By Mike Farrell
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 was the top quarterback in the transfer portal. He is a dual-threat quarterback with 826 yards rushing and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2024. Mateer has two years of eligibility remaining.
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.
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WR Zachariah Branch-Georgia
2024 Stats (USC): 47 Rec, 503 Yds, 10.7 Avg, 1 TD
Zach 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.
OL Isaiah World-Oregon
6’8″, 312 lbs.
Isaiah World was the No. 1 offensive tackle prospect in the transfer portal per 247Sports’ rankings. He played four seasons at Nevada, redshirting the first year. He started all but one game for the Wolf Pack in his three seasons. World will have one year of eligibility remaining.
WR Eric Singleton Jr.-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.
WR Duce Robinson-Florida State
2024 Stats: 23 Rec, 396 Yds, 17.2 Avg, 5 TD
Duce Robinson was a five-star recruit and the best tight end prospect in the 2023 class. He was moved to wide receiver during fall camp his freshman year. In two years at USC, he totaled 39 receptions for 747 yards and 7 TDs. Robinson has two years of eligibility remaining.
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.
QB Fernando Mendoza – Indiana
2024 Stats (Cal): 265/386, 69%, 3,004 yds, 16 TDs, 6 INTs
Fernando Mendoza became the starter at Cal in week 6 of the 2023 season after redshirting in 2022. He finished with 1,708 yards passing and 14 touchdowns. He led the Golden Bears to a 6-7 record in their first season in the ACC. Mendoza has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
RB Justice Haynes-Michigan
2024 Stats (Alabama): 79 Car, 448 Yds, 5.7 Avg, 7 TD
Justice Haynes transfers to Michigan after spending two seasons at Alabama. He saw playing time as a true freshman with 25 carries for 168 yards. In 2024, he added 17 receptions for 99 yards as a receiving threat. Haynes will have two years of eligibility remaining.
OL Howard Sampson-Texas Tech
6’8” 325 Lbs.
Howard Sampson spent two years at North Texas before transferring to North Carolina in 2024. He started all 12 games at left tackle for the Tar Heels last season and was named honorable mention All-ACC. Sampson will have two years of eligibility remaining for the Red Raiders.
