Twenty-five quarterbacks to watch in the transfer portal
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Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold became the latest big-name quarterback to announce his plans to transfer on Wednesday, joining a portal quarterback market that is sure to be frenzied over the next few weeks.
Ahead of the portal officially opening on Monday, here’s a closer look at 25 quarterbacks who could potentially make moves going into 2025. We surveyed coaches and personnel staffers across the sport about the QBs they consider most intriguing entering the offseason.
While the portal doesn’t open for underclassmen until Dec. 9, the process of identifying which QBs could transfer began many weeks ago. Recruiting departments are investing more time and effort into advance scouting than ever before, and those in need of a passer can easily contact these quarterbacks’ agents to express interest.
Among these 25, only seven have announced they intend to transfer so far. Not all of them will end up making moves this offseason. Power 4 programs will have more money to work with in the revenue sharing era and can afford to pay $1 million or more to re-sign their starters.
Which schools are most motivated to pay for a top QB will depend on how a few draft and portal decisions play out, and we’ve already seen Michigan and Colorado address their needs by flipping five-star recruits. But among the programs hunting for new starters, here are the QBs they like and are hoping to recruit in the winter portal window.
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Top targets
John Mateer, Washington State
Seasons remaining: 2
Last year, Washington State’s Cam Ward became the one of the most valuable QBs in college football by entering the portal. Now everyone wants his former backup.
Mateer put together a breakout season with the Cougars in 2024, throwing for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns on 65% passing and ranking fourth among all FBS starters with 1,032 rushing yards (excluding sacks) and 15 more TDs. He’s an explosive threat in the run game who led all QBs with 58 forced missed tackles, according to TruMedia, and hit 22 runs of 15-plus yards.
“John thinks no one’s ever going to tackle him,” Washington State coach Jake Dickert told ESPN in September. “He is an ultimate competitor. He is a grinder. He’s been like that since Day 1 that he’s been here.”
The 6-foot-1, 219-pound redshirt sophomore had a top-10 QBR among Group of 5 QBs (71.2) in his first season as a starter and went 8-4 with the Cougars, who rose all the way to No. 18 in the College Football Playoff rankings before a late three-game losing streak. Not bad for a little-known recruit from Little Elm, Texas, who was committed to FCS Central Arkansas before then-Washington State offensive coordinator Eric Morris extended a late offer.
“John has a great moxie about him,” Morris told ESPN earlier this season. “He’s a tough kid. He’s a leader. He’s got great savvy around players, a little bit like Baker Mayfield. He’s similar to Baker where the players love him, the team loves him and he’s one of the guys. He’s goofy around them but they’ll go to war for him, because he’ll drop his shoulder and get that extra first down and do some stuff on the field that’s pretty special.”
Mateer has only started 12 games and still has room to grow as a passer, but his dual-threat talents make him a priority QB for many Power 4 teams looking to add a starter. They see a gunslinger who can be a game-changer. Now that his offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle has left for Oklahoma, personnel departments are eager to find out whether Mateer will hit the market.
“You want a guy with some confidence, leadership, swagger, moxie,” one Big Ten director of player personnel (DPP) said. “He checks every box.”
Fernando Mendoza, Cal
Seasons remaining: 2
Mendoza was heading to the Ivy League and committed to Yale before Cal entered the picture in January 2022. Their last-minute find out of Miami has steadily developed into a terrific starter and leader for the Bears.
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound redshirt sophomore is the third-leading passer in the ACC with 3,004 yards, 18 total touchdowns and six interceptions in 11 games. He raised his completion percentage to 69% this season and has put together some strong performances, including 233 passing yards and two TDs in a road win at Auburn and 285 yards with two scores on 13 yards per attempt in a near upset of Miami. But few moments can top his 98-yard drive to beat rival Stanford and the emotional postgame interview that ensued.
It’s worth noting that Mendoza led all FBS quarterbacks with 41 sacks this season. He played well through a tough schedule to get the Bears to another bowl game, and now the program is looking for a new OC to replace Mike Bloesch. Cal is working hard to try to keep him and was the first FBS school to believe in him. But if Mendoza explores a transfer, he’ll have a ton of options. As one SEC DPP put it, he’s a “no-brainer upgrade for most everyone.”
