College Football Transfer Portal 2026 Tracker for Notable Players' Decisions
While the College Football Playoff continues, many players will be entering the transfer portal as they search for a change of scenery ahead of the 2026 season.
The transfer portal window was previously open during a 20-day period in December as well as a 10-day period in April, but the NCAA approved a new singular window that extends from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16.
Here's a closer look at the most notable players entering the portal in 2026.
Jordan Seaton Transfers to LSU
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Former Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton has committed to Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Damon Wilson II Transfers to Miami
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Former Missouri edge rusher Damon Wilson II is transferring to Miami, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
EDGE Princewill Umanmielen Transfers to LSU
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Former Ole Miss edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen committed to play for Lane Kiffin and LSU after entering the transfer portal, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Alberto Mendoza Transfers to Georgia Tech
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Indiana quarterback Alberto Mendoza has committed to Georgia Tech after entering the transfer portal following the Hoosiers' triumph in the national title game, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Miami QB Emory Williams to Transfer
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Miami quarterback Emory Williams will enter the transfer portal after Monday's loss to Indiana in the national title game, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Thamel reported Williams is "expected to target East Carolina as his transfer school."
Aaron Scott Jr. Transfers to Oregon
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Cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. has committed to Oregon after leaving Ohio State in the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Duke QB Darian Mensah to Transfer
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Duke quarterback Darian Mensah reportedly will enter the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that Miami, Tennessee and Ole Miss are schools with potential need at the position, with the Hurricanes sitting as the "early favorite."
Husan Longstreet Commits to LSU
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USC quarterback Husan Longstreet committed to Lane Kiffin and LSU, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.
Justice Haynes Commits to Georgia Tech
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Michigan running back Justice Haynes has committed to Georgia Tech, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.
Qua Russaw Commits to Ohio State
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Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw committed to Ohio State, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
James Smith Commits to Ohio State
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Alabama defensive lineman James Smith committed to Ohio State, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Quincy Porter Commits to Notre Dame
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Ohio State receiver Quincy Porter—a former 5-star recruit—has committed to Notre Dame, according to On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Sam Leavitt Commits to LSU
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Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt committed to Lane Kiffin and LSU, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Keon Keeley Commits to Notre Dame
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Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley committed to transfer to Notre Dame, according to Matt Freeman of Irish Sports Daily.
Dylan Raiola Transfers to Oregon
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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola announced he will transfer to the Oregon Ducks.
Cam Coleman Commits to Texas
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Former Auburn receiver Cam Coleman has reportedly committed to Texas, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Deuce Knight Commits to Ole Miss
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QB Deuce Knight has committed to Ole Miss after transferring from Auburn, according to ESPN's Max Olson.
Braden Atkinson Commits to Oregon State
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QB Braden Atkinson signed with Oregon State after transferring from Mercer, according to ESPN's Max Olson.
Justice Haynes Enters Transfer Portal
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Michigan running back Justice Haynes entered the transfer portal, he announced in a statement.
Isaiah Horton Enters Transfer Portal
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Alabama receiver Isaiah Horton has entered the transfer portal, he told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Taylor Tatum Commits to Michigan
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Oklahoma running back Taylor Tatum committed to transfer to Michigan, he told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Tatum was the No. 1 running back recruit in his class, according to 247 Sports.
DJ Lagway Commits to Baylor
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Quarterback DJ Lagway reportedly has committed to Baylor, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Lagway is a former 5-star prospect, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He threw for 2,264 yards and 16 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions during his 2025 campaign.
Taj White Commits to Colorado
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Former Rutgers offensive tackle Taj White has committed to Colorado, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
UTEP QB Malachi Nelson
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Former five-star quarterback and UTEP signal-caller Malachi Nelson is entering the transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos.
Davis Warren Commits to Stanford
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Former Michigan quarterback Davis Warren has committed to Stanford, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Michael Van Buren Commits to USF
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Former LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren has committed to the University of South Florida, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Devan Thompkins Commits to Alabama
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USC defensive lineman Devan Thompkins committed to Alabama in the transfer portal, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Evan Dickens Commits to Boston College
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Liberty running back Evan Dickens committed to Boston College, his agency The Business of Athletes told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
Evans ranked ninth in college football in rushing yards (1,339) while adding 16 touchdowns in 2025.
Alabama DL Kelby Collins
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Alabama defensive lineman Kelby Collins is entering the transfer portal, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Washington QB Demond Williams
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Washington quarterback Demond Williams is entering the transfer portal with a do-not-contact tag, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
However, Williams signed a new deal with Washington and the program intends to enforce the deal, per On3's Pete Nakos.
Ohio State WR Quincy Porter
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Ohio State true freshman wide receiver Quincy Porter plans to enter the transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos and Hayes Fawcett.
