Life moves quickly in the world of college football transfers. Just a few days after the Washington Huskies clinched the Pac-12 Championship and secured a spot in the College Football Playoffs, the transfer portal burst open. As an avid Huskies fan and data enthusiast, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to compile all the transfer information and create my own rankings. And what’s the point of having these rankings if I don’t share them with you?

Before we dive into the details, remember that this information can become outdated in a matter of minutes. But let’s not waste any more time and get straight to the players who have a clear connection to Washington.

Players With Clear Connection to Washington

QB Will Rogers – Mississippi State

Current Portal Ranking: 87.5, #5 quarterback, #8 overall

It seems there’s a serious connection between Washington and Mississippi State Quarterback Will Rogers. National 247 writer Chris Hummer even predicted that Rogers might end up in Seattle. With his impressive stats, including being second all-time in SEC history in career passing yards, it’s no wonder why Washington is interested. Rogers would bring a familiarity with the air raid system and could potentially compete with Dylan Morris for the starting position.

WR Tobias Merriweather – Notre Dame

Current Portal Ranking: 69.5, #30 WR, #163 Overall

Despite Washington’s initial struggle to recruit Merriweather out of high school, there’s now a chance for him to return to his home state and play for the Huskies. Washington needs an experienced receiver on the outside, and Merriweather could be the perfect fit. Standing at 6’4″ with impressive speed, he could provide a similar presence to current standout Rome Odunze.

CB Will Lee III – Kansas State

Current Portal Ranking: 80.3, #2 CB, #31 Overall

Washington wasted no time in offering a spot to cornerback Will Lee III. Lee has already narrowed down his choices to Washington, Louisville, and Texas A&M. With his standout performances in the Big 12 this past season, Lee would be an excellent replacement if Jabbar Muhammad heads to the NFL.

CB Jermod McCoy – Oregon State

Current Portal Ranking: 61.2, #39 CB, #290 Overall

Jermod McCoy, who started as a true freshman for Oregon State, is another viable option at the cornerback position. He has already received an offer from Washington and could provide experienced depth with multiple years of eligibility remaining.

DL Nate Clifton – Vanderbilt

Current Portal Ranking: 65.6, #11 DL, #217 Overall

With both starting defensive tackles leaving, Washington could use some help on the interior of the line. Enter Nate Clifton, who played a jumbo defensive end role for Vanderbilt. The connection between Clifton and UW DT coach Inoke Breckterfield, who was Clifton’s position coach for one season, could make this a perfect match.

DL Joey Slackman – Penn

Current Portal Ranking: 67.8, #8 DL, #188 Overall

Slackman, one of the first premier players to enter the transfer portal, has already received an offer from the Huskies. With his dominant performance in the Ivy League, recording 12 sacks over the past 2 years, Slackman could be a valuable interior pass rusher for Washington.

EDGE Samuel Okunlola – Pittsburgh

Current Portal Ranking: 77.4, #7 Edge, #62 Overall

While it’s uncertain how interested Okunlola is in the Huskies, Washington made an early offer to the edge rusher. Given his impressive performance as a redshirt freshman, recording 5 sacks in limited playing time, Okunlola would be a valuable addition to Washington’s defense.

TE Jack Velling – Oregon State

Current Portal Ranking: 76.1, #4 TE, #77 Overall

Velling, a Seattle Prep graduate, is an enticing option for the Huskies. After a successful sophomore season at Oregon State, where he recorded 8 touchdown catches, Velling could provide a much-needed receiving threat at the tight end position. Pairing him with Josh Cuevas would give Washington a formidable duo.

These are just a few of the players with a clear connection to Washington. The transfer portal is a dynamic space, with new entries and commitments happening frequently. Make sure to stay updated on the latest transfer portal rankings here as I continue to add more visualizations and information.

Get ready for an exciting offseason for the Huskies!