Portal Pulse: Launch
We are beginning a new (near) daily update series through the bulk of the transfer portal season, dubbed "Portal Pulse." This provides the 'need to knows' as we work through this madness.
Welcome to “Portal Pulse,” the newest series of update articles we will launch to help you keep up with the madness that has become of the player movement cycle in the college football off-season. As players and teams alike scramble for positioning, we’ll get you the ‘need to knows’ at the top, and dive deeper into the data-driven insights on who the real winners (and losers) are. We’ll track trends and spotlight some lesser known players that will impact the on-field results of 2026.
Here is the first edition of the “Portal Pulse” presented by CFB Depth:
Let’s get caught up on what has happened while we have been focused on finishing up the 2025 season on the field. The portal has gone off the rails. It’s become full-on ‘amateur’ free agency, and we (for one) are here for it. Players (and agents) are moving quickly to gain favor with landing spots that offer both some cash and a path to playing time. Schools are budgeting, hosting, and wooing these players to try to build up their rosters for the 2026 campaign.
THE WINDOW
Let’s take a quick look at the ‘window’ rules for the 2026 portal cycle, which has changed from previous years. They have now moved to one window that opened on January 2nd and runs through January 16th. This is the only regular time for all players, including graduate transfers, to enter their names in the portal. There is also a ‘postseason exception’ for players whose teams participate in a postseason game on or after January 12, 2026, who receive a special, additional five-day period to enter the portal, starting the day after their team’s final game. The ‘coaching change exception’ remains in place but is also slightly changed, offering an additional 15-day window that begins five days after the new coach is publicly announced. This replaces the old 30-day window after a coach leaves the program.
[ Note: The number in parentheses is the player rating — out of 20. If you’d like to learn more about how this number is derived, check out this article > ]
SUMMARY
The Indiana Hoosiers are dominating the on-field and now off-field headlines around college football. Not only are they now two wins away from their first National Championship after dominating their quarterfinal matchup against Alabama at the Rose Bowl. They are now reeling in top transfers to reload for the 2026 run. As you’ll see below in the ‘signings’ section, they signed QB Josh Hoover [15.4] away from TCU, RB Turbo Richard [14.5] from Boston College, DL Joshua Burnham [14.5] from Notre Dame and former K-State LB Tobi Osunsanmi [13.4].
With ‘free time’ to work with, Coach Prime is working the portal early and often. They announced five impact signings yesterday alone. However, it’s only working towards getting them closer to the even mark, as they did not do a great job of retaining talent on the roster. That’s what makes our ‘portal tracker’ system a bit different. Many will fawn at the signings, but lose sight of the losses. Our ledger-style tracker for each team weighs them both and provides a holistic view of the talent level on the roster. Here is a quick look at Colorado’s ledger view with a link if you want to check it out:
For the first time since opening, the signings actually outweighed the entries. Here is a look at yesterday’s movement on our tracker:
Entries = 80
Signings = 109
Here is a look at the total breakdown from our Portal Tracker: Summary page:
As you can see, we still have only 6% of the total entries we are tracking having committed/signed with their 2026 schools.
TOP TEN :::::: view all >
Out of the gate, it’s no surprise to see teams still competing in the CFP to be at the top. They are more likely to hold on to their top players through this season’s competition. It’s also not unusual to see the service academies (Army, Navy and Air Force) towards the top as they all retain their players better than most. They will also not participate on the other end and will slowly slide towards the middle when this all wraps up, and camps begin to open. Right now, other than Ole Miss, Indiana, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Colorado, this is a good snapshot of who is best retaining their players early on in the portal cycle.
BOTTOM TEN :::::: view all >
Some teams have been ravaged by players leaving the program. You may notice a similar theme for these bottom feeders early on. They are mostly all rebuilding rosters with new coaches. Oklahoma State has signed eight players, and some excellent ones coming in from North Texas with head coach Eric Morris; however, they still have a LOT of work to do to replace the 55 players who have left the program. It’s concerning for programs like Mississippi State, West Virginia and Appalachian State to see so many players leaving without coach movement. In the case of WVU and App State, both with coaches going into their second season, it could be a weening out of some of the players that the new coach didn’t see eye-to-eye with and now they can build the roster the way they want. Emphasis on the word: could.
TRENDS
Since this is our first launch post, we won’t stay here long, but we did want you to know that we’ll be providing the teams that have moved up and down the most over the course of the past 24 hours and also over the past week (once a week).
