By Mike Farrell
1. QB John Mateer, Oklahoma
2024 Stats (Washington State): 224/347 65%, 3,139 yds, 29 TDs, 7 INTs
John Mateer followed Washington State OC Ben Arbuckle to Oklahoma this offseason. He is a dual-threat quarterback with 826 yards rushing and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2024. He was the top quarterback in the transfer portal. Mateer has two years of eligibility remaining.
2. DE Damon Wilson II, Missouri
6’4”, 250 lbs.
Damon Wilson II saw limited playing time as a freshman in 2023 at Georgia. In 2024, he recorded 22 total tackles, three sacks, forced two fumbles, and recovered two fumbles for the Bulldogs. Wilson will have two years of eligibility remaining for the Tigers.
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3. WR Nic Anderson, LSU
2023 Stats (Oklahoma): 38 Rec, 798 Yds, 21.0 Avg, 10 TD
Nic Anderson missed all but five snaps of the 2024 season due to injury. He was one of the most productive receivers for the Sooners in 2023, setting a team freshman record with 10 touchdowns. Anderson will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
4. WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
2024 Stats (USC): 47 Rec, 503 Yds, 10.7 Avg, 1 TD
Zachariah Branch had 1,863 all-purpose yards in two seasons at USC. He is a dynamic return man with two kicks returned for touchdowns. In 2023, he was a first-team All-American. Zach’s brother, Zion, also transferred to the Bulldogs. Branch has two years of eligibility remaining.
5. DE Patrick Payton-LSU
6’5″, 250 lbs.
After redshirting at Florida State in 2021, Patrick Payton was named the 2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year when he had 31 total tackles and five sacks. In 2023, Payton had a career-high seven sacks and was an honorable mention All-ACC. He will have one year of eligibility for LSU.
6. WR Eric Singleton, Auburn
2024 Stats (Georgia Tech): 56 Rec, 754 Yds, 13.5 Avg, 3 TD
Eric Singleton Jr. was name was named a freshman All-American in 2023 when he had 48 receptions for 714 yards and 6 touchdowns. He is also a threat on the ground with 21 carries for 131 yards in 2024. Singleton will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
7. DE Princewill Umanmielen-Mississippi
6’5″, 245 lbs.
Princewill Umanmielen earned second-team freshman 2023 All-American honors at Nebraska as a linebacker after totaling 22 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack in 2023. Umanmielen will be moving to defensive end for the Rebels and has two years of eligibility.
8. OL Xavier Chaplin, Auburn
6’7” 338 Lbs.
Xavier Chaplin played three seasons at Virginia Tech, redshirting his freshman year. He became the starter and earned third-team All-American in 2023. He started 25 games at tackle for the Hokies in 2023 and 2024. Chaplin will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
9. DL David Gusta, Kentucky
6’3″, 302 lbs.
In his three seasons at Washington State, David Gusta recorded 62 total tackles, six tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. He became the starter in 2023 and had a career-high 30 tackles. Gusta has 24 career starts and has one year of eligibility remaining.
10. OL Patrick Kutas, Mississippi
6’5”, 313 lbs.
Patrick Kutas played in all 13 games as a freshman in 2022 at Arkansas. He started nine games before an injury ended his 2023 season. During his career, Kutas has started 13 of the 26 games he has played in. He will play guard at Ole Miss with one year of eligibility.
