College Football's Best Quarterbacks in Transfer Portal

College football's transfer portal officially opened on Dec. 5, and as expected, quarterbacks are receiving the most attention as teams try to address the most important position on the field. Just how prominent are transfers at quarterback? Roughly half of FBS teams started a transfer under center in '22. Although the list of names in the portal is small right now, there are a few intriguing names to watch at quarterback. Washington signal-caller Sam Huard is the top option now in the portal, with experienced Power 5 transfers in Mike Wright (Vanderbilt) and Chance Nolan (Oregon State) also looking for a new program.

Who are the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal so far for the 2022-23 cycle? Below are the key names in the portal:

Note: This list will be updated throughout the year as more quarterbacks opt to transfer

Best Quarterbacks in the College Football Transfer Portal for 2022-23

The Top Options

Sam Huard, Washington
Huard has only attempted 44 passes in his two seasons at Washington, but the redshirt freshman should have a lengthy list of suitors after entering the portal. The Washington native ranked as a five-star prospect in the '21 signing class and made one start as a true freshman. However, with Michael Penix transferring in for '22, Huard was relegated to a backup role this season and was slated to return to that role next fall. Finding a place to push for a starting job or snaps right away is likely at the top of the wish list for Huard.

The Next Tier 

Haaziq Daniels, Air Force
Daniels hit the portal a day after earning MVP honors in the Armed Forces Bowl. Entering the portal allows Daniels to keep his options open at Air Force or pursue another program. The New Jersey native is an excellent runner (1,726 yards and 22 touchdowns over 347 carries) and completed 50.6 percent of his passes for 2,453 yards over 31 games with the Falcons.

Will Haskell, San Diego State
Haskell announced his intention to depart San Diego State and enter the transfer portal in mid-September. The Arizona native played in three games as a true freshman last year and completed four of seven throws for 47 yards, while adding 31 on the ground over six attempts. His numbers were similar in three games this season, as Haskell completed three of seven passes for 12 yards and chipped in 19 on the ground. Haskell was as a three-star prospect in the '21 signing class.

Chance Nolan, Oregon State
Nolan started his career at Middle Tennessee and spent time at a junior college before landing at Oregon State for the last two seasons. An injury limited him to just five games in 2022, but he showcased his ability with a solid '21 campaign (2,677 yards and 19 TDs and 286 rushing yards).

John Paddock, Ball State
Paddock started all 12 games for Ball State in 2022 but opted to enter the portal after the regular season. The Michigan native averaged only 5.6 yards per attempt but threw for 2,713 yards and 18 scores for the Cardinals.

Mike Wright, Vanderbilt
A.J. Swann is the future of Vanderbilt's offense, so it's no surprise Wright is looking elsewhere for a chance to start in '22. The Georgia native is a dynamic runner (517 yards and five scores) and passed for 974 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Commodores in '22. However, Wright is a work in progress as a passer (just 6.6 yards per attempt and 57.4 completion percentage this year).

Other Quarterbacks in Portal

Michael Alaimo, Purdue 
Bryce Archie, USF (from Coastal Carolina)
Ben Ballard, Texas
Jason Brown, Jackson State (from Virginia Tech)
Keilon Brown, Georgia State
Sean Brown, Towson (from Liberty)
Zach Calzada, Incarnate Word (from Auburn)
Zachary Clement, Northwestern State
Samari Collier, Illinois
Finn Collins, Arizona State
Cammon Cooper, Southeastern Louisiana (from Hawaii)
Peter Costelli, Troy
Will Crowder, Troy (from West Virginia)
Kinkead Dent, Ole Miss
Holman Edwards, Southern Miss (from Houston)
Joe Fagnano, UConn (from Maine)
Dustin Fletcher, Northern Illinois
JC French, Georgia Southern (from Memphis)
Eli Gainey, South Alabama
Tristan Gebbia, Ohio State (from Oregon State)
Grant Gremel, Indiana
Brett Griffis, James Madison (from Wake Forest)
Zach Johnson, California to ?
Ty Keyes, Southern Miss
Maddox Kopp, Miami, Ohio (from Colorado)
Jaren Lewis, Kent State (from Kansas State)
Trey Lowe, Liberty (from Southern Miss)
Landry Lyddy, UAB (from Louisiana Tech)
Tyler Macon, Alcorn State (from Missouri)
RJ Martinez, Baylor (from Northern Arizona)
Carson May, Iowa
Aaron McLaughlin, Jacksonville State
Daelen Menard, Boston College
James Mott III, Colorado
Taisun Phommachanh, UMass (from Georgia Tech)
Luther Richesson, Cincinnati
Ralph Rucker IV, Oklahoma
JT Shrout, Colorado 
Eli Stowers, New Mexico State (from Texas A&M)
Ryan Stubblefield, East Carolina
Willie Taggart Jr., FAU
Desmond Trotter, South Alabama
Sam Vidlak, Montana (from Boise State)
Xavier Ward, Sam Houston (from Washington State)
Billy Wiles, Southern Miss (from Clemson)
Jiya Wright, ULM

