College football transfer portal: Biggest position of need for each preseason top-10 team during spring window

Defensive tackle: Georgia is in a position to stand pat, but it would not be surprising to see the Bulldogs pursue a defensive tackle in the transfer portal. Georgia’s 2023 defensive line lacked a game changer the likes of Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis , and that inability to consistently wreak havoc on the interior defensive line showed up at different points — especially in the SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama. The Bulldogs have several defensive tackles who could take a step forward in 2024, but if the right player enters the portal, they should give chase. — Jordan D. Hill, Dawgs247; Read more here on Georgia’s transfer portal needs
Right tackle: Adding an offensive tackle — or perhaps an offensive guard — will be Ohio State ‘s focal point in the portal. If the Buckeyes are able to land a right tackle, for example, it likely will be someone not yet in the portal. Meaning, the guys in there right now would not be an upgrade compared to any of the current options. It remains to be seen if OSU can check this need off its list because it is difficult to find impact offensive tackles via the portal. However, last year the Buckeyes landed a good one in left tackle Josh Simmons. — Dave Biddle, Bucknuts247; Read more here on Ohio State’s pursuit of a transfer offensive lineman
Defensive tackle: A host of defensive linemen from last year’s unit graduated, so the Ducks added Jamaree Caldwell , a four-star transfer from Houston , to the position group during the winter period. Oregon has loaded up on defensive linemen over the last two recruiting cycles from the prep ranks, but just four players have recorded more than one full season of college football. Adding defensive tackle depth and experience will be an area of focus; it’s hard to believe the Ducks will roll into the 2024 season, its first in the Big Ten, with such a young group at such a critical position. — Matt Prehm, Duck Territory
Running back: Ole Miss seemingly owns all the pieces to make a run at the College Football Playoff this fall, with one single exception: running back. When the spring transfer portal window swings open, expect the Rebels’ top priority to be finding a replacement (or two) for the record-setting Quinshon Judkins, who left for Ohio State over the offseason. The Rebels strengthened themselves at every position on the field during the wintertime portal session — except running back. — David Johnson, Inside The Rebels; Read more here on Ole Miss’ transfer portal needs
Offensive tackle: Notre Dame is expected to be selectively active in the portal’s spring window, with its sights set on what amounts to a