College Football Transfer Portal Tracker 2026: Latest Commitments & Updates (Jan. 6)

The next phase of the college football transfer portal officially kicks off on January 2, but don't be fooled—the 2026 cycle is already in full swing. Behind the scenes, teams have been building their portal target boards for months.

Agents are making calls left and right. As one insider described it, "Deals are already being made." Players are now announcing their intentions to enter the portal in waves.

December might be a slower month on the traditional high school recruiting front, but the transfer portal never truly shuts down these days. The new 15-day winter window (January 2–16), the removal of the spring portal period, and updated rules around coaching changes were meant to create more structure amid the madness. In reality, they've simply moved the peak chaos to a different time of year.

We'll keep these live transfer portal updates running to track the most significant developments in real time, while the 247Sports resources below serve as your go-to hub for team-by-team additions and instant updates on class and player rankings.

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College Football Transfer Portal Tracker 2026: Full List of Commitments (As of Jan. 6)

The 2026 college football transfer portal opened on January 2 and remains active through January 16 (with a short additional window January 20–24 for teams in the College Football Playoff National Championship).Thousands of players have entered the portal, and commitments are coming in fast. Below is the full list of reported commitments through January 6, 2026.

January 6, 2026 Commitments

Quarterbacks

Byrum Brown → South Florida to AuburnAshton Daniels → Auburn to Florida StateAustin Simmons → Ole Miss to Missouri
Running Backs

Ju'Juan Johnson → LSU to SyracuseJasper Parker → Michigan to ArkansasEvan Pryor → Cincinnati to Florida
Wide Receivers

Arhmad Branch → Purdue to South FloridaCarter Pabst → Washington State to Iowa State
Tight Ends

Josh Phifer → James Madison to UCLA

Offensive Line

Max Anderson → Tennessee to KentuckyTree Babalade → South Carolina to NebraskaBlake Cherry → Arkansas to WisconsinCarius Curne → LSU to Ole MissEryx Daugherty → Boston College to LouisvilleVaea Ikakoula → Iowa State to Penn StateBradyn Joiner → Purdue to Florida StateT.J. Shanahan → Penn State to FloridaBraden Smith → Tarleton State to Iowa StateSean Thompkins → Baylor to North Carolina
Defensive Line

Kahmari Brown → Elon to IowaJavion Hilson → Missouri to Virginia TechSantana Hooper → Tulane to ColoradoJerry Lawson → Louisville to Oklahoma StateAlexander McPherson → Colorado to Penn StateArmstrong Nnodim → Oklahoma State to Penn StateJohn Walker → UCF to Ohio StateBilly Walton → SMU to Oklahoma StateKeanu Williams → UCLA to Penn State
Linebackers

Gideon Lampron → Bowling Green to ColoradoMekhi Mason → Louisiana Tech to Kansas StateRobert Woodyard Jr. → Auburn to Missouri
Defensive Backs

Braden Awls → Toledo to Iowa StateC.J. Coombes → Wofford to North TexasTeddy Foster → Florida to South FloridaAaron Gates → Florida to KentuckyKingston Lopa → Oregon to CalAydan West → Michigan State to MinnesotaBryce West → Ohio State to WisconsinMarcus Wimberly → Oklahoma to UtahMalcolm Ziglar → North Carolina to South Florida
Specialists

Patrick Durkin (K) → Tulane to FloridaAlec Clark (P) → Tulane to Florida

January 5, 2026 Commitments

Quarterbacks

Zeon Chriss → Houston to Southern

Drew Devillier → Rice to FAU

Denzel Gardner → Southern Miss to Memphis

Ethan Grunkemeyer → Penn State to Virginia Tech

Michael Hawkins Jr. → Oklahoma to West Virginia

Hauss Hejny → Oklahoma State to Colorado State

AJ Hill → Memphis to Arkansas

Tyler Hughes → William & Mary to Wyoming

Dylan Lonergan → Boston College to Rutgers

Kenny Minchey → Notre Dame to Kentucky (flipped from Nebraska)

