State, Dampier is following former Lobos offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Salt Lake City.
The talented sophomore started all 12 games in 2024 for the 5-7 Lobos and was a dangerous dual-threat. He ran for 19 touchdowns and 1,166 yards — third-most among all FBS quarterbacks. He also completed 57.9 percent of his 390 pass attempts for 2,768 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. With Bronco Mendenhall off to Utah State, Dampier is following former Lobos offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Salt Lake City.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 1,693)
QB
Committed
New Mexico Lobos
Utah Utes
When Weigman arrived at Texas A&M, the assumption was he’d be the Aggies quarterback of the future. He was thrust into the starting lineup as a true freshman but it wasn’t a healthy offensive situation at that point of Jimbo Fisher’s tenure. He entered 2023 as the full-time starter and displayed some promise (979 yards, eight touchdowns, two interceptions) against relatively weak competition before an injury limited his season to just four games. Fisher was fired and replaced by Mike Elko, who hired Collin Klein as his offensive coordinator.
Weigman didn’t seem like a fit in the new system and struggled on the field (819 yards, three touchdowns, five interceptions) and with injuries. At Houston, he’ll team up with new Cougars offensive coordianator Slade Nagle, who formerly worked with coach Willie Fritz at Tulane.
When Weigman arrived at Texas A&M, the assumption was he’d be the Aggies quarterback of the future. He was thrust into the starting lineup as a true freshman but it wasn’t a healthy offensive situation at that point of Jimbo Fisher’s tenure. He entered 2023 as the full-time starter and displayed some promise (979 yards, eight touchdowns, two interceptions) against relatively weak competition before an injury limited his season to just four games. Fisher was fired and replaced by Mike Elko, who hired Collin Klein as his offensive coordinator.
Weigman didn’t seem like a fit in the new system and struggled on the field (819 yards, three touchdowns, five interceptions) and with injuries. At Houston, he’ll team up with new Cougars offensive coordianator Slade Nagle, who formerly worked with coach Willie Fritz at Tulane.
Recruiting rank
5-star (No. 22)
QB
Committed
Texas A&M Aggies
Houston Cougars
Moss was perfectly fine as USC’s starter in 2024; he just wasn’t what Lincoln Riley essentially requires his quarterbacks to be: Superman. He’ll be good for a program that doesn’t ask the quarterback to carry the load. Moss doesn’t have the strongest arm and he’s not super mobile, but he can keep an offense on schedule. He isn’t reckless with the ball but did commit some crucial turnovers during untimely moments in several of USC’s losses, which led to his benching late in the season. Moss will be solid in the right situation, though. Missouri and Louisville are among the programs that have displayed interest so far.
Moss was perfectly fine as USC’s starter in 2024; he just wasn’t what Lincoln Riley essentially requires his quarterbacks to be: Superman. He’ll be good for a program that doesn’t ask the quarterback to carry the load. Moss doesn’t have the strongest arm and he’s not super mobile, but he can keep an offense on schedule. He isn’t reckless with the ball but did commit some crucial turnovers during untimely moments in several of USC’s losses, which led to his benching late in the season. Moss will be solid in the right situation, though. Missouri and Louisville are among the programs that have displayed interest so far.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 76)
The Waycross, Ga., native was ranked in the top 10 nationally in passing efficiency before being benched against Syracuse on Nov. 9. Castellanos left the team shortly after and announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. He is 11-10 as a starter in college and has completed 58.6 percent of his 507 pass attempts for 3,689 yards, 33 touchdowns and 19 interceptions while running for 1,427 yards and 15 touchdowns. Castellanos began his career at UCF and appeared in five games in 2022 for Gus Malzahn, who is now the offensive coordinator at Florida State.
The Waycross, Ga., native was ranked in the top 10 nationally in passing efficiency before being benched against Syracuse on Nov. 9. Castellanos left the team shortly after and announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. He is 11-10 as a starter in college and has completed 58.6 percent of his 507 pass attempts for 3,689 yards, 33 touchdowns and 19 interceptions while running for 1,427 yards and 15 touchdowns. Castellanos began his career at UCF and appeared in five games in 2022 for Gus Malzahn, who is now the offensive coordinator at Florida State.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 545)
QB
Committed
Boston College Eagles
Florida State Seminoles
Veltkamp burst onto the scene with a five-touchdown performance against Old Dominion in Western Kentucky’s bowl game last season. He was in the portal at the time but opted to return after the game. He built on that performance with 2,806 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his first season as the starter. He also rushed for seven scores. It’s difficult to ignore all the physical tools when watching Veltkamp — the arm, sheer size, fluid mobility — but he’s played only one full season at the collegiate level. So despite the potential, he’s still a work in progress. A fascinating one, though.