Mendoza grew up near Miami’s campus and desperately wanted to go there as a recruit, and his father played with Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal in high school. That’s one obvious school to watch if the Canes look to the portal for Cam Ward’s successor. Indiana would be worth keeping an eye on, too, given that his younger brother Alberto Mendoza is a freshman backup QB there.
Darian Mensah, Tulane
Seasons remaining: 3
Mensah is a fascinating prospect to many Power 4 recruiting departments, and he certainly was not on their radar a few months ago. Everybody missed on the 6-foot-3, 200-pound passer out of San Luis Obispo, Calififornia, except Tulane.
Mensah was a two-star recruit with zero scholarship offers when Tulane’s previous staff found him. How under-the-radar was the young passer? His next two offers came from Idaho State and Lindenwood. Mensah made the move to New Orleans and served as the scout team QB last season while redshirting. He was expected to be the third-string QB entering the season but stepped up and surpassed Oregon transfer Ty Thompson and redshirt junior Kai Horton in camp. And once he got his shot, he proved he’s one of the best young QBs in the country.
Mensah led all AAC starters in yards per attempt (9.6) and completion percentage (66%) while throwing for 2,514 yards and scoring 21 total touchdowns with just seven turnovers. His 77.1 QBR currently ranks third-best among all Group of 5 starters and 18th nationally. Best of all, he led the Green Wave on an eight-game win streak in league play to earn a spot in the AAC title game against No. 24 Army under first-year coach Jon Sumrall.
Sumrall and Tulane OC Joe Craddock have been popular names for several Power 4 vacancies so far. If either one gets an opportunity they can’t turn down, would Mensah go with them? Tulane was able to keep Michael Pratt out of the portal throughout his decorated career. Can they afford to hold onto Mensah? If he does test his portal options, he’ll be extremely popular.
“He’s not really athletic, but he’s an elite passer with elite anticipation,” the SEC DPP said.
Miller Moss, USC
Seasons remaining: 1
A record-setting Holiday Bowl performance by Moss — 372 passing yards, six touchdowns — kept USC from seeking Caleb Williams‘ successor in the transfer portal last winter. The decision looked better after Moss led USC past LSU in the 2024 season opener in Las Vegas. But Moss and his team struggled to build on the Week 1 triumph. He didn’t display consistent accuracy and had five interceptions during a three-game losing streak to Minnesota, Penn State and Maryland. Moss put up solid overall numbers — 2,555 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, a QBR of 73.6 that ranked 27th nationally. But Riley’s quarterback standards are exceptionally high, and USC’s inability to hold leads and finish games strong was eventually linked to Moss, at least in part.
After Moss threw a career-high three interceptions in yet another single-digit USC loss to Washington, he was benched in favor of UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava. Moss remained productive as the Trojans’ starter, reaching 200 passing yards in every game and 300 yards four times. The Mission Hills, California, native, was ESPN’s No. 39 overall recruit in the 2021 class.
“I think Miller Moss is gonna have a strong market, a very strong market,” one Power 4 DPP said.
Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma
Seasons remaining: 2
After Oklahoma’s 31-17 loss at LSU on Saturday, Arnold told reporters that “there’s nothing making me want to leave” and that he’d take a week off and meet with the Sooners’ new OC before making decisions about his future. Brent Venables going with Arbuckle, the former Washington State OC, could end up being just what Arnold needs. But after the season he just endured, seeking a fresh start elsewhere would make a lot of sense.
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound sophomore was the No. 3 overall recruit (ahead of Arch Manning) in the 2023 ESPN 300 and the national Gatorade Player of the Year. The successor to Dillon Gabriel was expected to be a QB with championship-caliber potential for the Sooners as they entered the SEC. But his experience in 2024 was disastrous in many ways.
Arnold was benched in the second quarter against Tennessee after three early turnovers and sat out the next two games behind freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. Venables sent him back in during a loss to South Carolina, and Arnold regained the job the rest of the way after the midseason firing of OC Seth Littrell.