Kaden Strayhorn Commits to Alabama
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Michigan offensive lineman Kaden Strayhorn committed to Alabama, he told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
James Peoples Commits to Penn State
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Former Ohio State running back James Peoples has committed to Penn State, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Anthony Colandrea Commits to Nebraska
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Former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea has committed to Nebraska, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Parker Livingstone Commits to Oklahoma
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Former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone has committed to Oklahoma after taking visits with the Sooners and Indiana Hoosiers, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Aaron Philo Commits to Florida
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Former Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo committed to Florida, according to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
Byrum Brown Commits to Auburn
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Former South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown has committed to Auburn, reuniting with head coach Alex Golesh, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Ashton Daniels Commits to Florida State
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Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels is reportedly expected to commit to Florida State, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Hollywood Smothers Commits to Alabama
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Former NC State running back Hollywood Smothers announced he is joining Alabama.
Smothers ran for 939 yards and six touchdowns last season.
Quintrevion Wisner Commits to Florida State
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Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner committed to Florida State, his agent told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Gio Lopez to Enter Transfer Portal
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North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez will enter the transfer portal, according to On3Sports' Pete Nakos.
Dylan Lonergan Commits to Rutgers
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Former Boston College/Alabama quarterback Dylan Lonergan reportedly committed Rutgers, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Brendan Sorsby Commits to Texas Tech
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Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby has signed a letter of intent with Texas Tech, according to Matt Hayes of USA Today Sports.
Jaden Craig Commits to TCU
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Harvard quarterback Jaden Craig will transfer to TCU, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, Jeremy Clark and Chris Hummer.
Turbo Richard Commits to Indiana
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Boston College running back Turbo Richard committed to Indiana, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Josh Hoover Commits to Indiana
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TCU quarterback Josh Hoover committed to Indiana, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Alex Manske Commits to Penn State
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Iowa State quarterback Alex Manske committed to transfer to Penn State, he told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Brett Eskildsen Commits to Penn State
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Iowa State receiver Brett Eskildsen committed to Penn State, he told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Rocco Becht Commits to Penn State
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Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht committed to transfer to Penn State after Matt Campbell's hiring, he told On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Nick Marsh Commits to Indiana
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WR Nick Marsh reportedly committed to Indiana after transferring from Michigan State, according to ESPN's Max Olson.
Mason Williams Commits to Ohio State
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TE Mason Williams committed to Ohio State after transferring from Ohio, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Colton Joseph Commits to Wisconsin
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QB Colton Joseph committed to Wisconsin after transferring from Old Dominion.
Makhi Hughes Commits to Houston
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Oregon running back Makhi Hughes has reportedly committed to Houston, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Billy Edwards Jr. Commits to UNC
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QB Billy Edwards Jr. reportedly committed to North Carolina, according to ESPN's Mark Schlabach.
Danny Scudero Commits to Colorado
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San Jose State wide receiver Danny Scudero reportedly committed to Colorado, according to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
Kyon Loud Commits to Duke
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Montana CB Kyon Loud reportedly committed to Duke, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Keaton Thomas Commits to Ole Miss
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Baylor transfer linebacker Keaton Thomas has committed to Ole Miss, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Lincoln Kienholz Commits to Louisville
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Ohio State transfer quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has committed to Louisville, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Clemson S Ricardo Jones
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Clemson safety Ricardo Jones is entering the transfer portal, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Jones finished the 2025 season with 39 tackles, an ACC-leading six interceptions, three passes defended and one fumble recovery.
Drew Mestemaker Commits to Oklahoma State
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Former North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker has committed to Oklahoma State, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
ISU TE Benjamin Brahmer
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Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer will reportedly join head coach Matt Campbell at Penn State, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
USF QB Locklan Hewlett
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South Florida freshman quarterback Locklan Hewlett has committed to Auburn, he told On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Hewlett will reunite with Alex Golesh, who left South Florida to become the head coach of the Tigers.
Oregon RB Makhi Hughes
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Oregon running back Makhi Hughes plans to enter the transfer portal, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
LSU RB Caden Durham
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LSU running back Caden Durham plans to enter the transfer portal, according to On3's Pete Nakos and Hayes Fawcett.
Michigan OL Jake Guarnera
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Michigan offensive lineman Jake Guarnera has entered the transfer portal with a do-not-contact tag, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
Michigan OL Andrew Sprague
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Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Sprague has entered the transfer portal with a do-not-contact tag, per On3's Pete Nakos.
Sprague was an All-Big Ten selection with the Wolverines.
Alabama EDGE Noah Carter
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Alabama edge rusher Noah Carter intends to enter the transfer portal, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
In 11 games with the Crimson Tide during the 2025 season, Carter recorded nine tackles. He's a former four-star recruit.
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt
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Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt has entered the transfer portal with a no-contact designation, according to ESPN's Max Olson.
Arizona State RB Raleek Brown
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Arizona State running back Raleek Brown has entered the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Max Olson.
Brown totaled 1,446 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.
Alabama RB Richard Young
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Alabama running back Richard Young intends to enter the transfer portal, his agency told ESPN's Max Olson.
Iowa State QB Rocco Becht
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Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht will enter the transfer portal and is "preparing to visit Penn State in the upcoming days," according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Becht could reunite with head coach Matt Campbell if he chooses to commit to the Nittany Lions.
Michigan LB Cole Sullivan
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Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan will enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Thamel reported that Sullivan returning to Michigan is "possible, but he's expected to evaluate his options."
Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby
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Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby informed the school that he'll enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Sorsby completed 61.6 percent of his throws for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns compared to five interceptions in 2025.
North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker
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North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker is expected to enter the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Mestemaker led the country with 4,379 passing yards and 34 touchdowns through the air. He also posted a 68.9 completion percentage, getting picked off nine times in 14 games.
Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola
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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola intends to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Raiola, who has two years of eligibility remaining, completed 72.4 percent of his throws for 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns to go along with six interceptions in nine starts.
Auburn WR Cam Coleman
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Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman informed the school of his intention to enter the transfer portal, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Coleman reeled in 56 catches for 708 yards and five touchdowns during his 2025 campaign. He averaged 14.0 yards per reception across two seasons at Auburn.
Penn State EDGE Chaz Coleman
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Penn State edge-rusher Chaz Coleman told On3.com's Hayes Fawcett that he planned to enter the transfer portal.
Coleman racked up eight tackles, three tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one sack across nine appearances with the Nittany Lions in 2025.
Florida EDGE Jayden Woods
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Florida edge-rusher Jayden Woods is expected to enter the transfer portal, per On3.com's Hayes Fawcett.
Woods earned a spot on the 2025 SEC All-Freshman Team after racking up 28 tackles, five tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception in 12 games.
Wake Forest DL Mateen Ibirogba
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Wake Forest defensive lineman Mateen Ibirogba plans to enter the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Ibirogba amassed 21 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble during his 2025 campaign.
Colorado WR Omarion Miller
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Colorado wide receiver Omarion Miller is heading to the portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.
Miller caught 45 passes for 808 yards, while his eight touchdowns ranked No. 5 in the Big 12. He averaged 19.1 yards per reception across three years with the Buffaloes.
Texas WR DeAndre Moore Jr.
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Texas wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. announced that he'll be entering the transfer portal, via CBS Sports' Chris Hummer.
Moore is a former 4-star prospect, per 247Sports' composite rankings. He recorded 38 catches for 532 yards and four touchdowns in 2025.
Auburn QB Deuce Knight
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Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight is entering the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Knight was a 5-star prospect who was ranked as the No. 5 quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class, via 247Sports' composite rankings. He appeared in two games during his 2025 campaign, finishing 17-of-25 for 259 yards and two touchdowns without getting picked off.
Knight also rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns.
Boston College WR Reed Harris
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Boston College wide receiver Reed Harris will enter the portal, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.
Harris racked up 673 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games during the 2025 season. He hauled in 13 receptions for 255 yards over his final three appearances.
Utah EDGE John Henry Daley
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Utah edge-rusher John Henry Daley announced his intention to enter the transfer portal in a social media post.
Daley earned All-America honors for a 2025 campaign in which he tallied 11.5 sacks, ranking No. 6 in the nation. He also recorded 17.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one pass defended.
Louisville RB Isaac Brown
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Louisville running back Isaac Brown announced his choice to head to the portal in a post on social media.
Brown was named ACC Rookie of the Year in 2024, following it up with a 2025 season in which he rushed for 884 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games. He also averaged 8.8 yards per carry.
North Texas RB Caleb Hawkins
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North Texas running back Caleb Hawkins announced that he'll be entering the transfer portal on social media.
USF QB Byrum Brown
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USF quarterback Byrum Brown is headed to the portal, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.
Brown threw for 3,158 yards and 28 touchdowns to go along with seven interceptions in 2025. He posted a 66.3 completion percentage while averaging 9.3 yards per attempt.
LSU OT Carius Curne
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LSU offensive lineman Carius Curne announced his decision to enter the portal, via On3.com's Hayes Fawcett.
Curne is a former 4-star prospect who was listed as the No. 3 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. He appeared in eight games with the Tigers during his first season at the school.
USC DL Devan Thompkins
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USC defensive lineman Devan Thompkins is entering the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.
Thompkins is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks to go along with two passes defended.
Syracuse WR Darrell Gill Jr.
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Syracuse wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr. is entering the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports' Chris Hummer.
Gill recorded at least 30 catches and 500 receiving yards in each of the past two years with the Orange. He amassed 506 yards and five touchdowns during his 2025 season.
Michigan State WR Nick Marsh
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Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh announced that he'll be entering the portal on social media.
Marsh was a 4-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. During his 2025 season with the Spartans, he caught 59 passes for 662 yards and six touchdowns.
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