It’s easy to get caught up in returning starters and recruiting, but transfers often get overlooked in the preseason discussion. Consider this my way of making sure that doesn’t happen.

I picked eight B1G transfers (traditional or graduate) that are not only eligible to play, but figure to make immediate impacts in 2017.

Here they are:

8. Kyle Bolin, Rutgers QB

Previous school — Louisville

Why he’ll contribute — Bolin decided another year of backing up the Heisman Trophy winner wasn’t how he wanted to close his college career. He’ll certainly have a chance to win Rutgers’ starting job, but it won’t be easy with him joining the team in the summer. Giovanni Rescigno has had much more time working with Jerry Kill and could still win the gig. At the very least, Bolin figures to apply pressure to Rescigno after he left spring as the lone scholarship quarterback on the roster. And if history is any indication, it’ll take more than one Rutgers QB to get through the season.

7. Corey Holmes, Purdue WR

Previous school — Notre Dame

Why he’ll contribute — Holmes has a lot of things working in his favor. He’s a former four-star recruit coming from Notre Dame. In Jeff Brohm’s offense, there are plenty of catches to go around, especially for a group that lost its four most productive receivers. But Holmes, who has two years of eligibility remaining, was buried on the depth chart at Notre Dame. He had 11 catches for 96 yards in three seasons in South Bend, and was never a key part of the offense. There will also be a learning curve for him with David Blough. Still, the speedster could start immediately in the return game while he develops in Brohm’s system.

6. Jalen Brown, Northwestern WR

Previous school — Oregon

Why he’ll contribute — With its top-notch graduate programs, Northwestern should pick up transfers like Brown left and right. Brown, who announced he was leaving Oregon for Evanston on National Signing Day, can potentially help the Wildcats transition without Austin Carr. The former U.S. Army All-American had 19 catches for 318 yards and three touchdowns as redshirt sophomore in 2016. Brown can also help in the return game. That’s especially key after Northwestern just lost the versatile Solomon Vault. Brown might not have the connection Flynn Nagel has with Clayton Thorson, but all signs point to him starting and getting targets from the jump.

5. T.J. McCollum, Purdue LB

Previous school — Western Kentucky/UAB

Why he’ll contribute — Purdue is in need of defenders that can make plays from sideline to sideline. McCollum will provide that. At Western Kentucky, he racked up 191 tackles in two seasons. He already has experience in Nick Holt’s defense, which finished second to only Alabama against the run in 2016. Compare that to Purdue’s unit, which was 115th in FBS in average rushing yards allowed. McCollum should fit well alongside Danny Ezechukwu and Ja’Whaun Bentley and help improve Purdue’s biggest weakness.

4. Andrew Van Ginkel, Wisconsin LB

Previous school — Iowa Western CC/South Dakota

Why he’ll contribute — With T.J. Watt and Vince Biegel gone, the Badgers need new edge-rushers to step up. All signs point to Van Ginkel being one of those guys. He has the tools to be a force rushing off the edge. A rare JUCO transfer for the Badgers, Van Ginkel had a combined 31 tackles for loss in two seasons at South Dakota and Iowa Western. His explosiveness makes him an obvious fit in the outside linebacker rotation, which will also feature Garret Dooley and Zack Baun. Van Ginkel, who has two years of eligibility remaining, might have as much upside as any of the Badger linebackers.

3. Caleb Henderson, Maryland QB

Previous school — UNC

Why he’ll contribute — Yes, Maryland has a crowded quarterback battle. Tyrrell Pigrome, Kasim Hill and Max Bortenschlager all want that starting gig. Even though he’s coming back from a broken foot in spring, I think that job goes to Henderson. The former four-star recruit has the best ability to stretch the field, which is exactly what the Terps need with that talented ground game. Henderson sat out the 2016 season after transferring to Maryland from UNC, where he backed up No. 2 overall pick Mitchell Trubisky and the program’s career touchdowns leader Marquise Williams. Henderson was recruited by offensive coordinator Walt Bell at UNC and at Maryland. It’s unknown how well their chemistry will translate, but Henderson could easily wind up being one the B1G’s top surprises in 2017.

2. Kendall Sheffield, Ohio State CB

Previous school — Blinn College/Alabama

Why he’ll contribute — Few things seem like a safer bet these days than an Ohio State defensive back bursting on to the scene. With Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley off to the NFL, Sheffield looks like he could be next in line. The former five-star recruit redshirted his first and only season at Alabama in 2016. Sheffield spent one season at Blinn College (Tex.), where he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass break-ups. He has next-level speed and improved physicality that figure to make him the Buckeyes’ top cornerback. On top of that, Sheffield could also fill a void in the return game. He might not be quite the playmaker Lattimore was — yet — but Sheffield might end up being the reason why the OSU secondary doesn’t skip a beat.

1. Tanner Lee, Nebraska QB

Previous school — Tulane

Why he’ll contribute — Barring injury, Lee will be Nebraska’s starter on Day 1, and with good reason. He received plenty of buzz this offseason after he impressed in the spring game. After working out with ESPN analyst/quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr., he told the Omaha World-Herald that Lee is “one of the purest passers he’s been around” and that he has NFL potential. Don’t get caught up in Lee’s pedestrian stats from two years at Tulane (54-percent passer, 5.9 yards per attempt). Hand injuries and an extremely young supporting cast had a lot to do with that. Now, Lee is healthier, more experienced and he has a much better offense around him. If he makes throws like this, he’ll be the face of the Huskers in no time: