Dabo Swinney has been vehemently against the transfer portal since its emergence over the past few years. Players transferring has always been a thing, but the transfer portal has made it easier for these guys to leave and look for new homes, although plenty get abandoned there and see their college careers come to an end.
However, he's been more open to dabbling in the portal over the past couple of years and his 2025 transfer class is his best yet, landing three potential impact players: Will Heldt, Jeremiah Alexander, and Tristan Smith -- and Hayes Galloway as a preferred walk-on.