FCS Transfers to Watch

Beau Allen, Tarleton State (committed to Georgia Southern)
Carson Camp, South Dakota (committed to Sacramento State)
Carlos Davis, Western Carolina (committed to UMass)
Pierce Holley, Georgetown (committed to Eastern Illinois)
Jalon Jones, Bethune-Cookman (committed to Charlotte)
Marquez McCray, Sacred Heart
Tyler Riddell, East Tennessee State
Jace Wilson, Furman

Committed QB Transfers for 2023 Season

Brady Allen, Purdue (Withdrew from portal on Jan. 9)
Allen ranked as a four-star prospect in the '22 signing class and played in one contest for the Boilermakers this fall. He opted to enter the portal after coach Jeff Brohm left to take over at Louisville. 

Luke Altmyer, Illinois (from Ole Miss)
Jaxson Dart edged Altmyer for the starting job at Ole Miss this season, so the Mississippi native opted to look for a new home for 2023. The Starkville native completed eight of 17 throws for 125 yards and two scores in limited snaps this year.

Brennan Armstrong, NC State (from Virginia)
A coaching and scheme change significantly hindered Armstrong's production in 2022, but he won't lack for suitors in the portal. The Ohio native threw for 9,034 yards and ran for 1,267 yards during his Virginia career. Also, Armstrong accounted for 79 overall scores over the last five years. Armstrong's best season took place in '21 when he threw for 4,449 yards and 31 scores and ran for 552 yards.

Austin Aune, North Texas (Withdrew on Jan. 2 and later declared for NFL Draft)
As a 29-year-old former minor leaguer for the New York Yankees, Aune is one of the most intriguing stories in college football. Although initial reports indicated Aune would enter the NFL Draft, he opted to hit the portal with another year of eligibility. The Texas native threw for 7,324 yards and 56 touchdowns to 28 picks in 37 game with the Mean Green.

Hank Bachmeier, Louisiana Tech (from Boise State)
Bachmeier was a high-profile addition to the transfer portal in late September and should be a sought-after signal-caller for a team needing an option for '23. The California native started 29 games for Boise State from 2019-22, including all eight of his appearances as a true freshman in '19. Bachmeier threw for 6,605 yards and 41 touchdowns to 19 picks and completed 61.5 percent of his passes with the Broncos.

Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green (from Indiana)
After an up-and-down 2022, Bazelak opted to hit the portal after just one season at Indiana. Bazelak started his career at Missouri, starting the bulk of games from 2020-21 and throwing 23 touchdowns in that span. The Ohio native threw for 2,312 yards and 13 scores for the Hoosiers this fall.

Alan Bowman, Oklahoma State (from Michigan)
Bowman seemed poised to become Texas Tech's next standout quarterback after throwing for 2,638 yards and 17 touchdowns as a freshman in '18. However, injuries derailed his career in Lubbock and he transferred to Michigan in '21. Bowman only played in five games with the Wolverines and attempted 11 throws in limited snaps. With one year of eligibility, Bowman could be a solid bridge (and experienced) option for a QB-needy team. 

