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Best EA Sports College Football 25 Sleepers to Target in Transfer PortalOutside of recruiting high school talent, the transfer portal in EA Sports College Football 25 is the easiest way to improve your team. This is available at the end of each season, dictating which players from other teams are eligible and interested in moving schools.To land them, you'll need to fit their list of wants and needs while also pitching a bit of what makes your school great, just like in recruiting. It is important to note that not every transfer portal will look the same in EA Sports College Football 25.Sometimes, teams and players perform better in one simulation than they do in another. That said, if you see any of these players on your list of needed areas, jump on them. We will also focus on younger players so you can help build your dynasty in the long term. Let's dive in. HB Dejaun Williams - Maryland (Freshman)Maryland sophomore Roy Hemby is an absolute beast starting running back, but he rarely is up for transfer. However, there is another diamond in the rough a few slots below him in freshman Dejaun Williams.Like Hemby, Williams is fast, featuring 92 speed, 93 agility, and 96 acceleration. He is an ideal halfback to build a team around for your dynasty. HB Makhi Hughs - Tulane (Sophomore) While it is hard to imagine Makhi Hughs wanting to transfer away from the team with one of the coolest uniforms in the game, it is a possibility, given his talent. His stats for a sophomore are impressive, boasting a 90 overall with an emphasis on breaking tackles.Hughs also has solid carrying abilities, including physical traits like 360, Side Step, and Shifty. Get the ball in his hands, and you'll break some ankles. WR Tennel Bryant - Arkansas State (Sophomore) Arkansas State is one of those teams that you look at in Road to Glory, and you think it would be an easy start at any position. Considering they have 15 players currently at wide receiver, it makes sense some would be looking to get a shot elsewhere.At 60 overall, Tennel Bryant certainly falls into that category, but the Cincinnati native does have potential. With a 96 change of direction and 93 agility, the slot position is calling the freshman's name. TE Ty Washington - Arkansas (Sophomore)Having a tight end that can catch in EA Sports College Football 25 is an absolute game-changer. Of all the sophomores in the game, Ty Washington is the go-to guy to target if you're looking for a big man with hands.While he is only an 82 overall, this Arkansas second-stringer is solid across the board with short and medium routes above 76 and a spectacular catch of 90. He could develop into a Travis Kelce-type threat if you invest the right amount of time into him. RG Taran Tyo - Ball State (Sophomore)When you're on the worst team in the game, there is a good chance you might be looking to greener pastures as a sophomore. That is especially true if you have the talent that lineman Taran Tyo possesses.Tyo is the second-best player at Ball State, with an overall rating of 82 at right guard. Be it on offense or defense, there are few players who are stronger in College Football 25, as his 97 strength is hard to overcome. LG Eyitayo Omotinugbon - Boise State (Freshman) Another big boy who might fly under your radar is at Boise State. Eyitayo Omotinugbon is a freshman left guard who is currently last on his depth chart position-wise.Despite his position, Omotinugbon has some great potential, featuring 96 strength and 95 stamina. Given some playing time, his combination of power and endurance could be the difference-maker when everyone else is tired out. QB Rickie Van Buren - UAB (Sophomore) Having a quarterback who can lead your team as a field general is always vital, but they usually don't come easy. If you find yourself having trouble competing with the LSUs and Alabamas of the world, Rickie Van Buren might just be your guy.Alongside having one of the coolest names in the game, this fourth-string UAB sophomore also has a sneaky strong arm and consistent throwing stats. Using his throw power of 96, you'll be able to hit just about anyone on the field by throwing bullet passes or bombs to your targets. QB Hauss Hejny - TCU (Freshman)Being a Horned Frog is cool and all, but sitting at number three in the depth chart when you already have two pyshical traits just doesn't seem right. That is why TCU freshman Hauss Hejny is a good young talent to target.Mobile quarterbacks are a dime a dozen these days, but Hejny is one who also has some pretty good throwing ability. Whether he is escaping the pressing with his 91 speed and 88 throw on the run or chucking it downfield with 88 throw power, it is nice to have options. C Frankie Richardson - Costal Carolina (Sophomore)While the quarterback may be the one that leads the offense when you're on the field, having steady hands to get it to him and protect him is nearly as important. Few centers in all of college football have the potential to make as much of an impact as Frankie Richardson.At only 69 overall, this Costal Carolina sophomore might not look like much at first glance. After you dive into his stats, it is hard not to be impressed by his 91 impact blocking, 86 strength, and 90 toughness. WR Jace Wilson - UTSA (Sophomore)Speed is usually the name of the game for wide receivers in EA Sports College Football 25, as it means you can burn opponents on deep routes or quick short passes. You can run as fast as you want, but if you can't catch the ball in important moments like Jace Wilson can, then it doesn't matter.This UTSA sophomore has