The NCAA winter transfer window opened on Monday, Dec. 4, and the portal filled with several notable quarterbacks almost immediately. In fact, this seems like the most loaded crop of signal callers to hit the market since the NCAA implemented the transfer portal a couple of years ago. From high-upside young guns to grizzled veterans, programs that are desperate for immediate help should not have much trouble finding it.
As of Dec. 6, 17 quarterbacks hold a four-star grade in 247Sports’ transfer rankings. Five of the top-10 transfer prospects, regardless of position, are quarterbacks. By comparison, there were 16 total four-stars for the entire 2023 cycle.
Scroll down the list of the 10 best available quarterbacks and you’ll see a litany of former five-star prospects or guys that have put up staggering numbers with starting experience at the FBS level. With some major schools looking for a new stud to lead their offense entering the 2024 season, it felt appropriate to take a look at the best fit for each uncommitted top-10 transfer quarterback.
Aidan Chiles, Oregon State
247Sports transfer grade: 96 | Best potential fit: Michigan State
This one is pretty elementary. Jonathan Smith, who recruited Chiles to Oregon State and coached him during his true freshman season with the Beavers, left to take the Michigan State job. From that point it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Chiles would follow him. Smith made an effort to give Chiles plenty of opportunity last season as the freshman played in nine regular-season games. Chiles would often enter a few drives into each contest, regardless of score, and spell starter DJ Uiagalelei. Chiles finished the year completing 24 of his 35 pass attempts for 309 yards and four touchdowns. He also…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2023-12-06 16:25:41
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