Posted on February 4, 2023
|
I’m not sure if the portal is quite as stacked as I thought it was going to be based on the hype during the season.
Still, that doesn’t mean Pac-12 teams didn’t make some major waves and bolster their depth chart this offseason.
I’ll note that I’m aware there might be more players entering the portal in the spring and these could change.
I’ll also note that I’m more of a fan of proven production than potential with the portal—so I’m not putting someone like Anthony Lucas as high as other rankings might have him.
My focus is mostly on what I anticipate for each player’s impact in 2023.
1. Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado (Jackson State)

There’s a good chance he’s the best cornerback in the Pac-12 from Day One in 2023.
Huge get for Colorado in bringing in Coach Prime.
2. Dorian Singer, WR, USC (Arizona)

He’s in the conversation for being the best receiver in the Pac-12 in 2023 going in and a huge replacement for Jordan Addison.
3. Mason Cobb, LB, USC (Oklahoma State)

I admit I underrated him in my way-too-early All-Conference team; he should have been First-Team.
4. D.J. Uiagalelei, QB, Oregon State (Clemson)

He doesn’t feel like a star, but was a three-year starter at Clemson, sharing some similarities with Bo Nix, who had a revolution in the Pac-12 last year after being somewhat average at a southern school.
5. Ethan White, G, USC (Florida)

He slides in as an instant starter and a player that should be All-Pac-12.
6. Jordan Burch, DE, Oregon (South Carolina)

He immediately comes in as an All-Pac-12-level player and fills a major need at DE for them.
7. Evan Williams, S, Oregon (Fresno State)

He steps in for his older brother Bennett and should really help a secondary that struggled last year.
8. Seydou Traore, TE, Colorado (Arkansas State)

One of the most-productive tight ends you will ever be able to snag in the portal and an instant weapon for Shedeur Sanders.
9. Ajani Cornelius, T, Oregon (Rhode Island)

A huge FCS product who should fill a massive hole for Oregon after they lose four starters on the offensive line.
10. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (Jackson State)

He’s been really good at Jackson State but the Pac-12 is a lot different than the competition he’s faced thus far.
At the very least, he’s a super valuable transfer for the Buffs.
11. Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Washington (Oklahoma State)

He could immediately become the best DB in Washington’s secondary, which is trying to improve after a tough 2022 season.
12. Anthony Lucas, DT, USC (Texas A&M)

He didn’t show anything yet at Texas A&M so this is going off of potential and also that it’s a big position of need for the Trojans.
Other Top Transfers
MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC (South Carolina)
Levani Damuni, LB, Utah (Stanford)
Jestin Jacobs, LB, Oregon (Iowa)
Colin Schlee, QB, UCLA (Kent State)
J.Michael Sturdivant, WR, UCLA, (Cal)
—More from Jack Follman—
- Jack Follman’s Best Football Transfer for Each Pac-12 Team
- Jack Follman’s 2023 Pac-12 Football Trap Games
- Jack Follman’s 2022-23 Pac-12 All-NFL Team
- Jack Follman’s Updated Two-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft
- Jack Follman’s Top 2023 Pac-12 Football Impact Freshman
- Jack Follman’s Way-Too-Early 2023 Pac-12 Bowl Projections
- Jack Follman’s Best 2023 Pac-12 Conference Football Games
- Jack Follman’s Best 2023 Pac-12 Nonconference Games
- Jack Follman’s Way-Too-Early 2023 College Football Top 25
- Jack Follman’s Way-Too-Early All-Pac-12 Teams for 2023
- Jack Follman’s Christmas 2023 Pac-12 NFL Mock Draft
- Jack Follman’s 2022 SuperWest Pac-12 All-Freshman Teams
- Jack Follman’s 2022 SuperWest All-Pac-12 Football Teams
- Jack Follman’s 2022 SuperWest Pac-12 Annual Awards
- Jack Follman’s 10 Thoughts on Week 13 in the West
-
Jack Follman’s Best Football Transfer for Each Pac-12 Team
Each Pac-12 team has at least one key transfer coming in for 2023, and many have a few - March 28, 2023 -
Jack Follman’s 2023 Pac-12 Football Trap Games
Marquee showdowns get the most attention but trap games frequently decide the season - March 27, 2023 -
Jack Follman’s 2022-23 Pac-12 All-NFL Team
There’s been a slight changing of the guard as some veterans age out and new stars emerge - February 17, 2023