AJ Swann → Appalachian State to Mississippi State

Running Backs

Ayo Adeyi → James Madison to Oklahoma State

Khamani Alexander → Appalachian State to Charlotte

Lloyd Avant → Colorado State to Oklahoma

Jaylin Carter → Southern Miss to Memphis

Seth Cromwell → Northern Arizona to James Madison

KD Daniels → Florida to Wake Forest

Nykahi Davenport → South Florida to Auburn

Marquise Davis → Missouri to Louisville

Rodney Fields Jr. → Oklahoma State to Kansas State

Raycine Guillory → Utah to LSU

Lanear McCrary Jr. → Shorter to Georgia State

Gi'Bran Payne → Notre Dame to Cincinnati

Sutton Smith → Memphis to Arkansas

Hollywood Smothers → NC State to Alabama

Cole Tabb → Stanford to Cincinnati

Tre Wisner → Texas to Florida State

Wide Receivers

Terrell Anderson → NC State to USC

Jonathan Bibbs → Louisiana-Monroe to North Carolina

Tre Brown → Old Dominion to LSU

Jaron Glover → Mississippi State to South Florida

Caleb Goodie → Cincinnati to Missouri

Javarius Green → North Carolina to Boston College

Ja'Keith Hamilton → Furman to East Carolina

Jamari Hawkins → Memphis to Arkansas

Jermane Hayes → Southern Miss to Memphis

Trell Harris → Virginia to Oklahoma

Omari Hayes → Tulane to Iowa State

Makai Jackson → Indiana to Liberty

Xavier Johnson → Memphis to North Alabama

Trech Kekahuna → Wisconsin to North Carolina

Malik Knight → Western Carolina to Purdue

Jeremiah Koger → South Florida to Auburn

Zy'marion Lang → Toledo to UConn

Jaylen Mbakwe → Alabama to Georgia Tech

Omarion Miller → Colorado to Arizona State

Xayvion Noland → UT-Rio Grande Valley to Oregon State

Jayshon Platt → FAU to Illinois

Jared Richardson → Penn to Duke

Zay Robinson → Iowa State to Penn State

Yannick Smith → East Carolina to SMU

Chase Sowell → Iowa State to Penn State

Bailey Stockton → Georgia Tech to Florida

Ian Strong → Rutgers to Cal

Owen Sweeney → VMI to Marshall

Perry Thompson → Auburn to Minnesota

Chase Tyler → Duke to Wake Forest

Izaiah Williams → Texas A&M to Kansas State

Jediyah Willoughby → Toledo to UConn

Tight Ends

Kam Anthony → Ball State to Rutgers

Rocky Beers → Colorado State to Oklahoma

Chris Corbo → Dartmouth to Georgia Tech

Lacota Dippre → James Madison to Florida

Jonathan Echols → South Florida to Auburn

Tyler Fortenberry → Arkansas State to Iowa State

Michael Masunas → Michigan State to Texas

Brock Schott → Miami (FL) to Indiana

DeCorion Temple → Central Michigan to Oregon State

Malachi Thomas → Pitt to LSU

Jaxxon Warren → Colorado State to North Carolina

January 03

Mason Purham (Emory & Henry)
Drawing significant interest across the Power Four and is expected to finalize a visit schedule soon. The EDGE prospect has already received scholarship offers from James Madison, North Texas, Marshall, Buffalo, Bowling Green, Kent State, Arkansas State, Charlotte, and others.

Mason Purham (Emory & Henry)
Drawing significant interest across the Power Four and is expected to finalize a visit schedule soon. The EDGE prospect has already received scholarship offers from James Madison, North Texas, Marshall, Buffalo, Bowling Green, Kent State, Arkansas State, Charlotte, and others.

30 DECEMEBER

Jacob Finley (Northern Illinois)
Plans to enter the transfer portal. The cornerback has compiled 127 career tackles with 21 pass deflections and an interception.

Jeremiah Coney (Virginia Tech)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot, 200-pound running back has rushed for 254 career yards with an average of 5.1 yards per carry. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Horace Lockett Jr. (UCF)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6, 355-pound defensive tackle had 3 tackles for loss and a sack in 4 games during the 2025 season. A former Georgia Tech transfer, he has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Ryan Henderson (San Diego State)
Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound pass rusher has accumulated 12.5 career tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, along with a forced fumble.

Jordon Jones (Ohio)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 287-pound offensive lineman is an All-MAC second-team selection and has one year of eligibility remaining.

Lee Molette III (UConn)
Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The cornerback totaled 65 tackles and 1 interception this season.

Caleb Cook (Georgia Southern)
Will use a medical redshirt and enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound offensive lineman was a 2025 First-Team All-Sun Belt selection.

Troy Stellato (Kentucky)
Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The wide receiver, a former Clemson transfer, has totaled 620 career receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.

Brayden Hall (Central Connecticut)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot, 175-pound defensive back posted 51 tackles, 10 passes defended, and a forced fumble in 2025. He is also an all-conference returner.

Johnny Williams IV (Missouri)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-7, 320-pound offensive tackle is a former West Virginia transfer. He has played over 340 career snaps and has two years of eligibility remaining.

29 DECEMBER

Thomas Johnson (NC Central)
Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound pass rusher was a MEAC First-Team All-Conference selection after posting 49 tackles, 12 sacks, and 18 tackles for loss in 2025.

Tim Hays (Boston College)
Plans to enter the transfer portal. The linebacker will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Joey Cheshire (Cornell)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound team captain and linebacker has recorded 138 career tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks.

Jacob Finley (Northern Illinois)
Plans to enter the transfer portal. The cornerback has compiled 127 career tackles with 21 pass deflections and an interception.

Tai Ray (Pitt)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound offensive lineman played in 13 games this season. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Tye Hylton (Florida State)
Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The offensive lineman will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Justyn Reid (Tulane)
Entered the transfer portal. The tight end had 17 catches for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns during the 2025 season.

Thomas Johnson (NC Central)
Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound pass rusher was a MEAC First-Team All-Conference selection after posting 49 tackles, 12 sacks, and 18 tackles for loss in 2025.

Caleb Brown (Virginia Tech)
Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive back played in three games and made two starts in 2025 before an injury. Brown was previously at Hawaii, where he played in 23 games.

Jayden Becks (North Texas)
10:50 PM EST on December 28, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. Through three seasons, the running back has totaled 1,039 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, while also adding 33 kickoff returns for 699 yards and a touchdown. Becks will have two years of eligibility remaining.

lynd Barker (Florida State)
10:16 PM EST on December 28, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The safety has totaled 78 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 passes defended during his time with the Seminoles. Barker started 9 games this season and has appeared in 36 total games.

Kensley Louidor-Faustin (Auburn)
09:39 PM EST on December 28, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. This season the defensive back totaled 20 tackles (14 solo), 1 interception, 3 passes defended, 1 sack, and 3 tackles for loss. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Nick Evers (UConn)
07:56 PM EST on December 28, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The quarterback is a former 4-star recruit and Elite 11 finalist who previously transferred from Oklahoma and Wisconsin. He has totaled 1,268 career passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Carter Sweazie (JMU)
04:19 PM EST on December 28, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 315-pound starting offensive lineman has started 23 games and appeared in 35 for the Dukes. He has earned all-conference honors and will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Makenzie McGill (North Texas)
01:36 PM EST on December 28, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. Through two seasons, the running back has totaled 976 yards and 15 touchdowns. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Wyatt Young (North Texas)
11:12 AM EST on December 28, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The standout wide receiver totaled 70 receptions for 1,264 yards (3rd in FBS) and 10 touchdowns this season. He earned First Team All-AAC honors.

Paul Mubenga (LSU)
09:37 PM EST on December 27, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound offensive lineman started in 11 of the 20 games he appeared in for the Tigers. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

DC Temple (Central Michigan)
07:07 PM EST on December 27, 2025

enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Central Michigan tight end, who has accumulated 29 career catches for 328 yards and 2 touchdowns, offers a reliable receiving option for programs looking to add depth and experience to their tight end room.

