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Texas A&M has been one of the most active teams since the transfer portal opened almost a week ago and their efforts are paying off. Georgia defensive back transfer Julian Humphrey, a former five-star, visited College Station this weekend and ended up committing on Sunday morning.
The full story is HERE.
Ole Miss is losing defensive end Princely Umanmielen to the upcoming NFL Draft but they're getting his brother, Princewill, to come to Oxford and replace him. The younger Umanmielen spent his first two seasons as an important reserve at Nebraska and would have likely moved into a starting role in the upcoming season.
After announcing his intention to transfer on Dec. 3, many expected Umanmielen to follow former Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White to Florida State but Ole Miss and Texas A&M quickly rose to the top of his list.
It came down to Missouri and Louisville for Moss but it was the Cardinals that came out on top for the former USC Trojan. Moss entered the 2024 season as USC's starter and led the Trojans to wins over LSU and Utah State in his first two games. USC ended up going 4-5 with Moss as the starter and he was replaced by Jayden Maiava prior to the Nebraska game.
Now Moss hopes a change of scenery will help him make the most out of his final season of college football.
The full story is HERE.
LSU doesn’t generally need to go shopping for speed in the transfer portal but that’s exactly what it has done by bringing in Barion Brown. The former Kentucky receiver and SEC kickoff return record holder should provide a much-needed spark for the LSU offense.
The Tigers had some misses in the transfer portal last year but it seems like they’re reversing that trend this year, beating Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Florida State.
The full story is HERE.
Dillon Thieneman is a massive addition for Oregon. The former Purdue star is the best defensive back in this transfer cycle and should be a day one starter for the Ducks. Thieneman was named freshman All-American and second-team All-Big Ten in 2023. He was also named the FWAA's Defensive Freshman of the Year.
Oregon and head coach Dan Lanning have fielded an outstanding defense this season but they needed to upgrade at safety ahead of next year. Thieneman addresses that need and then some.
The full story is HERE.
Texas needs to load up on defensive tackles ahead of next season and it is already making moves on that front. After keeping Sydir Mitchell from entering the transfer portal, the Longhorns have added reinforcements with Cole Brevard.
The former Purdue Boilermaker actually signed with Penn State as a high school prospect in the 2020 recruiting class. In three seasons with the Boilermakers, Brevard amassed 38 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
The full story is HERE.
Luke Hasz was a highly regarded prospect coming out of high school but his career at Arkansas never really panned out. He ended up transferring to Ole Miss today after two seasons with the Razorbacks.
Hasz isn’t a towering tight end but his versatility gives Lane Kiffin another weapon to use against defenses. He’s proven to be a very reliable receiver – catching 86 percent of his targets according to PFF.
The full story is HERE.
Auburn's added another member to the backfield via the transfer portal.
This time it's a big-bodied running back.
Former UConn RB Durell Robinson has signed with Auburn, he announced on social media Saturday. He's the second signee of the day for Auburn out of the portal, as the Tigers signed quarterback Jackson Arnold earlier in the morning.
The full story is HERE.
LSU was always going to be a big player for Ja'keem Jackson once he entered the transfer portal. The former Florida defensive back was recruited to Gainesville by current LSU defensive backs coach Corey Raymond.
Now, Jackson is following Raymond to Baton Rouge in hopes of becoming a major contributor this coming season.
The full story is HERE.
Auburn was one of the teams that needed a quarterback most during this transfer portal cycle and, in fact, it is planning on taking at least two. Jackson Arnold is the first one to jump on board with the Tigers, canceling an upcoming trip to Mississippi State.
The former Oklahoma quarterback has two years of eligibility remaining and hopes he can get his career back on track on the Plains with Hugh Freeze and company.
The full story is HERE.
Michigan’s offense will get an infusion of talent this offseason and adding receivers is a top priority. Donaven McCulley and Michigan had mutual interest in each from the very beginning of the transfer process. He took a visit to Ann Arbor the day after Michigan’s upset win at Ohio State and visited Oklahoma earlier this week but the Wolverines were able to close on the talented pass catcher.
The full story is HERE.
Troy Bowles seemed like a great fit at Georgia when he signed with the Bulldogs in the 2023 class and his career in Athens got off to a good start. He played in five games as a true freshman but this year he only got to play in two. It’s more likely than not that Bowles ends up transferring to an ACC or Big 12 program, possibly in the state of Florida.