Veltkamp burst onto the scene with a five-touchdown performance against Old Dominion in Western Kentucky’s bowl game last season. He was in the portal at the time but opted to return after the game. He built on that performance with 2,806 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his first season as the starter. He also rushed for seven scores. It’s difficult to ignore all the physical tools when watching Veltkamp — the arm, sheer size, fluid mobility — but he’s played only one full season at the collegiate level. So despite the potential, he’s still a work in progress. A fascinating one, though.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 838)
QB
In portal
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Morris, the son of former SMU and Arkansas head coach Chad Morris, ranked fifth nationally in passing (314.5 yards per game) and fourth in touchdown passes (31) in his only season at North Texas. Morris spent one year at Oklahoma and three at TCU and is 11-10 as a starter in his career. He has visits set up to Oklahoma State and Virginia, according to reports.
Morris, the son of former SMU and Arkansas head coach Chad Morris, ranked fifth nationally in passing (314.5 yards per game) and fourth in touchdown passes (31) in his only season at North Texas. Morris spent one year at Oklahoma and three at TCU and is 11-10 as a starter in his career. He has visits set up to Oklahoma State and Virginia, according to reports.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 485)
QB
In portal
North Texas Mean Green
Keene is one of the more experienced options in the portal. He’s played in 39 career games with UCF and Fresno State and has passed for 8,245 yards with 65 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Jeff Tedford is a QB-friendly coach but stepped down at Fresno State one month before the season started and Keene’s numbers declined across the board in 2024. He is talented and has been productive enough to warrant a shot at moving up to a Power 4 program.
Keene is one of the more experienced options in the portal. He’s played in 39 career games with UCF and Fresno State and has passed for 8,245 yards with 65 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Jeff Tedford is a QB-friendly coach but stepped down at Fresno State one month before the season started and Keene’s numbers declined across the board in 2024. He is talented and has been productive enough to warrant a shot at moving up to a Power 4 program.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 818)
QB
In portal
Fresno State Bulldogs
Braxton is still developing but possesses a big arm and is a strong runner. He threw for 1,624 yards, 19 touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed for 610 yards and four scores in 2024. A source close to the Marshall program said his leadership qualities are what really stood out this season as he led the Thundering Herd to a Sun Belt championship. It was a true breakout season for Braxton, who transferred to Marshall after three seasons at Tulsa. He’ll be an intriguing option for a program looking for a dual-threat at the position.
Braxton is still developing but possesses a big arm and is a strong runner. He threw for 1,624 yards, 19 touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed for 610 yards and four scores in 2024. A source close to the Marshall program said his leadership qualities are what really stood out this season as he led the Thundering Herd to a Sun Belt championship. It was a true breakout season for Braxton, who transferred to Marshall after three seasons at Tulsa. He’ll be an intriguing option for a program looking for a dual-threat at the position.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 968)
QB
In portal
Marshall Thundering Herd
The Miami native started 23 games in his first two seasons and announced his intention to enter the portal shortly after FIU fired coach Mike MacIntyre. Jenkins ranked 22nd nationally in passing efficiency in 2024, and his numbers improved quite a bit across the board from his freshman to sophomore season. He threw 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions this year after throwing 11 TDs and 11 INTs in 2023. Louisville has shown early interest in the southpaw.
The Miami native started 23 games in his first two seasons and announced his intention to enter the portal shortly after FIU fired coach Mike MacIntyre. Jenkins ranked 22nd nationally in passing efficiency in 2024, and his numbers improved quite a bit across the board from his freshman to sophomore season. He threw 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions this year after throwing 11 TDs and 11 INTs in 2023. Louisville has shown early interest in the southpaw.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 1,373)
The Springfield, Va., native threw for 2,881 yards (third-most in the Big Ten) despite missing parts of the final two games of the regular season with a thumb injury. He completed 65 percent of his league-high 420 attempts for 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions over his 11 starts in 2024. He is 7-8 in his career as a starter. His size, experience and talent should land him an opportunity to win a starting job for a Power 4 program.
