I apologize for the delay, I know everyone has been loving my transfer portal rankings, but this past week I was busy diving headfirst into the new United States Football League and its draft, but I am back and ready to dive into the next positional group.
Last time here, we broke down the top five available wide receivers and it was an exciting group, but the running backs are just as intriguing. With the departure of Master Teague, there may be an open spot, but TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams will make it hard for anyone to crack the line-up.
Ohio State is currently in a scholarship quandary, with too many that’ll have to be rectified somehow, but if the coaching staff can figure it out, maybe there are some running backs to look at in the portal.
Here are the top five running back in the transfer portal in this 2022 offseason of college football.
Bentavious Thompson, UCF
Nov 27, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson (24) celebrates his touchdown with UCF Knights offensive lineman Cole Schneider (65) during the second half against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Bentavious Thompson was a fairly highly touted three-star recruit from the state of Florida and has the potential to be a lead back for a big-time program. Thompson split from the program in August due to undisclosed reasons but saw action in 30 career games with UCF, rushing for 1,136 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Elelyon Noa, Utah State
Dec 4, 2021; Carson, CA, USA; Utah State Aggies running back Elelyon Noa (34) runs the ball against San Diego State Aztecs linebacker Michael Shawcroft (46) during the second half of the Mountain West Conference championship game at Dignity Health Sports Park. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Elelyon Noa entering the portal was a bit of a…
..
