Class Awards: Handing out transfer portal superlatives in the Big 12
With the early transfer portal window closed and the February signing period in the rearview, Rivals.com hands out Big 12 transfer superlatives for the 2023 class.
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TOP DOG: DaSan McCullough, Oklahoma
Oklahoma linebacker DaSan McCullough is the top incoming transfer for the Big 12 this cycle. He showcased his versatility at Indiana where he made an impact all over the defense for the Hoosiers. Now with the Sooners, McCullough should thrive under Brent Venables' coaching.
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MR. RELIABLE: Adonai Mitchell, Texas
Texas transfer Adonai Mitchell provides the Longhorns with a major boost on the outside. Mitchell proved to be a very reliable pass catcher while at Georgia, catching a touchdown pass in all four of the Bulldogs' College Football Playoff games over the last two years. Mitchell should immediately be a favorite target for Quinn Ewers along with Xavier Worthy.
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BLINDSIDE: Logan Brown, Kansas
Logan Brown gives the Kansas Jayhawks with a significant addition at offensive tackle. Brown signed with Wisconsin as a top-50 overall recruit in the 2019 recruiting cycle. Now in Lawrence, Brown has the talent to be a difference-maker in the trenches for Lance Leipold and be a welcomed addition for quarterback Jalon Daniels.
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THE FLASH: Drae McCray, Texas Tech
Joey McGuire has made it a priority to inject high-level athletes into the Texas Tech program since taking over in Lubbock. Austin Peay transfer Drae McCray certainly fits that bill perfectly. At the FCS level, McCray emerged as a big-play threat and earned conference honors thanks to his electrifying speed.
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BIG-PLAY THREAT: JoJo Earle, TCU
JoJo Earle is the definition of an explosive weapon on the football field. Regardless of where he lines up, the former Alabama wideout puts stress on the defense in a notable way. Now at TCU and back in the state where he starred on the high school level, Earle has the potential to really take off. Look for Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs to unlock his talent.
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OPPORTUNITY AWAITS: Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
Sawyer Robertson inked with Mississippi State as a four-star recruit. He watched Will Rogers rewrite the Bulldogs' history book, but Robertson now has the opportunity to potentially showcase what he can do if he can win the job at Baylor. The Bears needed a signal caller, and Robertson gives Dave Aranda an intriguing talent at the position with sky-high potential.
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BOOM OR BUST: Jalen Catalon, Texas
Jalen Catlaon arrives at Texas after flashing stardom at Arkansas. He quickly emerged as one of the best safeties in college football as a freshman and look destined to be a high NFL Draft selection after three years. Instead, injuries have hampered his career. Now in Austin, Catalon has the talent to be the difference-making safety that the Longhorns need to get over the hump, but his injury history puts a huge question mark over that.
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SAME FACE, NEW PLACE: Dominic Richardson, Baylor
Dominic Richardson is one of the more notable transfers to move from one Big 12 program to another. After producing at Oklahoma State for Mike Gundy, Richardson will now be carrying the rock for Dave Aranda in at Baylor. Richardson and the ground game will be relied on heavily as the Bears work through some unknown at quarterback.