Top Five Available Transfers & Where They're Leaning (5/2 Update)

By Mark Pszonak

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. However, he is visiting the Mustangs this weekend.

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. This was thought to be a battle between Ole Miss and Miami, but LSU has made up significant ground and is hosting Haulcy for a visit this weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) is sacked by Boise State Broncos linebacker Andrew Simpson (10) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024.

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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.

4. LB Mohamed Toure – Rutgers

While injuries, which have cost him the 2022 and 2024 seasons, have slowed his career, when healthy he has been very productive. In his last two seasons, in 2021 and 2023, he totaled 144 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine tackles for loss. This was shaping up to be a battled between Miami and Penn State, but now it is expected that he will also visit Florida State and Indiana before making a final decision.

5. S Gregory Smith III – Florida

Smith redshirted as a true freshman during the 2024 season. He did play in five games, finishing with five tackles and one pass deflection, but that was more than enough to gain plenty of attention in the portal. At 6-foot-3, 211-pounds, Smith can bring the wood while showing the athleticism to make him a terror in the secondary. This seemed to down to Miami and North Carolina, but a late visit to Purdue may change things.