Braylon Braxton, Tulsa (Withdrew from portal on Dec. 6 and returned to Tulsa)
At the end of the regular season, both Davis Brin and Braxton hit the portal, leaving Tulsa without a clear answer under center for 2023. However, Braxton opted to remove his name from the portal in early December. Brin started the majority of games for the Golden Hurricane this fall, but Braxton's upside will attract plenty of suitors in the portal. The Texas native threw for 1,133 yards and 10 touchdowns and added 145 rushing yards and five scores in nine appearances. His best performance was arguably the regular season finale against Houston, as he torched the Cougars for 316 yards and three touchdowns on 25 completions.

Davis Brin, Georgia Southern (from Tulsa)
At 6-foot-2 and possessing a strong arm, Brin has an intriguing set of skills for teams to evaluate in the portal. The Texas native threw for 5,675 yards and 37 touchdowns in four years at Tulsa, with his most extensive action coming in '21 with 3,269 yards and 18 scores through the air. Brin missed time in '22 due to injury but held the starting job for the Golden Hurricane over the last two seasons. 

Jay Butterfield, San Jose State (from Oregon)
Butterfield is a former top-150 prospect in the 2021 signing class on the move after spending the last two years at Oregon. He's only attempted four passes in that span, but the California native has intriguing upside in the right system.

Hudson Card, Purdue (from Texas)
The depth chart in Austin is well-stocked with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning battling for the job in 2023. Card started five games during three years with the Longhorns and showed plenty of upside during those snaps. The Texas native passed for 1,523 yards and 11 touchdowns two picks over 194 attempts. He also connected on 65 percent of his passes in that span.

Jacob Conover, Arizona State (from BYU)
Conover had Power 5 offers coming out of high school, so despite attempting just 11 passes over the last two years, he should attract in the portal.

Jacolby Criswell, Arkansas (from North Carolina)
Drake Maye is entrenched as North Carolina's No. 1 quarterback, so it makes sense for Criswell to hit the portal and find a place to start or push for playing time for 2023. Criswell - a former four-star prospect - has performed well in limited time with the Tar Heels. He's completed 18 of 31 throws for 204 yards and a score and added 133 yards on 20 rush attempts.

JT Daniels, Rice (from West Virginia)
Talent certainly isn't the issue for Daniels, but he hasn't been able to put it all together at a couple of different stops. After starting his career at USC, Daniels transferred to Georgia prior to '20 and played in nine games over two years. The California native transferred to West Virginia this spring and lost the starting job after throwing for 2,107 yards and 13 scores. Can Daniels find the right fit to close out his college career on a high note in '23?

Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech (from Baylor)
Blake Shapen is entrenched as the starter at Baylor, and Drones has the skill set to start at the FBS level. The former four-star prospect saw limited snaps in '21 but played in five games this year and connected on 14 of 23 passes for 219 yards and a score. He also added 49 yards on the ground.

Nick Evers, Wisconsin (from Oklahoma)
Evers attempted only one pass at Oklahoma this year but was a four-star prospect in the '22 signing class. He should attract plenty of interest in the portal.

Brett Gabbert, Miami (Ohio) (Withdrew from portal on Dec. 9 and returned to Miami)
With two years of eligibility remaining and 30 starts under his belt, Gabbert should attract plenty of interest in the portal. During his four years with the RedHawks, Gabbert threw for 6,259 yards and 45 touchdowns to only 14 picks. As a true freshman in '19, Gabbert led Miami (Ohio) to the MAC championship and threw for 248 yards in a bowl loss to Louisiana. His best season took place in '21, as he averaged 8.9 yards per attempt and passed for 2,648 yards and 26 scores. However, the Missouri native never had a chance to build on that season. Injuries limited him to just four games and 115 pass attempts in '22. Brett's brother - Blaine Gabbert - was a former first-round pick in the NFL.

Jake Garcia, Missouri (from Miami)
Garcia entered the portal shortly before the first transfer window was set to close on Jan. 18. The former four-star prospect in the '21 signing class saw playing time right away as a true freshman but suffered a season-ending injury on Sept. 25 versus Central Connecticut State. With Tyler Van Dyke back as the starter for '22, Garcia was slated to be the No. 2 quarterback for coach Mario Cristobal. However, an injury to Van Dyke pressed Garcia into snaps over eight games, including a start versus Virginia. The California native finished '22 with 803 yards and five touchdowns to four picks over 68 completions and connected on 59.1 percent of his passes.

