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The transfer portal opened with a flurry of activity on Monday. Here are the biggest transfer announcements from day seven of the 2025 transfer portal cycle.
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1. WR MICAH HUDSON
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Hudson is an absolutely massive plugin for Texas A&M. The five-star receiver is the transfer portal’s top-rated player and was a five-star pick in the loaded high school recruiting class of 2024. Hudson signed with Texas Tech he became the highest-rated signee in Red Raider history out of high school, but his first season didn’t turn out the way he expected. He saw limited snaps in seven games this season and was targeted just 13 times, according to PFF. Hudson’s talent was undeniable as a high school prospect, and a fresh start might be just what he needs. Texas A&M certainly needed to upgrade their receiving corps, and now they have some elite talent in Hudson to make their job easier. Marcel Reed next season.
2. QB BEAU GOT UP
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Penn State is preparing for the College Football Playoff, but the Nittany Lions will have to make do without Pribul. The Pennsylvania native was no ordinary backup quarterback. Despite this, Pribula played almost every game in the last two seasons Drew Allarstrong attachment to the starting task. Pribula was seen more as a running threat instead of a quarterback, and the stats back that up. In two years, he had 10 rushing touchdowns on 6.4 yards per carry against 37 completions for 424 rushing yards and nine touchdowns through the air. Pribul’s immediate departure from Penn State eliminates an important dimension of their offense at the worst possible time on the calendar.
3. DB JULIAN HUMPHREY
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Texas A&M is one of the most active programs since the transfer portal opened almost a week ago and their efforts are paying off. Former five star Julian Humphrey visited College Station this weekend and ended up committing a crime Sunday morning. The Aggies favored an upgrade in the secondary, and Humphrey has the talent to make a difference for Texas A&M. Sometimes it’s hard for him to get consistent playing time Georgia because of the depth of talent on defense, the Bulldogs continue to deliver every year.
4. QB MICHAEL VAN BUREN
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Ex Mississippi State point guard Michael Van Buren found a new home in Baton Rouge. The 6-foot, 200-pound prospect will have three years of eligibility LSU. Van Buren exceeded expectations this season in Starkville, starting eight games and throwing for 1,886 yards and 16 touchdowns. From then on, he will have a year to acclimatize to ĽŠU Garrett Nussmeier returns for another year.
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5. DB THERAN JOHNSON
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Oregon it continues to update in the secondary. On Saturday, the Ducks added a top-notch transfer defense Dillon Thieneman and on Sunday, Johnson jumped on board after spending the first four years with him Northwest. Johnson has one year of eligibility remaining, but has established himself as one of the top backs in the Big Ten during his time with the Wildcats. The second-team All-Big Ten selection had two interceptions and eight pass breakups this season, according to PFF.
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6. WR OMARI KELLY
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Kelly is back at the Power Four level after his first signing Auburn in the class of 2022 and then spend last season in Middle Tennessee. He had a breakout season with 53 receptions, 869 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He also added eight punt returns for 83 yards and a touchdown. Kelly’s knack for making big plays on the field should be a good fit State of Michigan.
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7. WR Noble JOHNSON
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Big 12 Champion the state of Arizona is gearing up for the College Football Playoff, and the Sun Devils are recruiting like they’re going to crash the party again next season. They picked up a commitment from Johnson on Sunday at the end of a weekend visit to Tempe. Johnson, who has three years of eligibility remaining, will have plenty of time to build a strong relationship with the quarterback Sam Leavitt and receivers coach Hines Ward in preparation for next season.
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8. OL XAVIER CHALIN
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Adding an offensive tackle has been a priority for Auburn this transfer window, so getting Chaplin on board before he can take any more recruiting visits was a big win for him. Hugh Freeze. Chaplin was a largely unheralded high school prospect and didn’t emerge until late in the recruiting process. In three years, Fr Virginia Tech and two seasons as a starter, Chaplin developed into a top 10 offensive player in the ACC according to PFF.
9. QB DANIEL KAELIN
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Virginia and head coach Tony Elliott needed to bring in a quarterback during this transfer window after losing a starter from last season Anthony Colandrea to the portal. Kaelin gives the Cavaliers a quarterback with huge upside and four years of eligibility remaining. As a high schooler, Kaelin showed the ability to deliver accurate passes from the pocket and on the move. He should be able to fight for playing time next season.
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10. RB KANYE UDOH
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of the army talked about for much of last season, and now the program is losing Udoh, the team’s second-leading rusher, to the transfer portal. The New Jersey native has left West Point and has a quartet of visits scheduled this week. Udoh visits Missouri on Wednesday, SMU on Thursday, Arizona State on Friday and North Carolina on Saturday. After racking up 1,111 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground this year, Udoh is sure to have more suitors before he’s done.