The 2024-25 transfer portal cycle is officially underway and could be more chaotic than ever. Thousands of FBS Scholars are expected to enter the portal in December.

As college football enters the revenue-sharing era in 2025, more big-name players than usual could become available during the winter transfer window from Dec. 9-28. Teams with College Football Playoff aspirations are preparing to spend big next season.

Who are the best players you need to know? To keep track of the most sought-after transferring players, ESPN ranks the best available players in the transfer portal. The following players have entered the portal or announced their transfer intentions and are expected to be some of the best recruited players on the market. We also include scouting reports from ESPN analysts Tom Luginbill and Billy Tucker.

Transfers are ranked based on performance, experience, potential and demand, as well as feedback from coaches across the sport. This is a fluid list that we will update regularly as more players enter the portal and make commitments.

More portal coverage:
Ranking the top transfer QBs (ESPN+)
Live updates about who is entering the portal