Kam Weaver (Troy)
04:07 PM EST on December 27, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 217-pound linebacker will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Mykeal Rabess (FIU)
03:29 PM EST on December 27, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-8, 320-pound offensive tackle has appeared in eight games, allowing just one pressure on 32 pass-blocking snaps.

Adam Hawkes (Oregon State)
02:44 PM EST on December 27, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound offensive tackle has played at both left and right tackle. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

Tyree Adams (LSU)
01:04 PM EST on December 27, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-7, 310-pound offensive lineman impressively allowed 0 sacks through 11 starts with the Tigers. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Wayne Knight (JMU):
11:40 AM EST on December 27, 2025

2Entered the transfer portal. The star running back totaled 1,770 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Knight was named an All-American, earned First Team All-Sun Belt honors, and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award.

Jayvan Boggs (Florida State)
09:24 AM EST on December 27, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound wide receiver started as a true freshman this season. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Marcus Wimberly (Oklahoma)
08:49 AM EST on December 27, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The true freshman safety, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound prospect ranked as a Top 200 recruit in the 2025 On300, will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Carlos Hazelwood (Toledo)
11:13 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 285-pound defensive lineman totaled 7 tackles and 1 fumble recovery this season. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Miguel Mitchell (Arkansas)
10:53 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive back has totaled 124 tackles, 3 passes defended, 3 interceptions, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in his college career thus far. Mitchell began his career at Florida.

Samuel Okunlola (Colorado)
08:30 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The defensive lineman, a former Pitt transfer, has totaled 49 tackles and 8 sacks in his career. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Brady Marchese (Michigan signee)
04:13 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Requested a release from his National Letter of Intent. The four-star wide receiver, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Michigan on signing day.

Noah Rogers (NC State)
03:53 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. In his two years with the Wolfpack, the wide receiver totaled 68 receptions for 919 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was a 2023 On300 Five-Star Recruit who started his career at Ohio State.

Xavier Chaplin (Auburn)
03:23 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-7, 350-pound starting left tackle started all 12 games for Auburn this season. Chaplin was ranked as the No. 2 offensive tackle in last year's On3 transfer portal rankings.

Shazz Preston (Tulane)
02:10 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The starting wide receiver totaled 43 receptions for 723 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. A former Top 50 recruit who started his career at Alabama, he will be a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.

Anthony Colandrea (UNLV)
01:23 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The starting quarterback had a highly productive 2025 season, totaling 4,108 passing yards with 33 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

Alonza Barnett III (JMU)
12:13 PM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The quarterback has totaled 5,433 passing yards and 49 touchdowns in his career, adding 1,075 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground. He was named the 2025 Sun Belt Player of the Year.

Braylon McReynolds (ULM)
11:34 AM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The ULM running back, who has amassed 2,370 all-purpose yards over his collegiate career, will provide valuable versatility and proven production as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.

Brendan Black (Iowa State)
10:13 AM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The starting offensive lineman is a three-year starter for the Cyclones. Notably, he was the first true freshman offensive lineman to start for Iowa State since 2008.

Anthony Miller (Tulane)
09:30 AM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The Tulane tight end, a 6-foot-5, 255-pound prospect who will have two years of eligibility remaining, offers a sizable and experienced target for programs seeking to reinforce their tight end room.

Iverson Hooks (UAB)
08:30 AM EST on December 26, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The All-AAC standout wide receiver totaled 72 receptions for 927 yards and 7 touchdowns this season. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

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22:30 PM EST on December 24, 2025

BREAKING: LSU safety AJ Haulcy tells @On3Sports he has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

A First-Team All-American this season, Haulcy’s standout college career includes:
▪️ 346 total tackles
▪️ 10 interceptions
▪️ 17 passes defended
▪️ 4 forced fumbles

18:30 PM EST on December 24, 2025

ustralian punter Jasper Scaife has committed to Notre Dame, giving the Irish a major special teams addition.

The 4-star recruit will have all four years of eligibility. This is a significant win for special teams coordinator Coach Biagi and head coach Marcus Freeman.

Cam Cook (Jacksonville State)15:30 PM EST on December 24, 2025
Entered the transfer portal. The Jacksonville State All-American running back, who leads the entire FBS with 1,659 rushing yards and ranks 4th nationally with 16 rushing touchdowns, is arguably the most productive and sought-after offensive skill player available in the transfer portal for the 2026 cycle.

Nate Kurisky (Louisville)
14:30 PM EST on December 24, 2025

Entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The tight end totaled 50 catches for 410 yards and 7 touchdowns over three seasons with the Cardinals.

Grant Houser (Louisville)13:53 PM EST on December 24, 2025
Entered the transfer portal. The Louisville tight end, a 6-foot-6, 230-pound prospect with the significant advantage of four full years of eligibility remaining, offers a long-term developmental project with considerable physical upside for programs looking to build at the position.

Gabe Burkle (Iowa State)13:23 PM EST on December 24, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Iowa State tight end, who contributed 26 receptions for 302 yards this past season, will be a valuable target in the portal for programs seeking a proven receiving option at the position.

Ethan Newman (Memphis)
12:38 PM EST on December 24, 2025

Entered the NCAA transfer portal. The offensive lineman has impressively allowed 0 sacks and only 8 pressures over 1,000 snaps during the last two seasons. He has two years of eligibility remaining

Chris Pearson (Arkansas State)
11:58 AM EST on December 24, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The linebacker, a former Houston transfer, has two years of eligibility remaining.

Josiah Clemons (Memphis)
11:35 AM EST on December 24, 2025

Intends to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive lineman will have four years of eligibility remaining. He was previously committed to Mississippi State before signing with Memphis.

