College football season is approaching. This is the perfect time to highlight some of the transfer portal’s top additions for 2022 as they head into a big season with their new teams. is included.
There are many high-profile names to choose from, but after getting feedback from university staff and officials, as well as 247Sports publishers who have boots on the field, we feel these transfers from the 2022 cycle will be the best season yet. increase. The ranking is according to Top247 Transfer Rankings.
offense
Quarterback: Caleb Williams (USC)
Top247 transfer ranking: 1st
Caleb Williams Possessing the third-highest Heisman odds in college football, it will undoubtedly be a monster year for USC as long as he stays healthy. Williams has a lot of weapons around him on offense and is clearly very comfortable on Lincoln Riley’s offense. The ability to move the football could have made it unstoppable.
Running back: Jermer Gibbs (Alabama)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 4th
Jarmer Gibbs He could be the first running back selected in the 2023 NFL Draft (yes, I know Bijan Robinson exists). Equipped with his eyesight, cutting ability and muscle strength, he has a talent as a pass catcher. Gibbs averaged 5.2 yards per carry last season at Georgia Tech as his yellow jackets best his player. The Alabama offensive has some question marks in his line, but Gibbs has plenty of ability to build his own if needed.
Wide Receiver: Jordan Addison (USC)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 3rd
This year’s transfer portal’s top receivers were easily determined by: Jordan Addison, a winner for Biletnikov with 100 catches for over 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2021 in Pittsburgh. Addison has game-breaking speed and excellent route running to match his post-catch yardage ability. Addison linking up with Caleb Williams is a terrifying sight for enemy defenses. He also has Mario his Williams in his company via Oklahoma to help balance his defensive range.
Wide Receiver: Jaron Robinson (Ole Miss)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 101st
speedy wide receiver Jayron Robinson Expect to have a big year with Lane Kiffin’s powerful offense. Robinson says he’s only listed as 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, but in reality he can contest the ball 50/50 and can go out of frame and catch it. Robinson, who missed time in 2021 with injury after having a big year in 2020, has great feedback so far. Robinson moved from UCF to Oxford.
Wide Receiver: Jermaine Burton (Alabama)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 10th
Jermaine Burton Moved from Georgia to Alabama to catch more football, but that’s not a problem for Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young to dish them out. Burton has had two productive seasons with Georgia as one of the Bulldogs’ go-to receivers, including his catch for his 73-yard touchdown in 2021. The Burton is extremely reliable and sophisticated as a receiver. .
Tight end: Michael Trigg (Ole Miss)
Top247 transfer ranking: 19th
Michael Trigg Along with fellow USC quarterback Jackson Dart, he moved to Ole Miss and became one of the focal points of the Rebel offense. Trigg has unique athleticism and pass-catching skills. Trigg moves across formations to create mismatches and a giant red his zone threat as well. Trigg, a former four-star prospect from Tampa, Fla., said in 2021 he had 109 yards and a touchdown as he caught seven of his passes.
Offensive Line: Hunter Nourzad (Penn State University)
Top247 transfer ranking: 153rd
Hunter Nozad Transferred to Penn State to help Nittany Lion’s offensive line, which struggled last year. Nurzad, a tough and reliable lineman, Start all 10 games for Cornell in 2021.
Offensive Line: Kingsley Suamataia (BYU)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 6th
Recent feedback from Provo has been bullish regarding the development of the Suamataia. The former five-star is back in Utah after he spent a year in Oregon. He has impressive size and movement skills that could make him a high pick in the NFL Draft. BYU needs consistency in the offensive line and Suamataia to play big. This season could be his coming out party.
Offensive Line: Tyler Steen (Alabama)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 46th
The Vanderbilt transfer is a bright spot on the Commodores’ roster, Has made 33 starts at left tackle or right tackle for Vanderbilt over the past three years. 2021, Tyler Steen He started at left tackle in all 12 games for the Commodores, posting a pass blocking grade of 59.9 and a run blocking grade of 68.7 in Pro Football Focus. Steen is the most coveted transfer he’s a portal he’s offensive he’s a lineman he’s one and a huge gain for Alabama considering the Tide has replaced both tackles his spots was.
Offensive Line: McQuade Methaur (Oklahoma)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 62nd
McQuade Metaur After three impressive seasons in California, it’s a big addition to the Sooners’ interior offensive line for 2022. Metaour has great experience and over the past three years he has made a total of 29 out of 29 appearances.Metaur Earned All-Pac-12 Second Team (PFF) and Honorable Mention (Pac-12 Coach) honors in 2021. Currently, he is an elite under the guidance of Bill Bedenbaugh.
