Published Jul 26, 2021
Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 linebackers
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Mike Farrell  •  Rivals.com
Rivals National Columnist

The transfer portal has slowed down as we are in July, but with so many players changing schools rankings are a must. Here is my rating of the top 10 linebackers who have switched schools this cycle.

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1. Henry To’o To’o, Alabama

To’o To’o decided on Alabama over Ohio State in a heated battle and he should make an immediate impact for the Crimson Tide and make their defense even scarier.

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2. Mike Jones, LSU 

Jones came from Clemson, where he didn’t make a huge impact but he was very good when he was on the field. He is expected to play right away and have a Jabril Cox-kind of impact.

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3. Jermaine Johnson, Florida State

Johnson could be a double-digit sack guy for Florida State after showing promise with UGA and I have him at linebacker because of his ability in space.

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4. Palaie Gaotetote, Ohio State

He’s still waiting on his eligibility status but the former five-star from USC has a chance to make a massive impact with his instincts.

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5. Jordan Strachan, South Carolina

He was nearly a double-digit sack guy at Georgia State and should boost the Gamecocks' pass rush immediately.

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6. Jacquez Jones, Kentucky

A big time tackler in the SEC he’s already shown what he can do and is a plug and play standout for the Wildcats.

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7. Itayvion Brown, Michigan State

Brown is a massive talent who left Minnesota and all his potential is ahead of him for the Spartans.

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8. Lance Dixon, West Virginia

The Penn State transfer is a great fit for West Virginia as a long and active tackler.

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9. Quavaris Crouch, Michigan State

Crouch had a good season for the Vols and is just starting to reach his potential as a linebacker as he has now learned the position.

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10. Deandre Johnson, Miami

Johnson can do a lot of work in the offensive backfield as he showed at Tennessee and he will help the pass rush losses Miami sustained. He’s another I have at linebacker because of his hybrid ability.