Taeshawn Alston (South Carolina)
10:55 AM EST on December 24, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound linebacker/edge pass rusher, with the significant advantage of four years of eligibility remaining, will be a highly attractive prospect for programs seeking a long-term developmental player with considerable upside on defense.

Shaun Boykins Jr. (Louisville)
10:25 AM EST on December 24, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound wide receiver/athlete rushed for 190 yards on 37 carries with a touchdown in 2025. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

Eli Brasher (Furman)
09:25 AM EST · December 24, 2025

Furman offensive lineman Eli Brasher is entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to reports from Steve Wiltfong and Pete Nakos of On3.

Brasher, a 6-foot-4.5, 300-pound lineman, started at left tackle for the Paladins this season but brings experience at all five offensive line positions. He has appeared in 30 career games and was a preseason all-conference selection ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Dylan King (Southern Miss)
08:47 AM EST · December 24, 2025

Southern Miss safety Dylan King plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per reports from Steve Wiltfong and Pete Nakos of On3.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound defensive back recorded 30 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in 2025. A former JUCO All-American at East Mississippi Community College, King will have one season of eligibility remaining and is expected to attract attention from programs seeking an experienced, physical presence in the secondary.

Will Tompkins (Iowa State)
08:09 AM EST · December 24, 2025

Iowa State offensive lineman Will Tompkins tells On3's Pete Nakos that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Tompkins, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound former four-star recruit from the 2025 class, did not see game action this season for the Cyclones. He will have four years of eligibility remaining and is expected to be a highly sought-after prospect given his recruiting pedigree, size, and remaining development window.

Jonas Duclona (USF)
23:18 PM EST · December 23, 2025

USF cornerback Jonas Duclona plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, On3's Pete Nakos reported.

Duclona, who transferred to USF from Wisconsin ahead of the 2025 season, recorded 35 total tackles and 1 interception this year. The 6-foot-1 defensive back will have one season of eligibility remaining and is expected to be sought after for his size, experience, and proven Power 4 background.

Braden Awls (Toledo)
21:32 PM EST · December 23, 2025

Toledo safety Braden Awls intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his representation at Grand Central HQ confirmed to On3's Pete Nakos.

Awls, a 6-foot, 196-pound defensive back, earned First-Team All-MAC honors in 2025 after leading the conference with 5 interceptions. He finished the season with 52 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.

Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State)
19:47 PM EST · December 23, 2025

Arkansas State quarterback Jaylen Raynor plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, as first reported by Hayes Fawcett. The sophomore delivered a breakout 2024 campaign, passing for 3,784 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while adding 274 rushing yards and six scores on the ground.

Luke Duncan (UCLA)
17:15 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The quarterback went 16 of 23 for 154 yards and 1 touchdown in his notable performance against Ohio State.

Cahari Haynes (Gardner-Webb)
17:00pm EST, December 23, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The linebacker, a former Appalachian State transfer, posted 77 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during the 2025 season.

Sean Kinney (Lafayette)Plans to enter the transfer portal.
16:45pm EST, December 23, 2025

The all-conference offensive lineman is a former Freshman All-American. The 6-foot-2, 310-pound player has two years of eligibility remaining.

Ryan Berger (Oregon State)
16:35pm EST, December 23, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The starting offensive lineman was named the Pac-12's top OL performer in 2025. The 6-foot-4, 318-pound player has two years of eligibility remaining.

Brett Eskildsen (Iowa State)
16:20 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The wide receiver was Iowa State's leading receiver this season, posting 526 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Alex Honig (UConn)
16:00 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Will enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The 6-foot-7, 270-pound starting tight end, a former TCU transfer, has recorded 19 catches for 221 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns over the past two seasons

Tristan Exline (Division II All-American)15:45 pm EST, December 23, 2025
Set official visits to Florida State (Jan. 2) and West Virginia (Jan. 9). The linebacker is a highly productive All-American who posted 143 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and an interception this past season.

Jasper Beeler (NIU)
15:20 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The Northern Illinois safety, coming off a highly productive 2025 season with 77 tackles and 3 interceptions, will be a sought-after defensive back in the transfer market, offering immediate playmaking ability to a secondary.

Keshawn Thomas (Old Dominion)
14:40 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Intends to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker will have one year of eligibility remaining. He finished the 2025 season with 37 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, and a pass breakup.

Josh Ehrlich (Susquehanna)
14:00 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Expected to enter the transfer portal. The quarterback has thrown for 7,480 career yards with 78 touchdowns and only 13 interceptions. He has also added 27 rushing touchdowns, showcasing significant dual-threat production.

De'Marion Thomas (Oklahoma State)
13:30 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The defensive tackle, who began his career at Vanderbilt and has accumulated 54 career tackles and 4 tackles for loss, will be a valuable addition to programs seeking experienced depth and production on the interior defensive line.

Jacob Sexton (Oklahoma)
12:50 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The offensive lineman, a former 4-star recruit from the 2022 class, offers significant talent and potential to the portal and will be a sought-after prospect for programs aiming to bolster their offensive line.

Logan Mauldin (Mcneese State)
12:20 pm EST, December 23, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end was the team's leading receiver this season with 26 catches for 341 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Yasin Willis (Syracuse)
11:50 am EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Yasin Willis, Syracuse's leading rusher this past season, will be one of the most notable offensive skill players available, offering immediate production to programs in need of a proven running back.

Ben Minich (Notre Dame)
10:20 am EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The defensive back, a former 4-star recruit from the 2023 class, will be a sought-after prospect in the portal, offering significant upside and potential to programs seeking secondary talent.

CB (UTEP)
09:30 am EST, December 23, 2025

Intends to enter the transfer portal. The starting cornerback will have two years of eligibility remaining. He recorded 58 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and 6 passes defended during the 2025 season.

Top Schools to Watch for Elite Transfer Portal Prospects

The following programs have been identified as key destinations to monitor for landing multiple top-tier transfer prospects:

Indiana
Auburn
Texas Tech
Arkansas
Penn State
Texas A&M
LSU

This list indicates these schools are expected to be major players in the current transfer cycle, aggressively targeting high-impact players to strengthen their rosters. For specific prospect names and official commitments, following dedicated recruiting and transfer portal news is recommended.