The Springfield, Va., native threw for 2,881 yards (third-most in the Big Ten) despite missing parts of the final two games of the regular season with a thumb injury. He completed 65 percent of his league-high 420 attempts for 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions over his 11 starts in 2024. He is 7-8 in his career as a starter. His size, experience and talent should land him an opportunity to win a starting job for a Power 4 program.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 1,509)
In portal
Maryland Terrapins
It’ll be interesting to see what the market is for Sluka after he left UNLV three games into the season over an NIL dispute. The Rebels were 3-0 and had emerged as a legitimate College Football Playoff team, which made the decision even more surprising. Sluka was effective running the ball (team-high 253 rushing yards through three games) but struggled in the passing game, completing only 43.8 percent of his attempts. He did throw for 5,916 yards and 59 touchdowns in four seasons at FCS Holy Cross. The Rebels received better quarterback play from Hajj-Malik Williams as well, so we’ll see how that impacts how programs view Sluka.
It’ll be interesting to see what the market is for Sluka after he left UNLV three games into the season over an NIL dispute. The Rebels were 3-0 and had emerged as a legitimate College Football Playoff team, which made the decision even more surprising. Sluka was effective running the ball (team-high 253 rushing yards through three games) but struggled in the passing game, completing only 43.8 percent of his attempts. He did throw for 5,916 yards and 59 touchdowns in four seasons at FCS Holy Cross. The Rebels received better quarterback play from Hajj-Malik Williams as well, so we’ll see how that impacts how programs view Sluka.
Daniels was the primary quarterback for Stanford the past two seasons but he is still raw as a pure passer. His best season came in 2023 when he completed 58.8 percent of his attempts for 2,247 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. His completion percentage climbed to 62.7 percent in 2024 but he threw for fewer yards (1,700), touchdowns (10) and more interceptions (12). Daniels is a threat on the ground and led the Cardinal with 669 rushing yards in 2024. That athleticism will surely be enticing for some programs that could maybe talk themselves into Daniels’ passing improving with a better support system.
Daniels was the primary quarterback for Stanford the past two seasons but he is still raw as a pure passer. His best season came in 2023 when he completed 58.8 percent of his attempts for 2,247 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. His completion percentage climbed to 62.7 percent in 2024 but he threw for fewer yards (1,700), touchdowns (10) and more interceptions (12). Daniels is a threat on the ground and led the Cardinal with 669 rushing yards in 2024. That athleticism will surely be enticing for some programs that could maybe talk themselves into Daniels’ passing improving with a better support system.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 994)
QB
In portal
Stanford Cardinal
Semonza, a native of Southern California, earned MAC Freshman of the Year honors after throwing for 2,904, 25 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions. He did run for a touchdown but is not much of a rushing threat. Semonza didn’t get many offers coming out of high school because of his size, but he has 15 college starts under his belt (he started three games as a true freshman in 2023) and three years of eligibility left.
Semonza, a native of Southern California, earned MAC Freshman of the Year honors after throwing for 2,904, 25 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions. He did run for a touchdown but is not much of a rushing threat. Semonza didn’t get many offers coming out of high school because of his size, but he has 15 college starts under his belt (he started three games as a true freshman in 2023) and three years of eligibility left.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 1,756)
QB
In portal
Ball State Cardinals
Colandrea certainly is an entertaining quarterback to watch. He has good playmaking ability because of his athleticism. He’s rushed for 502 yards over the past two seasons and is able to scramble to extend plays. He seems like a boom-or-bust type of player, though. He’s passed for 26 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in 19 career games. It would be easy to understand the appeal for Colandrea if a program has a good setup offensively, ranging from the roster to coaching.
Colandrea certainly is an entertaining quarterback to watch. He has good playmaking ability because of his athleticism. He’s rushed for 502 yards over the past two seasons and is able to scramble to extend plays. He seems like a boom-or-bust type of player, though. He’s passed for 26 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in 19 career games. It would be easy to understand the appeal for Colandrea if a program has a good setup offensively, ranging from the roster to coaching.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 1,463)
QB
In portal
Virginia Cavaliers
It’s not often a true freshman who started eight games in the SEC pops into the transfer portal. But the Bowie, Md., native is searching for a new home after the Bulldogs made it clear they’re looking to turn things around quickly with a veteran following a 2-10 season debut season for Jeff Lebby. Van Buren took over the starting role in Week 5 against Texas and for the season completed 54.7 percent of his attempts for 1,886 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for five TDs. Van Buren was initially committed to Oregon before flipping to Mississippi State and Lebby last December.
