College football players still have until Jan. 18 to enter their name into the transfer portal, but there are still a plethora of talented and productive players in the portal looking for a new name. Don’t forget about these guys. Disclaimer: these players are not in any particular order.

1. Derrick Canteen – CB

If Derrick Canteen gets a full head of steam toward a ball carrier, look out. Once he gets his eye on the football, he transforms into a heat-seeking missile and won’t be denied the tackle. Canteen is a well-rounded corner with great speed, undoubtable physical abilities, and solid coverage skills. The former Georgia Southern Eagle was named to the National All-Freshman Team in 2020 thanks to his six interceptions, and he put together an exceptional comeback season in 2022 after battling back from a torn pec.

2. Sam Hartman – QB

You won’t find a more experienced quarterback available in the transfer portal than Sam Hartman. He spent five years at Wake Forest and attempted nearly 1,600 passes, racking up 12,967 yards and an ACC-record 110 touchdown passes. Hartman is a phenomenal leader that helped Wake Forest transform into a respectable program in the ACC, and he’s easy to root for. Notre Dame has been the favorite to land him since before he officially entered the portal.

3. Dante Cephas – WR

It was predicted early on in the transfer portal window that Dante Cephas was bound for Penn State, and with the potential that the Drew Allar-led offense will have in 2023, it’s hard to imagine Cephas passing up that opportunity. But recently, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Cephas appeared set for Pittsburgh instead. The former Kent State star flashed his skills against elite non-conference opposition in 2022 but didn’t get the volume that he received in 2021 when he logged 82 catches for 1,240 yards and nine touchdowns. Regardless of which Pennsylvania Power Five school picks up Cephas, they will be getting a star.

4. Evan Williams – SAF

If you’re a defensive coach and you need a veteran leader for your locker room, Evan Williams is your guy. He’s also pretty damn good at football too. He’s the most recent addition to the transfer portal on this list, and the move came as a surprise because he could have entered the NFL draft, but he opts to finish out his career at another school instead. He appeared in 33 career games and recorded 226 tackles in four years at Fresno State. He was immediately projected to transfer to Oregon where his brother Bennett Williams just finished up his career.

5. Dont’e Thornton – WR

The stats won’t pop off the page for Dont’e Thornton from his two years at Oregon, but the talent will explode off the screen from watching his film. His hands have been touted since he stepped on campus, and his ability to pick up chunks of yardage after the catch is impressive. Thornton averaged 20.8 yards per grab in his Oregon career.

6. Al Walcott – SAF

The transfer portal is still loaded with so many fantastic defensive backs, and former Baylor safety Al Walcott is one who will move on from the program after a breakout year in 2022. He first made a name for himself on the national scene with a 96-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss and continued to produce with the departure of Jalen Pitre. Walcott is a physical safety with great size at 6-foot-2 and 219 pounds, and he was the Bears’ second-leading tackler and leader in tackles for loss.

7. Duce Chestnut – CB

Duce Chestnut emerged as a star in Syracuse’s excellent defense in 2021 and continued his strong play in 2022 alongside Garrett Williams. With Williams declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, Chestnut was the top candidate to replace him as he did a fine job in a bigger role with Williams out for the year with a torn ACL. But instead, the sophomore looks for a new home. Chestnut collected 83 total tackles, four interceptions, and 13 passes defended in two years. Look out for Nebraska and Ohio State to be players in his recruitment.

8. Arik Gilbert – TE

Georgia’s tight ends room is stacked, but it was expected to be even more loaded back in the spring when Arik Gilbert had a standout performance in the spring game. But he missed most of the season due to personal reasons, appearing in three games and catching just two passes against Vanderbilt. The talent cannot be denied, though; Gilbert was a five-star prospect coming out of high school and earned Freshman All-SEC recognition in 2020 at LSU. But upon arrival in Athens in 2021, he soon left the program due to personal reasons and fell in the depth chart once he returned this offseason. Now, the 6-foot-5, 255-pound tight end will look for a new home where he can prove his talent.

9. Kendarin Ray – SAF

Kendarin Ray remaining this long in the transfer portal is a bit of a headscratcher. Tulsa’s top producers on defense have all entered the portal, with LB Justin Wright and DE Anthony Goodlow transferring to Oklahoma State. The 6-foot-3, 208-pound Ray stuffed the stat sheet too, with 86 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, six passes defended, and three forced fumbles. He’s another available veteran leader at the safety position who can make plays from all over the field.

10. Malik Hornsby – QB

Malik Hornsby’s inclusion in this list is purely based on potential. We saw a limited amount of Hornsby in action this fall, but it’s difficult to come to many conclusions on the type of player he can be after he attempted just 27 passes. The one thing that’s certain is his athletic ability. If he can find the right offensive system for him, he could really blossom if he has the opportunity to make plays with his legs. His accuracy with the ball needs improvement though, but there is raw talent to work off of.

Other names to know that could pop off at next school: QB Jay Butterfield, WR E.J. Williams, DL Anthony Lucas, WR Jaivian Lofton, WR Dequece Carter, QB Chandler Rogers, QB Chance Nolan, EDGE Kevonte Henry, OT Walter Rouse