A change of scenery can propel a prospect up draft boards when placed in the right situation.
Players such as Christian Gonzalez, Dalton Kincaid, Will Levis, Julius Brents, Keion White and Jayden Reed bet on themselves and eventually became top-50 draft picks among the 2023 class after transferring schools.
Today's movement between programs is astounding and, frankly, difficult to track, because so many athletes go to and fro.
Two weeks ago, Bleacher Report highlighted multiple first-round possibilities with plenty to prove during the 2024 draft cycle, including Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
The 21-year-old is an excellent example of a transfer student, whose decision to change schools could cause his stock to skyrocket if he thrives against better competition.