College Football: Team rankings for transfer portal in 2022 offseason
By Ryan Kay
Which college football teams did the best in the transfer portal during the 2022 offseason? Here are eight that stood out.
There are certain FBS college football teams that have picked up important transfers this offseason, which for some teams started back in December.
Higher-tier Power Five college football programs are looking to compete for championships next season, while other programs predominantly from Group of Five schools look to become bowl eligible and in some cases make a statement next season in order to be selected for a New Year’s Six bowl game.
Some programs have lost numerous players as they have entered the transfer portal but some have also been able to convince student-athletes that can help them compete night in and night out next season to join their program.
These team transfer portal power rankings this offseason will be evaluated and determined on the various teams that have benefitted the greatest in improving their programs for the 2022 season.
Some student-athletes will continue to enter the transfer portal, especially after spring ball has concluded, and even some have graduated and intend to become graduate transfers. There are other reasons as well and specific football programs embrace the transfer portal while some head coaches do not necessarily favor the rules, procedures, and the overall concept of what it is doing to the landscape of college football.
Regardless of the opinions on the impact of the transfer portal and how it is affecting the landscape of college football, a team can either be greatly impacted negatively by key players leaving their program or a team can add important players from the transfer portal to increase their chances of success in the upcoming season.
A key note is that these offseason rankings are based on student-athletes who transferred from December when the regular season ended for most teams to the time these rankings are published. Even though student-athletes transferred during the season, the team transfer power ranking is for those who transferred this calendar year in the offseason.
Here is a look at the team transfer portal rankings for the 2022 offseason.
8. UCLA
Incoming Transfers: Jack Bobo (Duke), Laiatu Latu (Washington), Gary Smith (Duke), Beau Taylor (Ball State), Darius Muasau (Hawaii), Titus Mokiao-Atimalaia (UCF), Azizi Hearn (Wyoming), Raiqwon O’Neal (Rutgers), Jacob Sykes (Harvard), Gabriel Murphy (North Texas), Grayson Murphy (North Texas), Jaylin Davies (Oregon), and Jaylan Jeffers (Oregon).
Entered the Transfer Portal: A.J. Campbell (Kent State), Myles Turner (Indiana), Luke Akers (Northwestern), Parker McQuarrie (Independence CC), D.J. Warnell (Arizona), Sharmar Martin, Kajiya Hollawayne (Grambling State), John Ward, Keontez Lewis (Wisconsin), Tyler Kiehne (New Mexico), Tiaoalii Savea (Arizona), Chase Cota (Oregon), Jay Shaw (Wisconsin), Mitchell Agude (Miami), Josh Moore, Patrick Jolly (Abilene Christian), Caleb Johnson (Miami), Odua Isibor (Cal), and Christian Burkhalter (Georgia Tech).
7. Arkansas
Incoming Transfers: Cade Fortin (South Florida), Jadon Haselwood (Oklahoma), Landon Jackson (LSU), Drew Sanders (Alabama), Dwight McGlothern (LSU), Latavious Brini (Georgia), Jordan Domineck (Georgia Tech), Terry Hampton (Arkansas State), and Matt Landers (Toledo).
Entered the Transfer Portal: Solomon Wright (Oklahoma State), Vito Calvaruso (Wisconsin), Andy Boykin, JT Towers, Jermaine Hamilton-Jordan, Darin Turner (Alabama A&M), Ray Curry Jr., Kendall Catalon, Devin Bush, Jalen Williams (Southern Miss), Joe Foucha (LSU), Greg Brooks Jr. (LSU), Trelon Smith (UTSA), Andrew Parker (Appalachian State), Nick Turner (Toledo), Mataio Soli (Hawaii), Lucas Coley (Houston), Dorian Gerald, and Kelin Burrle.