excellent hands, boasting a whopping 94 spectacular catch rating, which is tied for the fourth-highest in the entire game. Wilson's quick stats are no slouch either, with 87 for speed and 86 for acceleration, which complement his Press Pro and 50/50 physical traits perfectly. DT David Anderson - Duke (Freshman)Defensive tackle is a position made for strength, as you have to have a lot of power to break through double teams and get to the ball. If stopping the run is something you're looking to do, then look no further than Duke freshman David Anderson.Topping the scales at 283lbs, this powerhouse of a man completely fills gaps all by himself thanks to his 97-strength statistics. He's obviously got a bit to develop when it comes to adding physical abilities and improved stats, but that power is hard to come by in a senior, let alone a first-year player. DT Elunneus Davis - Washington (Freshman)While run-stopping is always paramount for defensive tackles, any time you can find one who is also a great power rusher, you'd better jump on him in the transfer portal immediately. That is exactly what you've got with Washington freshman Elunneus Davis.Despite only being a freshman, Davis features an impressive physical ability of Grip Breaker, meaning he is able to shed blocks much easier than most. Combined this with his 97 strength, and you've got the makings of a monster in your trenches defensively. SS Kenzy Paul - Duke (Sophomore)While Duke might not have the most high-powered offense in EA Sports College Football 25, they tend to be a sneaky-good team because of their defense, but on land and air. One player that could be a steal is their backup strong safety, sophomore Kenzy Paul.Ignoring his low overall rating of 69, Paul is one of the more balanced SS options in the sophomore class. His 89 pursuit and 86 acceleration, in particular, make him a potential deep-threat ball hawker if developed correctly. RE LeQuan Miller - North Texas (Freshman)Edge rushers are an art form in college football. Regardless of whether their goal is to pressure the quarterback or chase down running backs out wide, their impact on the game is always felt when they do their job right.With 87 hit power and 86 pursuit, North Texas freshman LeQuan Miller has the makings of a great outside lineman, especially considering he's already got those stats as a freshman. If he manages to develop physical traits like Grip Breaker or Aftershock, then offensive lines need to look out. LE Donovan Westmoreland - Kennesaw State (Sophomore)Despite being a sophomore, left end Donovan Westmoreland is already the best-rated player at Kennesaw State. Granted, they aren't the best team in the game, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have some impressive states, either.Even though he is only in his second year, this speed rusher has a tremendous burst of strength, with 85 hit power, 85 finesse move, and 89 acceleration. With 84 pursuit, getting away from Westmoreland is difficult once he gets after you. LOLB Ca'lub Holloway - Sam Houston (Sophomore)Power rushers are a thing of beauty when used right. While they aren't the fastest defensive players, they can essentially be a secondary defensive tackle with the right states.Sam Houston sophomore Ca'lub Holloway fits that bill perfectly, with a healthy mix of power and movement. His 88 acceleration and 83 hit power make for a nice one-two punch, while his 84 pursuit and 84 jump also help clog the middle for pass protection. MLB Javante Mackey - Memphis (Sophomore)Where the quarterback is the field general of the offense, the middle linebacker is the defensive equivalent. As such, you want to have a player who is aware of everything that is going on pre- and post-snap.Memphis' Javante Mackey may only be a sophomore, but he already shows signs of being a leader on defense with 87 awareness, 85 acceleration, and 88 tackle. His Wrap Up physical trait also means that once he has a player in his grasp, they aren't getting out. ROLB Tate Romney - Arizona State (Sophomore)Just like with Madden, trying to throw across the middle of the field in EA Sports College Football 25 is a dangerous strategy. This is even truer with coverage specialist linebackers like Arizona State's Tate Romney.This sophomore might not look like much at first, but his 86 awareness, 85 jumping, and 83 play recognition can cause trouble for any offense that goes his way. His 88 acceleration also makes him a threat to get lost in the shuffle and pop up to pick the ball off. CB J.D Rhym - Houston (Sophomore) The best way to counter the deep threat that is constantly used against man coverage defense is to have a speedster of your own at cornerback. There aren't many players in that position who fit that bill and are as balanced as Houston's J.D. Rhym.Rhym is everything you want out of a man-to-man corner, with all the important stats above 90. That includes 92 speed, 92 agility, and 95 acceleration, meaning he can get off the ball fast, keep up as the route is run, and react to plays quickly. FS Harlem Howard - Oregon State (Freshman) Hybrids are always a vital asset to have for any team, as they allow for depth and flexibility. Having one at the free safety position is even nicer, especially when they're only a freshman like Oregon State's Harlem Howard.Howard specializes in movement and quickness, with 90 agility, 93 acceleration, and 92 change of direction, which is vital for adjusting when in zone coverage on a deep ball. And while his tackling and hit power aren't too high stat-wise, you'll be happy they fall between the 75-80 range when you pair them with his 91 jumping.
