The following post features College Football Transfer Portal Rankings (2026).
Transfer portal rankings give you insight into which teams upgraded, which ones declined, and where the hidden value might be heading into the season. If you’re not paying attention, you’re missing a huge part of the picture.
For bettors, staying on top of transfer portal activity is critical. Some programs quietly pulled in elite-level talent from other schools, while others lost key contributors and failed to replace them.
So, how are the transfer portal rankings shaping up? Here’s what you need to know.
College Football Transfer Portal Rankings (2026)
Below is a table displaying the preseason transfer portal rankings for 2026. All rankings were sourced on June 27, 2026. Click here for the very latest rankings (via 247 Sports).
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Transfer Portal Player Spotlights
Princewill Umanmielen (5 Star) — EDGE — Ole Miss ➝ LSU
Princewill Umanmielen, the explosive 6-5 edge rusher, shocked Ole Miss by entering the portal late in the cycle after a breakout 2025 season that saw him post 45 tackles, a team-high 9.0 sacks, and 13 tackles for loss while helping the Rebels reach the College Football Playoff semifinals. A former Nebraska transfer, Umanmielen earned third-team All-SEC honors and immediately became one of the highest-rated defensive players available. Now joining Lane Kiffin’s Tigers, he projects as a game-changing starter who should instantly upgrade LSU’s pass rush.
Jordan Seaton (5 Star) — OT — Colorado ➝ LSU
Jordan Seaton, a former five-star talent and two-year starter at left tackle for Colorado, entered the portal as the consensus No. 1 offensive tackle available. The athletic 6-7 blocker earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025 after flashing as a true freshman standout. He spurned other suitors to join Lane Kiffin at LSU, where he’s expected to immediately anchor the offensive line and protect whichever quarterback wins the job while providing elite bookend protection in the SEC.
Sam Leavitt (5 Star) — QB — Arizona State ➝ LSU
Sam Leavitt, the dual-threat quarterback who led Arizona State to a Big 12 title and College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, transferred to LSU after a solid but injury-shortened 2025 campaign. The redshirt junior has thrown for over 4,600 career passing yards with 36 touchdowns against just 11 interceptions while adding significant rushing production. Reuniting with offensive-minded head coach Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge, Leavitt is poised to become the centerpiece of a revamped Tigers attack with big-play ability in both phases.
Cam Coleman (5 Star) — WR — Auburn ➝ Texas
Cam Coleman, the tall, explosive wide receiver from Auburn, entered the portal as the consensus top pass-catcher available after two productive seasons with the Tigers. The 6-3 target racked up 93 catches for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns across 2024-25, showcasing elite contested-catch ability and big-play speed. Now heading to Texas, Coleman is expected to immediately step in as a featured weapon in Steve Sarkisian’s offense and give the Longhorns a dynamic downfield threat.
Drew Mestemaker (5 Star) — QB — North Texas ➝ Oklahoma State
Drew Mestemaker, the nation’s leading passer in 2025, stunned the Group of Five by entering the portal and following his former head coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State. The gunslinging quarterback threw for 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns while leading North Texas to a strong campaign. Reuniting with Morris in Stillwater, Mestemaker projects as the immediate starter and a centerpiece for the Cowboys’ high-powered offensive system.
Jacarrius Peak (5 Star) — OT — NC State ➝ South Carolina
Jacarrius Peak, a former high school five-star and two-year starter at left tackle for NC State, entered the portal as one of the top offensive tackles available. The lengthy, athletic blocker was among the highest-graded linemen on the Wolfpack and allowed very few sacks in recent seasons. Now joining South Carolina, Peak is poised to immediately stabilize the Gamecocks’ offensive line and provide elite protection for quarterback LaNorris Sellers.