Sam Hartman, Notre Dame (from Wake Forest)
Hartman is arguably the top quarterback to enter the portal this offseason. The North Carolina native set a new ACC record with 110 touchdown passes in his career and finished his time in Winston-Salem with 12,967 yards through the air. Also, Hartman accounted for another 856 yards and 17 scores on the ground. A potential landing spot in South Bend to play for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame makes a lot of sense for Hartman in 2023.

Layne Hatcher, Ball State (from Texas State)
Hatcher started his career at Alabama, made a stop at Arkansas State and opted for the portal after one season at Texas State. The Arkansas native threw for 2,653 yards and 19 touchdowns with the Bobcats this year, which brought his career passing yardage to 10,080 and touchdowns to 84. Also, Hatcher's career completion percentage is a solid 61.8.

Deacon Hill, Iowa (from Wisconsin)
Hill was a three-star prospect in the 2021 signing class and used a redshirt year in his first season on campus. He did not attempt a pass in two seasons at Wisconsin.

Dylan Hopkins, New Mexico (from UAB)
Hopkins made 26 starts for UAB over three seasons of playing time and finished his career in Birmingham with 4,750 yards and 31 touchdowns. The Tennessee native averaged over nine yards per attempt from 2021-22 and also completed over 60 percent of his passes in that span. UAB's ground attack and defense led the way, so Hopkins averaged only 19.5 pass attempts a game in '22. In the right system, an experienced option like Hopkins would be a valued addition. 

Malik Hornsby, Texas State (from Arkansas)
Upside might be the best way to sum up Hornsby's career and potential going forward. The Texas native was a four-star prospect in the 2020 signing class and has played sparingly since hitting campus. However, Hornsby flashed upside in a limited performance (8 of 17 for 234 yards) against Mississippi State this year. The speedy Texan has work to do as a passer but is an intriguing prospect.

Walker Howard, Ole Miss (from LSU)
Howard was one of the prized recruits in coach Brian Kelly's first signing class at LSU, but he opted to enter the portal after just one season on campus. With Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier back for '23, playing time for Howard next fall and potentially '24 was going to be limited. The Louisiana native played in two contests for the Tigers in '22, completing two of four passes for seven yards and rushing for 33 yards on six carries. Howard's experience is limited. But the upside and talent is there to become a productive Power 5 starter. 

Sam Jackson, California (from TCU)
Jackson didn't have to wait long to find his next stop after entering the portal on Jan. 10. After one day in the portal, Jackson committed and was announced as a signee for California in its '23 recruiting class. The Illinois native spent two years with the Horned Frogs and saw playing time in six contests. Jackson completed all six of his pass attempts for 140 yards in that span and flashed his athleticism with 79 rushing yards and two scores on just 15 attempts. 

Tayven Jackson, Indiana (from Tennessee)
The Hoosiers made one of the more intriguing portal additions at quarterback when Jackson committed to coach Tom Allen shortly after announcing his intention to transfer from Tennessee. The Indiana native ranked as a four-star prospect in the '22 signing class and used a redshirt year while playing in three contests for the Volunteers this fall. Although Jackson is light on experience, there's a lot to like in terms of upside with a couple of years of eligibility remaining. 

Emory Jones, Cincinnati (from Arizona State)
The next stop in Jones' career will be his third program after stints at Florida and Arizona State. He's been up-and-down as a passer (7.7 yards per attempt and 18 career interceptions over 631 attempts). However, Jones is an effective runner (1,304 yards and 14 scores) and can bring starting experience from two different Power 5 conferences (Pac-12 and SEC) to his next team.

Phil Jurkovec, Pitt (from Boston College)
A knee injury limited Jurkovec to just eight games in 2022, but the former top-100 prospect should attract a ton of interest in the portal. The Pennsylvania native started his career at Notre Dame and transferred to Boston College in '20. Jurkovec threw for 2,558 yards and 17 touchdowns that year but injuries have limited him over the last two years. 