Amari Odom (Kennesaw State)
08:13 am EST, December 23, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The quarterback had a highly productive 2025 season, totaling 2,941 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.

Harry Stewart (Kansas)
22:43 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Kansas running back, who contributed 127 yards and a touchdown this season, will seek a new opportunity to expand his role and production at the collegiate level.

Smiley Bradford (Purdue)
21:40 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Purdue safety, who will enter the transfer market with two years of eligibility remaining, provides an opportunity for programs to add a defensive back with significant future potential and development time.

Antonio Tripp (FIU)
20:50 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound offensive lineman started every game this season. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Tim Brantley Jr. (Missouri State)
19:50 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 275-pound defensive lineman brings experience to the market following a 2025 season in which he contributed 32 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.

AJ Harris (Penn State)
19:50 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The defensive back, a former highly-touted transfer from Georgia, will be available on the market once again after a season where he contributed 33 tackles and 1 pass deflection for the Nittany Lions.

Juice Vereen (UConn)
18:40 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound tight end, who previously transferred from NC State, posted 22 catches for 310 yards and 5 touchdowns during the 2025 season.

Keaton Thomas (Baylor)
17:40 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The star linebacker, who had a highly productive season with 99 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception, will be one of the most sought-after defensive players available and a potential instant-impact addition for a major program.

Austin Romaine (Kansas State)
16:24 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The linebacker, a key defensive contributor this past season with 66 tackles and 1 interception, will be a valuable addition to programs looking to add a productive and experienced player at the second level of their defense.

Ahmad Carwise (Gardner-Webb)
15:45 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound guard stands out as a highly reliable pass protector on the market, having impressively not allowed a single sack across 207 pass-blocking snaps. His proven ability to protect the quarterback will attract significant interest.

Asher Hale (South Alabama)
14:35 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound sophomore offensive lineman started all 12 games this season at right guard and impressively did not allow a sack. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Odera Orizu (North Carolina State)
13:15 pm EST, December 22, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound pass rusher, a physically imposing presence on the edge, will be a sought-after target for programs looking to bolster their defensive front, with the added benefit of two years of remaining eligibility.

Five Hamilton (Kennesaw State)
10:45 am EST, December 22, 2025

Intends to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound cornerback will have two years of eligibility remaining. He posted 38 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 passes defended, and 1 interception in 2025, supported by an 82.4 PFF coverage grade.

Kobie McKinzie (Oklahoma)
5:15 pm EST, December 21, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The linebacker, a key contributor on Oklahoma's defense, brings valuable experience and will be a veteran addition to the transfer market with one year of eligibility remaining.

Tristian Smith (Arkansas)
4:33 pm EST, December 21, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The star offensive lineman is one of the most significant potential transfers in the current cycle, and his decision will likely command widespread interest from major programs across the country looking to acquire a cornerstone player for their offensive front.

Harvey Dyson (Tulane)
4:00pm EST, December 21, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The all-conference edge rusher, coming off a highly productive 2025 season where he posted 11.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks with 2 forced fumbles, will be a sought-after defensive addition for programs seeking to bolster their pass rush.

Zahmir Dawud (Villanova)
3:15 pm EST, December 21, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The All-CAA selection brings significant starting experience and proven production to the defensive back transfer market, having started 18 career games and recorded 13 passes defended and 4 interceptions during his collegiate career.

Peyton Lewis (Tennessee)
2:35 pm EST, December 21, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The running back, who was ranked as the No. 4 RB in the 2024 class according to On3, scored 10 touchdowns over his two seasons with the Volunteers.

Kamari Wilson (Memphis)
1:50 pm EST, December 21, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The starting defensive back totaled 84 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 4 passes defended, and 1 sack this season. He was ranked as a Top 50 recruit coming out of high school.

Chris Bracy (Memphis)
12:30 pm EST, December 21, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The starting defensive back is a highly productive player who has totaled 116 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 11 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles in his college career. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Tank Boston (NC State)
10:30 am EST, December 21, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The former Class of 2024 three-star recruit will be a valuable addition to the wide receiver transfer market, bringing three years of eligibility remaining and significant potential upside for programs seeking young talent.

Adam Watford (North Alabama)
10:00 am EST, December 21, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The punter averaged 46.56 yards per punt this season, which ranks fifth-best in the FCS. On 66 total attempts, he had 21 punts of 50+ yards and 18 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.

Watford was recognized as a Second Team All-American and an FCS Punter of the Year semifinalist.

Michigan State's Coaching Search
08:50 am EST, December 21, 2025

Michigan State is targeting Hank Poteat, Iowa State's defensive backs coach, for the same position on its staff, according to sources.

Coach Background
Poteat brings significant experience to the role, having played defensive back in the NFL for 10 years. His coaching career includes the last three years at Iowa State under head coach Matt Campbell and a previous stint at Wisconsin.

Missouri's Offensive Coordinator Search
08:30 am EST, December 21, 2025

Michigan's offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey, has emerged as a leading candidate for the same role at Missouri.

Coach Background
Lindsey has extensive offensive coordinator experience. Before his current role at Michigan, he was the OC at North Carolina during quarterback Drake Maye's tenure, the OC at UCF, and previously served as head coach at Troy.

Teams to Watch in the Transfer Portal

The following programs have been reported as early teams to watch for pursuing elite prospects in the college football transfer portal:

Tennessee
Ohio State
Virginia Tech
Indiana
Penn State
Missouri

The specific prospects these teams are targeting have not been detailed in this report. For the latest official commitments and offers, it is best to follow dedicated recruiting and transfer portal news sources.

Matt Adcock (Memphis)
11:00 pm EST, December 20, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound tight end had 12 catches for 70 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2025.

