The college football transfer portal officially opened last week, and over 2,000 FBS players have already entered their names into the portal. The NIL has drastically changed the college football landscape, incentivizing players to test the waters to see which schools will offer the biggest bag. In today’s article, I’ll be covering some of the biggest names to enter the portal who have already signed with their new home. Let’s find out what’s happened in CFB this past week and how this affects things from a Devy perspective.
Jackson Arnold (QB – Auburn)
Jackson Arnold spent his first two seasons with Oklahoma, coming into 2024 with some high expectations as the Sooners’ QB1. A poor offensive line coupled with a lack of receiving weapons made for some growing pains in Year 2. Arnold found himself benched for freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. midseason, only to get his job back a few weeks later, as Hawkins was playing even worse. It seemed the offensive scheme changed every week in this Sooner offense as they tried to find their identity. Hopefully, the move to Auburn will help Arnold settle in and begin building up his NFL stock. He has two young superstars to throw the ball to in Cam Coleman and Malcolm Simmons, something Arnold never had during his time at Oklahoma.
Conner Weigman (QB – Houston)
Speaking of quarterbacks who had a disappointing 2024 campaign, few were more disappointing than former Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman. The former 4-star recruit suffered a season-ending foot injury in 2023, followed by an AC joint sprain in the season opener in 2024. I believe the injury troubles have prevented us from seeing Weigman operate at his full potential. He was benched for freshman Marcel Reed, who appears to be their QB1 heading into 2025. This forced Weigman into the portal, where he landed with Houston. The Cougars were in dire need of a competent passer, and I believe Weigman may help them to be competitive again, assuming he stays healthy.
Miller Moss (QB – Louisville)
Miller Moss had a decent season for USC this year, but nothing that warrants serious consideration in our Devy leagues. He’s slightly undersized, has limited rushing upside, and I don’t see elite arm talent when I watch him play. Still, Moss will have one more season to potentially turn some heads as he moves to Louisville to play for HC Jeff Brohm. He’ll have an opportunity to put up some really big numbers here, as QB Tyler Shough is coming off a season where he threw for over 3,000 yards and 23 TDs.
Barion Brown (WR – LSU)
Barion Brown was once a freshman phenom, coming off the 2022 season where he posted an impressive 50 receptions, 628 yards, and four touchdowns. Brown was considered a top WR in his class following that season, right in line with guys like Luther Burden and Evan Stewart. However, Brown has seen his numbers drop each season since 2022, as has his Devy stock. He seems to be more of a gadget receiver who needs manufactured touches in order to succeed. It is worth noting that Brown has Will Levis throwing him the football as a freshman, and the quarterbacks to follow have been relative disappointments. Barion will have an opportunity to put his name back on the map, playing alongside QB Garrett Nussmeier, who has announced he is returning for his senior year. If Brown can’t find success with Nuss at the helm, we can safely assume he has no Dynasty value.
Luke Hasz (TE – Ole Miss)
Luke Hasz played for the Arkansas Razorbacks for his first two seasons, coming into 2024 as one of the top-rated TEs in his class for Devy purposes. He improved on his freshman numbers, but not as much as we would have liked to see, finishing with 32 targets, 26 receptions, 324 yards, and four touchdowns. Hasz has announced his commitment to the Ole Miss Rebels, where he should be the clear TE1, with Caden Prieskorn wrapping up his fifth year. With Jaxson Dart headed to the NFL, it’s yet to be determined who will be under center for the Rebels. It will likely be Austin Simmons, former 4-star recruit from the 2023 class. With a breakout season, Hasz could be in the position to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, but he still has a lot to prove.
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