Arnold finished the 6-6 season with 1,421 passing yards on 63% passing, 444 rushing yards, 15 touchdowns, eight turnovers and 34 sacks, tied for sixth-most in FBS. The Sooners had too many problems throughout their lineup to really put him in position to improve and shine. If he does transfer, plenty of Power 4 schools will still be interested.
“I just remember how good his high school tape was,” one SEC DPP said. “It’s crazy to see how he’s progressed. That O-line was in shambles and all the receivers were hurt. I don’t know how anyone can be successful with that.”
Conner Weigman, Texas A&M
Seasons remaining: 2
Weigman told ESPN’s Pete Thamel he’s planning to enter the portal and is looking to join a program that can be a CFP contender who brings out his best, saying he wasn’t able to reach his full potential at Texas A&M.
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound redshirt sophomore was the No. 1 pocket passer and No. 27 overall recruit in the 2022 class and had some exciting moments as a true freshman, but a foot injury forced him to miss most of 2023. Weigman was viewed as a potential early-round pick entering 2024 but did not have the year he hoped in any way. He had a rough outing in a season-opening loss to Notre Dame, then missed time with a shoulder injury.
Weigman came back against a top-10 Missouri team and played one of the best games of his career, completing 18 of 22 passes for 276 yards in a 41-10 blowout win. But three weeks later, he was benched against LSU and Marcel Reed held onto the starting job for the Aggies’ final four games.
After playing for three different offensive coordinators in his three college seasons, Weigman needs to find some stability and a spot where he can start a full season and keep developing. He has put up 2,955 total yards with 21 touchdowns and eight turnovers over 15 career games, and there’s a lot to like about his game when he’s playing with confidence.
Billy Edwards Jr., Maryland
Seasons remaining: 1
The successor to Big Ten career passing yards leader Taulia Tagovailoa maintained Maryland’s production, finishing second in the league behind Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel in passing yards (2,881) and completions (273) despite missing time in the final two games with a thumb injury. Edwards had a strong start to the season, displaying accuracy and eclipsing 250 passing yards in Maryland’s first seven games. He lit up USC’s defense for a career-high 373 passing yards and two touchdowns in the Terrapins’ best win of the season.
Edwards late-season struggles mirrored the team’s, as he completed less than 60% of his passes in losses to Northwestern, Minnesota, Oregon and Rutgers, and had six interceptions and two touchdown passes in those games. The Virginia native and former Wake Forest transfer has good size at 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds and made a good impression on Big Ten opponents. One Big Ten staff felt he was the best QB they faced in league play.
If Edwards does decide to enter the portal, several personnel sources believe Michigan would be a school to watch if the Wolverines seek a one-year senior pickup to pair with No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood.
Proven veterans
Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech
Seasons remaining: 1
Virginia Tech entered the season as a fringe ACC title contender, in part because of Drones and his potential to enter the national radar. He set a Virginia Tech bowl record with 176 rushing yards in a win against Tulane, and displayed dynamic dual-threat skills with a low interception total and the ability to stretch the field. Drones opened the 2024 season with 322 passing yards and two touchdowns at Vanderbilt, but struggled to generate consistent production. After completing two-thirds of his passes in Virginia Tech’s first two games, Drones had only two others where he exceeded 60%. He had efficient performances in wins over Stanford and Boston College, and showcased his mobility against Old Dominion, Rutgers and others. But the dominance and growth didn’t always show up.
At 6-foot-2 and 234 pounds, Drones has the size and skill set to be a star in the right system. He’s cousins with Miami quarterback Cam Ward and trains with the Heisman Trophy candidate in the Houston area. Drones signed with Baylor out of high school and could be a candidate to return closer to his home state if he opts to transfer.
Jalon Daniels, Kansas
Seasons remaining: 1
Daniels will go down as one of the greatest players in Kansas history for his starring role in Lance Leipold’s transformation of the program. The 6-foot, 220-pound playmaker ranks second in the school record books for career passing yards (6,751) and touchdown passes (45). The knock on Daniels entering his fifth year was that he hadn’t stayed healthy through a full season, but he did in 2024. After a bumpy start, Daniels got hot in the second half of the season, winning four of his final six games and finishing with 2,901 yards of total offense and 20 TDs.
