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QB Portal Frenzy: Millions Paid for Top Talent
21 Jan
Summary
- Top FBS quarterbacks command over $3 million in transfer deals.
- Around 200 quarterbacks entered the transfer portal by deadline.
- Brendan Sorsby received a $5 million deal, the highest reported.
The transfer portal has become a high-stakes game for college football quarterbacks. Approximately 200 signal-callers entered the portal by a recent deadline, creating a competitive market where top programs are investing heavily in experienced talent. Reports indicate that elite starters are commanding financial packages upwards of $3 million.
Among the notable transfers, Brendan Sorsby secured the most lucrative deal, reportedly worth $5 million, to move to his home state. Other high-profile transfers include Leavitt, who joined Lane Kiffin's program, and Mestemaker, who followed his coach to Oklahoma State. These moves highlight the significant financial and strategic implications of quarterback transfers in modern college football.
The landscape for starting quarterback positions in the Power Four conferences has been significantly altered. With 24 starters out of eligibility and 16 entering the portal from top programs, many teams were left scrambling to fill their crucial quarterback roles through transfers.
