Transfer Tracker: Best available RBs in the portal



TJ Pledger
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The Early Signing Period has come and gone, with some schools pretty much signing their entire 2021 class. But with the transfer portal becoming a bigger part of the college football landscape every year, several coaches talked about saving spots for incoming transfers.

So who is still available? We take a look at the top uncommitted running backs currently in the transfer portal.

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As a recruit: Chandler committed to Tennessee over Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, USC and others.

Stats: Chandler was a fixture in Tennessee's lineup over the last four seasons, rushing for 2,046 yards and 13 touchdowns while also catching 58 passes for 465 yards and three touchdowns.

Eligibility remaining: One season

Farrell's Take: Chandler has good skills not only as a runner but as a receiver out of high school but hasn’t found his place which is odd. He has more than enough ability to be a mid to high level contributor at the Power Five level but at this point he might be better off looking for a major role at a lower level.







As a recruit: Bowser committed to Northwestern over Cincinnati.

Stats: Bowser made an immediate impact, rushing for 866 yards and seven touchdowns as a true freshman. He battled injuries the last two seasons and finished with his Northwestern career with 1,300 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching 22 passes for 153 yards and another score.

Eligibility remaining: Two seasons

Farrell's Take: This is a kid with Power Five success on his resume so he should be pretty popular out there despite the injuries. As long as he’s healthy, he is a good depth pickup for someone or even a starter at a smaller level.







As a recruit: Stepp initially committed to Notre Dame but backed off that pledge late in the process and landed at USC, picking the Trojans over Indiana and others.

Stats: Over three seasons, Stepp rushed for 505 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 35 yards.

Eligibility remaining: Two seasons

Farrell's Take: Stepp has always had a lot of talent and a solid burst and is a versatile kid who can be used in the passing game as well. I would expect him to land some serious interest from a team looking to add running back depth and a team that likes to run the ball with multiple backs.





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