The SEC has already seen loads of transition via the switch portal this cycle with a number of key gamers on the transfer. Counting convention newcomers Oklahoma and Texas, 31 of the highest 100 gamers within the Rivals Transfer Portal Ranking come from SEC applications.
Most of these names have discovered new properties, however there are nonetheless just a few prized targets out there in the marketplace. Right here’s a have a look at the highest SEC gamers remaining within the switch portal.
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WR EVAN STEWART
Stewart is at present the highest prize within the switch portal. The speedy receiver ranks No. 2 overall in the Rivals Transfer Tracker behind former Texas A&M teammate Walter Nolen, who dedicated to Ole Miss over the weekend. Like Nolen, Stewart signed with the Aggies as a five-star recruit within the 2022 class and was starting to come back into his personal in Faculty Station.
Over eight video games this season, Stewart was Texas A&M’s second-leading receiver with 38 receptions for 514 yards and 4 touchdowns. If he finds the fitting offense, he has all of the instruments to develop right into a 1,000-yard receiver and a first-round decide within the 2025 NFL draft.
Alabama and Texas have been talked about as early favorites for Stewart’s dedication. Each groups are possible set to return established quarterbacks and might be contenders subsequent season. That being mentioned, neither is a lock to land the five-star receiver, as he’s set to let his recruiting course of play out a bit earlier than deciding on his subsequent faculty. Stewart has two years of eligibility remaining.
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QB Okay.J. JEFFERSON
It’s onerous to discover a quarterback with Jefferson’s expertise. The grad switch has 38 profession begins to his title over the previous 5 seasons with Arkansas. Over that span, he’s piled up 9,799 complete yards and 88 complete touchdowns.
Miami is regarded as a program to observe for Jefferson’s dedication. Nevertheless, the Hurricanes are additionally within the combine for Washington State switch quarterback Cam Ward. Different potential locations for Jefferson embody UCF and TCU. Jefferson has one 12 months of eligibility remaining.
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DB A.J. HARRIS
Harris didn’t do a lot throughout his debut season at Georgia however provides the scale and athleticism coaches covet on the cornerback place. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound defender signed with the Bulldogs because the No. 5 cornerback and No. 41 total participant within the 2023 class. He performed in seven video games this season, tallying eight tackles.
Auburn is a program to observe for Harris. The Tigers had been closely concerned in his recruitment out of highschool and have been in pursuit of him once more since he entered the portal. Harris has three years of eligibility remaining.
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DB JALEN CATALON
Accidents have riddled Catalon’s profession, however the former All-SEC member remains to be an intriguing prospect heading into what might be his sixth season in school.
After transferring to Texas from Arkansas, the veteran security was restricted to eight video games this season attributable to harm. He began 5 video games for the Longhorns, recording 17 tackles, together with one for a loss, with a pressured fumble. Catalon was a four-star security within the 2019 class. The Mansfield, Texas, native earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2020 when he recorded 99 tackles, two pressured fumbles, three interceptions and 4 move breakups. He may have one 12 months of eligibility remaining.
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DB ISHEEM YOUNG
Younger’s profession appears headed within the fallacious route, but when the veteran security can flip issues round, he can be a pleasant addition to a crew trying to enhance its expertise within the secondary.
Younger performed in simply seven video games for Ole Miss this season attributable to disciplinary causes. After beginning the earlier season, he got here off the bench in every look, recording 14 tackles, together with one for a loss, with a move breakup.
Younger began for Iowa State throughout the 2020 and 2021 seasons earlier than transferring to Ole Miss final season. He has 30 profession begins to his title. Younger may have one 12 months of eligibility remaining.