Transfer Portal Watchlist: Top 10 Transfer QBs for 2025

Quarterback Transfers instantly alter fantasy value by shifting players into schemes that amplify their strengths, unlocking stat-sheet explosions, or exposing them to weaker competition. A QB’s move can skyrocket their NFL draft stock (long-term) or deliver immediate college production (short-term)—often both. For C2C, where success hinges on scouting talent before they hit the NFL radar, tracking transfers is like finding cheat codes: identify the right fit, and you’ll dominate your league for years.

 Now, let’s break down the 2025 transfer QBs

Fernando Mendoza (California → Indiana)

Mendoza transitions from Cal to Indiana as the Hoosiers’ projected starter, replacing All-Big Ten QB Kurtis Rourke. With minimal competition (only freshman Alberto Mendoza, his brother, on the depth chart), the 6’5”, 225-pound redshirt sophomore steps into a system tailored to his strengths. Indiana’s pro-style scheme under Curt Cignetti prioritizes play-action and deep-ball efficiency, a perfect match for his 68.7% completion rate and pocket poise. Expect 3,500+ yards and 25+ TDs in 2025 behind an upgraded O-line (41 sacks at Cal in 2024) and a favorable Big Ten schedule. His size, accuracy, and improved protection could vault him into mid-round NFL draft consideration, provided he cuts risks (6 INTs in 2024). Prioritize him in C2C leagues as a high-floor QB2 with upside.

John Mateer (Washington State → Oklahoma)

Mateer, the No. 1 transfer portal QB, steps into Oklahoma’s starting role vacated by Jackson Arnold (Auburn transfer), with freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. providing minimal competition. Reunited with former Washington State OC Ben Arbuckle, he’ll thrive in a familiar Air Raid-inspired scheme that maximizes his dual-threat prowess (3,139 pass yards, 29 TDs; 826 rush yards, 15 TDs in 2024). Expect top-10 fantasy QB production (4,000+ total yards, 35+ TDs) in a revamped Sooners offense desperate for playmaking. His mobility and improved SEC exposure could solidify him as a 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 target. Prioritize him as a high-upside QB1 in C2C leagues.

Carson Beck (Georgia → Miami)

Beck transitions to Miami as the immediate starter, replacing NFL-bound Cam Ward, with minimal competition from backups Emory Williams and Judd Anderson. Miami’s pro-style scheme under Mario Cristobal prioritizes pocket passing and play-action, ideal for Beck’s precision (7,426 yards, 57 TDs at Georgia) and high football IQ. Short-term, expect 3,800+ yards and 30+ TDs in 2025, supported by Miami’s reloaded weapons, though his recovery from December UCL surgery (now cleared) and 2024 interception concerns (12 INTs) warrant monitoring. Long-term, a strong season could revive his Day 2 NFL draft stock, positioning him as a developmental prospect with starter upside. Prioritize him as a high-risk, high-reward QB2 in C2C leagues.

Luke Kromenhoek (Florida State → Mississippi State)
Kromenhoek, a former four-star recruit, swaps Tallahassee for Starkville after a turbulent freshman year at FSU (502 pass yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs in six games) 210. With three years of eligibility, he joins Jeff Lebby’s QB room, competing with injury-prone senior Blake Shapen and freshman KaMario Taylor—though Shapen’s durability concerns could fast-track Kromenhoek’s path to snaps. Lebby’s Air Raid offense is a dream for dual-threat QBs. Kromenhoek’s mobility (113 rush yards in 2024) and arm talent align perfectly with this high-octane system, which prioritizes quick reads and vertical shots  Likely begins as QB2, but Shapen’s injury history offers sneaky upside. Expect 1,800+ total yards, and 15+ TDs if he starts 4+ games. If he masters Lebby’s scheme, 3,500+ yards and 30+ TDs by 2026 are within reach. Stash him in C2C leagues as a developmental gem with QB1 upside.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Oregon → California)
The former 5-star recruit and Hawaii’s all-time passing leader (10,653 yards)  returns to Cal after briefly flipping to Oregon, stepping into a prime opportunity to start. With Fernando Mendoza transferring to Indiana and minimal competition from inexperienced QBs CJ Harris and EJ Caminong, Sagapolutele’s elite arm talent and accuracy (46 TDs, 3 INTs as a senior)  make him the favorite in Cal’s pro-style system under OC Mike Bloesch, which emphasizes pocket passing and deep-ball efficiency. Expect 3,000+ yards and 25+ TDs in 2025, though growing pains are likely behind a rebuilding offensive line. His high-floor passing volume keeps him relevant in C2C leagues. A polished pocket passer with NFL-caliber traits (6’3”, 225 lbs, 10-inch hands), Sagapolutele could emerge as a 2027 Day 2 draft pick if he refines decision-making. Stash him now as a developmental QB2 with QB1 upside.

