Major Shifts in College Football's QB Transfer Portal: What You Should Know
As college football's transfer portal begins to open in January, a significant movement among quarterbacks has already commenced.
In a whirlwind of activity on Monday morning, five prominent quarterbacks revealed their plans to enter the college football transfer portal. Former five-star recruits Dylan Raiola and DJ Lagway have opted to leave Nebraska and Florida, respectively, after two seasons. Aidan Chiles, another highly regarded player, has decided to depart Michigan State, while Katin Houser from East Carolina also aims to join the Power Four after a breakout year.
Among them, Brendan Sorsby from Cincinnati has emerged as the top player on the transfer portal’s big board, making his return to the portal before his last collegiate season.
Remarkably, this is happening before the official opening of the portal in three weeks, with many notable moves anticipated in both the quarterback landscape and beyond.
The Top Names in the QB Market
1. Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati: Sorsby finished 10th in ESPN’s QBR metric and is currently being monitored by Indiana and Texas Tech. He had previously started his career with the Hoosiers.
2. Dylan Raiola, Nebraska: Given recent family turmoil, including the decommitment of his brother and the firing of his uncle, Raiola’s withdrawal from Nebraska was expected. Early indications suggest that Oregon is a potential destination for him.
3. DJ Lagway, Florida: The unexpected decision for Lagway to leave Florida was influenced by disappointing meetings with the new coaching staff. Rumored schools for him are Baylor, Florida State, and Duke, and his father previously played at Baylor.
Other Quarterbacks Under Observation
- Sam Leavitt, Arizona State: Expected to enter the portal soon after skipping the team’s end-of-year banquet.
- CJ Bailey, NC State: A talented sophomore making waves in the transfer conversation, with Coach Dave Doeren’s return potentially helping the Wolfpack keep him.
- Byrum Brown, South Florida: With a waiver pursuit underway, Brown’s situation is drawing attention, particularly from Auburn.
Drew Mestemaker, North Texas may also be one to watch as he led the FBS with impressive passing statistics, prompting speculation about his future.
With several weeks left before the transfer portal opens, expect further developments in recruiting and transfers as colleges adjust to shifting circumstances in their program’s quarterback needs.
