Transfer Tracker: The best available QBs in the portal



Ryan Hilinski
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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 quarterbacks currently in the transfer portal.

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As a recruit: Hilinski made an early commitment to South Carolina and stuck with the Gamecocks despite a late push from USC and several others.

Stats: After an injury to Jake Bentley, Hilinski was thrust into the lineup as a true freshman and threw for 2,357 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2019. But he fell out of favor in 2020 and only threw six passes all season.

Eligibility remaining: Four seasons

Farrell's Take: It’s odd that Hilinski didn’t see much time for a struggling Gamecocks program this season which leads to some questions about his ability but based on what we saw from him early he clearly has Power Five skills and should find a home perhaps back out west. This is a kid who has a ton of talent when healthy.





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As a recruit: Guarantano chose Tennessee over a national list of offers, including Ohio State.

Stats: Guarantano passed for 6,174 yards and 38 touchdowns with 17 interceptions. He also had five rushing touchdowns

Eligibility remaining: One season

Farrell's Take: He hasn’t been as horrible as Vols fans think but he hasn’t had a ton of success either, especially in the win column. How about heading back to New Jersey and playing for Rutgers? That would be interesting.





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