Mikey Keene, Fresno State (from UCF)
Keene has been a steady performer for UCF over the last two years, especially after he was pressed into action in 2021 after Dillon Gabriel suffered a season-ending injury. The Arizona native threw for 1,730 yards and 17 touchdowns that year and tossed six scores to just one pick over 83 attempts in four appearances in '22.

Haynes King, Georgia Tech (from Texas A&M
A fresh start and a chance to start should help King after an up-and-down stint at Texas A&M. The former four-star prospect was slated to start in 2021 but suffered a season-ending leg injury in Week 2. Although King regained the starting job in '22, he was replaced by Max Johnson after a slow start (1,220 yards and seven passing TDs this year). King is mobile (150 yards) and has the talent to rebound at his next stop.

Devin Leary, Kentucky (from NC State)
Leary didn't have a shortage of suitors after entering the portal on Dec. 5. The New Jersey native was one of the top signal-callers on the move and landed at Kentucky. Leary entered 2022 as one of the nation's top quarterbacks after throwing for 3,433 yards and 35 scores with the Wolfpack in '21. However, he was limited to just six games in '22 due to injury.

Brendon Lewis, Nevada (from Colorado)
A coaching change in Boulder helped persuade Lewis to enter the portal during the season, as the Texas native looks for a fresh start after three years at Colorado. Lewis played in 15 games with the Buffaloes and threw for 1,727 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has good mobility (304 yards and three scores), but has work to do to develop as a passer after averaging only 6.2 yards per attempt and completing 58.4 percent of his throws over 291 attempts.

Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina (Withdrew from portal on Jan. 1)
McCall entered the portal on Dec. 12 and immediately becomes one of the top players looking to transfer for the 2023 season. The North Carolina native emerged as one of college football's best quarterbacks recently, accounting for 8,019 yards and 78 touchdowns through the air and 1,053 yards and 16 scores on the ground. McCall tossed only eight picks over 780 career pass attempts with the Chanticleers. 

Timmy McClain, UCF (from USF)
McClain played in 11 games as a true freshman at USF in 2021 and threw for 1,888 yards and five scores to seven picks. The Florida native also is a dangerous runner (238 yards and four touchdowns over 123 carries).

Jordan McCloud, James Madison (from Arizona)
McCloud transferred from USF to Arizona after the 2020 season, but his playing career in Tucson ended after he entered the portal in October. The Florida native threw for 21 touchdowns from 2019-20 with the Bulls and connected on 66.7 percent of his passes in three games with the Wildcats last year. In 23 career appearances at the FBS level, McCloud threw for 3,251 yards and 23 touchdowns to just 15 picks. He also added 432 yards and five scores on the ground. McCloud also has a notable family connection in the NFL, as his brother (Ray Ray) plays wide receiver for the 49ers.

Owen McCown, UTSA (from Colorado)
The arrival of new coach Deion Sanders (and the expected arrival of Shedeur Sanders from Jackson State), allowed McCown an opportunity to find a new team for 2023. McCown - the son of former NFL quarterback Josh McCown - showed promise in four appearances (600 yards and two touchdowns) for a struggling Colorado offense in '22.

Cade McNamara, Iowa (from Michigan)
McNamara announced his intention to transfer to Iowa from Michigan shortly after entering the portal. The Nevada native started every game for Michigan in 2021, leading the team to a Big Ten Championship and appearance in the CFB Playoff. Over 14 appearances last year, McNamara threw for 3,181 yards and 21 touchdowns. He was also efficient (64%) and took good care of the ball (just seven picks). McNamara lost the starting job to J.J. McCarthy this year but should garner interest among Power 5 programs as a solid option for '23.

Graham Mertz, Florida (from Wisconsin)
High expectations surrounded Mertz as arguably the most-talented quarterback to sign with Wisconsin out of high school. However, after an impressive debut start against Illinois in '20, Mertz never seemed to reach his potential in Madison. The Kansas native did throw for 2,136 yards and 19 touchdowns and posted a career-best in yards per attempt (7.5). A fresh start should help Mertz get back on track.