Offensive line (middle): Victor Oluwatimi (Michigan)
Top247 transfer ranking: 13th
A big loss for Virginia, Victor Oluwatimi has all the qualities to be Michigan’s next great NFL center contender. He has the command and IQ to command the offensive line and the physical skills to play center at a very high level. Oluwatimi was one of the highest-rated centers in professional football last year, according to his focus, and has already received rave reviews from Ann Arbor.
defense
Edge: Ochaun Mathis (Nebraska)
Top247 transfer ranking: 12th
Ochaun Mathis He showed interesting playmaking abilities as a disruptive edge player for TCU before moving to Nebraska this offseason. Mattis has high drafting talent and athleticism, but has yet to reach his full potential. This year could be a breakout year for Mathis.
Edge: Jared Verse (Florida)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 21st
Jared Bass After dominating at the FCS level, it leaps to Florida. After Jermaine Johnson left the Seminoles and brought a lot of work into his NFL, he has a big imprint. Barth has exciting pass rushing qualities and can lock an edge with his physicality and toughness. of In 15 appearances over two seasons with Albany, Bath recorded 74 tackles, including 21.5 defeats on 14.5 sacks.
Defensive Line: Jackson (Baylor)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 51st
Jaxon Player has been a dominant force in Tulsa’s internal defensive line and now has a chance to prove himself at Baylor. The Bears are defensively good at developing his linemen (see Squid, Shiaki) and it’s very likely that the player will be the next stud in Dave’s Aranda system. The player has recorded 14 tackles and his 4 sacks in 2021 and recorded 1 forced fumble.
Defensive line: Hakeem Mesidor (Miami)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 32nd
Hakeem Mesidor A very versatile defensive lineman that Miami picked up from West Virginia. He has been able to play several different shades on the defensive front, and as a 2020 freshman, Mesidor led the West Virginia defense with five sacks. and was named to the third team All-Big 12 in 2021.
Linebacker: Drew Sanders (Arkansas)
Top247 transfer ranking: 15th
Drew Sanders Although he left Alabama after an injury in 2021, it’s no shame that he flashed occasionally for the Tide and didn’t beat Will Anderson or Dallas Turner for the job. It has the size, explosiveness, and instincts to become. Sanders is slated to play his linebacker at Arkansas’ middle ground, and Barry looks like he fits well into Odom’s aggressive defense his scheme. Sanders is a former 5-star recruit from Texas.
Linebacker: Eric Gentry (USC)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 23rd
outside linebacker Eric Gentry I moved to USC from Arizona after a great freshman season at Tempe. Gentry possesses an unusual length and athleticism from the outside linebacker position that can really affect the game in many ways. had some impressive highlights as a freshman, but we’ve only scratched the surface as to how good he is. He totaled 45 tackles, 1 sack and 2 pass breakups in 2021.
Linebacker: Tatum Bethune (Florida)
Top247 transfer ranking: 119th
Tatum Bethune A tackle machine that came to the Seminoles from UCF. Bethune filled his stats at UCF last year with 108 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions. Coaching the Seminoles His staff love the leadership and tenacity that Bethune brings to Tallahassee and should quickly become a very productive player. Bethune is just as good at defending passes as he is at making runs and can be a complete player.
Defender: Jay Shaw (Wisconsin)
Top247 Transfer Ranking: 31st
Jay Shaw Very productive at UCLA, recording 5 interceptions and 10 pass breaks in his last two seasons at Westwood. He could soon make a big impact on Wisconsin and was able to take his game to the next level with the help of Jim Leonard.
Defensive back: Jaric Bernard (LSU)
Top247 transfer ranking: 18th
Jaric Bernard As solid as a veteran and experienced player from Oklahoma.Converse goes home after being from Louisiana In 2021, he started all 14 games for the Cowboys, recording 51 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 11 passes defensed. He’s headed to the secondary for LSU defensive players who need his help, as he ranked 81st in pass defense last season. Converse is a hard-nosed physical player who can play against larger receivers.
Defensive back: Brandon Joseph (Notre Dame)
Top247 transfer ranking: 17th
Brandon Joseph, the 2020 consensus All-American was Northwestern’s second team All-Big Ten player in 2021. It couldn’t be safer to take over. Joseph has 9 interceptions, 6 pass breakups and 131 combined tackles over the last two seasons. Joseph has elite athleticism and is always around soccer.
Defensive back: Tanner McAllister (Ohio)
Top247 transfer ranking: 14th
Tanner McAllister He became the first Buckeye to lose his black stripe at Ohio State this spring, which is no surprise given his performance in the past four seasons at Oklahoma State. McCalister can play throughout the secondary, running his stopper and passing his game as a defender with no holes. McCallister came to Columbus with Cowboys defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, so there’s no doubt he’s familiar with that defensive system.
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