After a year of up-and-down play and a career-high 12 interceptions, he’d likely benefit from staying in school rather than going pro. Daniels redshirted in 2023 due to a season-ending back injury, which gives him the opportunity to return as a sixth-year senior. Kansas’ staff is determined to bring the Lawndale, California, native back for one more year and keep him out of the portal.
Hudson Card, Purdue
Seasons remaining: 1
The former top-50 recruit was hyped as the next great Texas quarterback when he enrolled with the Longhorns in 2020. After he was surpassed by Quinn Ewers for the starting job, Card moved on to Purdue and threw for 4,028 yards with 29 total touchdowns and 18 turnovers during his two seasons as the Boilermakers’ starter.
Card can return as a sixth-year senior in 2025, but now might be a good time to consider a move after enduring a brutal 1-11 season and the firing of head coach Ryan Walters. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound senior brings 26 games of starting experience to the table.
“He’s one to watch,” one industry source said. “People still like him.”
Thomas Castellanos, Boston College
Seasons remaining: 1
When Boston College hired Bill O’Brien as coach, there were rumblings about how he would use Castellanos, who emerged as an exciting player for former coach Jeff Hafley in 2023 but didn’t really fit the traditional O’Brien QB mold. Last season, Castellanos became the first Boston College player to record 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. He had nine games with 67 rushing yards or more and racked up 286 yards and three scores in the final two games. O’Brien typically had coached NFL-style quarterbacks with different measurables than the 5-foot-9, 196-pound Castellanos.
Things went well at first, as Castellanos helped Boston College to a 3-1 start. He produced 17 touchdowns and only four interceptions in the team’s first seven games, while generally displaying good accuracy and dual-threat talent. But after three straight BC losses and completing just 2 of 7 passes to start against Syracuse, Castellanos was benched in favor of FIU transfer Grayson James. Castellanos subsequently left the team. The Georgia native began his career at UCF and could be a dynamic pickup if he finds the right scheme.
Anthony Colandrea, Virginia
Seasons remaining: 2
Colandrea burst onto the scene as an exciting playmaker for Virginia during his true freshman season in 2023 and got off to a solid 4-1 start this season. But seven interceptions during a three-game stretch, including three in a loss to Notre Dame, resulted in Colandrea being benched for senior Tony Muskett. He got another chance against SMU and was sacked nine times in a blowout loss, then was benched for the regular-season finale against Virginia Tech.
Colandrea announced he’ll enter the portal after finishing with 2,125 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during his sophomore season. Colandrea lacks size at 6 foot and 183 pounds but provides mobility and a solid arm.
Tyler Van Dyke, Wisconsin
Seasons remaining: 1
Van Dyke is still trying to recapture the magic from 2021, when he had 2,921 passing yards and 25 touchdowns at Miami, and rose to No. 12 on Mel Kiper’s Big Board. Van Dyke earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors that fall, but then struggled through injuries and quarterback changes, before leaving Miami and landing at Wisconsin ahead of the 2024 season. His time as the Badgers’ starter didn’t last three full games, however, as he tore his ACL against Alabama on Sept. 14. Van Dyke had only 422 passing yards and one touchdown on the year.
Wisconsin is bringing in a new OC and likely a new QB, so it’ll be interesting to see where Van Dyke goes from here. He can come back for a sixth college season and has thrown for 7,900 career yards with 55 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. He has played in several different offensive systems with varied success. The Connecticut native doesn’t bring much from a mobility standpoint, especially after his injuries, but still has obvious arm talent.
More to watch:Ashton Daniels (Stanford), Blake Shapen (Mississippi State), Cameron Rising (Utah), Max Johnson (North Carolina), Dequan Finn (Baylor), Cade McNamara (Iowa)
G5 gems
Kaidon Salter, Liberty
Seasons remaining: 1
Salter developed into one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country in coach Jamey Chadwell’s spread option offense and led a historic 13-1 season for the Flames in 2023 that ended in the Fiesta Bowl. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt junior earned Conference USA MVP honors last season and produced 6,438 total yards of offense and 66 TDs over his two seasons under Chadwell. The former Tennessee signee is a dynamic talent who’s looking for a new opportunity ahead of his final college season.
