By Mike Farrell
1. 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.
2. CB Xavier Lucas-Miami
6’2″, 198 lbs.
Xavier Lucas is heading back to South Florida after one season at Wisconsin. He played in 12 games and totaled 18 tackles, one sack, and one interception. Technically, Lucas never entered the portal. He withdrew from Wisconsin and enrolled at Miami with three years of eligibility.
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3. DE James Williams-Florida State
After spending 2022 at Iowa Central CC, James Williams transferred to Nebraska. He redshirted in 2023 after playing in four games. In 2024, Williams played in 12 games for the Huskers and recorded 14 tackles and five sacks. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
4. QB Carson Beck, Miami
2024 Stats (Georgia): 290/448, 65%, 3,485 yds, 28 TDs, 12 INTs
Carson Beck was injured on the last play before halftime in the SEC Championship game. He threw for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns. He threw 12 interceptions, including three games with three interceptions. His completion percentage fell from 72.4% in 2023 to 64.7% in 2024.
5. QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, California
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele originally committed to Cal, but flipped and committed to Oregon in December. After enrolling at Oregon, he decided to enter the portal in January and chose again to go to Cal. Sagapolutele is Hawaii’s high school all-time leading passer with 10,653 yards.
6. WR Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech
2024 Stats (FIU): 62 Rec, 1,172 Yds, 18.9 Avg, 12 TD
Eric Rivers transferred to FIU in 2023 after spending two seasons at Memphis. He had 32 receptions for 343 yards and two touchdowns in year one for the Panthers. Rivers was named first-team All-Conference USA in 2024. He is a redshirt senior for 2025.
7. DE Will Heldt, Clemson
6’6″, 265 lbs.
Will Heldt played in all 12 games as a true freshman at Purdue in 2023 and had 12 total tackles. As a sophomore in 2024, he became the starter and tallied 56 tackles, five sacks, and one fumble recovery. He has two years of eligibility remaining for Clemson.
8. CB Thadius Dixon, North Carolina
6’1”, 186 lbs.
Thadius Dixon spent two years at Long Beach City College before transferring to Washington in 2023, playing in 14 games and had 26 tackles and one interception. He became a starter in 2024 and recorded 43 tackles and one INT. Dixon will have two years of eligibility.
9. DL David Blay, Miami
6’4”, 303 lbs.
David Blay spent two seasons at D-II West Chester University. He transferred to Louisiana Tech in 2023, appeared in 10 games, and had 16 tackles. Blay became the starter and had 45 tackles and six sacks, earning first-team All-Conference USA in 2024. He will have one year in Miami.
10. OL Daniel King, North Carolina
6’5″, 340 lbs.
Daniel King played three seasons at Troy and started all 40 games during those seasons. He was the starting right guard until switching to right tackle halfway through the 2024 season. He was named a two-time second-team All-Sun Belt. King comes to the Tar Heels with one year left.
