The college football transfer portal closed at midnight on Jan. 16, but a significant development this summer has our list of the top 100 players on the move in need of an adjustment.
On June 15, Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby applied to enter the NFL supplemental draft, officially pulling him from the ranks of college football. This followed months of turmoil over Sorby's eligibility after an investigation found Sorsby made thousands of bets, totalling $90,000, including bets on the Indiana Hoosiers while he was a member of the team.
That leaves our list of the top 100 transfers in need of a new No. 1 player.
What other players are poised to make a major impact next season? Here are ESPN's rankings of the top players in the portal, along with scouting reports provided by Steve Muench and Tom Luginbill.
These rankings are based on production, experience, potential, demand and feedback from coaches and general managers throughout the sport. 1.
Cam Coleman , WR Transferring from: Auburn Transferring to : Texas Years remaining: 2 HT: 6-3 | WT: 201 | Class: Sophomore Background: Coleman, the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2024 ESPN 300, is undoubtedly one of the most talented wide receivers in college football and has turned 93 catches into 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns over his first two seasons in the SEC.
He led the Tigers in receiving as a sophomore and proved he can take over games, including a 10-catch, 143-yard performance at Vanderbilt. After playing with five different starting QBs on the Plains, Coleman should benefit greatly from playing in a more stable situation with a College Football Playoff contender and could absolutely be a first-round draft pick in 2027.
Scout's take: This ranking is off unparalleled upside. Coleman is one of the most talented receivers in the country with one of the best highlight reels, and he averaged 14 yards per catch over his two seasons at Auburn.
He drops some passes and he can be more consistent in this area, but he's a big target with acrobatic body control and the ability to come down with contested circus catches. He has the second gear to run by corners, and he tracks the deep ball well.
He can make defenders miss and his speed makes him a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench What he brings to Texas : What a win for the Longhorns in a battle against Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Alabama for one of the top returning players in the sport.
Arch Manning gets to play with two All-America caliber wideouts in 2026 in Coleman and Ryan Wingo in an offense that has added some serious firepower during this portal season. 2.
Sam Leavitt , QB Transferring from: Arizona State Transferring to : LSU Years remaining: 2 HT: 6-2 | WT: 205 | Class: Redshirt sophomore Background: Leavitt helped lead the Sun Devils to a special season in 2024 and was the Big 12's preseason Offensive Player of the Year entering 2025. He wowed everyone as a redshirt freshman, teaming with running back Cam Skattebo to lead Arizona State to a Big 12 title and near upset of Texas in the CFP quarterfinals.
The former Michigan State transfer put up 3,328 total yards, 29 total TDs and only six interceptions with a top-10 QBR (80.0) while earning first-team All-Big 12 honors in his squad's first season in the conference. His follow-up in Tempe was cut short by a foot injury he suffered against Baylor in the Big 12 opener that lingered for weeks and ultimately required season-ending surgery.
Leavitt played in only seven games and did an impressive job toughing it out against eventual Big 12 champion Texas Tech, throwing for 319 yards and leading a decisive 75-yard touchdown drive in a 26-22 upset. Scout's take: Leavitt is a two-year starter who completed 61.4% of his passes for 4,513 yards and 34 touchdowns over the past two seasons despite sitting out five games in 2025.
He evades pressure with his quick feet, he keeps his eyes downfield as he negotiates the pocket, and he makes off-platform throws. He can layer intermediate throws over the middle, and he puts good touch on downfield passes outside the hashes.
His quickness and toughness make him a threat when he scrambles and on designed quarterback runs. He will take risks with the football, which also leads to a below-average completion percentage.
-- Luginbill What he brings to LSU : After taking visits to Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee and Miami, Leavitt eventually arrived at the decision that playing for Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge was his best move. This became a mu