It’s not often a true freshman who started eight games in the SEC pops into the transfer portal. But the Bowie, Md., native is searching for a new home after the Bulldogs made it clear they’re looking to turn things around quickly with a veteran following a 2-10 season debut season for Jeff Lebby. Van Buren took over the starting role in Week 5 against Texas and for the season completed 54.7 percent of his attempts for 1,886 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for five TDs. Van Buren was initially committed to Oregon before flipping to Mississippi State and Lebby last December.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 239)
QB
In portal
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Before sustaining a season-ending injury late in the 2023 season, Stone was the toast of Dallas. The highest-ranked recruit in SMU history, Stone led the Mustangs to an AAC title, starting 12 games and completing 60 percent of his 344 pass attempts for 3,197 yards, 28 touchdowns and only six interceptions. He battled back from injury and won the starting job in 2024 but was replaced by Kevin Jennings after SMU lost to BYU in early September. Now, Stone is looking for a fresh start elsewhere and needs to prove he can return to form.
Before sustaining a season-ending injury late in the 2023 season, Stone was the toast of Dallas. The highest-ranked recruit in SMU history, Stone led the Mustangs to an AAC title, starting 12 games and completing 60 percent of his 344 pass attempts for 3,197 yards, 28 touchdowns and only six interceptions. He battled back from injury and won the starting job in 2024 but was replaced by Kevin Jennings after SMU lost to BYU in early September. Now, Stone is looking for a fresh start elsewhere and needs to prove he can return to form.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 111)
McCoy was the winner of the 2022 Jerry Rice Award (top freshman in the FCS) and a finalist for the 2023 Walter Payton Award (top player in the FCS) while at Idaho. Oregon State won four of its first five games this season but struggled down the stretch after McCoy suffered a shoulder injury in early October. He finished the season completing 60.9 percent of his attempts for 1,300 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for 328 yards and five scores. In 23 starts at Idaho, McCoy threw for 5,834 yards with 43 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
McCoy was the winner of the 2022 Jerry Rice Award (top freshman in the FCS) and a finalist for the 2023 Walter Payton Award (top player in the FCS) while at Idaho. Oregon State won four of its first five games this season but struggled down the stretch after McCoy suffered a shoulder injury in early October. He finished the season completing 60.9 percent of his attempts for 1,300 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for 328 yards and five scores. In 23 starts at Idaho, McCoy threw for 5,834 yards with 43 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
QB
In portal
Oregon State Beavers
The Savannah, Ga., native started the final two games of Florida State’s horrid 2-10 season — a win over Charleston Southern and a loss to rival Florida. With Gus Malzahn taking over the offense in Tallahassee, Kromenhoek knew he had to find a new home. In six games, he completed 52.4 percent of his 84 pass attempts for 502 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions while running for 113 yards. Kromenhoek picked FSU over Penn State coming out of high school.
The Savannah, Ga., native started the final two games of Florida State’s horrid 2-10 season — a win over Charleston Southern and a loss to rival Florida. With Gus Malzahn taking over the offense in Tallahassee, Kromenhoek knew he had to find a new home. In six games, he completed 52.4 percent of his 84 pass attempts for 502 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions while running for 113 yards. Kromenhoek picked FSU over Penn State coming out of high school.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 59)
QB
In portal
Florida State Seminoles
Wilson, the younger brother of former New York Jets No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson, won his first two starts in place of an injured Cam Rising but then lost his last five as the Utes fizzled to a 5-7 season. Wilson completed 56.4 percent of his 225 pass attempts for 1,510 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. BYU is a landing spot to watch.
Wilson, the younger brother of former New York Jets No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson, won his first two starts in place of an injured Cam Rising but then lost his last five as the Utes fizzled to a 5-7 season. Wilson completed 56.4 percent of his 225 pass attempts for 1,510 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. BYU is a landing spot to watch.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 280)
Singleton, who backed up Taylen Green this season, rushed for a touchdown in the Razorbacks’ win over Tennessee and earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors when he came off the bench and threw for 207 yards in a 63-31 loss to Ole Miss. Gus Malzahn (Florida State), Mike Bobo (Georgia) and Rhett Lashlee (SMU) were among the coaches who tried to recruit the Georgia native out of high school.
