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Height: 6-1 | Weight: 219 pounds
Class: Redshirt Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: Washington State | New Team: Oklahoma
2024 Stats: 3,139 yards, 64.6%, 9.0 YPA, 29 TDs, 7 INTs
A Texas native, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/john-mateer/20580">John Mateer</a>, was behind <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/cam-ward/22788">Cam Ward</a> on the WSU depth chart for two seasons before the Heisman finalist took his talents to South Beach. His breakout 2024 campaign has Mateer among the most coveted players in the transfer portal. He’s a playmaker who quickly gets rid of the football and was an accurate passer for the Cougars. Mateer was a dynamic runner who rushed for 826 yards (4.6 YPC) and 15 touchdowns—exceeding 1,000 yards if you took out sack yardage. He makes would-be tacklers miss, resulting in explosive plays on the ground. If he can seamlessly jump to a Power 4 conference, Mateer can single-handedly elevate an offense. With his offense coordinator, Ben Arbuckle, taking the same job with Oklahoma, the Sooners were considered the early favorite and the SEC school landed their next quarterback on Tuesday night (Dec. 18).

1) John Mateer, Quarterback

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Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190 pounds
Class: Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: Georgia Tech
2024 Stats: 56 receptions, 754 yards, 13.5 YPC, 3 TDs
After earning Freshman All-American honors in 2023, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/eric-singleton/30019">Eric Singleton Jr. </a>followed up with another strong season, giving him 1,468 receiving yards and ten total touchdowns. What Singleton lacks in size, he makes up for with his elite speed and crisp route-running ability. The Georgia native has reliable hands and excels after the catch. As a ball carrier, he was so dangerous that the Yellow Jackets ran him 21 times as a sophomore for 131 yards (6.2 YPC). A three-star out of high school, Singleton was overlooked by the top tier of the SEC, who are now knocking on his door.
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2) Eric Singleton Jr., Wide Receiver

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Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210 pounds
Class: Junior | Years of Eligibility: 1
Former Team: Kentucky
2024 Stats: 47 receptions, 715 yards, 15.2 YPC, 2 TDs
One of the most productive receivers in the history of Kentucky football, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dane-key/28516">Dane Key</a>, leaves Lexington with 126 career receptions for 1,870 yards and 14 touchdowns. A contributor from Day 1, Key is coming off his best season yet with career highs in receptions, yards, and yards per catch. Those numbers could have been better with better quarterback play, which is probably part of why the pass catcher is looking for a new location to finish his college career. The proven starter brings excellent length and size for the position. Key has proven he knows how to get open, and even when he doesn’t, the Kentucky product knows how to use his big body to make plays in traffic.
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3) Dane Key, Wide Receiver

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Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175 pounds
Class: Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: USC
2024 Stats: 47 receptions, 503 yards, 10.7 YPC, 1 TD
A five-star recruit from Bishop Gorman High School, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/zachariah-branch/36487">Zachariah Branch</a>, was the fourth overall player in the 2023 recruiting class per the 247Sports composite rankings. Branch flashed star potential as a true freshman (31 receptions, 320 yards, 70 rushing yards, 3 TDs), and while his usage increased as a sophomore, he hasn’t reached his ceiling, at least not as a receiver. The Las Vegas native is among the fastest players in college football, which is why he makes defensive coordinators hold their breath every time he touches the football. Branch is dangerous after the catch, a skill set that translates to special teams, where he earned All-American honors, a first for a true freshman at USC. Branch added 774 combined return yards in 2023, including a kickoff and punt return for a touchdown. If he taps his potential at his next stop, that team will get a true difference-maker on offense and special teams. Branch entered the portal with a do not contact tag.
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4) Zachariah Branch, Wide Receiver

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Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225 pounds
Class: Redshirt Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: Cal
2024 Stats: 3,004 yards, 68.7%, 7.8 YPA, 16 TDs, 6 INTs
The Cal quarterback is a rarity in the portal—at least so far—a starting passer coming off a successful season in the Power 4. Once committed to Yale before enrolling at Cal, you know <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/fernando-mendoza/49656">Fernando Mendoza</a> is one of the most intelligent players in the portal, and over the past two seasons, he’s proven he can play. Mendoza started the final eight games of his redshirt freshman season and 11 this past season. He’s started 19 games with 4,712 yards and 30 TD passes. The Miami man set career highs in 2024 in yards, completion percentage, yards per pass, and touchdown passes with fewer interceptions. Mendoza brings a quality arm and good athleticism and is well-recognized for his toughness. He played behind one of the worst offensive lines in the Power 4, which is why many believe he’s still only scratching the surface.