The full story is HERE.
Samuel M’Pemba’s lack of involvement at Georgia was puzzling given the talent he showed at the high school level. He still has three years of eligibility remaining so there is plenty of time for a fresh start. M’Pemba’s will be a sought-after transfer prospect. Missouri is one program to watch for him. The Tigers just lost Williams Nwaneri to Nebraska via the transfer portal and they’ll be looking to replace him with another talented defensive end.
The full story is HERE.
Justice Haynes is the latest Alabama player to enter the transfer portal. The top ranked running back from the 2023 class chose the Crimson Tide over Georgia, his father’s alma mater. Haynes rushed 79 times for 448 yards and seven touchdowns, and caught 17 passes for 99 yards for the Crimson Tide. The Bulldogs will certainly be a contender to land him from the transfer portal but Michigan and Ohio State expected to be heavily involved as well.
The full story is HERE.
Former Rivals100 defensive end Tyson Ford committed to Cal on Friday following a visit giving the program its first public transfer addition of the winter cycle. The Notre Dame-to-Cal pipeline is thriving as the Bears begin building their roster for 2025. The latest member of the Irish to make Berkeley his new home is another former highly targeted prospect.
The full story is HERE.
Tight end Bauer Sharp will be finishing his college career at LSU. The former Southeastern Louisiana converted quarterback transferred to Oklahoma following the 2023 season.
The full story is HERE.
After two seasons at Michigan, Alex Orji has decided to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound athlete will have two years of eligibility remaining. Orji played in a total of 20 games for the Wolverines, three of which were in a starting role.
The full story is HERE.
Oklahoma transfer wide receiver Brenen Thompson plans to continue his college career at Mississippi State.
Thompson spent the the 2023 and 2024 seasons with head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners before entering the transfer portal on Dec 12. He began his career at Texas in 2022.
The full story is HERE.
Former Arkansas offensive lineman Patrick Kutas committed to Ole Miss on Friday. Injuries limited the 6-foot-5, 313-pound Kutas to four games and 230 snaps this past fall, and he was able to redshirt.
Kutas is the second offensive lineman Ole Miss has landed from the transfer portal this cycle after signing Charlotte transfer PJ Wilkins on Thursday.
The full story is HERE.
Former Purdue sophomore defensive end Will Heldt has become a rare Clemson transfer target. Head coach Dabo Swinney has been reluctant to dive into the transfer portal but the Tigers need to reload on the defensive line and landing Heldt has become a priority.
The full story is HERE.
It did not take long for Missouri transfer defensive end Williams Nwaneri to find his next stop after entering the transfer portal. Nwaneri committed to Nebraska on Wednesday, shortly after entering the portal with a "do not contact" tag.
The full story is HERE.
Oklahoma wide receiver Brenen Thompson is now looking for school No. 3 after struggling his first three years of college football. The Spearman (Texas) High product signed with Texas over Texas A&M and Oklahoma State in the 2022 class. Thompson only spent one season with the Longhorns, transferring to Oklahoma after one season.
The full story is HERE.
Tennessee wide receiver Nathan Leacock makes the third Vols receiver thus far this cycle to announce his intentions to enter the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman will have three years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
LSU safety Sage Ryan will leave Baton Rouge for his final collegiate season, announcing his intentions to enter the transfer portal via social media on Thursday afternoon. This isn’t Ryan’s first stay in the portal, he jumped in this time last year, but ultimately decided to stick around for the Tigers. The redshirt junior was an intricate part of Blake Baker’s defense this season, allowing just 16 receptions for 204 yards in 553 snaps this season, per Pro Football Focus.
The full story is HERE.
LSU transfer defensive end/outside linebacker Da'Shawn Womack has picked his next college program. Following an official visit, Womack committed to Mississippi on Thursday morning.
The full story is HERE.
Former Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman didn't have to look far to find his next team. Houston is where the he'll suit up next season.Weigman arrives at Houston with two years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Florida State has quickly struck in the portal in landing former Central Florida and Boston College transfer Thomas Castellanos. He reunites with former coach and new Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn.
The full story is HERE.
Minnesota was looking to add another quarterback to their transfer portal roster and have landed their man. The Gophers on Wednesday added a transfer portal commitment from Georgia Tech transfer Zach Pyron, who has two years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Utah needed to add a quarterback after losing Issac Wilson, Sam Huard, and Brandon Rose to the transfer portal. Head coach Kyle Whittingham got his man when former New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier committed. Dampier, a prolific runner and passer, will have two years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Mississippi State will have to revamp its aerial attack next season after losing its top receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. to the transfer portal on Wednesday. The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder will have one year of eligibility remaining. This will be Coleman’s third time in the portal after signing with Deion Sanders at Jackson State in 2022 then leaving for Louisville a year later and finally landing with the Bulldogs this season.
The full story is HERE.
Arizona junior cornerback Tacario Davis was just named second-team All-Big 12 and now he is transferring. The lanky 6-foot-4, 190-pounder has entered the transfer portal. He had 44 tackles, six passes broken up, one quarterback hurry and two tackles for loss this season.
The full story is HERE.
After just one season with Florida State, defensive end Marvin Jones Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The FSU legacy recorded 25 total tackles, six tackles for loss, four sacks and one forced fumble in 11 games this year with nine starts. Prior to this season, Jones played for Georgia for two seasons. He signed with the Bulldogs as a five-star in the 2022 class.
The full story is HERE.
The secondary just got a lot lighter in Blacksburg as Virginia Tech cornerback Mansoor Delane is set to enter the transfer portal. Delane’s loss is a crucial blow for Hokies’ defensive coordinator Chris Marve’s defensive scheme as Delane accounted for 146 tackles and six interceptions in three seasons. The 6-foot, 185-pounder will have one year of eligibility remaining. Expect two Big Ten teams to be among his top contenders.
The full story is HERE.
Washington State receiver Kris Hutson is entering the transfer portal. The former four-star prospect signed with Oregon in the 2020 class but transferred to Wazzu following the 2023 season. He caught 54 passes for 683 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars this season.
After losing two quarterbacks to the transfer portal, Duke got some good news under center on Wednesday when former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah committed to the Blue Devils and will have three years of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-3, redshirt freshman completed 189 of 287 passes (65.9%) for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns while only tossing six interceptions.
The full story is HERE.
Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza is entering the transfer portal. The former two-star who was committed to Yale before signing with Cal in the 2022 class played above and beyond expectations. Medoza went 265-of-386 passing for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions, and ran 87 times for 105 yards and two scores this season while leading Cal to a 6-6 record this season.
The full story is HERE.
Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren announced he is entering the transfer portal. Head coach Jeff Lebby and his staff have been actively pursuing quarterbacks in the transfer portal and Blake Shapen, who started the first four games of the season for Mississippi State, announced today that he would be returning to Starkville for his final season of eligibility.
The full story is HERE.
Oklahoma's Dasan McCullough is entering the transfer portal. The Sooner linebacker began his career at Indiana, where he spent one season before transferring to Oklahoma. McCullough's two seasons in Norman were hampered by injury and now he is looking for a new team.
The full story is HERE.
The transfer portal wasn't open for a full two days before Texas A&M had landed a commitment from former UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno. The Aggies will have Zeno for his final year of eligibility. Zeno originally signed with Baylor in 2019 and remained in Waco for three years before transferring to UAB in 2022.
The full story is HERE.
SMU quarterback Preston Stone set to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The former Rivals250 quarterback started every game for SMU during the 2023 season, leading the Mustangs to a conference championship. Stone was replaced by Kevin Jennings three games into this season and now he is looking for his next team.
The full story is HERE.
UCLA is set to host Louisville transfer Benjamin Perry this weekend. He was a three-star prospect in the 2021 class and has one year of eligibility remaining.
USC sophomore wide receiver Duce Robinson is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. He played two seasons for USC, posting 23 catches for 396 yards (17.2 yards per catch) and five touchdowns this year. Robinson was a five-star tight end in the 2023 class and was a top 25 prospect in the Rivals250.
The full story HERE.
Georgia defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett has decided to enter the transfer portal. The former top 100 prospect arrive in Athens with hopes of being the next Jordan Davis. Jarrett chose Georgia over North Carolina and Auburn when he signed as part of the 2023 recruiting class.
The full story HERE.
After announcing on Monday that he intended to enter the transfer portal, Nitro Tuggle has changed his mind and will remain with Georgia. In 2024, Tuggle appeared in seven games for Georgia but expect him to have a larger role next season.
The full story is HERE.
Oklahoma veteran wide receiver Jalil Farooq will enter the transfer portal after playing in just two games this season due to a foot injury. He will have one year of eligibility remaining. During his time as a Sooner, Farooq amassed 88 catches for 1,282 yards and seven touchdowns.
The full story is HERE.
Duke quarterback Grayson Loftis has decided to transfer. This news comes less than the day after Duke's starting quarterback Maalik Murphy announced he is also transferring.
The full story is HERE.
Purdue transfer offensive lineman Mahamane Moussa has found a new home. Moussa announced on social media on Tuesday that he has committed to Louisville. After suiting up for Purdue from 2021 through 2024, he will have one year of eligibility left and plans to use it to play for head coach Jeff Brohm, offensive line coach Richard Owens and the Cardinals in 2025.
The full story is HERE.
Florida junior defensive end Jack Pyburn had his breakout season and now plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound Plyburn amassed 20 tackles in 17 games his first two years, but had 60 tackles (20 solo), four tackles for loss, one sack and one interception this year.
The full story is HERE:
Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek will enter the transfer portal after just one season in Tallahassee. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound signal caller will have three years of eligibility remaining. Kromenhoek, a former four-star prospect who was ranked No. 96 overall in the Rivals 100 for 2024, signed with the Noles over Florida and Georgia Tech, among others.
The full story is HERE.
Standout Arizona junior linebacker Jacob Manu has entered the transfer portal. Manu was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2023 but played in just seven games this season. He missed Arizona’s final five games of the season after suffering a a non-contact knee injury in the Wildcats' loss to Colorado on Oct. 19.
The full story is HERE.
A day after entering the transfer portal, Walker Howard has found his new home in a familiar setting, committing to Louisiana on Tuesday to play for Michael Desormeaux. Howard, a former five-star prospect in the Rivals 100 for 2022, originally signed with LSU then after one season transferred to Ole Miss where he spent two seasons. Now, the Lafayette native is back home with the Ragin’ Cajuns with two years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Williams Nwaneri was the prize of Missouri’s class of 2024, but his stint with the Tigers is coming to an end. Nwaneri was ranked No. 8 overall, No. 1 in Missouri and the No. 1 defensive end in the country in the class of 2024 by Rivals.com. He had an intense recruitment between Missouri, Oklahoma, Georgia and Oregon, but elected to stay home.
The full story is HERE.
Michigan State cornerback Charles Brantley has entered the transfer portal, Rivals has confirmed.
This is the third time Brantley has entered the portal after doing so in April of 2023 and December of 2023. Brantley withdrew his name from the portal both times previously and returned to Michigan State.
The full story is HERE.
Duke landed prized Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy in the 2024 transfer cycle but it looks like he's not going to be in Durham for next season.
News broke Monday evening that Murphy would be entering his name into the transfer portal for the second year in a row.
The full story is HERE.
Texas A&M offensive lineman T.J. Shanahan is entering the transfer portal. The former Rivals250 prospect just finished his second year with the Aggies. He'll have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Former four-star Mario Craver is transferring after just one year at Mississippi State. He had 17 catches for 268 yards and three touchdowns this season. Craver chose the Bulldogs over teams like Auburn and Georgia Tech.
Oklahoma State redshirt junior safety Kendal Daniels has elected to enter the transfer portal for his last year of college football. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Daniels has had a productive first three years at Oklahoma State. The former Rivals250 prospect earned freshman from the year by Big 12 coaches in 2022.
The full story HERE.
Wisconsin redshirt senior quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is transferring once again. Van Dyke joined the Badgers ahead of the 2023 season, but only played in three games before suffering a torn ACL injury on Sept. 14 against Alabama. Prior to his time at Wisconsin, Van Dyke played three seasons at Miami. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
The full story HERE.
Freshman Keona Davis is transferring from Nebraska. The defensive lineman posted a promising freshman season, playing in 11 games and making ten tackles with two quarterback pressures. He'll have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
The full story HERE.
USC and head coach Lincoln Riley are losing starting offensive lineman Mason Murphy to the transfer portal. The Rivals250 prospect from the 2021 class has been one of USC's most dependable offensive linemen for the last two seasons. Murphy has one year of eligibility remaining.
Ohio State second-year offensive lineman Miles Walker has entered the transfer portal. The former four-star from Connecticut spent two seasons with head coach Ryan Day, offensive line coach Justin Frye and the Buckeyes, but he did not appear in game action.
The full story HERE.
Georgia's receiving corps is getting overhauled this offseason and Nitro Tuggle is their latest pass catcher to enter the transfer portal. Tuggle was a big recruiting win for Georgia at the time. The Indiana native chose the Bulldogs over Michigan, Florida, and Texas A&M.
The full story HERE.
Cincinnati starting safety Jordan Young is entering the transfer portal. Young has started for the Bearcats for the past two seasons after transferring in from Florida. He'll have one season of eligibility remaining.
Alabama is losing defensive lineman Hunter Osborne to the transfer portal. The Alabama native chose the Crimson Tide over Clemson, Tennessee, and Texas. Osborne redshirted his first season with Alabama and only saw 19 defensive snaps this season.
Texas linebacker Derion Gullette is in the transfer portal after two years with the Longhorns. The former Rivals250 prospect from the 2023 recruiting class redshirted his first season in Austin and this year he only had 11 defensive snaps.
The Razorbacks are taking some hits in this transfer portal cycle and Joshua Braun is the biggest one yet. Braun earned second team All-SEC honors last season and was the best offensive lineman for Arkansas again this season. He has one more season of eligibility and should have plenty of destinations to choose from.
The full story HERE.
There is expected to a lot of turnover at Marshall this transfer cycle. Standout linebacker Jaden Yates is the latest member of the Thundering Herd to enter the transfer portal. This season he was credited with 10 quarterback pressures, 80 tackles, and 41 stops, according to PFF.
Texas A&M offensive lineman Kam Dewberry is transferring after three seasons with the Aggies. He'll have one season of eligibility remaining. Dewberry appeared in seven games as a freshman, including five starts. He’s played in every game over the last two seasons for the Aggies at both guard positions. That versatility is sure to make him a commodity in the portal.
The full story HERE.
Georgia Tech standout sophomore wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. has entered the transfer portal. He started all 12 games for the Yellow Jackets in 2024, recording 56 catches for 754 yards and three touchdowns. Singleton earned honorable mention All-ACC honors for his efforts.
The full story HERE.
Freshman star Fluff Bothwell is transferring from South Alabama. The Alabama native should be one of the more heavily recruited transfer running backs this cycle. Bothwell ran for 832 yards and 13 touchdowns on 111 carries as a true freshman.
North Carolina has yet to hire their next head coach and is losing one of their best players to the transfer portal. Standout linebacker Amare Campbell is set to enter the transfer portal after a season where he terrorized opposing quarterbacks. This year he was credited with 22 quarterback pressures, eight sacks, and 72 total tackles.
Virginia Tech is losing standout defensive back Jalen Stroman to the transfer portal. The Virginia native was a budding star on the Hokies defense but sustained a season-ending shoulder injury in the first game of the 2024 season. Stroman has one year of eligibility remaining.
Michigan reserve offensive lineman Andrew Gentry has entered his name into the transfer portal. A former top 100 prospect in the 2020 recruiting class, Gentry will have two years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Virginia Tech veteran linebacker Keli Lawson has entered the transfer portal.
The 6-foot-6, 220-pounder from Stephens City (Va.) Sherando High was an honorable mention All-ACC in 2023, and was No. 19 on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks” list that year. He had 80 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception and seven passes defended. He set a career-high with 14 tackles against Purdue.
The full story is HERE.
LSU is expected to be active in this transfer portal cycle, which makes sense considering eight of their players are already in the transfer portal. Receiver CJ Daniels, quarterback Rickie Collins, defensive tackle Preston Hickey, defensive back Jyaire Brown, linebacker Xavier Atkins, receiver Landon Ibieta, defensive back Jordan Allen, and defensive end Da'Shawn Womack showed up in the transfer portal on Monday morning.
Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown took to Instagram the night before the transfer portal officially opened to announce that he will transfer after the Buckeyes finish their playoff run. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.
The full story is HERE.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Darian Mensah was a lightly regarded prospect two years ago, but not anymore. The Tulane star announced he'll be transferring and he'll have a host of suitors eager to try to add him to their roster.
The full story is HERE.
