Here are some of the top college football transfers to watch:
Jordan Burch, DE, Oregon (from South Carolina)
The massive edge rusher, 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, was a force in the SEC last year, producing 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in his first year as a full-time starter.
He’s one of several key additions for the Oregon defense — alongside linebacker Jestin Jacobs (Iowa), defensive back Tysheem Johnson (Ole Miss), cornerback Khyree Jackson (Alabama) and safety Evan Williams (Fresno State) — which hopes to improve after allowing 27.4 points per game last fall.
Jordan Burch is transferring to Oregon. Getty ImagesSam Hartman, QB, Notre Dame (Wake Forest)
A Notre Dame quarterback has thrown 30 touchdown passes just once since 2007. That figure should double after this season. Hartman tossed 77 scoring strikes the past two years, and will get to play behind a stout offensive line led by standout tackles Joe Alt and Blake Fisher. It has been ages since the Fighting Irish had a quarterback with Hartman’s kind of arm talent.
Sam Hartman should elevate the Notre Dame passing attack. Getty ImagesTravis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado (Jackson State)
The former No. 1-overall recruit followed Deion Sanders from Jackson State to Colorado as part of the Buffaloes’ top-rated transfer recruiting class.
He’s a dynamic, two-way playmaker who had two interceptions and 10 passes defensed last year as a true freshman while also catching four touchdown passes as a receiver.
Travis Hunter is tagging along with Deion Sanders. Denver Post via Getty ImagesThe SWAC Freshman of the Year last fall was named an Associated Press preseason first team All-American, the first Colorado player to receive that honor since offensive tackle Nate Solder (postseason) in 2010.
Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky (North Carolina State)
Two years ago, Leary threw for more than 3,400 yards and tossed 35 touchdown passes in a nine-win season for North Carolina State.
Kentucky is hoping he can put up similar numbers after it lost quarterback Will Levis to the NFL.
Devin Leary is on his way to Kentucky. Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesLeary appeared in just six games a year ago after suffering a torn pectoral muscle Oct. 8.
Dominic Lovett will suit up for the Bulldogs’ fearsome offense. Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesDominic Lovett, WR, Georgia (Missouri)
Missouri’s leading receiver joins college football’s preeminent power — adding to a stacked offense that includes stars at tight end (Brock Bowers), receiver (Ladd McConkey) and running back (Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards).
The 5-foot-10 Lovett took a big step as a sophomore, catching 56 passes for 846 yards and three touchdowns, and will be a major part of the Bulldogs’ downfield passing attack.
