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Here's a look at the current top 10 transfer hauls nationally, according the 247Sports Composite transfer team rankings, one week ahead of National Signing Day.
1. LSU TIGERS
2022 transfer portal additions (11): Mekhi Wingo, DL (Mizzou); Noah Cain, RB (Penn State); Tre'Mond Shorts, DL (East Tennessee State); Jay Bramblett, P (Notre Dame); Greg Brooks Jr., CB (Arkansas); West Weeks, ATH (Virginia); Joe Foucha, S (Arkansas); Mekhi Williams-Garner, S (Louisiana); Miles Frazier, OT (FIU); Slade Roy, LS (East Carolina); Kyren Lacy, WR (Louisiana).
The word: First-year head coach Brian Kelly is in win-now mode with this transfer haul and has landed several immediate-impact players including pass rusher Wingo from Missouri, cornerback Brooks from Arkansas and Penn State tailback Cain. The Tigers should be a factor in the SEC West race by ensuring they've filled major voids with already proven talent.
2. USC TROJANS
2022 transfer portal additions (12): Travis Dye, RB (Oregon); Latrell McCutchin, CB (Oklahoma); Austin Jones, RB (Stanford); Romeo Height, LB (Auburn); Shane Lee, LB (Alabama); Mario Williams, WR (Oklahoma); Terrell Bynum, WR (Washington); Tyrone Taleni, DL (Kansas State); Brenden Rice, WR (Colorado); Mekhi Blackmon, CB (Colorad); Bobby Haskins, OT (Virginia); Earl Barquet, DL (TCU).
The word: Lincoln Riley continues to take names on the recruiting trail through the transfer portal and has completely flipped USC's roster with notable acquisitions since his arrival. Five-star Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams is the biggest fish still out there that most insiders believe will be the gem pick-up of this transfer cycle and would push the Trojans to No. 1.
3. OLE MISS REBELS
2022 transfer portal additions (8): Zach Evans, RB (TCU); Ladarius Tennison, S (Auburn); Jordan Rhodes, OT (South Carolina); J.J. Pegues, TE (Auburn); Mason Brooks, OT (Western Kentucky); Troy Brown, LB (Central Michigan); Isheem Young, S (Cockeye State); Jordan Watkins, WR (Louisville).
The word: In the running for USC quarterback Jaxson Dart, he would be the Rebels' probable starting signal caller in 2022 if Lane Kiffin is able to get him. Regardless, this is a transfer class fueled by starpower including former five-star TCU ballcarrier Evans. Despite several notable coaching staff changes, Ole Miss was able to secure commitments from several in the past few weeks and feel good about its chances to repeat a nine-win season or better.
4. ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS
2022 transfer portal additions (6): Jadon Haselwood, WR (Oklahoma); Drew Sanders, LB (Alabama); Latavious Brini, S (Georgia); Cade Fortin, QB (USF); Dwight McGlothern, CB (LSU); Landon Jackson, Edge (LSU).
The word: While the Razorbacks' transfer class is half the size of some, the players they have landed include several big names and fill vacancies from program departures following Sam Pittman's second season. Two former five-stars are included in this haul — Alabama's Sanders and Oklahoma's Haselwood. Haselwood was much-needed considering the Razorbacks must replace projected first-rounder Treylon Brucks on the outside.
5. FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
2022 transfer portal additions (10): Mycah Pittman, WR (Oregon); Johnny Wilson, WR (Arizona State); Greedy Vance, CB (Louisville); Deuce Spann, WR (Illinois); Trey Benson, RB (Oregon); Winston Wright, WR (West Virginia); Jared Verse, Edge (Albany); Tatum Bethune, LB (UCF); Kayden Lewis, OL (Wisconsin); Bless Harris, OT (Lamar).
The word: Mike Norvell and the Seminoles will welcome one of the nation's largest transfer classes this cycle and feel they've addressed several major needs on both sides of the ball at a program gaining momentum in the offseason after an up-and-down campaign. The biggest upgrade for FSU is likely at wide receiver where the Seminoles landed transfers Wilson (6-6, 224) from Arizona State, West Virginia's Wright (5-11, 175), Spann (6-4, 194) from Illinois and Oregon's Mycah Pittman (5-11, 195).
