So here's how that could look:
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This guy is in the portal and started 7 games at center and 5 at RT. Would be a good pickup either way.
Boaz Stanley
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Same with the other USC center, Kevin Newsom. I went with Boswell from Toledo because I liked him better, but it's probably more likely we add Stanley, Newsom, or the GT center, Alo-Tupuola.This guy is in the portal and started 7 games at center and 5 at RT. Would be a good pickup either way.
Boaz Stanley
This is a thoughtful piece of work. It would be interesting to put together a guesstimated budget for this. Adding this many guys would have to cost somewhere in the $20M-25M range I would think. Supposedly we have approx. $35M total to spend. We have a lot of returnees, but we also have some well paid guys leaving - Raiola, Spindler, Key, etc. It sounds like it is possible to do something like this.
I wouldn’t take the fact that there looking at centers as a sign JEJ is portaling.
Rocco was a center and came in to play guard.
NFL scouts look at versatility in OL.
I know it was forever ago, but my brother had a hs teammate and friend that was Allstate 4 star tackle that went on to play 4 years at Notre dame. His first year starting he was a tackle, then moved to guard his sophomore and junior year. According to his dad (memory could be foggy i am 6 years younger then them) he was gonna enter the draft after his JR year but scouts told him to go back and play a year at C.
Had a decent NFL career.
Alll this is to say I don’t think looking at current centers should be a tell tale sign of anything
Rocco was a center and came in to play guard.
NFL scouts look at versatility in OL.
I know it was forever ago, but my brother had a hs teammate and friend that was Allstate 4 star tackle that went on to play 4 years at Notre dame. His first year starting he was a tackle, then moved to guard his sophomore and junior year. According to his dad (memory could be foggy i am 6 years younger then them) he was gonna enter the draft after his JR year but scouts told him to go back and play a year at C.
Had a decent NFL career.
Alll this is to say I don’t think looking at current centers should be a tell tale sign of anything
This is totally fair. Just don’t be surprised if he leaves.
I think we’ll end up saving money on the QB room from what we initially thought we’d spend… not just DR moving on.
I may take a little time now and put together a best guess at what this would be budget wise.
High-level pricing info published last week
by: Pete Nakos12/25/25PeteNakos
In the new age of college football, the transfer portal has become a major piece of roster construction. But what will schools be spending on program-changing talent that enters the transfer portal? The quarterback market is expected to climb to $4 to $5 million for the top quarterbacks available.
On3 is breaking down the highest-valued positions in the portal:
Now the quarterback market is flooded with high-end talent, including Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt, Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby and TCU’s Josh Hoover, among others. Sources have said those deals could touch $4 to $5 million.
The defensive tackle position has typically lagged behind EDGEs, but sources have told On3 that Wake Forest’s Mateen Ibirogba is expected to command a seven-figure payday. Winning in the trenches continues to be paramount to winning championships.
How much impact players out of the 2025 transfer portal will cost your team
In the new age of college football, the transfer portal has become a major piece of roster construction. But what will schools be spending on program-changing talent that enters the transfer portal? The quarterback market is expected to climb to $4 to $5 million for the top quarterbacks available.
On3 is breaking down the highest-valued positions in the portal:
QB market: $750K to $4 million
The college football quarterback market continues to grow. At least five quarterbacks made upwards of $3 million this season. The price tag for elite signal-callers continues to reach unprecedented heights. More than 20 starting quarterbacks across the country made over $1 million this fall. Tulane transfer quarterback Darian Mensah inked a two-year, $8 million contract last winter, and it’s a deal that could max out up to $10 million with incentives. Carson Beck made roughly $3 to $3.2 million to start this season for Miami.Now the quarterback market is flooded with high-end talent, including Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt, Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby and TCU’s Josh Hoover, among others. Sources have said those deals could touch $4 to $5 million.
DL market: $500K to $1.5 million
Starting EDGEs and defensive linemen continue to command mid-six-figure deals, but the top talent continues to push the market value up. Stanford EDGE David Bailey’s deal is north of the $2 million mark this season at Texas Tech. Schools have learned how important it is to jump on game-changing linemen, and the need for proven defensive linemen is not leaving college football. The $500,000 mark is really only the starting point.The defensive tackle position has typically lagged behind EDGEs, but sources have told On3 that Wake Forest’s Mateen Ibirogba is expected to command a seven-figure payday. Winning in the trenches continues to be paramount to winning championships.
OL market: $500K to $1.2 million
The offensive line market, specifically for offensive tackles, sits in the $500,000 to $1.2 million range. But seven-figure deals for offensive linemen are only becoming more prevalent. The going rate for an elite starting offensive tackle is between $900,000 to $1.2 million. And with the portal bringing bidding wars, names like Isaiah World and Ethan Onianwa were both commanding seven figures last offseason. And if schools aren’t able to secure commitments from offensive linemen quickly on Jan. 2, the price points could skyrocket as schools work to nab commitments.WR market: $400K to $1 million
The college football wide receiver market has grown sporadically in recent years, with the going rate for a starting wideout in the $700,000 to $800,000 range. Sources have also pointed out the impact of Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith, who is one of the highest-paid players in the sport. Wide receivers also transfer more than almost any other position, leading to some deals being inflated. At least five wide receivers made north of $1 million this fall. Auburn wide receiver Eric Singleton was one of the most sought-after transfer wide receivers out of Georgia Tech last winter and made over $1 million this season for the Tigers. Similar paydays are expected in the transfer portal for wideouts this year, sources have told On3.RB market: $350K to $1 million
The running back market has continued to grow over the last two years. The opinion among industry sources is always different about what a top-end running back should earn. But the elite running backs in college football consistently crawl near seven figures, which is what Quinshon Judkins made last year at Ohio State. This year’s running back market has the chance for multiple running backs to earn over $1 million out of the portal.DB market: $300K to $850K
Some programs value the cornerback position, but compared to quarterbacks and the line of scrimmage, this is one of the least valued positions. Part of that reason is the volume of defensive backs available; last year, that number was over 650. But schools have no problems dipping into the war chest if a defensive-changing defensive back goes in. Cornerbacks are more likely to pocket the higher payday, but elite safeties can drive a high-end market. Caleb Downs transferred to Ohio State two years ago and is one of the top-paid defenders in the nation.
I was looking at this when I built this (I updated this after seeing Gottula was missing. I lumped Knaak in with the "others"):High-level pricing info published last week
How much impact players out of the 2025 transfer portal will cost your team
by: Pete Nakos12/25/25PeteNakos
In the new age of college football, the transfer portal has become a major piece of roster construction. But what will schools be spending on program-changing talent that enters the transfer portal? The quarterback market is expected to climb to $4 to $5 million for the top quarterbacks available.
On3 is breaking down the highest-valued positions in the portal:
QB market: $750K to $4 million
The college football quarterback market continues to grow. At least five quarterbacks made upwards of $3 million this season. The price tag for elite signal-callers continues to reach unprecedented heights. More than 20 starting quarterbacks across the country made over $1 million this fall. Tulane transfer quarterback Darian Mensah inked a two-year, $8 million contract last winter, and it’s a deal that could max out up to $10 million with incentives. Carson Beck made roughly $3 to $3.2 million to start this season for Miami.
Now the quarterback market is flooded with high-end talent, including Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt, Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby and TCU’s Josh Hoover, among others. Sources have said those deals could touch $4 to $5 million.
DL market: $500K to $1.5 million
Starting EDGEs and defensive linemen continue to command mid-six-figure deals, but the top talent continues to push the market value up. Stanford EDGE David Bailey’s deal is north of the $2 million mark this season at Texas Tech. Schools have learned how important it is to jump on game-changing linemen, and the need for proven defensive linemen is not leaving college football. The $500,000 mark is really only the starting point.
The defensive tackle position has typically lagged behind EDGEs, but sources have told On3 that Wake Forest’s Mateen Ibirogba is expected to command a seven-figure payday. Winning in the trenches continues to be paramount to winning championships.
OL market: $500K to $1.2 million
The offensive line market, specifically for offensive tackles, sits in the $500,000 to $1.2 million range. But seven-figure deals for offensive linemen are only becoming more prevalent. The going rate for an elite starting offensive tackle is between $900,000 to $1.2 million. And with the portal bringing bidding wars, names like Isaiah World and Ethan Onianwa were both commanding seven figures last offseason. And if schools aren’t able to secure commitments from offensive linemen quickly on Jan. 2, the price points could skyrocket as schools work to nab commitments.
WR market: $400K to $1 million
The college football wide receiver market has grown sporadically in recent years, with the going rate for a starting wideout in the $700,000 to $800,000 range. Sources have also pointed out the impact of Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith, who is one of the highest-paid players in the sport. Wide receivers also transfer more than almost any other position, leading to some deals being inflated. At least five wide receivers made north of $1 million this fall. Auburn wide receiver Eric Singleton was one of the most sought-after transfer wide receivers out of Georgia Tech last winter and made over $1 million this season for the Tigers. Similar paydays are expected in the transfer portal for wideouts this year, sources have told On3.
RB market: $350K to $1 million
The running back market has continued to grow over the last two years. The opinion among industry sources is always different about what a top-end running back should earn. But the elite running backs in college football consistently crawl near seven figures, which is what Quinshon Judkins made last year at Ohio State. This year’s running back market has the chance for multiple running backs to earn over $1 million out of the portal.
DB market: $300K to $850K
Some programs value the cornerback position, but compared to quarterbacks and the line of scrimmage, this is one of the least valued positions. Part of that reason is the volume of defensive backs available; last year, that number was over 650. But schools have no problems dipping into the war chest if a defensive-changing defensive back goes in. Cornerbacks are more likely to pocket the higher payday, but elite safeties can drive a high-end market. Caleb Downs transferred to Ohio State two years ago and is one of the top-paid defenders in the nation.
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A backup with no starts or real playing experience is a bargain bin QB. It’s an absolute choice that could very well work out. I hope it does.
@SolichFan1987 Preston Okafor DB is in the portal just fyi
0 snaps at C per pff
