Why these 10 transfers could turn college moves into bigger NFL paydays

The college football landscape, in its current state, is not dissimilar to NFL free agency. Through the transfer portal, players are able to take advantage of a free market and change teams unencumbered. Some of those prospects may be able to elevate their NFL Draft stock in their new environments. Below we’ve compiled our top candidates to do just that. 

There were multiple considerations when fleshing out this list. For example, offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin’s play at Virginia Tech last season was good enough to warrant first-round consideration, so he could rise a bit more, but the variance is not as high as other prospects. Auburn wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. is a personal favorite but is already regarded as a Top-50 prospect. With his lack of ideal size, he may not be able to rise high enough to justify a spot on the list. It is similar to when running back Jahmyr Gibbs transferred from Georgia Tech to Alabama. Gibbs was in my way-too-early mock draft before he ever played a down with the Crimson Tide. 

Here are 10 players who are likely to parlay a bigger spotlight, more exposure and in many cases a better supporting cast into a more favorable NFL Draft outlook. The 247Sports transfer portal player rankings are compiled by Cooper Petagna. 

247Sports Transfer Rank: No. 32 overall, No. 2 CB

Davis was regarded as a potential top 50 overall pick after his first two years at Arizona. In 2023, he had a pass breakup rate of 21.1%, according to TruMedia. His head coach,…

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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2025-08-21 17:04:00

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