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ESPN: Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal

January 17, 2026

By Max Olson, ESPN: After weeks of anticipation and early announcements, then two wild weeks of being open, the NCAA transfer portal is now closed.

The offseason transfer portal window for FBS and FCS players opened at midnight ET on Jan. 2 and closed at midnight on Jan. 16. There is no spring transfer period this year.

Which players emerged as the most coveted and poised to make a major impact next season? Here are ESPN’s rankings of the top players in the portal, along with scouting reports provided by Steve Muench and Tom Luginbill.

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