Pac-12: Biggest position of need for each program
Most programs have either started or will begin spring practice during the month of March, and many Pac-12 teams will still be looking to bolster their rosters with transfer help throughout the spring and summer months.
Rivals.com takes a look at each Pac-12 program and examines each team's biggest position of need.
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FIVE KEY POSITION BATTLES: ACC | Big Ten | SEC | Big 12 | Pac-12
BEST AVAILABLE: QB | RB | WR | OL | DT | DE | LB | DB
BIGGEST IMPACT TRANSFERS: ACC | Big Ten | Big 12 | SEC | Pac-12
TRANSFER SUPERLATIVES: SEC | Big 12 | Big Ten | Pac-12
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ARIZONA
WIDE RECEIVER: Dorian Singer transferred to USC this offseason, but the Wildcats return Jacob Cowing and rising freshman Tetairo McMillan. However, behind them, the depth chart features a ton of young and a lack of production and could use a boost from the portal.
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ARIZONA STATE
TIGHT END: The Sun Devils have one proven tight end returning in Jalin Conyers, who hauled in 38 catches for 422 yards and five touchdowns last season. Beyond him, their isn't much to get excited about.
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CALIFORNIA
OFFENSIVE LINE: The Bears struggles at offensive line were evident last season and new OL coach Mike Bloesch is in charge of turning things around. Cal is young up front and their situation is perfect for a grizzled transfer to come in and make an immediate impact.
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COLORADO
WIDE RECEIVER: New head coach Deion Sanders has a good mix of young and experience talent in the receiver room. Former South Florida product Jimmy Horn, Jr. was a big transfer get this offseason, but the Buffaloes could use more experience via the portal, if available.
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OREGON
OFFENSIVE LINE: Four starters are gone from last year's team and the Ducks have transfer help in Junior Angilau (Texas) and Ajani Cornelius (Rhode Island) coming in to help sure-up the offensive line. Experience also returns, but Dan Lanning and his staff could reach back in the portal to add more depth up front.
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OREGON STATE
LINEBACKERS: Gone are standout inside linebackers Omar Speights (LSU) and Kyrie Fisher-Morris (graduation), so the Beavers are looking to replace some major contributors. Utah transfer Mason Tufaga is coming in to help soften to blow, but could potentially shop around the portal for additional help.
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STANFORD
QUARTERBACK: Tanner McKee graduated and the Cardinal is left with an unproven depth chart at a key position. Younger talent could step up, but a proven signal-caller will make Troy Taylor's first season in charge a little easier.
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UCLA
TIGHT END: The Bruins could use some more experience at a key offensive position as Hudson Habermehl is the only player with significant experience returning in 2023.
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USC
DEFENSIVE LINE: The Trojans lost the nation's top sack leader in Tuli Tipulotu to graduation. In turn, they brought in three transfers in Anthony Lucas (Texas A&M), Kyon Barr (Arizona), and Jack Sullivan (Purdue) to shore up the line. But depending on how spring practice goes, the Trojans could add another piece along the defensive line.
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UTAH
DEFENSIVE LINE: The Utes return a stacked roster on both sides of the ball, but could use some more depth at the edge position heading into 2023 if there is a viable transfer option available in the spring and summer.
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WASHINGTON
OFFENSIVE LINE: Guards Jaxon Kirkland and Henry Bainivalu are gone along with center Corey Luciano. Tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten return, but the interior offensive line will go through an overhaul.
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WASHINGTON STATE
OFFENSIVE LINE: Two starters are gone, four are returning with experience. It seems Konner Gomness is penciled in at center, but every other position is up for grabs. It's a great opportunity for another transfer to come in and make an impact.
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