TOP ENTRIES
Here is a look at the top ten portal entries (by player rating) we saw enter over the last 24 hours:
Texas State: K Tyler Robles [16.7] — Tyler Robles, a highly productive kicker, recently entered the transfer portal after an impressive season with the Texas State Bobcats. Hailing from Encinitas, California, where he attended La Costa Canyon High School, Robles began his collegiate career as a redshirt at USC before transferring to Texas State. While he did not kick for the Trojans, he found his time with the Bobcats. In 2025, Robles scored 116 points, converting 21 of 23 field goal attempts (a 91.3% success rate) and 53 of 54 extra point attempts. He was an impressive 3 of 4 on kicks from 50-plus yards. Sources indicate that Washington is actively recruiting him, and he is scheduled for a visit to Seattle.
Texas State: RB Greg Burrell [15.8] — Burrell has re-entered the transfer portal after a solid season with the Bobcats. Hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, Burrell was a 3-star prospect who committed to the hometown UNLV Rebels in 2024. As a freshman at UNLV, he played in 11 games, recording 366 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns before transferring to Texas State. This year, he rushed for 590 yards on 91 carries (a 6.5 average) and scored three rushing touchdowns, while also catching 13 passes for 125 receiving yards. He’ll have three years of eligibility remaining for his new school(s).
Illinois: DL Tomiwa Durojaiye [15.3] — Tomiwa Durojaiye, a prominent defensive lineman, has entered the transfer portal from Illinois, his fourth collegiate school. He was a three-star recruit who initially committed to Kentucky. He redshirted the 2022 season at Kentucky, then transferred to West Virginia where he had his most productive season in 2023, recording 23 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. A brief stint at Florida State in 2024 yielded minimal playing time before he found success at Illinois in the 2025 season, earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention after logging 16 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks for the Illini. He retains two years of eligibility.
Northwestern: DL Anto Saka [15.2] — A late night addition, new Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald may be without a star on the defensive line. He has entered the transfer portal after a successful four-year stint at Northwestern. A four-star recruit coming out of Loyola Blakefield High School in Baltimore, Saka was rated as the No. 4 overall recruit in Maryland and chose the Wildcats over numerous offers, including Penn State and USC. After redshirting the 2022 season, he made an impact in 2023, recording 5.5 sacks in his debut year. In 2024, he earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors after tallying 15 tackles, five tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks despite battling through a significant rib injury. He was tabbed as the No. 56 player on Bruce Feldman’s 2025 “Freaks List” for his exceptional athleticism. Saka is a high-end edge rusher with 12.0 career sacks and 14 tackles for loss, and is considered a potential NFL draft pick if he were to declare (which remains a possibility).
North Carolina State: OL Jacarrius Peak [14.9] — Another late in the day addition, Jacarrius Peak, an elite offensive lineman, has entered the transfer portal from NC State, where he developed into one of the top tackles in the nation. Hailing from Valdosta, Georgia, Peak was a four-star prospect and the highest-ranked member of the Wolfpack's 2022 recruiting class. After redshirting in 2022, he emerged as a starter at right tackle in the latter half of the 2023 season, earning the team's Most Improved Player and most valuable offensive lineman awards. In 2024, he started every game, recording 54 pancake blocks (second on the team), an impressive PFF grade, and earned All-ACC honorable mention. In the partial 2025 season, he moved to left tackle and continued his strong play, allowing just two sacks on 486 pass-blocking snaps and earning ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors. Another member of the “Freaks List,” No 31, he is considered one of the top offensive linemen available in the portal and is drawing significant interest from major programs and early reports have Alabama taking an aggressive approach.
Alabama: DB Cam Calhoun [14.6] — Calhoun has re-entered the transfer portal after a single season at Alabama, his fourth collegiate school in four years. Calhoun initially signed with Michigan in 2023, redshirting that season after playing just two games. He transferred to Utah for the 2024 season, where he had his most productive year, recording 21 tackles, one interception, and a team-high nine pass breakups in 11 games. This year with Alabama didn’t go as planned. He primarily contributed on special teams and as a reserve, logging seven tackles, one pass breakup, and a fumble recovery across 14 games. He looks to get back into a prominent role in the secondary and there should be plenty of suitors willing to give him that shot.