Delvin Morris (Akron)
09:24 pm EST, December 20, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound center has two years of eligibility remaining. He is an experienced player, having appeared in over 1,000 career snaps across 25 games.

Rodney Lora (UCF)
07:45 pm EST, December 20, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The defensive lineman, who has two years of eligibility remaining, recorded 22 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 fumble recovery during the 2025 season. His decision provides a rotational player with remaining eligibility to the transfer market.

Mikey D'amato (Cal Poly)
04:15 pm EST, December 20, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The standout linebacker is a 2nd Team AP All-American and a 1st Team Unanimous All-Big Sky selection. This season he totaled 137 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and 1 interception

Everett Roussaw Jr. (Memphis)
01:35 pm EST, December 20, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The starting linebacker is a highly productive defender, having totaled 189 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 8 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception in his college career thus far.

Joseph Hanson (Coastal Carolina)
11:30 am EST, December 20, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound junior offensive lineman is a significant contributor, bringing experience from 13 career starts to the transfer market. His decision marks a notable addition to the pool of available players in the portal.

Colton Vatne (Mississippi Valley State)
09:30 am EST, December 20, 2025

Intends to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive lineman had 61 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 10 quarterback hurries this season.

Rocco Becht (Iowa State)
08:30 am EST, December 20, 2025

Set to enter the transfer portal. He has been Iowa State's starting quarterback for the last three years.
NCAA Career: 59rec / 6TD’sAll Conference WR: 2023

Hunter Patterson (Old Dominion)
11:30 pm EST, December 19, 2025

Plans to sign with Old Dominion. The running back is transferring from West Liberty.

Josiah Chenault (Kennesaw State)
10:53 pm EST, December 19, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. He is a standout center who, according to PFF, received one of the top grades among Conference USA centers this season.

Ahmad Poole (Missouri State)
09:53 pm EST, December 19, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot, 300-pound defensive lineman totaled 31 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a sack with two forced fumbles in 2025.

Giovanni Adopte (Gardner-Webb)
08:15 pm EST, December 19, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The Miami native posted 30 catches over the past two seasons and had multiple Power Four offers as a high school recruit.

Christian Bodnar (Liberty)
23:15 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound cornerback has posted 57 career tackles, 3 sacks, and an interception.

Lance Byndon (Morgan State)
22:45 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker posted 44 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and an interception, along with 24 pressures.

Will Cornelson (Idaho)
22:15 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker registered 31 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and a fumble recovery in 10 games this season.

Eric Fletcher (Oklahoma State)
21:25 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback is a former ECU transfer. He has 13 career tackles and three pass breakups and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Dylan Sikorski (Oregon State)
20:15 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 335-pound offensive lineman is a six-game starter with three years of eligibility remaining.

Giovanni Adopte (Gardner-Webb)
19:35 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver has 30 career catches for 440 yards and 2 touchdowns, with two years of eligibility remaining.

Jaylen Jenkins (Texas State)
18:25 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Expected to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound all-conference return man registered 23 kickoff returns for 622 yards and a touchdown in 2025, finishing the regular season ranked 5th nationally in kickoff returns.

Michai Boireau (Florida)
17:05 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He totaled 20 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception this season.

Davion Godley (Weber State)
16:45 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. He has rushed for 1,142 yards on 195 carries with 8 touchdowns over the past two seasons.

Jaden Mosley (Samford)
16:15 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker posted 107 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 2025. He is seeking another year of eligibility from the NCAA.

Jayson Jenkins (Florida State)
15:35 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He totaled 17 tackles and a sack this season.

Wendell Gregory (Oklahoma State)
15:05 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Expected to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound pass rusher posted 12 tackles for loss and 4 sacks in 2025.

Anwar O'Neal (Delaware)
14:45 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 309-pound offensive tackle is a two-year starter at left tackle and has played 1,702 career snaps. Industry sources expect him to be a popular option for Power Four programs.

DeShaun Lanier (Bowling Green)
14:15 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound true freshman wide receiver held numerous Power Four offers coming out of high school.

Eli Hall (Liberty)
13:50 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive end led Liberty with 4.5 sacks this season after transferring from Wake Forest. He is a former top recruit.

Jaden Craig (Harvard)
13:25 pm EST, December 18, 2025

A record-setting quarterback from the Ivy League, poised to become one of the most closely watched names in the transfer portal. He is already garnering interest from a number of Power Four programs.

Hollywood Smothers (NC State)
12:50 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The star running back ran for 939 yards this season.

Caleb Saner (Southwest Baptist)
12:25 pm EST, December 18, 2025

Entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound redshirt sophomore all-region defensive end recorded 69 tackles with 9 sacks in 10 games this season. His 20.5 tackles for loss (TFLs) set a single-season school record.

Clay Ash (West Virginia)
11:56 am EST, December 18, 2025

Announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The sophomore running back started two games this season, totaling 190 rushing yards. He is the single-season IMG Academy rushing record holder from his high school career.

Tyler Gibson (Charlotte)
December 18, 2025

announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound offensive tackle was a starter this season, appeared in multiple games (including as a reserve after early injury recovery), has played in 22 career games (beginning at Georgia Tech), and brings experienced size to the line.

Jyzaiah Rockwell (Prairie View A&M)
(7:56 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound wide receiver was the fourth-leading wideout in the FCS with 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns on 74 catches. Highlight: Explosive playmaker with strong yards-after-catch ability.

Luke Evans (Miami Ohio)
(7:57 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 188-pound sophomore cornerback has posted 41 tackles and 6 passes defended in 744 snaps (13 starts) over the last two seasons.

Deuce Lee (Monmouth)
(8:42 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound safety has one year of eligibility remaining. He recorded 78 total tackles, a TFL, a FF, and nine PBUs this season and has 21 career pass breakups. Highlight: Instinctive ball hawk in the secondary.

Karl Ligon (Alabama State)
(6:14 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound running back rushed for 857 yards and eight touchdowns in two FCS seasons and was previously at Southern in 2022.

