Three ‘hidden gem’ transfers that could impact the 2025 Big 12 football race

June 29, 2025

By Brandon Judd, Deseret News: Last year, one of Arizona State’s top incoming transfers — quarterback Sam Leavitt — ended up playing a pivotal role in the Sun Devils’ Big 12 championship run.

Leavitt, then a sophomore, progressed as the season went on and helped Arizona State, which had been projected to finish last in the league, win the conference championship and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Now, he’s being projected as a potential high draft pick in 2026, if Leavitt can take another step in his development this season.

Who could be this year’s key transfer that impacts the Big 12 race this season?

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