Transfer Portal: Top 5 Available Running Backs (1/18)

Micah Bernard – Utah

The skinny: Over his last two seasons with the Utes, Bernard rushed for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns. He also proved himself as a consistent receiving threat out of the backfield with 60 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns during that time.

Recruiting: Bernard took his first official visit to South Carolina, with the Gamecocks then putting on the full-court press in the hopes that he would not take any additional official visits. However, that did not work as he then took a visit to Colorado over the weekend. The Buffs have already added transfer running back Kavosiey Smoke (Kentucky) but have also made Bernard a priority. Minnesota, Missouri, Louisville, Illinois and Texas are a few other schools to keep an eye on.

Tre Siggers – SMU

The skinny: Siggers began his collegiate career at North Texas before transferring to SMU, where he played for two seasons. Overall, during his collegiate career he has rushed for 2,267 yards and 20 touchdowns, 13 of which came with the Mustangs.

Recruiting: Now in the portal for more than a week, several schools have continued to show serious interest in Siggers. Troy, James Madison, Texas, Kansas, Cal and Arizona State are a few to watch, as well as North Texas, which is where Siggers played his first three seasons before transferring to the Mustangs.

Asa Martin – Memphis

The skinny: Martin began his collegiate career at Auburn before transferring to Memphis. Overall, he has rushed for 833 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also adding 62 receptions for 603 yards and three touchdowns. His best statistical season came in 2022 with 435 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground and 36 receptions for 312 yards and one touchdown through the air.

Recruiting: Florida became the hot name almost immediately and remains the favorite for Martin. A few other schools that remain in the picture include Troy, Middle Tennessee State, SMU, James Madison and Boston College.

Isaiah Ifanse – Montana State

The skinny: Ifanse, an FCS All-American, rushed for 3,742 yards and 25 touchdowns during his time with the Bobcats. His best season came in 2021 when he finished with 1,623 yards and 10 touchdowns, but then an injury cut his 2022 season down to three games.

Recruiting: Ifanse has an offer from San Jose State and has picked up steady interest from Kansas, Cal, Boston College, Louisiana Tech, Colorado State, Fresno State, Kansas State and Indiana.