Get to know the top wide receivers in the transfer portal as these top pass catchers of tomorrow are available. They present different options, but there is superstar potential still open in the portal at wide receiver.
Top 2023 Transfer Portal WRs
Looking at the top WRs in the transfer portal, the information below ranks the top available receivers at the time of publish. Wide receivers will be removed once they commit to a new school. Their eligibility listed below is their projected class for the 2023 season.
1) Dante Cephas
- Previous School
Kent State - Year
Redshirt Senior - Eligibility
One year - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
1 – SuperStar
With over 2,000 yards in his last two seasons combined, it’s hard not to see Dante Cephas launching himself back into the superstar stratosphere once he lands in the transfer portal. A vertical threat, Cephas is at his best with a big-armed quarterback where he can use his speed and separation abilities downfield.
2) Kaden Prather
- Previous School
West Virginia - Year
Junior - Eligibility
Three years - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
2 – Power Five Starter
Perhaps a better quarterback situation, and Kaden Prather may be sitting here with a superstar rating. Still, Prather has everything you’d desire in a WR1 at the Power Five level and has developed his skills nicely over two seasons in Morgantown. He’s every bit of 6’4″ and plays even bigger.
MORE: College Football Transfer Portal Tracker
3) Josh Kelly
- Previous School
Fresno State - Year
Redshirt Senior - Eligibility
One year - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
2 – Power Five Starter
A veteran of the sport, Josh Kelly has the versatility to line up anywhere on the field and should immediately find success with whatever quarterback he has. Don’t let the numbers fool you, Kelly has that it factor about him. His route-running skills should dominate at the Power Five level.
4) Grant DuBose
- Previous School
Charlotte - Year
Senior - Eligibility
Two years - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
2 – Power Five Starter
A big man with a bigger catch radius, there isn’t anything Grant DuBose can’t grab. He wins all over the field and is ready for the step up in competition. At 6’3″ and with his movement skills, DuBose can become an instant threat in any vertical offense.
5) Keyshawn Helton
- Previous School
Florida State - Year
Redshirt Senior - Eligibility
One year - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
2 – Power Five Starter
Speed to burn, both over the middle and to the edge, Keyshawn Helton has the chance to make a bigger splash for his NFL draft résumé in a different setting. Helton is a quick receiver with a natural separating ability.
6) Romello Brinson
- Previous School
Miami (FL) - Year
Junior - Eligibility
Three years - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
2 – Power Five Starter
The QB situation and lack of offensive prowess at most times did Romello Brinson in this past season. Still, he has incredible hands and can come away with any contested catch. He just needs the targets.
7) Donovan Ollie
- Previous School
Washington State - Year
Redshirt Junior - Eligibility
Three years - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
4 – Power Five Fringe Starter
With a large frame and wide catch radius, Donovan Ollie can continue to make a name for himself if he can just hang on to the football going forward. There isn’t much in the way of YAC from Ollie over his career, but he can stack defensive backs with his large stride just fine.
8) Dont’e Thornton
- Previous School
Oregon - Year
Junior - Eligibility
Three years - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
4 – Power Five Fringe Starter
If Dont’e Thornton can put it all together, the sky is the limit for him. As of right now, Thornton is an incredible recruit who has caught just 26 receptions in two seasons.
MORE: Top OTs in the 2023 College Football Transfer Portal
Why was the Oregon offense not kind to him this past season when it was seemingly kind to everyone involved? That’s the biggest question on Thornton’s résumé right now because the 6’5″ receiver has a lot to offer.
9) Agiye Hall
- Previous School
Texas - Year
Junior - Eligibility
Three years - College Football Network Transfer Portal Ranking
4 – Power Five Fringe Starter
There is still a lot to like in Agiye Hall’s game, but it hasn’t been seen for some time. After flashing during his time at Alabama, most notably in the final game of his career for the Crimson Tide against Georgia, it wasn’t all green pastures at Texas like he may have thought.
Instead, he appeared in just three games and has just five catches over two seasons. The talent is undeniable, but is the mental game there yet?
