Tracking the biggest names to enter the college football transfer portal after the 2024 season
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.
The 2024 college football regular season came to an end on Saturday, and that means it's time to kick off the chaotic cycle that is the transfer portal.
We've only had a few years of seeing unlimited transferring within college football, but the portal is only growing in size every year as players look for new opportunities elsewhere, whether it's due to coaching changes, a lack of playing time or other factors.
The portal has only been open for a few days as things currently stand, and we've already seen quite a few big names opt to transfer. More will likely come following the conclusion of conference title games and the College Football Playoff.
With some help from On3, ere are the top players who have entered the portal so far. We'll update this post as more players make their intentions known.
Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos
Committed to Florida State on Dec. 11, 2024
— Thomas Castellanos ✪ (@Tommy_casto) November 15, 2024
Virginia QB Anthony Colandrea
QB Anthony Colandrea makes it official. He’s leaving #UVA after two seasons … pic.twitter.com/dpWUD21Hwt
— Mike Barber (@StillMikeBarber) December 2, 2024
Georgia CB Julian Humphrey
Committed to Texas A&M on Dec. 15, 2024
BREAKING: Georgia CB Julian Humphrey plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’2 195 CB started in 10 games for the Bulldogs this season
Totaled 21 tackles & 5 PD in his time at UGA
Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/Zs56o1ix5Z pic.twitter.com/CTpb0kw8aD— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2024
NC State WR Kevin Concepcion
BREAKING: NC State WR Kevin Concepcion plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 5’11 186 WR totaled 124 Receptions for 1,655 Yards & 18 TDs in his 2 seasons with the Wolfpack
2023 ACC Rookie of the year & Freshman All-Americanhttps://t.co/MxS1bmrXue pic.twitter.com/sHeUsQRs5C— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2024
Florida International WR Eric Rivers
BREAKING: FIU standout WR Eric Rivers plans to enter the Transfer Portal, his agency @bzsportsmgmt tells @on3sports
The 5’11 175 WR totaled 62 Receptions for 1,172 Yards & 12 TDs this season
Finished the season Top 5 in CFB in receiving yards & TDs https://t.co/7gDQ5CT4Y0 pic.twitter.com/2jbenKjirZ— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2024
Texas Tech WR Micah Hudson
Committed to Texas A&M on Dec. 15, 2024
BREAKING: Texas Tech WR Micah Hudson plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’0 203 WR from Temple, TX will have 3 years of eligibility remaining
Was ranked as a Five-Star Plus+ Recruit in the ’24 Class 👀https://t.co/vB4flwqmHK pic.twitter.com/JhCuX5SCHQ— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2024
Florida International QB Keyone Jenkins
BREAKING: FIU standout QB Keyone Jenkins plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’0 196 QB totaled 4,979 Yards and 41 TDs in his 2 seasons with the Panthers
Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/wyQZ9rokXq pic.twitter.com/Mbvikmhs3i— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2024
UCF DB Antione Jackson
BREAKING: UCF DB Antione Jackson plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’1 175 DB totaled 40 Tackles, 7 PD, 2 INTs, & 1 TD in his 2 college seasons
Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/HJz15QLuiM pic.twitter.com/pybhnHTxzq— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2024
USC QB Miller Moss
Committed to Louisville on Dec. 14, 2024
BREAKING: USC QB Miller Moss plans to enter the Transfer Portal
The 6’1 205 QB totaled 2,555 yards & 18 TDs this seasonhttps://t.co/QGvPREWxI7 pic.twitter.com/29pjgYZXQu— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2024
Liberty QB Kaidon Salter
BREAKING: Liberty QB Kaidon Salter plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’1 195 QB will have 1 year of eligibility remaining
Has totaled 7,900 Yards & 77 TDs in his college careerhttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/sZA5XVbWMw— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2024
Western Kentucky QB TJ Finley
Committed to Tulane on Dec. 17, 2024
Thank You WKU #themarathoncontinues🏁 pic.twitter.com/2xc6ISDwRc
— TJ Finley 1️⃣ (@tj_finley1) December 7, 2024
Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold
Committed to Auburn on Dec. 14, 2024
Maryland QB Billy Edwards Jr.