Maalik Murphy (Duke → Oregon State)
Murphy, a former four-star recruit who previously played at Texas and Duke, joins Oregon State as the projected starter after the Beavers’ QB room struggled in 2024 (7 TD, 11 INT). With Gevani McCoy transferring out, Murphy faces minimal competition—likely against unproven backups or incoming recruits—to secure the QB1 role. Oregon State’s offense, which lacks a defined identity, could adopt a pro-style system under new coordinator Ryan Grubb, aligning with Murphy’s strengths as a pocket passer with a strong arm (6’5”, 230 lbs) and experience in structured schemes. Expect 2,800+ yards and 20+ TDs in 2025, leveraging his proven production (Duke-record 26 TDs in 2024) and Oregon State’s revamped WR corps. His turnover risk (12 INTs at Duke) remains a concern. If he refines decision-making, Murphy’s size and arm talent could position him as a Day 3 NFL draft prospect, offering C2C managers a developmental stash with QB2 upside by 2026.

Conner Weigman (Texas A&M → Houston)
Weigman, a former five-star recruit, returns home to Houston after an injury-plagued tenure at Texas A&M, where he threw for 2,694 yards and 19 TDs over three seasons. He’s poised to start immediately for the Cougars, facing minimal competition from recovering sophomore Zeon Chriss (824 yards, 4 TDs in 2024) and a depleted QB room. Houston’s offense, now led by OC Slade Nagle (ex-Tulane), will mirror a pro-style scheme emphasizing efficiency, ideal for Weigman’s pocket-passing precision and improved mobility after shedding 10 pounds this offseason . Expect 3,000+ yards and 20+ TDs in 2025, buoyed by Nagle’s system and Houston’s urgency to revive a passing attack that ranked 126th nationally last year. His health (recovering from AC joint injury) and supporting cast remain risks. A strong season could reignite NFL interest, positioning him as a Day 2/3 draft prospect. For C2C leagues, he’s a high-upside QB2 stash with starter upside if he stays healthy and adapts to Nagle’s playbook.

Miller Moss (USC → Louisville)

Moss transfers to Louisville as the projected starter, stepping into a QB-friendly system under offensive guru Jeff Brohm, who helped Tyler Shough throw for 3,195 yards and 23 TDs in 2024. With minimal competition (no established QB on Louisville’s roster), Moss’s accuracy (65.9% career completion) and pocket poise align with Brohm’s pass-heavy scheme, which emphasizes quick reads and vertical shots. Expect 3,200+ yards and 25+ TDs in 2025, leveraging Louisville’s upgraded WR corps and weak ACC defenses.  A standout season could position him as a Day 3 NFL draft prospect, though his limited mobility and 2024 inconsistency (9 INTs) temper upside. Target him as a high-floor QB2 in C2C leagues

Darian Mensah (Tulane → Duke)

Darian Mensah arrives as the Blue Devils’ $8M NIL cornerstone, stepping into the starting role vacated by Maalik Murphy (Oregon State transfer). The 2024 AAC standout (2,723 yards, 22 TDs) fits seamlessly into Duke’s pro-style scheme under Manny Diaz, which prioritizes precision passing and play-action, ideal for his 65.9% completion rate and quick decision-making. With no proven challengers, Mensah’s 2025 outlook projects 3,000+ yards and 25+ TDs, buoyed by Duke’s upgraded line and weak ACC Coastal defenses. His NFL trajectory hinges on cutting risks (9 INTs at Tulane), but his arm talent and Duke’s platform position him as a 2026 Day 2/3 draft target. A must-add QB2 in C2C formats.

Beau Pribula (Penn State → Missouri)
Beau Pribula steps into a prime opportunity as the projected starter, replacing three-year incumbent Brady Cook. With limited competition from injury-recovering Sam Horn (Tommy John surgery) and backup Drew Pyne (403 pass yards in 2024), Pribula’s dual-threat prowess (571 rush yards, 10 TDs at Penn State) aligns with Missouri’s scheme under Eli Drinkwitz, which emphasizes mobility and situational creativity. Expect 2,500+ pass yards, and 20+ total TDs in 2025, leveraging his rushing floor and Missouri’s upgraded weapons. His NFL draft stock hinges on proving he can transition from a gadget role to a full-time starter, but his athleticism and $1.5M NIL investment signal confidence in his upside. Target him as a mid-round C2C QB2 with breakout potential.