Baylor: RB Bryson Washington [14.6] — Washington has entered the transfer portal from Baylor, where he set program records for a freshman running back. A three-star recruit from Franklin, Texas, where he won back-to-back state championships, Washington initially committed to SMU before flipping to Baylor in 2022. He redshirted in 2023, then exploded onto the scene in ‘24, rushing for a freshman-record 1,028 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning FWAA Freshman All-America honors. In an injury-plagued 2025 season, he still managed to rush for 788 yards and six touchdowns on 154 carries. He has just one year of eligibility remaining.
California: RB Kendrick Raphael [14.5] — Raphael used the portal last year to go from NC State to Cal, where an opportunity was identified. From Naples, Florida, he was a highly-touted four-star prospect in high school and spend two seasons withe Wolfpack, battling for playing time and accumulating 425 yards in 2024. He achieved his goal of becoming a lead back at Cal, leading the team with 943 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, and 34 receptions for 245 yards in the 2025 season, earning All-ACC Honorable Mention honors. With his impressive production and two years of eligibility remaining, Raphael is considered a top transfer target, though there are currently no specific leads on where he might land next.
Rice: WR Braylen Walker [14.4] — This name may slip under-the-radar a bit, but Walker, a wide receiver from Lake Charles, Louisiana, has entered the transfer portal after a four-year career at Rice. A three-star recruit who committed in 2021, he was the first out-of-state addition to their 2022 recruiting class. After redshirting in 2022, Walker contributed as a reserve receiver for the Owls. His most productive season came in 2024, when he caught 22 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. In the injury-shortened 2025 season, he appeared in only three games, recording just six receptions for 49 yards. Walker has battled injuries throughout his career but possesses potential when healthy and he likely seeks an opportunity to see more passes thrown his way. He is on the smaller size, standing 5’ 10” and coming in at 172 pounds.
Penn State: LB Amare Campbell [14.3] — Campbell makes another appearance in the portal. A three-star recruit from Virginia, he began his career at North Carolina in 2023. After a breakout 2024 season with the Tar Heels where he recorded 76 tackles and 6.5 sacks, he transferred to Penn State ahead of the 2025 season. In his lone year with the Nittany Lions, he had a career year, leading the team with 103 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 3.0 sacks, earning All-Big Ten honors. Campbell is listed at 6'0" and 231 lbs with a reported 40-yard dash time of 4.70 seconds. Citing a desire not to be "undervalued" following coaching changes, Campbell is expected to be one of the top linebackers available with one year of eligibility remaining, and he should garner plenty of attention from other big programs.
Other notable entries (11+ rating):
Kentucky: DB Cam Dooley [13.9]
Alabama: OL Wilkin Formby [13.6]
James Madison: DB Elijah Culp [13.5]
Alabama: DL Keon Keeley [13.3]
Ohio State: WR Mylan Graham [13.3]
Buffalo: LB Dion Crawford [13.2]
Baylor: DL Emar’rion Winston [13.1]
Illinois: DL Eli Coenen [12.9]
Illinois: DL Curt Neal [12.7]
Penn State: DB Kenny Woseley Jr. [12.7]
Wyoming: DL Peter Eyabi [12.7]
North Texas: QB Reese Poffenbarger [12.7]
Oregon State: WR David Wells Jr. [12.5]
SMU: DB Kyron Chambers [12.3]
Texas Tech: DL Cheta Ofili [12.3]
Virginia Tech: LB Caleb Woodson [12.2]
Mississippi State: RB Seth Davis [12.0]
Navy: DB Justin Ross [11.7]
Lafayette: DL Jaylon Joseph [11.6]
Louisiana: DL Fitzgerald West Jr. [11.6]
Arizona: DB Marquis Groves-Killebrew [11.6]
Mississippi State: DB Elijah Cannon [11.6]
Coastal Carolina: LB Tray Brown [11.5]
Florida International: WR Semaj Demps [11.5]
Mississippi State: DL Kai McClendon [11.4]
Alabama: WR Rico Scott [11.3]
Virginia: QB Daniel Kaelin [11.2]
Ohio State: OL Tegra Tshabola [11.1]
Oregon State: DL Tahjae Mullix [11.1]
Portland State: TE Kristian Ingman [11.1]
Penn State: DL Kaleb Artis [11.0]
TOP SIGNINGS
Here is a look at the top ten portal entries (by player rating) we saw enter over the last 24 hours:
Oklahoma State: RB Caleb Hawkins [17.4] << from North Texas — Hawkins, from Shawnee, Oklahoma, has signed with Oklahoma State after a record-setting freshman season at North Texas. He set an FBS freshman record with 29 total touchdowns (25 rushing, four receiving) and led the nation in rushing touchdowns. He amassed 1,434 rushing yards and 370 receiving yards, totaling 1,804 yards from scrimmage. His exceptional performance earned him multiple accolades. Given the departure of other running backs and his former North Texas coaching staff (including head coach Eric Morris and running backs coach Patrick Cobbs) also joining Oklahoma State, Hawkins is expected to be an immediate starter and the featured back for the Cowboys in the 2026 season.
