It’s closing in on everybody’s least favorite time of the year — the offseason. From the looks of it, the transfer portal is already flooded with as much talent as it ever has and that doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Like it or not, plenty of blue chip talent will be on the move in the upcoming months, and there’s certain to be several players with legit chances to play on Sundays taking advantage of this new system.

This past season we saw the likes of Jordan Addison, Brandon Joseph, Eli Ricks and others make pit stops en route to the NFL, and it seems even more players have that path in mind this year.

As of Wednesday, Dec. 7, here are five eligible players in the portal who are on the early 2024 draft radar.

1. Dorian Singer WR — Arizona

He may not be Jordan Addison, but former Arizona WR Dorian Singer looks to be the top receiver in this year’s transfer cycle. The 6-foot-1 sophomore broke out in 2022, ranking fifth in receiving yards among Power Five players and first in the Pac-12 in that category. With dominant performances like 141 yards and three touchdowns against USC and nine catches for 176 yards against Washington State, Singer is sure to generate buzz not only in the portal, but as an early target for NFL teams in need of wide receivers.

Singer will have plenty of upper Power Five offers to choose from, however it wouldn’t be surprising to see Deion Sanders and Colorado make a strong push for his services.

2. Ajani Cornelius OT — Rhode Island

The hottest commodity in this year’s portal may come as a surprise to some, however Rhode Island offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius managed to amass 16 FBS offers in his first day on the market alone. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound sophomore reached borderline elite status at the FCS level, finishing the 2022 season with an 89.5 PFF grade and All-CAA honors.

It’s rare to see linemen make the jump straight from FCS to FBS, however, with the demand for offensive linemen, Cornelius should end up slotting in as a starter for a competitive Power Five school. With his combination of size and athleticism, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him follow in the steps of guys like Dillon Radunz and Trevor Penning and be selected early in the draft.

3. Jaheim Bell TE — South Carolina

Jaheim Bell is one of the biggest unicorns in college football and could turn out to be the biggest steal of this year’s cycle. Despite being listed at tight end, the 6-foot-3 Bell played everywhere from outside wideout to running back with the Gamecocks. So far, Bell has recorded 56 career catches for 757 yards and seven TDs through the air, as well as 301 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Despite his numbers declining this past season, the talent with Bell is undeniable. If he lands with the right offensive coordinator, the sky is the limit for what he can provide to an offense. Look for Florida State to be a likely landing spot for Bell in the coming weeks.

4. Fentrell Cypress CB — Virginia

The consensus No. 1 player in the transfer portal to this point is Virginia CB Fentrell Cypress. His strong performance last season should make him a hot commodity among Power Five schools and could land him the CB1 job on a legit contender. Cypress received Second Team All-ACC honors in 2022, recording a 87.6 PFF grade and allowing just 179 yards and zero touchdowns in coverage.

Cypress looked like a true lockdown corner at UVA, and there’s no reason that shouldn’t continue elsewhere. Look for Ohio State to be a potential stepping stone toward being an early pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

5. DJ Uiagalelei QB — Clemson

There may not be a more interesting case in college football than that of DJ Uiagalelei these past three years. While the five-star arm talent and 6-foot-4, 254-pound frame has popped off the screen from his very first start, Uiagalelei got progressively worse as his time at Clemson went on. As easy as it is to give up on him, some of his issues can easily be chalked up to a lack of development from Clemson as well as diminishing confidence. When he’s at his best (see 2022 Wake Forest game), it’s hard to not think some NFL team could fall in love with DJ’s tools.

Whether he chooses to team up with his brother and incoming No. 1 recruit, Matayo Uiagalelei, or follow a different path, DJ will have options. A fresh start in an offense less curated toward the quick game could be the change DJ needs to finally find consistent success.