Singleton, who backed up Taylen Green this season, rushed for a touchdown in the Razorbacks’ win over Tennessee and earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors when he came off the bench and threw for 207 yards in a 63-31 loss to Ole Miss. Gus Malzahn (Florida State), Mike Bobo (Georgia) and Rhett Lashlee (SMU) were among the coaches who tried to recruit the Georgia native out of high school.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 388)
QB
In portal
Arkansas Razorbacks
Brown has attempted just 47 passes in three seasons, so he’s still an unknown commodity. He competed for the starting quarterback job at Ohio State the past two years but lost to Kyle McCord in 2023 and Will Howard in 2024. He started the Cotton Bowl against Missouri last season but suffered an ankle injury in the first half, cutting short a precious starting opportunity. Brown had a strong recruiting pedigree and spent three seasons with Ryan Day, so it’s easy to envision a program taking a shot with him.
Brown has attempted just 47 passes in three seasons, so he’s still an unknown commodity. He competed for the starting quarterback job at Ohio State the past two years but lost to Kyle McCord in 2023 and Will Howard in 2024. He started the Cotton Bowl against Missouri last season but suffered an ankle injury in the first half, cutting short a precious starting opportunity. Brown had a strong recruiting pedigree and spent three seasons with Ryan Day, so it’s easy to envision a program taking a shot with him.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 43)
QB
In portal
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Louisiana native and former LSU signee is seeking his fifth school. Finley is one of the more experienced quarterbacks in the transfer portal with a 14-13 record in 27 starts, including an 8-5 mark as the full-time starter at Texas State in 2023 when he completed 67.4 percent of his attempts for 3,439 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions and led the Bobcats to their first bowl game. He started the first three games of the 2024 season at Western Kentucky before being sidelined by an ankle injury in mid-September.
The Louisiana native and former LSU signee is seeking his fifth school. Finley is one of the more experienced quarterbacks in the transfer portal with a 14-13 record in 27 starts, including an 8-5 mark as the full-time starter at Texas State in 2023 when he completed 67.4 percent of his attempts for 3,439 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions and led the Bobcats to their first bowl game. He started the first three games of the 2024 season at Western Kentucky before being sidelined by an ankle injury in mid-September.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 486)
QB
In portal
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Lewis was productive, starting 12 games and accounting for 3,065 total yards this season (2,290 passing, 775 rushing) and served as the team’s leading rusher. He was accurate (67.6 percent completion rate) and threw a career-high 16 touchdowns. He’s a playmaker with a lot of experience — 34 career starts. A Power 4 personnel director labeled him as a “sneaky good player” who should have options at the P4 level.
Lewis was productive, starting 12 games and accounting for 3,065 total yards this season (2,290 passing, 775 rushing) and served as the team’s leading rusher. He was accurate (67.6 percent completion rate) and threw a career-high 16 touchdowns. He’s a playmaker with a lot of experience — 34 career starts. A Power 4 personnel director labeled him as a “sneaky good player” who should have options at the P4 level.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 465)
QB
In portal
Nevada Wolf Pack
The former three-year starter at Miami, who was named the 2021 ACC Rookie of the Year, sustained a season-ending ACL tear in his right knee on Sept. 14 against Alabama and is looking for a fresh start. He is 17-14 as a starter between stops at Miami (15-13) and Wisconsin (2-1) and has thrown for 7,900 yards with 55 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. Louisville showed strong interest the last time the Connecticut native entered the portal. Van Dyke’s injury could complicate things. He has only one season of eligibility remaining and there is no guarantee he will be 100 percent at the start of the 2025 season.
The former three-year starter at Miami, who was named the 2021 ACC Rookie of the Year, sustained a season-ending ACL tear in his right knee on Sept. 14 against Alabama and is looking for a fresh start. He is 17-14 as a starter between stops at Miami (15-13) and Wisconsin (2-1) and has thrown for 7,900 yards with 55 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. Louisville showed strong interest the last time the Connecticut native entered the portal. Van Dyke’s injury could complicate things. He has only one season of eligibility remaining and there is no guarantee he will be 100 percent at the start of the 2025 season.
Recruiting rank
4-star (No. 227)
QB
In portal
Wisconsin Badgers
Warner has played a lot of football. He’s thrown 1,327 passes across three years with Temple and Rice. That comes with some good, such as 8,814 yards and 58 career touchdowns. But it also comes with some bad, such 37 career interceptions. Warner has led the AAC in interceptions the past three seasons, so that’s something he’ll have to cut down on wherever he lands next.
Warner has played a lot of football. He’s thrown 1,327 passes across three years with Temple and Rice. That comes with some good, such as 8,814 yards and 58 career touchdowns. But it also comes with some bad, such 37 career interceptions. Warner has led the AAC in interceptions the past three seasons, so that’s something he’ll have to cut down on wherever he lands next.
Recruiting rank
3-star (No. 1,750)
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