Texas Tech: QB Brendan Sorsby [17.4] << from Cincinnati — Brendan Sorsby is rich. He’s also aligned with a top offensive program in Texas Tech for the 2026 season. A former three-star recruit, Sorsby began his collegiate career at Indiana in 2022 before transferring to Cincinnati ahead of the 2024 season. In his stellar 2025 season, the dual-threat QB threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns with just five interceptions, while also rushing for 580 yards and nine more scores. His performance earned him All-Big 12 Second Team honors and recognition as the top player in the transfer portal. He’s the no-doubt starter going forward as they made a substantial commitment, reportedly in the $5 million range in NIL.
Houston: RB Makhi Hughes [16.4] << from Oregon —Hughes has reuinted (a year later) with his former coaches at Tulane, Willie Fritz and Slade Nagle. Now with the Houston, the former three-star recruit, Hughes spent two highly productive seasons at Tulane after a medical redshirt in 2022. He became the first freshman in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards, earning AAC Rookie of the Year in 2023. His 2024 season was even better, with 1,401 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, earning him First-Team All-AAC honors and a Doak Walker Award semifinalist nod. His time at Oregon was short-lived and disappointing as he found himself buried on a deep and talented depth chart, managing just 17 carries for 70 yards. You can expect him to regain his lead back role for the Cougars in 2026.
Oklahoma State: WR Wyatt Young [16.4] << from North Texas — Another chip in the move from Denton, Texas to Stillwater, Oklahoma, we have Young joining the Cowboys. A former three-star recruit, Young excelled as a true sophomore in the 2025 season, finishing third nationally with 1,264 receiving yards on 70 catches and scoring 10 touchdowns, earning First-Team All-AAC honors. He was the highest-graded wide receiver in the nation by Pro Football Focus (PFF) during the regular season. He joins QB Drew Mestemaker and RB Caleb Hawkins as the trio formed the core of the nation's top offense at North Texas.
USC: DB Jontez Williams [16.2] << from Iowa State — The top-ranked transfer portal cornerback from Starke, Florida, has signed with USC after a stellar career at Iowa State that was unfortunately cut short by injury. Williams was a three-star recruit out of high school but developed into an All-Big 12 second-team selection in the 2024 season after leading the Cyclones with four interceptions. He is listed at 5'11" and 200 lbs. In the 2025 season, he was performing at an elite level (allowing only 8 catches for 34 yards through five games) before suffering a season-ending knee injury. For his career, he has compiled 67 tackles, five interceptions, and 10 pass breakups. Williams is expected to be a "plug-and-play" starter for the Trojans in the 2026 season and will be a major boost to their secondary.
Illinois: QB Katin Houser [16.1] << from East Carolina — Houseas signed with Illinois after entering the transfer portal from Michigan State. A highly touted four-star recruit from St. John Bosco High School (CA), Houser was the 10th-ranked quarterback nationally in the 2022 class, choosing the Spartans over numerous other top programs. After redshirting his freshman year, he started seven games in the 2023 season as a redshirt freshman, passing for 1,250 yards, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions. He found a home at East Carolina for 2025, leading the team to eight wins and finished the season with 3,300 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He completed 65.9% of his passes. Additionally, he was a dual-threat, adding 181 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. He should fit in well and replace Luke Altmyer under center in Champaign in 2026.
Penn State: DB Marcus Neal Jr. [15.8] << from Iowa State — Neal Jr. is reuiting with Matt Campbell in Happy Valley. A former three-star high school recruit and a standout in track and field, Neal was named the Class 5 Missouri Defensive Player of the Year his senior year, where he recorded nearly 100 tackles and five interceptions. He made an immediate impact at Iowa State, appearing in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2024. His sophomore year was a breakout, earning a third-team All-Big 12 selection after leading the team with 77 total tackles, which also included two interceptions, three pass deflections, one sack, and one forced fumble. Neal has two years of eligibility remaining and is a plug-and-play starter and leader in the newly minted secondary for the Nittany Lions.
