College Football's Top 50 Impact Quarterback Transfers for 2021

[Jonnyeagle]

 

3. Bailey Zappe, WKU (from Houston Baptist)
Intriguing might be the best way to sum up WKU this fall. The Hilltoppers hired FCS Houston Baptist offensive coordinator Zach Kittley and four former Huskies – including Zappe and three of his receivers – are headed to Bowling Green. While it will take some time to implement the scheme, the transition to Kittley’s Air Raid attack should be relatively smooth, especially with Zappe directing the offense in 2021. The Texas native posted monster numbers (1,833 yards and 15 touchdowns) in a four-game stint in ’20. Prior to last season, Zappe threw for 2,822 yards and 23 scores in ’18 and posted 3,811 yards and 35 touchdowns in ’19. The familiarity of the scheme, along with the receivers also coming to WKU, should help Zappe contend for first-team All-Conference USA honors this fall

7. Tanner Mordecai, SMU (from Oklahoma)
The winner of the Mordecai-Preston Stone quarterback battle will inherit the keys to a high-powered offense. The Mustangs have finished second in the AAC in scoring for two consecutive years and posted 6.6 yards per snap in 2020. Mordecai ranked as a four-star prospect out of high school and played in 12 contests over three years with Oklahoma. The sample size was small, but Mordecai’s numbers were impressive in that stint, as the Texas native connected on 50 of 70 passes for 639 yards and four touchdowns.

16. N’Kosi Perry, FAU (from Miami)
Perry didn’t have to look far for playing time after transferring from Miami. The Ocala native headed north from Coral Gables to land at FAU and battle fellow transfer Michael Johnson Jr. (Penn State) for the starting nod. Perry spent four years with the Hurricanes and showed flashes of potential, but also has plenty of room to improve. In 25 appearances, Perry threw for 2,484 yards and 24 touchdowns and ran for 217 yards and three scores. He struggled with accuracy (52.4 percent) and averaged only 6.3 yards per pass attempt.

20. Bailey Hockman, Middle Tennessee (from NC State)
The Blue Raiders needed to find instant help at quarterback following Asher O’Hara’s decision to transfer after the 2020 season. The fit between Middle Tennessee and Hockman was perfect, as the former NC State signal-caller was slated to return to a backup role after Devin Leary returned from injury in ’21. Hockman began his career at Florida State in ’17 and bounced to Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College in ’18. The following year he landed in Raleigh and proceeded to start two games and throw for 546 yards for the Wolfpack. However, once Leary was lost for the 2020 season, Hockman regained the starting role on a full-time basis in ’21. The Georgia native was solid for coach Dave Doeren, throwing for 2,088 yards and 13 scores and adding three rushing touchdowns.

21. Luke McCaffrey, Rice (from Nebraska/Louisville)
Jake Constantine, Rice (from Weber State)
Rice should have one of Conference USA’s top defenses, so if coach Mike Bloomgren is able to get steady play out of McCaffrey or Constantine, this program can contend for a bowl in 2021. Constantine started his career at Boise State and made a stop at Ventura (Calif.) College before heading to Weber State. The California native was a solid contributor for the Wildcats, throwing for 4,428 yards and 33 scores from 2018-19. Constantine has a longer track record of playing time than McCaffrey, but the Nebraska/Louisville transfer certainly brings more buzz to the roster. The former four-star recruit and brother of NFL star running back Christian McCaffrey saw action in 11 games with the Cornhuskers. He threw for 608 yards and three touchdowns to six picks but ran for 530 yards and four scores from 2019-20. Bloomgren has to find opportunities to deploy and utilize Luke McCaffrey’s athleticism this fall. But will he be the full-time quarterback over Constantine and JoVoni Johnson?

23. Jason Bean, Kansas (from North Texas)
Solidifying the quarterback position would go a long way to helping new coach Lance Leipold exceed expectations in 2021. Bean played in eight games from 2018-19 before making seven starts in ’20. The Texas native flashed potential with the Mean Green by throwing for 1,131 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushing for 346 yards and five scores in eight contests. Bean will compete with Jalon Daniels and Miles Kendrick for the starting nod.

33. Austin Kendall, Louisiana Tech (from West Virginia)
Kendall was a mid-July addition to Louisiana Tech’s roster, and his decision to transfer to Ruston is a crucial one for coach Skip Holtz. Luke Anthony, last season's starter, is on the mend from a serious leg injury suffered against TCU on Dec. 12 last year. Anthony is expected to participate in fall practice, but Kendall is a proven option to provide depth in case there’s a setback. After starting his career at Oklahoma, Kendall threw for 1,989 yards and 12 touchdowns as West Virginia’s No. 1 quarterback in ’19. The North Carolina native worked as the backup to Jarret Doege in ’20 but came off the bench to lead the Mountaineers to a bowl win over Army.

40. Tee Webb, Southern Miss (from Louisville)
New coach Will Hall added Webb and true freshman Ty Keyes to push Trey Lowe for the Golden Eagles' starting job this season.

45. Michael Johnson Jr., FAU (from Penn State)
Johnson – a former four-star prospect – took a redshirt year at Penn State in 2019. He’s expected to compete with N’Kosi Perry for the starting nod this fall.

50. Kaidon Salter, Liberty (from Tennessee)
Salter signed with Tennessee but was dismissed from the team in June. He’s likely the successor to Malik Willis, so some limited action in 2021 wouldn’t be a surprise.

Others: Amani Gilmore, Kentucky to North Texas

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[MeanGreenTexan]

How did you miss this one?

38. Jace Ruder, North Texas (from North Carolina)
Ruder – a former four-star prospect – played in six games over three years with the Tar Heels. Austin Aune is expected to start for the Mean Green, but Ruder could make things interesting with a strong performance in the fall.

[Jonnyeagle]

19 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

How did you miss this one?

38. Jace Ruder, North Texas (from North Carolina)
Ruder – a former four-star prospect – played in six games over three years with the Tar Heels. Austin Aune is expected to start for the Mean Green, but Ruder could make things interesting with a strong performance in the fall.

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Edited July 20, 2021 by Jonnyeagle

[MeanGreenTexan]

1 minute ago, Jonnyeagle said:

Sorry formatting error I guess.  I don't think I deserved a minus one for that from you though.

Believe it or not, I gave you the +1!

[Jonnyeagle]

3 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Believe it or not, I gave you the +1!

[MeanGreenTexan]

1 minute ago, Jonnyeagle said:

Notice your +1 changed to a RV.  But your disbelief amuses me & earned you a Ray.

[Jonnyeagle]

On 7/20/2021 at 12:49 PM, Jonnyeagle said:

3. Bailey Zappe, WKU (from Houston Baptist)
Intriguing might be the best way to sum up WKU this fall. The Hilltoppers hired FCS Houston Baptist offensive coordinator Zach Kittley and four former Huskies – including Zappe and three of his receivers – are headed to Bowling Green. While it will take some time to implement the scheme, the transition to Kittley’s Air Raid attack should be relatively smooth, especially with Zappe directing the offense in 2021. The Texas native posted monster numbers (1,833 yards and 15 touchdowns) in a four-game stint in ’20. Prior to last season, Zappe threw for 2,822 yards and 23 scores in ’18 and posted 3,811 yards and 35 touchdowns in ’19. The familiarity of the scheme, along with the receivers also coming to WKU, should help Zappe contend for first-team All-Conference USA honors this fall