Transfer Portal Round Two: Quarterback Updates!

Kevin takes a look at the best available players in the portal at the quarterback position.

The offseason madness continues as the second wave of transfer portal entries has officially hit. While the early window brought plenty of fireworks, this round is still loaded with talent—some looking for a fresh start, others aiming to level up their exposure and production. Whether you're building a dominant Devy roster, grinding Campus to Canton edges, or hunting for the next CFF breakout, this group of transfers could shake things up in a big way.

In this series, we'll break down the transfer portal movement one position at a time. First up: quarterbacks. We’ll highlight the signal-callers you need to know, potential landing spots, and what their fantasy upside could look like moving forward.

Quarterbacks

Joey Aguilar, 6’3” 220 LBS

In a twist that feels straight out of a fantasy football trade thread, we’ve got a quarterback swap on our hands—Joey Aguilar heads to Tennessee just as Nico Iamaleava heads to UCLA. Aguilar originally made the jump from Appalachian State to UCLA in the winter window and looked like the odds-on favorite to start for the Bruins. But once UCLA landed Nico, it was clear the writing was on the wall. Aguilar hit the spring portal and quickly found a new home in Knoxville. Tennessee, already in the market for a veteran QB after moving on from Iamaleava, didn’t waste any time showing interest.

Aguilar brings a ton of experience to a quarterback room that desperately needed it. He started 24 games over two seasons at App State, throwing for nearly 7,000 yards and 56 touchdowns. He broke multiple school records in 2023, including 4,002 total yards and 33 passing touchdowns, and while his numbers dipped a bit in 2024, he still posted 3,003 yards and 23 TDs. Yes, the interception total (24 over two years) is a bit of a blemish, but he’s a gunslinger who’s not afraid to push the ball downfield. Aguilar has just one year of eligibility left, so he’s walking into Tennessee with a “now or never” mentality.

From a fantasy lens—especially in C2C and CFF formats—this move could pay dividends. Tennessee’s schedule next year is about as friendly as you could ask for, and Josh Heupel’s offense is known for creating production even with inexperienced skill players. Aguilar’s presence gives the Vols some much-needed stability, and he should be the heavy favorite to start Week 1. With no real experience behind him, expect him to have a long leash, making him a solid late-round target in CFF and a nice depth play for C2C squads.

Jaden Rashada, 6’3” 185 LBS

Jaden Rashada’s college career has been anything but smooth, and the turbulence doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Once a highly-touted recruit out of Pittsburg (CA), Rashada now finds himself back in the portal after a brief, unproductive stint at Georgia. He originally transferred there to learn under Carson Beck and potentially be the guy in 2025, but Gunner Stockton’s late-season emergence derailed that plan. With limited opportunities in Athens and just three starts under his belt from his freshman year at Arizona State, Rashada is now looking for his third stop in three years—and still searching for a place to actually play meaningful snaps.

North Carolina was initially in the mix, even scheduling a visit with Rashada before pulling out—likely due to the addition of Gio Lopez from South Alabama. Rashada has since visited Western Kentucky and been linked to Fresno State and UConn, but no destination has been finalized yet. His recruitment has clearly cooled off, which is a far cry from where things were when he was the No. 6 quarterback in the 2023 class. Between the failed NIL deal at Florida and multiple transfers, his journey has become more about the off-field drama than on-field production. He’s shown flashes, sure—but the sample size is small, and the question marks are getting louder.

From a fantasy lens, it’s hard to have confidence here. In Devy leagues, this looks like a complete whiff unless something dramatically changes. There’s still a slim path to relevance in CFF or C2C formats if he lands in a favorable system with a clean shot at a starting role—but even that’s far from guaranteed. At this point, Rashada feels more like a roster-clogger than a breakout candidate. You can keep an eye on the landing spot, but unless it’s a wide-open depth chart in a fantasy-friendly offense, it’s probably best to stay hands-off.

Steve Angeli, 6’2” 213 LBS

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