Kai Millner, Northern Arizona (from California)
Millner utilized a redshirt in his first season (2021) on campus but played in three games as the backup to Jack Plummer in '22. The Arizona native connected on nine of 15 passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns in limited action.

Tanner Mordecai, Wisconsin (from SMU)
Mordecai's stay in the portal isn't expected to be long, as the SMU transfer has been connected to Wisconsin for his final year of eligibility. The Texas native spent the first three seasons of his career at Oklahoma and later transferred in '21 to SMU. Over 24 games with the Mustangs, Mordecai threw for 7,152 yards and 72 touchdowns to 22 picks. Additionally, he connected on 66 percent of his throws (897 attempts) and added 302 yards and four scores on the ground. With Wisconsin expected to shift to more of a spread attack next fall, having a quarterback like Mordecai with a background in a similar system and two years of starting experience should ease the offensive transition for new coach Luke Fickell.

Tony Muskett, Virginia (from Monmouth)
Muskett has received several FBS (and Power 5 offers) since hitting the portal at the end of the FCS season. The Virginia native passed for 5,687 yards and 51 touchdowns over 23 games at Monmouth. He committed to Virginia on Dec. 11.

Alex Padilla, SMU (from Iowa)
Padilla played in 11 contests and threw for 821 yards and three touchdowns over the last three years for the Hawkeyes. Michigan transfer Cade McNamara is expected to start for Iowa in '23.

Jack Plummer, Louisville (from California)
Plummer is looking for the third stop in his collegiate career after hitting the portal following the '22 season at California. The stop in Berkeley was just a one-year stint for Plummer, but he threw for 3,095 yards and 21 touchdowns over 12 games for the Golden Bears. Prior to California, Plummer passed for 3,405 yards and 26 scores in 21 appearances at Purdue.

Drew Pyne, Arizona State (from Notre Dame)
With Tyler Buchner returning, and a potential transfer added to the roster, Pyne was unlikely to start for the Fighting Irish in 2023. However, he should attract FBS interest in the portal after a solid stint as Notre Dame's top quarterback this fall. Pyne was pressed into duty after Buchner suffered a season-ending injury and overcame a slow start to throw for 2,021 yards and 22 touchdowns. Also, the Connecticut native completed 64.6 percent of his passes and ran for 108 yards and two scores.

Austin Reed, Western Kentucky (Withdrew from portal on Dec. 13)
Reed emerged as one of the top Group of 5 quarterbacks in college football this season, throwing for 4,247 yards and 36 touchdowns to just 10 picks in 13 games. His 548 pass attempts ranked third nationally among FBS signal-callers. Reed started his career at West Florida and threw for 4,089 yards and 40 touchdowns en route to leading the Argonauts to a Division II national title in '19.

Daniel Richardson, FAU (from Central Michigan)
With 23 starts under his belt, Richardson could find another starting job at a Group of 5 program this offseason. The Florida native's best season in Mount Pleasant took place in '21 after throwing for 2,583 yards and 24 touchdowns to just six picks. Richardson also led the CMU offense in '22 with 1,988 passing yards and 15 scores through the air. 

Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (from Mississippi State)
With Will Rogers entrenched as Mississippi State's starter for 2023, Robertson opted to transfer from Starkville. The Texas native was a touted four-star recruit coming out of high school, and after a redshirt year in '21, attempted 11 passes over five games this fall.

Chandler Rogers, North Texas (from ULM)
ULM's offense averaged only 325.9 total yards a game this season, so losing Rogers (229.7 total yards a contest) is a big setback for coach Terry Bowden's squad.

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado (from Jackson State)
Sanders entered the transfer portal after Jackson State's season ended and is expected to follow his father (Deion Sanders) to Colorado. The Texas native was considered one of the top-15 quarterbacks in the '21 signing class and threw for 6,983 yards and 70 touchdowns to just 14 picks in two years with the Tigers. Sanders should be a big-time addition for the Buffaloes.