Rutgers: LB Malachi Davis [15.7] << from Toledo — Davis will spend this last collegiate season at Rutgers, as the Scarlet Knights focus on fixing a leaky defense. A Michigan native, Davis played in 27 games for Toledo, appearing in all 13 contests in 2024 and becoming a full-time starter in 2025. He had a breakout senior year, recording 36 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and leading the team with 5.5 sacks. Davis's performance earned him a third-team All-MAC selection. He will look to make an immediate impact at Rutgers and is projected to be a "plug-and-play" starter at the defensive end position, which was a position of major need for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers beat out other Big Ten schools like Michigan State and Nebraska for his commitment, indicating their high hopes for his role in the defense.
Penn State: QB Rocco Becht [15.6] << from Iowa State — As expected, Becht is another following the coaching staff to Happy Valley to compete for Penn State in 2026. He was a three-year starter for the Cyclones, leaving as one of the program's most decorated players, and he holds the school freshman records for passing yards and touchdowns. During the 2024 season, he led Iowa State to a program-record 11 wins and a Big 12 Championship appearance, throwing for 3,505 yards and 25 touchdowns, and earning Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP honors. For his entire Iowa State career, he amassed 9,274 passing yards and 64 touchdowns against 27 interceptions. He has one year of eligibility remaining and is expected to make a full recovery from non-throwing shoulder surgery well before the 2026 season begins.
LSU: WR Jackson Harris [15.6] << from Hawaii —Jackson Harris is an experienced wide receiver who recently committed to LSU as a transfer from Hawaii, following a breakout season with the Rainbow Warriors. He began his collegiate career at Stanford, where he played for two seasons (2023-2024) but had limited production, catching only six passes for 86 yards and one touchdown total. Harris found his rhythm in Hawaii's run-and-shoot system during the 2025 season, becoming the team's go-to target and earning a first-team All-Mountain West selection. In that single season, he put up 49 catches for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging nearly 20 yards per catch and emerging as a star. With LSU's wide receiver room experiencing significant turnover, Harris is projected to be an immediate starter who can provide crucial experience and be a major contributor in the SEC. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Other notable commitments (11+ rating):
Texas A&M: LB Ray Coney [15.6] << from Tulsa
Texas Tech: LB Austin Romaine [15.5] << from Kansas State
Indiana: QB Josh Hoover [15.4] << from TCU
Florida: QB Aaron Philo [15.2] << from Georgia Tech
Texas Tech: WR Donte Lee, Jr. [15.1] << from Liberty
Houston: OL Shadre Hurst [15.1] << from Tulane
Ole Miss: LB Jonathan Maldonado [14.9] << from Nevada
Wisconsin: QB Kenny Minchey [14.9] << from Notre Dame
Penn State: RB Carson Hansen [14.8] << from Iowa State
Wisconsin: QB Colton Joseph [14.8] << from Old Dominion
Virginia: RB Jekail Middlebrook [14.8] << from Middle Tennessee
Texas A&M: DB Tawfiq Byard [14.7] << from Colorado
North Carolina State: WR Victor Snow [14.6] << from Buffalo
California: DL Solomon Williams [14.6] << from Texas A&M
Indiana: RB Turbo Richard [14.5] << from Boston College
Indiana: DL Joshua Burnham [14.5] << from Notre Dame Texas:
DL Ian Geffrard [14.4] << from Arkansas
Virginia Tech: RB Bill Davis [14.3] << from Louisiana
Michigan State: OL Ben Murawski [14.3] << from Connecticut
North Carolina: QB Billy Edwards Jr. [14.3] << from Wisconsin
Texas Tech: DL Julien Laventure [14.2] << from Akron
UCF: QB Alonza Barnett III [14.1] << from James Madison
Florida: DB DJ Coleman [14.0] << from Baylor
Iowa State: LB Montreze Smith [14.0] << from Austin Peay
TCU: QB Jaden Craig [13.9] << from Harvard
