What position every Pac-12 team needs to pursue in the upcoming transfer portal window

With new rules limiting when players can enter the transfer portal and when programs contact these players, it will give each and every program around the country a chance to determine what they are lacking if they don't know already.

The transfer portal has emerged as a quick and efficient way for programs across the country to either rebuild or bolster their roster, and while no two programs will attack it the same, it has become a must in college football. We have seen programs like USC and Colorado take full advantage of the portal, while others like Stanford are in the process of essentially figuring out the ways in which they can utilize it.

Spring football is currently happen or about to occur at pretty much every program across the country, and while the guys on campus right now will all be looking to prove that they can be the player each team needs, in reality every coach will be taking another look in the portal when it opens up in May.

Here are the position groups that I think every Pac-12 team needs to address when the transfer portal opens.

Arizona

Position of Need: Front Seven

The Wildcats have already addressed the defensive in the portal, but having more depth to bolster a unit that ranked as one of the nation's worst units won't hurt. Arizona ranked No. 125 out of 131 in total defense, giving up 6.6 yards per play and 467.7 yards per game. They did add a big name in Justin Flowe from Oregon, but the rest of their defensive transfers in the trenches and linebacker group were inexperienced and unproven. Adding more depth and quality pieces can help strengthen their run defense and prevent teams from taking advantage of them.

Arizona State

Position of Need: Offensive Line

Games are won and lost in the trenches, and if the Sun Devils are unable to add some more depth to their offensive front it will be difficult for Drew Pyne or Jaden Rashada to stay off their back. ASU lost four offensive linemen from last year, and while they did add CAL transfer Ben Coleman he unfortunately went down with an injury already. They won't be the only team that needs help in this department, but they may offer one of the more intriguing spots in the country.

Cal

Position of Need: Offensive Line

As I previously alluded to Cal is another team that needs help up front. They gave up a rough 31 sacks last year, and while Sam Jackson V is likely the fastest quarterback in the country he is also small. The 5-foot-11 TCU transfer has shown flashes of having a big arm and being fast, but the Golden Bears don't want the best option they have on the roster running for his life at all times. A more improved offensive line will also make life easier for star running back Jadyn Ott.

Colorado

Position of Need: Offensive Line

Colorado's roster has been flipped by new head coach Deion Sanders, but if there was one position that they could improve is across the offensive line. Their unit is currently made up of a hodgepodge of a few juco, FCS or G5, and inexperienced Power 5 transfers. Sanders' son Shedeur is quite capable of moving in the pocket and using his legs, but he was sacked a lot in his two years at Jackson State. The adjustment to the Power 5 will already be a challenge, and having a mediocre won't help his case.

Oregon

Position of Need: Tight End

The Oregon tight end group is one of the weaker links on the roster, and while they do have Terrence Ferguson who was productive last season, both Patrick Herbert, and Kenyon Sadiq are inexperienced. While the portal may not have an elite tight end floating around, someone with any sort of experience could provide a great boost.

Oregon State

Position of Need: Linebacker

Oregon State is a team that could push for the Pac-12 Championship or even College Football Playoff if the stars align. However, one of their biggest holes in the roster is the linebacker thanks to the transfer portal. The Beavers lost All-Pac-12 performer Omar Speights' to LSU. Secondary is another area for improvement, but when you lose a linebacker as impactful as Speights it is a big one.

Stanford

Position of Need: Offensive Line

Stanford lost pretty much their entire starting line from a year ago, which they did address the issue a tad already bringing in two Ivy transfers there is more work to be done. There is no telling if Harvard's Alec Bank or Penn's Trevor Mayberry will make the impact that Stanford needs, but adding more experience is a must. As it stands, Stanford is the least experienced team in the Power 5, so they could really benefit from taking in secondary members, receivers, or even linebackers as well as more linemen.

UCLA

Position of Need: Offensive Line

UCLA has already done extremely well in the transfer portal, bringing in one of the most underrated transfer classes in the country. On top of that they are an extremely veteran heavy team, so really they can be selective in the portal if they wanted to. They already brought in some offensive line transfers, but having more depth provides insurance if someone doesn't pan out. Running back is also an interesting position as they do have Ball State transfer Carson Steele who looks like a star in the making, but having more running backs to take the load off their quarterbacks wouldn't hurt.

USC

Position of Need: Secondary

USC is a champion caliber team, but as long as they continue to fizzle on defense they won't take that next step. Yes it is only year two under Lincoln Riley, but Alex Grinch led defenses are the epitome of collapsing late. All three of their losses last year saw them leading by double digits, and opposing teams taking advantage of their weaknesses to come back. Really anyone that can tackle would help, but despite being home to the defense that turned people over the most, they were horrendous against the pass. Veteran defensive backs who can tackle and not get consistently burnt would be a plus.

Utah

Position of Need: Secondary

Another team with lofty expectations, the Utes really don't have a major hole on their roster. They did however lose corners Malone Mataele and Clark Phillips III, as well as safeties R.J. Hubert and Clayton Isbell. They usually develop well, but if a certain defensive back that can come in right away and plug and play could be a major help for a team that will be tested by some of the best quarterback play in the country.

Washington

Position of Need: Secondary

Their biggest weakness last season were their defensive backs, and it was glaringly obvious against teams with competent quarterback play. The skill level at quarterback in the Pac-12 is second to none, so having better defensive back play is not something that should be overlooked.

Washington State

Position of Need: Offensive Line

The offensive line was one of the worst units in the country a year ago giving up 46 sacks, and that was with stud left tackle Jarrett Kingston who is now a Trojan. Cam Ward has a chance to be special, but if he is to take the next step, he needs better protection.