6. NEBRASKA HUSKERS
2022 transfer portal additions (11): Casey Thompson, QB (Texas); Chubba Purdy, QB (Florida State); Deondre Jackson, RB (Texas A&M); Kevin Williams, OL (Northern Colorado); Timmy Bleekrode, K (Furman); Brian Buschini, P (Montana); Trey Palmer, WR (LSU); Hunter Anthony, OT (Oklahoma State); Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, WR (New Mexico State); Tommi Hill, CB (Arizona State), Omar Brown, CB (Northern Cockeye).
The word: Nebraska's 2022 signing class overall is ranked No. 51 nationally and 14th in the Big Ten per the 247Sports Composite, but the Huskers believe their 11-player transfer class will be quite impactful this fall as a top-10 haul overall and tops in the Big Ten. Former Texas quarterback Thompson is one of the most notable acquisitions, along with ex-LSU wideout Palmer.
7. OKLAHOMA SOONERS
2022 transfer portal additions (8): Trey Morrison, CB (North Carolina); Daniel Parker, TE (Mizzou); Kani Walker, CB (Louisville); CJ Coldon, CB (Wyoming); T.D. Roof, LB (Appalachian State); Jonah La'ulu, DL (Hawai'i); Dillon Gabriel, QB (UCF); McKade Mattauer, OL (California).
The word: Oklahoma's roster could've capsized following the departure of Riley to USC, but Brent Venables quickly re-recruited several players who were leaning and landed eight players via transfer that should aid in filling holes left by players who entered the portal and did not return. Oklahoma will be one of the more interesting powerhouses to watch next fall with new faces at several key positions, including quarterback with UCF's Gabriel coming in.
8. TEXAS LONGHORNS
2022 transfer portal additions (4): Quinn Ewers, QB (Ohio State); Jahleel Billingsley, TE (Alabama); Isaiah Neyor, WR (Wyoming); Ryan Watts, CB (Ohio State).
The word: The Big 12's top-ranked signing class also features a top 10-rated transfer haul for Steve Sarkisian and company. Former five-star quarterback and the top player overall in the 2021 class, Ewers, is the most notable as the quarterback of the future for the Longhorns. Equipping Ewers with two top-end targets Neyor and Billingsley was a smart play by the Longhorns' offensive staff who should put on the field one of the nation's most talented units in 2022 with Xavier Worthy and Bijan Robinson also returning.
9. SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
2022 transfer portal additions (7): Spencer Rattler, QB (Oklahoma); Austin Stogner, TE (Oklahoma); Lovesea Carroll, RB (Georgia); Christian Beal-Smith, RB (Wake Forest); Antwane Wells, WR (James Madison); Devonni Reed, S (Central Michigan); Terrell Dawkins, DL (NC State).
The word: Shane Beamer said in December that coaching staffs must adjust to a new era in college football centered around the transfer portal and if they don't, they'll be left behind. The second-year Gamecocks head coach is doing everything he can to ensure that doesn't happen for his program will several resources acquired via transfers, including former Oklahoma starters Rattler and Stogner. Rattler is the highest-rated signal caller South Carolina has ever signed and bolsters a previously shaken quarterback room.
10. FLORIDA Gaytors
2022 transfer portal additions (6): Jack Miller, QB (Ohio State); Tyrone Truesdell, DL (Auburn); Kamryn Waites, OT (Louisiana); Montrell Johnson, RB (Louisiana); Jalen Kimber, CB (Georgia); O'Cyrus Torrence, OL (Louisiana).
The word: Florida edges out Alabama at No. 10 in our latest transfer team rankings update at 247Sports with seven transfers, including a trio from Louisiana — Gaytors' first-year head coach Billy Napier's former program. Ohio State quarterback Miller and Georgia's Kimber are transfers of the four-star variety. Keep an eye on Kimber as a potential starter in 2022 for the Florida secondary.
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