Committed to Wisconsin on Dec. 16, 2024
Maryland QB Billy Edwards Jr. has filed paperwork to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he told ESPN. @Billy_Edwards4 has thrown for 3,322 yards and 19 touchdowns in his career. He threw for 2,881 yards and 15 touchdowns in 11 games this year for Maryland. pic.twitter.com/Ok07diJyOY
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 13, 2024
Missouri DE Williams Nwaneri
Committed to Nebraska on Dec. 14, 2024
Missouri transfer DE Williams Nwaneri has committed to Nebraska, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Massive recruiting win for the Huskers to add the 5-star true freshman. @Hayesfawcett3 was first. No. 5 player in ESPN's transfer rankings: https://t.co/oRZeCcK0fJ pic.twitter.com/olBEpgB2zs— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 12, 2024
Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman
Committed to Houston on Dec. 11, 2024
Alabama RB Justice Haynes
BREAKING: Alabama RB Justice Haynes has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports. https://t.co/vPeeptWrBL pic.twitter.com/gNHGIfcmnk
— On3 (@On3sports) December 13, 2024
Washington State QB John Mateer
BREAKING: Sources tell @Bdrumm_Rivals and @ParkerThune that Washington State QB John Mateer has informed the program of his intention to transfer.
Mateer’s portal entry is expected to include a no-contact tag.
STORY ➡️ https://t.co/CRhGm3lrgz pic.twitter.com/zo9v32AZ2a— OUInsider (@OUInsider) December 16, 2024
Duke QB Maalik Murphy
Duke starting QB Maalik Murphy plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he told ESPN. Murphy led Duke to a 9-3 record and set the school record with 26 touchdown passes. He threw for 2,933 yards in his lone season at Duke. pic.twitter.com/kCJE1TttiN
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 10, 2024
Georgia Tech WR Eric Singleton Jr.
Gods Plan 🙏🏾 https://t.co/9vlLSv3Uvw
— Eric Singleton Jr. (@EricSingletonJ2) December 9, 2024
Tulane QB Darian Mensah
Committed to Duke on Dec. 11, 2024
Cal QB Fernando Mendoza
Florida State QB Luke Kromenhoek
Committed to Mississippi State on Dec. 17, 2024
USC WR Duce Robinson
USC WR Zachariah Branch
USC S Zion Branch
Kentucky WR Dane Key
Kentucky WR Barion Brown
Committed to LSU on Dec. 14, 2024
Texas State DL Ben Bell
I Have entered the portal
John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world"
Here’s a glimpse to my first three games pic.twitter.com/HR3MNENaFc— Benjamin bell (@BenBell99) December 10, 2024
Oklahoma WR Nic Anderson
Purdue S Dillon Thieneman
Committed to Oregon on Dec. 14
Nebraska DL Princewill Umanmielen
Committed to Ole Miss on Dec. 14
— Princewill Umanmielen (@hoodiiewill) December 15, 2024
Arizona S Genesis Smith
NEWS: Arizona safety Genesis Smith plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per @Hayesfawcett3.
Smith recorded 64 tackles and 3 interceptions this season.https://t.co/08GYJmZ8n0 pic.twitter.com/ujFBGEkVFB— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) December 13, 2024
Arizona CB Tacario Davis
Virginia Tech OT Xavier Chaplin
Committed to Auburn on Dec. 17, 2024
Let’s work!!! #WarEagle🦅@AuburnFootball pic.twitter.com/inKSwNRCJj
— Xavier Chaplin (@chaplin_xavier) December 17, 2024
UCF DL Lee Hunter
Expected to commit to Texas Tech as of Dec. 17, 2024
Former UCF star defensive lineman Lee Hunter is currently expected to transfer to Texas Tech, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.
Hunter, an All-Big 12 selection this year, ranks as the fourth-best defensive lineman in the transfer portal.https://t.co/bQdzeZHyIf pic.twitter.com/lZled2kvx3— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 17, 2024
Mississippi State WR Kevin Coleman
Committed to Missouri on Dec. 14, 2024
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