Kam Sallis (Jackson State)
(5:57 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 218-pound sophomore defensive back began his career at Kansas State and posted 53 tackles, 2 INTs, and a 78.6 PFF grade this year. Highlight: Receiving heavy Power Four attention due to his athleticism and coverage skills.

Garret Rangel (Virginia Tech)
(5:46 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The quarterback, a former Oklahoma State transfer, did not see game action in 2025 and has one year of eligibility remaining.

Hiro Carr (Morgan State)
(4:56 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound sophomore defensive back earned All-MEAC honors in 2025 and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Josh Hough (California PA)
(4:27 pm EST) December 17, 2025
The nose tackle has a visit set to Cincinnati in January. Highlight: Disruptive interior presence from D-II level.

DJ Epps (Troy)
(4:19 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound wide receiver caught 46 passes for 498 yards and 5 TDs this season and also averaged 24.9 yards per kickoff return (6th nationally). Highlight: Dual-threat as receiver and return specialist.

Tristan Exline
(3:59 pm EST) December 17, 2025
The D-II All-American linebacker has set several official visits: Florida State, UTSA, North Texas, Florida Atlantic, Buffalo. Highlight: Dominant tackler with high motor.

Grayson "Pup" Howard (Florida)
(3:56 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The former starting linebacker played 539 career snaps with 59 tackles and a FF. He was ranked as the No. 115 player in the country in the 2023 class. Highlight: High-upside former blue-chip recruit.

Raleek Brown (Arizona State)
(3:51 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced he is entering the NFL draft. The first-team All-Big 12 running back ranks ninth among Power Four players with 1,141 rushing yards and also posted 34 catches. Highlight: Explosive all-purpose back heading to pros.

EJ Caminong (Cal)
(3:51 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman quarterback ranked as the top QB recruit in Washington in the 2024 recruiting class and has three years of eligibility remaining. Highlight: High-potential developmental arm.

Bo Mascoe (Rutgers)
(3:21 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound redshirt sophomore All-Big Ten cornerback is a two-year starter who posted 53 tackles, 2 TFLs, and an INT in '25 and will get high-level Power Four interest. Highlight: Proven lockdown defender.

Keyshawn Johnson (UT Martin)
(2:40 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound star outside linebacker was the OVC-Big South Defensive Player of the Year, totaling a school record 13.5 sacks in addition to 20 TFLs. Highlight: Elite pass rusher with production.

Joe Hall III (Northern Iowa)
(2:33 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot, 208-pound junior cornerback had 40 tackles and an interception this season.

Cameron Cunningham (Youngstown State)
(2:24 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound junior defensive lineman totaled 19 tackles with 1.5 sacks, an interception, and two PBUs this season.

Joe Hjelle (Tulsa)
(2:24 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound standout defensive lineman produced 46 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season and is expected to garner Power Four interest. Highlight: Versatile interior disruptor.

Jojo Johnson (Oregon State)
(2:11 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2 redshirt sophomore defensive lineman totaled 18 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, and an interception in 11 games this season.

Carius Curne (LSU)
(1:55 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The freshman offensive lineman was a Class of 2025 top recruit and made starts at both tackle positions for the Tigers this season. Highlight: Immediate starter experience as true freshman.

Chance Tucker (Notre Dame)
(12:38 pm EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The cornerback played in four games this season and has played in 14 in his career.

Keno Jones
(12:26 pm EST) December 17, 2025
The player has set the following visits: Troy (January 2nd), Arkansas State (January 4th), Sam Houston (January 6th), UTEP (January 7th).

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska)
(12:15 pm EST Article) December 17, 2025
An article reports he plans to enter the portal, with Oregon as a potential suitor (2025 stats: 72.4% completion, ~2,000 passing yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs before injury). Highlight: Former five-star with NFL pedigree.

DJ Lagway (Florida)
(12:00 pm EST Article) December 17, 2025
An article explores his possible transfer destinations, including LSU, Miami, and Clemson (former five-star QB; 2025 stats: ~63% completion, 2,264 passing yards, 16 TDs, 14 INTs). Highlight: High-ceiling dual-threat with strong arm.

Chris Hummer
(12:30 pm EST Article) December 17, 2025
An article summarizes the dizzying speed of the quarterback shakeup in the transfer portal, mentioning Raiola, Lagway, Aidan Chiles (Michigan State), Katin Houser (East Carolina), and new No. 1 Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati).

DJ Lagway (Florida)
(11:45 am EST Article) December 17, 2025
A detailed article explains the inside story of his split from Florida and what's next for the former five-star recruit in the transfer portal.

Walker Lyons (USC)
(11:55 am EST) December 17, 2025
is expected to enter the transfer portal. The tight end was a Class of 2023 top-115 overall recruit and had 20 catches and two touchdowns for the Trojans this season. Highlight: Reliable pass-catcher with upside.

Devan Thompkins (USC)
(11:55 am EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive tackle posted 31 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks this season. Highlight: Strong run stuffer with pass-rush flashes.

Abdoulaye "Junior" Diallo (Kent State)
(11:21 am EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound offensive lineman allowed only one sack in 2025. Highlight: Elite pass protector.

Donelius Johnson (Kennesaw State)
(10:38 am EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot, 226-pound graduate linebacker has posted 121 tackles, 15 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, and 3 FFs over his last 20 games. Highlight: Productive all-around LB.

Tyler Thompson (North Carolina)
(10:28 am EST) December 17, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound redshirt sophomore edge rusher posted 7.5 tackles for loss and 7 sacks this year and is a former four-star recruit. Highlight: Athletic edge with burst.

Bradlee Jones (Citadel)
(10:19 am EST) December 17, 2025
is emerging as a transfer name to know. The cornerback has a blazing 10.31-second 100-meter time. Highlight: Elite speed for coverage.

