The first few days of college football's spring transfer portal window started quietly enough, but as we enter Week 2, more big-name players have revealed their intentions and players looking for a new school have started out quietly enough. creating a more competitive market for And some schools will need to make roster changes ahead of the 2024 season.
The spring transfer window ends on April 30th, but this is only the deadline by which players have to enter their names into the system, meaning there are still several weeks of player movement to keep an eye on this pre-season. . The best players currently available are:
Colmani MacLean: The former Colorado State cornerback was once a five-star prospect and had some ups and downs in his first season, but the former top-15 overall recruit in his class showed plenty of coverage speed and skill and played well in the game. can make a difference. Any team's defensive backfield.
Damian Martinez: Running backs may not get a lot of attention these days due to the increased openness of offenses, but the former Oregon State starter is an exception. Many schools are interested, especially Miami. Martinez rushed for 1,185 yards and nine scores last season.
Jayden Rashada: The quarterback prospect has plenty of potential at the right position and left Arizona State after one season, but endured injuries and played in just three games, gaining 485 passing yards and three touchdowns. In the 2nd inning, he scored 4 touchdowns against 3 picks.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith: The former Penn State wide receiver got off to a hot start last year, leading the team with 53 grabs for 673 yards and four touchdowns, but his numbers dropped late in the season and he caught just two passes last month. It was a book.
Jacoby Matthews: The safety started 12 games and played in 21 games for Texas A&M, making 67 stops, including one half-sack, eight pass breakups and one interception.
Tyler Williams: The former Georgia wide receiver is a redshirt freshman who played in two games a year ago but also saw snaps in the recent spring game. Miami, Texas A&M, and Clemson were among the schools that initially offered him as a recruit.
Sam Brown: The wideout eclipsed 100 yards in three games with Houston last season, finishing with a career-high 62 receptions for 815 yards and three touchdowns. Half of those yards came after the catch and on first downs, and he emerged as a dangerous open-field threat.
Darran Hayden: Colorado is a school to watch for the former Ohio State tailback, who had 130 carries for 663 yards and six touchdowns in two seasons with the Buckeyes.
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