Gio Lopez, South Alabama
Seasons remaining: 3
The 6-foot, 220-pound lefty from Madison, Alabama, enjoyed a breakout season as a redshirt freshman and ranks fourth in the Sun Belt in total offense with 3,024 yards, 25 total touchdowns and seven turnovers for the 6-6 Jaguars. Lopez has been a 66% passer this season and a true dual-threat playmaker with 547 rushing yards (excluding sacks). He’s already generating serious interest from Power 4 programs.
Chandler Morris, North Texas
Seasons remaining: 1
Morris turned his college career around this fall with a productive season at North Texas. He’ll have an opportunity to come back as a sixth-year senior in 2025. He would be wise to do so because of the Mean Green’s QB-friendly offense, but he’ll likely get some offers to leave. The former TCU and Oklahoma transfer has gone through a lot but got his swagger back in coach Eric Morris’ offense. The AAC’s leading passer ranks fourth nationally in total offense after putting up 3,774 passing yards, 242 rushing yards and 35 total TDs for the 6-6 Mean Green.
“I respect the hell out of him,” one opposing coach said. “He’s a gamer.”
Devon Dampier, New Mexico
Seasons remaining: 2
The first-team All-Mountain West selection was a revelation in his first season under Bronco Mendenhall. Dampier, a 5-foot-10, 198-pound sophomore from Phoenix, earned one start as a true freshman last year but really took off this season and emerged as the Mountain West leader in total offense with 3,934 yards and 31 total touchdowns.
Dampier leads all FBS starting quarterbacks in yards per carry (7.5) and ranks third in rushing yards (1,166) and rushing TDs (19). He got off to a hot start with 390 total yards and five TDs against Arizona and also led the Lobos to an upset win over No. 18 Washington State. Dampier still has room to grow as a passer and threw 12 interceptions this season, but he has proven he can put up big-time numbers in an offensive system that fits his skill set. He’d likely generate Power 4 interest if he decides to test the portal.
Mikey Keene, Fresno State
Seasons remaining: 1
Keene has announced he’s looking to transfer for his final season of eligibility. He’s started 34 games during a career at Fresno State and UCF and has produced 8,245 passing yards with 65 TDs and 28 interceptions. The honorable mention All-Mountain West selection is a bit undersized at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, but he proved he’s a QB1 in his two seasons with the Bulldogs and led the Mountain West in completion percentage (70.5%) this fall.
More to watch: Braylon Braxon (Marshall), Byrum Brown (USF), Keyone Jenkins (FIU), Jacob Zeno (UAB), Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois), Grant Wilson (Old Dominion), Matthew Sluka (UNLV)
Backups to know
Preston Stone, SMU
Seasons remaining: 1
Getting Stone, the No. 121 recruit in the 2021 ESPN 300, to stay home was a huge deal for SMU, and he lived up to expectations in leading the program to the American Athletic championship game as a redshirt sophomore with 3,197 passing yards and 32 total touchdowns. But Stone suffered a broken leg in the regular season finale against Navy and didn’t get a chance to play in the title game or bowl game.
Stone came back this season but was benched during his third start, an 18-15 loss to BYU. Kevin Jennings took the job and ran with it, leading an undefeated run through ACC play that has the Mustangs in line for a conference title and CFP bid at 11-1.
Opposing coaches sensed Stone, a 16-game starter, was “on a pretty short leash” this season with the rise of Jennings. With one season left, he’ll look for a spot where he can be a starter and leader again.
“Preston Stone can play ball now,” one coach said. “He’s a good one.”
Ty Simpson, Alabama
Seasons remaining: 2
How will Kalen DeBoer approach replacing Jalen Milroe this offseason? There’s a lot of curiosity around that topic among SEC personnel staffers right now. If Milroe enters the NFL draft, Alabama’s head coach will have a fascinating decision to make about who to build around for Year 2.