5) Fernando Mendoza, Quarterback

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Height: 6-4 | Weight: 190 pounds
Class: Junior | Years of Eligibility: 1
Former Team: Arizona
2024 Stats: 44 tackles, 2 TFLs, 6 PDs, 0 INTs, 0 sacks
One of the better players in the spring transfer portal last season (he had 15 PDs as a sophomore), Arizona’s new coaching staff convinced <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/tacario-davis/63995">Tacario Davis</a> to return to Tuscan for his junior season with the Wildcats. While it was not a successful campaign for the team as they joined the Big 12, it was for Davis, who earned second-team All-Big 12 honors, once again proving he is among the best covermen in college football.
With his elite size, at 6-4, good speed, and top-notch production, many believed Davis would declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, where it is thought he could be a Day 2 selection. His size allows him to be physical at the line of scrimmage, bumping receivers and getting involved in stopping the run. He’s an excellent tackler. In coverage, Davis uses his length well to get his hands on the football.
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6) Tacario Davis, Cornerback

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Height: 6-6 | Weight: 220 pounds
Class: Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: USC
2024 Stats: 23 receptions, 396 yards, 17.2 YPC, 5 TDs
Another five-star receiver from USC’s 2023 recruiting class, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/duce-robinson/36493">Duce Robinson</a>, is among the most sought-after players in the transfer portal. The Arizona native was ranked No. 17 overall in the 247Sports composite rankings and considered the top tight end in his class by many. A receiver at USC, Robinson has been a big-play weapon, although not a high-volume pass catcher.
He’s caught 39 passes for 747 yards, including seven touchdowns over two seasons. That’s 19.2 yards per catch and a touchdown every 5.6 receptions—impressive numbers. Despite his massive catch radius, Robinson hasn’t been a highly targeted receiver, which is likely a big reason he entered the portal (along with whatever else is happening at USC). With his impressive frame, Robinson is an elite red zone weapon with excellent athleticism for a man of his size. He could still end up at tight end, where he would be unguardable, before he’s ready to move onto the NFL.
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7) Duce Robinson, Wide Receiver

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Height: 5-11 | Weight: 189 pounds
Class: Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: North Carolina State
2024 Stats: 53 receptions, 460 yards, 8.7 YPC, 6 TDs
If you judge <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/kevin-concepcion/16994">Kevin Concepcion</a> by his 2024 numbers, you might wonder why he is ranked so high on this and most transfer portal lists. There’s nothing wrong with 53 receptions or six touchdowns; however, his 8.7 yards per catch is eye-poppingly bad for a wide receiver. We’re projecting with many players in the portal. Could a player be more productive with a better quarterback or in a different system?
In Concepcion’s case, we know the answer is yes. He put up huge numbers as a true freshman when he outperformed his three-star recruiting ranking. On his way to winning ACC Rookie of the Year, Concepcion had 71 receptions for 839 yards (11.8 YPC) and ten touchdowns and added 320 rushing yards (7.8 YPC). The freshman All-American can be a valuable weapon who excels after the catch.
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8) Kevin Concepcion, Wide Receiver

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Height: 6-5 | Weight: 250 pounds
Class: Redshirt Junior | Years of Eligibility: 1
Former Team: Florida State
2024 Stats: 35 tackles, 11 TFLs, 4 sacks, 0 PD, 0 INTs
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/patrick-payton/19664">Patrick Payton</a> is one of the most proven defenders in the transfer portal. He has 16 sacks and 32 tackles for loss in his career; however, four sacks in 2024 were a career low. While not as impactful as a pass rusher—FSU was playing with the lead far less this season than last—Payton did manage 11 tackles in the offensive backfield. Teams will also remember he was the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022 and his impressive redshirt sophomore season with seven sacks, 15 TFLs, and 10 passes defensed.
The expectation was that we’d be debating where the Seminole would land in the NFL Draft. Instead, he’s looking for another chance to impress the scouts with his athletic ability as a disruptive edge defender. Payton has the tools to be a difference-maker. He’s athletic and long, with a quick first step, a nose for the quarterback, and the ability to drop back in coverage.

9) Patrick Payton, EDGE

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Height: 6-5 | Weight: 245 pounds
Class: Sophomore | Years of Eligibility: 2
Former Team: Nebraska | New Team: Ole Miss
2024 Stats: 13 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 0.5 sacks, 1 PD, 0 INTs
After a promising freshman season, there were high expectations for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/princewill-umanmielen/37629">Princewill Umanmielen</a> going into the 2024 season. While he registered only one sack as a true freshman, his 22 tackles were very impressive for a first-year player along the line of scrimmage. Things didn’t work out as planned this season, although he did post a season-high three tackles in Nebraska’s bowl-clinching win over Wisconsin.
The former Husker will follow in his brother’s footsteps, as he’s committed to Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/princely-umanmielen/48326">Princely Umanmielen</a> was one of the most coveted edge defenders in last year’s portal class, and he busted through with 10.5 sacks (13 TFLs) for the Rebels to set himself up for the 2025 NFL Draft. The younger Umanmielen has similar traits and upside as a pass rusher and potentially even an off-ball defender.

10) Princewill Umanmielen, EDGE

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