As College Football’s Transfer Portal season heats up with over 1,000 players already in the portal, here’s another rendition of the Recruiting Notebook to track interest and offers from TPR’s top portal entries/commits from around the country.
Of course, be sure to check out our 2023-24 College Football Transfer Portal Database tracker for regular updates on the latest news surrounding college football and every transfer.
Dillon Gabriel, QB – Oregon
With Bo Nix on his final season of collegiate eligibility, the Ducks have already taken the opportunity to reload by securing a commitment from Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel over the weekend.
Jaden Dugger, S – Georgetown
After making 11 appearances for the Hoyas this past season managing 26 tackles, three sacks, and an interception, Dugger told TPR he’s been hearing from programs such as Arkansas, Oklahoma State, and Toledo.
Darrell Simmons, OL – Iowa State
Following four solid seasons with the Cyclones making 47 career starts, Simmons has been receiving power-5 interest from programs across the country including LSU, UCF, and Louisville.
Elijah Metcalf, WR – Middle Tennessee
Metcalf already has several offers from high level programs like Ohio, Fresno State, and Charlotte, with the power-5 coaches starting to take notice as Pitt, Cal and Washington State have all recently expressed interest.
Kisean Johnson, WR – Alabama State
As our very own Jacob Harris recently reported, Johnson visited Texas Tech this past weekend and told TPR he’s been hearing from several high-major programs like Vanderbilt and Boston College.
Macklin Ayers, LB – Dartmouth
After a career-best season in 2023 with 37 solo tackles, four defended passes, and an interception, one of the Ivy League’s top defenders has been hearing from some of the best programs on the east coast including Pitt, Duke, and several more.
La’Vario Wiley, DB – Central Michigan
As we reported, Wiley will take a visit to Oklahoma State on December 15th and has already been in contact with multiple interested high-major programs like USF, Louisville, Vanderbilt, Washington, and Baylor.
Mak Pounders, OL – Memphis
Having received an official offer from Pitt last week, that makes four scholarship offers for the 6-foot-3 290-pound sophomore after hearing from Auburn, South Carolina, and Texas Tech since entering the portal.