Tyree Holloway (West Florida)
(8:58 am EST) December 17, 2025
The wide receiver transfer has set the following visits: Buffalo (Jan. 2), Georgia State (Jan. 4), Marshall (Jan. 6), UTEP (Jan. 8), Southern Miss (Jan. 11).

Jamar Curtis (Sacramento State)
(11:31 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The running back ran for 153 yards in 3 games this year and totaled 2,598 yards and 31 TDs at Lafayette the two seasons prior.

Cade Wolford
(10:55 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. The wide receiver/running back was the FBS leader in yards per reception (26.8), the highest-graded MAC WR (PFSN), an All-MAC WR, and a team captain.

Laquan Robinson (Kansas)
(9:23 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive back spent last season at Auburn and was the No. 2 JUCO safety in the 2024 class.

Jayce Brown (Kansas State)
(8:06 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot, 179-pound junior wide receiver led the Wildcats in receiving the past two seasons, totaling 1,972 yards and 13 touchdowns on 115 catches in his career. Highlight: Reliable big-play WR.

Ricky Lee (Sacramento State)
(7:19 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The standout cornerback, who began his career at UAB, posted 32 tackles, six pass breakups, and a pick-six this season.

Skyler Locklear (UTEP)
(5:37 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The starting quarterback recorded 3,001 yards passing, 633 yards rushing, and 33 total touchdowns over the last two seasons.

Matt Irwin (Idaho)
(5:24 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The standout safety is expected to garner Power Four interest. He posted 45 tackles this season.

Greydon Grimes (Kansas)
(5:24 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound redshirt freshman offensive tackle is the son of Wisconsin OC Jeff Grimes.

Jay Crawford (Auburn)
(5:23 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The starting cornerback and former SEC All-Freshman standout is a significant loss for Auburn's defense.

Deliyon Freeman (Hawaii)
(4:46 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive back totaled 18 tackles, 1 pass defended, and 1 fumble recovery over the last two seasons.

Jaden Jones (Florida State)
(4:44 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive end intends to transfer.

Omar Graham Jr. (Florida State)
(4:32 pm EST) December 16, 2025
announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound linebacker has made 14 career starts and posted 106 career tackles.

Santana Hopper (Tulane)
(4:21 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The first-team all-conference defensive lineman has posted 100 tackles, 25.5 TFLs, and 13 sacks over the last three seasons.

Wesley Miller (South Alabama)
(4:19 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound safety is a Sun Belt preseason all-conference selection with 118 total tackles, 4.5 TFLs, and four INTs in his career.

Drew Mestemaker (North Texas)
(4:06 pm / 4:01 pm EST) December 16, 2025is considered likely to enter the transfer portal. A final decision is expected after UNT's bowl game. The star quarterback led the FBS with 4,129 passing yards this year and is expected to be highly coveted. Highlight: Prolific passer.

David Washington (Kentucky)
(4:00 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 204-pound sophomore wide receiver has three remaining seasons of eligibility.

Misael Sandoval (Vanderbilt)
(3:58 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound offensive guard has two remaining seasons of eligibility.

KK Meier (UTSA)
(3:58 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-0, 190-pound redshirt junior defensive back started 10 games this season, posting 25 total tackles and five PBUs. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Kai Wheeler (New Mexico State)
(3:02 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman has two years of eligibility remaining.

Justin Terrell (NC State)
(2:49 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive lineman is entering the portal.

Peyton Strickland (New Hampshire)
(2:09 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 237-pound junior tight end caught 24 passes for 226 yards and 4 TDs this season.

Zion Fowler-El (Pittsburgh)
(1:45 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound wide receiver played in seven games this season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Dominic Wiseman (South Alabama)
(1:23 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 300-pound redshirt junior defensive lineman had 23 total tackles with 3.0 TFLs, a sack, and a forced fumble this season.

Preston Bowman (Kentucky)
(1:16 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The wide receiver is entering the portal.

Christian Peterson (UCF)
(1:16 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound sophomore defensive back has played in 19 games over the last two seasons and was an 88-rated recruit in the 2023 class.

Dee Newsome (Samford)
(1:09 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound cornerback had the second-lowest catch rate allowed (33.3%) among FCS corners while totaling 19 tackles and two PBUs.

Neeo Avery (Maryland)
(12:58 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The sophomore edge rusher has played in 15 games over the last two seasons and was a four-star recruit in the 2023 class.

David Portu (Charleston Southern)
(12:52 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound all-conference edge rusher posted 86 tackles, 50 QB pressures, and 5 sacks over the last two years.

Derrick Brown Jr. (Howard)
(12:48 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive lineman had 23 total tackles with 2.5 TFLs and 2.0 sacks this season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Carsten Mamaril (Portland State)
(12:45 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The defensive back earned all-conference honors in 2025 and posted an 89.9 PFF grade, ranking 8th among all D-I cornerbacks.

Josh Griffis (Tarleton State)
(12:03 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4, 282-pound defensive lineman began his career at Florida State and posted 30 tackles, 9 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks this year. Expected to play a seventh season.

Austin Myers (Central Arkansas)
(12:07 pm EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The starting quarterback threw for 1,597 yards and 13 touchdowns in seven games this season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Josh Ford (Oklahoma State)
(11:43 am EST) December 16, 2025transferred to Alabama. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound tight end is the Crimson Tide's first portal pickup.

Jamaal Johnson (UCF)
(11:35 am EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The edge rusher played in 12 games this season and posted 24 tackles.

Khristian Martin (Maryland)
(11:32 am EST) December 16, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman quarterback was the MVP of Maryland's spring game this year.

Cade Wolford
(time unspecified) December 5, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal. The wide receiver/running back will have three years of eligibility remaining. He was the FBS leader in yards per reception (26.8), the highest-graded MAC wide receiver (PFSN), an All-MAC WR, and a team captain.

Ahmarion McLeod
(time unspecified) December 4, 2025announced plans to enter the transfer portal with the message "God's Plan."

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