Simpson, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt sophomore, has waited his turn and has played 177 career snaps as their backup. Incoming five-star freshman Keelon Russell has an extremely bright future, and DeBoer brought redshirt freshman Austin Mack with him from Washington. Given those promising options, it would be somewhat surprising if Alabama looks to the portal for a new starter. But Milroe coming back for one more year would certainly force Simpson to reconsider his situation.
Austin Simmons, Ole Miss
Seasons remaining: 3
Make no mistake, Simmons looks like the future at QB for the Rebels. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound redshirt freshman came in as a freak two-sport athlete who reclassified to join the Rebels early as a quarterback and left-handed pitcher. He has benefitted from two years of training behind Jaxson Dart and played 75 snaps this season. Simmons stepped in for Dart for one first-quarter drive against Georgia and wowed with big-time arm talent while guiding a 75-yard touchdown drive.
He’s the clear successor to Dart and should be one of the SEC’s most exciting young QBs. “He has all the talent in the world,” one SEC DPP said. “His talent is elite.” Ole Miss’ staff does not want to scare him off by taking a top transfer, but the Rebels will need to add someone via the portal. How Lane Kiffin navigates that predicament will be interesting to watch.
Gunner Stockton, Georgia
Seasons remaining: 2
The situation at Georgia seems similar to the one at Ole Miss: Stockton is the next man up for the Bulldogs unless they find a more perfect fit for their situation. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound redshirt sophomore has played 88 total snaps over three seasons while patiently waiting his turn behind Carson Beck.
Stockton is considered way ahead of Arizona State transfer Jaden Rashada entering the offseason and has the tools and talent to be a good starter. But can he be championship-level good? Kirby Smart and his staff will do their homework on transfer QBs but might not end up deciding someone is so clearly better that they’d risk losing Stockton.
Devin Brown, Ohio State
Seasons remaining: 2
Brown stands out by wearing No. 33, in honor of Sammy Baugh, but has yet to earn considerable playing time with the Buckeyes. He competed with Kyle McCord for Ohio State’s starting job for the 2023 season but lost the battle and dealt with injuries at times. Brown got his shot to start for Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl against Missouri but had to exit early with a left ankle injury.
Brown appeared in six games this season while playing behind Will Howard with just 19 pass attempts and seven rushes. It’s probably time for the former top-100 recruit from Utah to consider a move if it’s not looking like he’s in line to be the Buckeyes’ QB1 in 2025.
Air Noland, Ohio State
Seasons remaining: 4
Ohio State has one of the more talented — and crowded — quarterback rooms in the country, so something’s got to give this offseason. Noland was the No. 3 pocket passer and No. 52 overall recruit in last year’s ESPN 300. But soon after he signed, Ryan Day brought in five-star Alabama signee Julian Sayin via the portal.
The Buckeyes have another five-star recruit, Tavien St. Clair from the Class of 2025 on the way. Noland has not appeared in a game this season while redshirting. The 6-foot-2, 192-pound left-hander should have good options if he goes back on the market.
Steve Angeli, Notre Dame
Seasons remaining: 2
Most quarterbacks with Angeli’s profile would have left Notre Dame a while ago, which perhaps speaks to his personality and loyalty to the Fighting Irish program. He arrived as an ESPN 300 recruit in 2022 and watched Drew Pyne lead the offense that fall.
Notre Dame then brought in transfers in consecutive years from the ACC in Sam Hartman and Riley Leonard, both of whom received lucrative NIL deals from the school. Angeli stuck around and has played well when called upon.
He completed 19 of 25 passes during the 2023 regular season, firing touchdowns against Pitt and Wake Forest. After Hartman opted out of the Sun Bowl, Angeli started and completed 15 of 19 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns in a blowout win against Oregon State. This fall, Angeli has seen the field in lopsided wins and completed 18 of 28 passes for 224 yards and three TDs. He hasn’t faced many adverse situations but boasts 10 career touchdown passes and only one interception on 72 attempts. Notre Dame is not expected to sign another portal QB, but Angeli is facing a three-man battle in the spring with CJ Carr, a touted top-50 recruit, and Kenny Minchey.
More to watch: Conner Harrell (North Carolina), Daniel Kaelin (Nebraska), Justyn Martin (UCLA), Rickie Collins (LSU), Zach Pyron (Georgia Tech)