Ranking quarterbacks in 2023 NCAA football transfer portal - ESPN

College football's transfer portal window officially opens Dec. 4, but graduate players looking for new schools and players from teams whose coaches were fired are starting to stream into the database.

Quarterbacks have become the stars of the transfer portal since teams are always looking for instant-impact players at the position. The portal has become the quickest way to fix holes, and that will be the case heading into the 2024 season as well. Among the transfer quarterbacks who turned in outstanding performances this season? Bo Nix (Oregon), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), Sam Hartman (Notre Dame), Caleb Williams (USC) and Jayden Daniels (LSU).

So far, 13 quarterbacks with starting experience have entered the portal, and they could find their new schools soon. To make it easier to follow who's available, let's rank all 12 of the top available signal-callers, starting at the top. We'll continue to adjust these rankings as new quarterbacks enter the portal.

Transferring from: Kansas State

HT: 6-5 | WT: 242 | Class: Senior

Background: Howard helped Kansas State navigate a 10-4 season in 2022, including a win over TCU in the Big 12 championship game. Kansas State went 8-4 this season, and Howard threw for 2,643 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also had 351 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. He ranked 20th in the FBS in Total QBR (75.5).

He's an experienced quarterback who has had success in the past and brings a dual-threat dimension to an offense.

Transferring from: Coastal Carolina

HT: 6-3 | WT: 220 | Class: Senior

Background: McCall is a multi-year starter for Coastal Carolina and threw for 2,700 yards, 24 touchdowns and two interceptions in the 2022 season when the team went 9-4. He also had six