College football spring portal: Best team fits for top transfers - ESPN

College football's spring transfer window wasn't as busy as the winter period, but there were some big-name transfers switching programs.

Defensive lineman Bear Alexander transferred from two-time defending national champion Georgia to USC. Cornerback Storm Duck entered the portal for the second time in nine months, first transferring from North Carolina to Penn State but ultimately committing to Louisville.

And while there has been a mass exodus at Colorado, Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes brought in Florida State defensive end Derrick McLendon II. The portal closed for new entrants on Sunday, though not every big name has made a decision on their new destination. There are still plenty of productive players looking for new homes.

Here are 10 of the best available players in the transfer portal and what teams would make sense as their next destination.

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Transferring from: James Madison

HT: 6-3 | WT: 260 | Class: Senior

Background: Ukwu has become a very highly sought-after transfer and is at a premium position. He has proven he can provide a team with production and bring a pass rush element, as he has tallied 27 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks over the past two seasons.

Best fit: Auburn. Ukwu recently visited the Tigers at the end of April and is planning other visits, including one at Ole Miss. He holds offers from Colorado, Missouri and California, among others, but Auburn is a team looking for help up front.

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