By Mark Pszonak
With the spring transfer window now closed, it is time to take a look at the top five players who are still available as of Wednesday, April 30th.
1. LB Amare Campbell – North Carolina
Campbell played 11 games as a true freshman, finishing with 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and one interception, before taking his game to the next level in 2024 with 76 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. The 6-foot-0, 230-pound Virginia native has been focusing on Penn State and SMU to this point, with the Nittany Lions pushing the hardest.
2. S A.J. Haulcy – Houston
Since stepping on a college football field, Haulcy has been productive. It started at New Mexico, where during his one season with the Lobos he finished his true freshman season with 87 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions and three pass deflections. He then took his talents to Houston, where he continued to thrive during his two seasons with the Cougars. Having totaled 172 tackles, five interceptions and 12 pass deflections, he would be a key addition to any secondary. He is considering Miami and Ole Miss, with the Canes currently receiving a visit.
3. LB Andrew Simpson – Boise State
Simpson was a productive defensive playmaker during his three seasons with the Broncos. Totaling 141 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, three interceptions and five forced fumbles, he is a difference maker at the linebacker position. North Carolina, USC and Miami are under consideration.
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4. RB CharMar Brown – North Dakota State
The winner of the Jerry Rice Award, given to the top FCS Freshman in the country, Brown possesses size (5-foot-11, 214-pounds), speed and athleticism. This led him to a 2024 season that saw him finish with 1,181 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Nebraska native has been getting the full-court press from the in-state Huskers, but this has been recently trending towards either Miami or Cal.
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5. WR Mark Hamper – Wisconsin
Hamper was a Freshman All-American at Idaho during the 2024 season, finishing with 48 receptions for 966 yards and six touchdowns. With a 20.1 yards per reception average, he became a hot commodity in the portal when he entered in December, eventually signing with Wisconsin. However, he spent less than a semester in Madison before re-entering the portal. He has connections at New Mexico, with former Idaho head coach Jason Eck now with the Lobos, while Cal and Arizona State are also seriously involved.