Spencer Sanders, Ole Miss (from Oklahoma State)
Four-year starters don't hit the portal often, so Sanders is likely to attract plenty of interest from Power 5 programs. The Texas native played in 43 games with the Cowboys and passed for nearly 10,000 yards (9,553) and 70 touchdowns (67). Sanders didn't just hurt defenses with his arm, as he ran for 1,956 yards and 18 scores in his career at Oklahoma State. The senior can be up-and-down at times, but as his first-team All-Big 12 honors in '21 showed, the right scheme and staff can help Sanders reach his potential in '23.

Colin Schlee, UCLA (from Kent State)
In his first season at the controls of Kent State's FlashFast offense, Schlee emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the MAC. The Maryland native was limited in a couple of games due to injury but still threw for 2,109 yards and 13 touchdowns to five picks. He also added 492 yards and four scores on the ground. With head coach Sean Lewis expected to join Colorado's staff as offensive coordinator, the roster and scheme outlook for Kent State is unknown for '23, so Schlee is certainly considering options for next fall. 

Jeff Sims, Nebraska (from Georgia Tech)
With the right staff and program, Sims could be a high-level impact addition for a Power 5 team in 2023. The Florida native is talented (former four-star prospect) and should attract plenty of interest in the portal as a signal-caller with untapped upside. Sims won the starting job as a true freshman and proceeded to throw for 4,464 yards and 30 touchdowns in 24 appearances at Georgia Tech. There's room to improve on accuracy (57.5 career completion rate) and in cutting down on turnovers (23), but Sims has the arm and mobility (1,152 career rushing yards) to be a difference-maker.

Kedon Slovis, BYU (from Pitt)
Slovis' stop in the Steel City is a short one, as he opted to hit the portal after just one season at Pitt. The Arizona native started his career at USC and played in 27 games over three years. Slovis' best season with the Trojans took place in '19 when he threw for 3,502 yards and 30 touchdowns to just nine picks. Although Slovis had an up-and-down '22 campaign with the Panthers, he's still passed for 9,973 yards and 68 scores in his collegiate career. Slovis has one year of eligibility remaining. 

Donovan Smith, Houston (from Texas Tech)
With Behren Morton and Tyler Shough likely to battle for the starting nod in Lubbock next year, Smith hit the portal on Dec. 5 for an opportunity to start elsewhere in '23. The Las Vegas native flashed potential in 23 games over the last two seasons with the Red Raiders, which includes solid production as a part-time starter (2,686 passing yards and 19 touchdowns and 271 yards and 10 scores on the ground). The combination of Smith's arm and mobility, plus some untapped upside (just one year of starting quarterback experience in high school), should be attractive for several programs looking to fill a void under center.

Paul Tyson, Clemson (from Arizona State)
Tyson is the great-grandson of Bear Bryant and a former four-star prospect out of high school. He's attempted 16 passes over two stops (Arizona State and Alabama).

Jack Tuttle, Michigan (from Indiana)
Tuttle will transfer from Indiana after the 2022 season. The former four-star recruit started his career at Utah and transferred to Bloomington in '19. Tuttle played in five games that year but saw more action the following two seasons with four starts and nine overall appearances. In 14 games at Indiana from 2019-21, Tuttle has passed for 819 yards and four scores to six picks. Despite being in the portal, Tuttle started the Nov. 5 game against Penn State and threw for 82 yards and a touchdown before leaving due to injury.

DJ Uiagalelei, Oregon State (from Clemson)
Uiagalelei is expected to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Dec. 5. The California native struggled in 2021 (2,246 yards and nine touchdown passes) but rebounded to throw for 2,521 yards and 22 scores to just seven picks in 13. However, with freshman Cade Klubnik coming off a strong performance in the ACC Championship and likely to start in '23, Uiagalelei would likely be the backup at Clemson next fall. The junior should land a starting spot at a Power 5 program.

Christian Veilleux, Pitt (from Penn State)
If you are looking for an under-the-radar quarterback to watch in this transfer cycle, keep an eye on Veilleux. He doesn't have a ton of experience (five appearances), but the Canada native has shown promise in limited snaps with the Nittany Lions (23 of 35 for 282 yards and three scores).