The spring switch portal window is closed and numerous motion has come to an finish as rosters are being finalized for the autumn. Here’s a have a look at the ten largest quarterbacks within the switch portal this offseason.
1. JULIAN SAYIN, Ohio State
There’s actually no expectation that Sayin will likely be Ohio State’s starter as a real freshman. He is not the standard switch as he is a 2024 prospect who spent a number of weeks at Alabama, noticed coach Nick Saban surprisingly retire after which landed with the Buckeyes, who’ve an insanely loaded quarterback room.
Kansas State switch Will Howard has the lead within the beginning QB race, adopted by Devin Brown, Sayin, Lincoln Keinholz and Air Noland, one other five-star.
However after this season and with Howard gone, Sayin might be the person in Columbus.
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2. CAMERON WARD, Miami
Ward turned down the NFL and a loaded first-round quarterback class within the draft for a a lot weaker one in 2025, and he transferred from Washington State for another season at Miami.
Beginning his profession at Incarnate Phrase after which transferring to play for the Cougars, Ward threw for almost 7,000 yards with 48 touchdowns the final two seasons in Pullman and he additionally rushed for 13 scores.
Ward might completely be the important thing piece the Hurricanes want after they misplaced six of their final 9 final season.
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3. DANTE MOORE, Oregon
The five-star quarterback began as a freshman at UCLA however it was uneven and never dealt with effectively by former coach Chip Kelly, as Moore completed his freshman season finishing 53.5 % of his passes for 1,610 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
Moore, who admitted he wasn’t prepared for that stage but, determined to go to Oregon, absolutely figuring out Dillon Gabriel was additionally transferring to the Geese so he might sit behind him and be taught earlier than taking on.
There’s no query Moore has the expertise to play on the highest stage however simply wants extra seasoning.
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4. MALACHI NELSON, Boise State
An early Oklahoma dedication, Nelson flipped to USC when Lincoln Riley took that job however then he solely lasted one yr behind Caleb Williams and Miller Moss earlier than leaving for Boise State.
That was one thing of a shock decide however the five-star quarterback might instantly be the starter for first-year coach Spencer Danielson and put up large numbers in opposition to lesser competitors.
If he doesn’t win the beginning job there, that’s worrisome.
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5. RILEY LEONARD, Notre Dame
Can Leonard return to 2022 kind the place he threw for two,967 yards with 20 touchdowns and 6 interceptions or will he show to be a one-hit marvel? That’s the query the previous Duke quarterback faces as he takes over the Notre Dame offense. If Leonard doesn’t one way or the other click on with the offense, CJ Carr is ready within the wings in order that might be an attention-grabbing state of affairs to observe for Notre Dame’s offense this season.
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6. DILLON GABRIEL, Oregon
Gabriel had large success at UCF and Oklahoma, and now he’s in search of another blockbuster season at Oregon. May the lefty quarterback get into the first-round NFL Draft dialogue as Bo Nix did though they took totally different paths to Eugene?
There’s a ton of younger receiver expertise for Gabriel at Oregon and so large stats must be coming his method once more.
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7. MAALIK MURPHY, Duke
The large 6-foot-5, 238-pound Murphy bought caught in a troublesome spot at Texas – backing up Quinn Ewers with Arch Manning ready because the presumed way forward for the Longhorns’ offense. So when the previous four-star quarterback hit the portal, he advised a number of shops that he was in search of a spot to play.
First-year coach Manny Diaz wants a spark to maintain the Blue Devils going after they received 17 video games the final two years beneath coach Mike Elko (now at Texas A&M) and Murphy might be it.
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8. AIDAN CHILES, Michigan State
DJ Uiagalelei was the starter at Oregon State final season however there was numerous chatter that Chiles was loaded with expertise and potential – and now he can have his alternative after following coach Jonathan Smith to Michigan State.
Chiles confirmed resiliency all through his highschool profession whether or not it was getting injured his junior yr or enjoying throughout city from five-star QB Nico Iamaleava as a senior. It’s now Chiles’ flip within the Huge Ten and he might shine.
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9. DJ UIAGALELEI, Florida State
The five-star quarterback may not have lived as much as that billing however he put up sturdy stats in his remaining season at Clemson earlier than it grew to become clear the Tigers had been heading within the Cade Klubnik route. Then he had a great season at Oregon State, however when coach Jonathan Smith left for Michigan State and Chiles adopted him. Uiagalelei selected to play his remaining yr at Florida State.
He’s anticipated to be the starter, particularly with that a lot expertise. At 6-foot-4 and 255 kilos, Uiagalelei has at all times been a unit with a giant arm.
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10. BROCK VANDAGRIFF, Kentucky
Ranked because the eighth-best participant within the 2021 class, Vandagriff by no means obtained vital enjoying time at Georgia as different top-notch quarterbacks took over the offense. However he bought his diploma in Athens after which moved on for another alternative.
There’s numerous expertise within the Kentucky quarterback room with Beau Allen and Cutter Boley, however Vandagriff had five-star means in highschool and he can show himself to NFL groups throughout one season in Lexington.