Keeping track of who plays for which college football team is becoming challenging. The transfer movement within the game might be out of control, but this is the reality. Some of the biggest names in college football will be suiting up for new schools in 2022. 

So, here's a look at 25 of the more notable transfers for the upcoming season. Listed in alphabetical order.

 

Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC

It can be argued that the most significant move in college football from 2021 to '22 was coach Lincoln Riley's decision to leave Oklahoma for USC. Perhaps the biggest transfer decision for 2022 is 2021 Biletnikoff Award  winner Addison's choice to leave Pittsburgh for Riley's Trojans. Addison ranked sixth in the nation with 100 catches last season, and totaled 1,593 yards while tying for the national lead in touchdowns (17). Addison will also have a familiar face to Riley and himself throwing him the ball in Los Angeles (more on that soon).

 

Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Cornerback LSU

Bernard-Converse started 47 consecutive games over four seasons at Oklahoma State. Now, he'll try to anchor the Tigers' secondary under new coach Brian Kelly. He recorded 216 tackles, seven for loss with five sacks, making him one of the more versatile and hard-hitting corners in the game. In coverage, Bernard-Converse had two interceptions while defending 23 passes for the Cowboys. Bernard-Converse is one of eight transfers joining the LSU program in 2022.

 

Jahleel Billingsley, Tight End, Texas

We'll talk about the quarterback and receiver Texas added, but perhaps the biggest get for the Longhorns through the 2022 transfer portal is former Alabama tight end Billingsley. He played under Texas coach Steve Sarkisian at Alabama, where he caught 37 passes for 559 yards with six touchdowns in three seasons. However, his targets shrunk as he slipped further down the depth chart. A catch-first tight end, Billingsley now gets a chance to prove his worth at a place he'll likely be more appreciated. 

 

Jermaine Burton, Wide Receiver, Alabama

As we'll see, the rich just seem to get richer. After helping Georgia beat Alabama for the national title last season, Burton will be part of the Crimson Tide program in 2022 . In 2021, Burton recorded 26 receptions while sitting second on the team with 497 yards and five touchdowns. Now, with reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young throwing him the ball, Burton could be in for a career campaign as Alabama tries to regain its spot atop the college football world.

 

Jacob Cowing, Wide Receiver, Arizona

One of the great stories of the 2021 season was UTEP's 7-6 campaign after totaling five wins the previous four years. Cowing was a big reason for the Miners' turnaround, ranking sixth nationally with 1,354 receiving yards on 69 catches — to go with seven touchdowns. However, Cowing has taken his act to Arizona, where Washington State transfer Jayden de Laura should be throwing him the football. The Wildcats are 1-16 over the last two seasons, but the addition of Cowing, and a new quarterback, offer some hope.