Broad receiver Pittsburgh Jordan Addison became Best player available in the college football transfer market on Tuesday when his name popped up at the gate after winning the Pletnikov Award during a distinguished second season with the Panthers. While Sunday set the deadline for players to provide their current schools with written notice of their intent to enter the gate, schools had two more days to process these requests, which is why Addison’s name did not appear immediately.
While most coaches have a solid idea at this point of what their rosters will look like next season, there are still some non-committed fanatics in the gate weighing their options. Sunday may be the deadline to enter the portal, but there is no official deadline for transferring players to commit to a new program.
There are a variety of reasons why players might be in the gate at this point in the calendar. Some may have learned during springtime that the path to playtime could be easier elsewhere. Others may have realized that they are not dealing with new coaches, coaches, or new coordinators. Some have off-field issues to work through, and others can finely weigh their options.
So while most of the high-profile transfers in the sport have already been committed, here’s a look at the top 10 uncommitted transfers past Sunday’s gate deadline.
1. Jordan Addison, W
old school: Pittsburgh
The hype around Addison certainly indicates that USC is the potential landing point for the Pittsburgh star. Addison had 100 passes for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2021 and will be an influential player wherever he finishes. He’s already received a first-round buzz in the 2023 mock NFL Drafts and will have plenty of opportunities to cash in on his NIL rights while playing what will be his final season in college football.
old school: Michigan State
Crouch may face obstacles in the fight for immediate eligibility after moving from Tennessee to Michigan State for the 2021 season. But the former potential player is among the top 100 players to play. He scored 75 tackles for the Spartans, including Kisan, in 10 games last season. He won’t necessarily be a performer at all conferences, but he can help a good team.
old school: Vanderbilt
Johnson picked up 124 passes for 1,233 yards and 10 touchdowns in 36 appearances over four seasons at Vanderbilt. The 6-footer has mostly lined up in the slot over the past two seasons, but he’s had plenty of reps earlier in his career. The Commodore has not had a passing attack during his career, and Johnson was in fact the team’s leading receiver in 2020.
old school: Louisiana
McCaskill earned the second team honors at the All-Sun Belt in 2021 and the third team honors in 2020 as a mid-defense captain for the Louisiana program that scored a 23-2 record during that time. Assuming he’s landed somewhere, this would be the sixth college football season for the Detroit junior and former college producer.
old school: Baylor
With Blake Chapin In line to take on the quarterback role at Baylor, Bohannon is on the move after helping guide the Bears to the Big 12 title and Sugar Bowl win as the starter for most of the 2021 season. He completed 62.9% of his passes with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions during his junior campaign in red and could be Fixed veteran hand for a program that needs a quarterback.
old school: Oklahoma
Jackson only had five passes for 45 yards in two appearances as a true freshman last season. But the former four-star owner was in a quandary of talent for a position in the OU and should be able to spread his wings in a new location. He was the 17th recipient in the 2021 class, according to 247 Sports Complex.
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old school: Florida
Jones waited in the wings for his chance in Florida, but things didn’t go as hoped when he took the starting role last season. Now Jones is entering his fifth season in college football, and will try again at a new discipline. With a strong arm and good mobility, it could be an upgrade for a team in need.
old school: Texas State
Childress has played a major role in Texas High School for the past two seasons, racking up 135 tackles and 9 assists deflections in 24 games. Don’t be surprised to look up this fall and see it kick off the Power Five.
old school: Florida
Del Rio-Wilson was a potential four-star player and was considered the 17th quarterback in the 2021 class by 247Sports Composite. He faced an uphill battle to play in Florida after changing the Gators’ coaching from Dan Mullen to Billy Napier. He can easily slip through the cracks and have the same amount of struggle to play anywhere he ends up. But he’s got some upsides and enough time to find the field before his eligibility expires.
10. Diamond Dimas, W
old school: Texas A&M
Dimas was fired from Texas A&M this off season after being accused of assault. If he gets a second chance at college football after the incident, the former five-star potential player could develop into an influential player. He earned 15 passes for 235 yards as a rookie in the 2021 season.
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