Boston College: DL Demetrius Ballard [13.8] << from Buffalo
Colorado: DL Dylan Manuel [13.8] << from Appalachian State
South Carolina: WR Jayden Gibson [13.8] << from Oklahoma
Colorado: WR Danny Scudero [13.8] << from San Jose State
Ohio State: TE Mason Williams [13.7] << from Ohio
Virginia Tech: QB Ethan Grunkemeyer [13.7] << from Penn State
Arkansas: OL Malachi Breland [13.6] << from Memphis
Arkansas: DB Christian Harrison [13.6] << from Cincinnati
Texas Tech: WR Jalen Jones [13.4] << from Alabama State
Indiana: WR Nick Marsh [13.4] << from Michigan State
Indiana: LB Tobi Osunsanmi [13.4] << from Kansas State
Purdue: RB Jerrick Gibson [13.4] << from Texas
UCF: OL Brady Wayburn [13.4] << from Connecticut
Cincinnati: DB MJ Cannon [13.4] << from Bowling Green
USC: LB Deven Bryant [13.3] << from Washington
Oklahoma State: OL Johnny Dickson III [13.3] << from North Texas
Vanderbilt: TE Jayvontay Conner [13.3] << from East Carolina
Penn State: WR Brett Eskildsen [13.2] << from Iowa State
Michigan State: DB Tyran Chappell [13.2] << from Houston Christian
UCF: RB Landen Chambers [13.2] << from Central Arkansas
Oklahoma State: OL Braydon Nelson [13.0] << from North Texas
UCF: OL Cooper Terpstra [12.8] << from Michigan State
Washington State: DB Jaylen Thomas [12.8] << from San Jose State
Colorado: DB Naeten Mitchell [12.8] << from New Mexico State
Kansas: DL Eamon Smalls [12.8] << from UAB
SMU: DL Christian Davis [12.6] << from Louisiana Tech
Oklahoma State: OL Desmond Magiya [12.6] << from North Texas
Iowa State: OL Maasai King [12.6] << from Akron
Memphis: DB Darius Malcolm Jr. [12.6] << from Wofford
Wisconsin: WR Shamar Rigby [12.5] << from Oklahoma State
Florida Atlantic: WR RJ Garcia II [12.5] << from Bowling Green
Arizona State: WR Raiden Vines-Bright [12.5] << from Washington
Georgia: DB Khalil Barnes [12.5] << from Clemson
Cincinnati: DL Chidera Otutu [12.4] << from UTSA
Duke: TE Nate Kurisky [12.4] << from Louisville
Virginia: DB Christian Ellis [12.4] << from Virginia Tech
Southern: QB Zeon Chriss-Gremillion [12.4] << from Houston
Baylor: OL Logan Moore [12.3] << from UAB
Mississippi State: WR Marquis Johnson [12.3] << from Missouri
Penn State: TE Gabe Burkle [12.2] << from Iowa State
Kentucky: DL Ahmad Breaux [12.2] << from LSU
Ole Miss: DB Sharif Denson [12.2] << from Florida
Rutgers: DB Zahmir Dawud [12.1] << from Villanova
Ohio State: DB Quinton Hammonds [11.9] << from North Texas
Iowa State: WR Cody Jackson [11.8] << from Tarleton
West Virginia: WR Prince Strachan [11.8] << from USC
Kansas: OL Connor Stroh [11.8] << from Texas
Indiana: DB Jiquan Sanks [11.7] << from Cincinnati
Auburn: WR Christian Neptune [11.6] << from South Florida
Illinois: DL Carter Janki [11.5] << from Penn
Oklahoma State: DB Kanijal Thomas [11.4] << from Kansas State
Texas A&M: OL Coen Echols [11.4] << from LSU
Kansas State: DB Keshawn Davila [11.4] << from Arkansas
Colorado: RB Damian Henderson II [11.3] << from Sacramento State
Colorado: RB JaQuail Smith [11.3] << from Sacramento State
North Carolina: TE Jaxxon Warren [11.3] << from Colorado State
North Carolina: OL Andrew Threatt [11.3] << from Charleston Southern
Wisconsin: DL Justus Boone [11.2] << from Arkansas
Colorado State: OL Toriyan Johnson [11.1] << from Connecticut
Michigan State: DB Devin Vaught [11.1] << from Maine
Penn State: QB Alex Manske [11.0] << from Iowa State
Notable Withdrawals
— Louisville’s Jeff Brohm spent most of his time recruiting his own roster as he has found the proper funds and convinced both RB Isaac Brown [16.5] and LB Antonio Watts [15.7] to ditch their portal plans and return to the Cardinals for 2026.
— LSU TE Ka’Morreun Pimpton [12.5] is returning after striking a new deal to stay with the Horned Frogs
— Purdue S D’Mon Marable initially intended to transfer but elected to return to the Boilermakers for 2026.
SICKO SECTION
Entry Log (the rest of the entries noted from this period):
Louisville: DL Justin Beadles [10.9]
Stonehill: DL Aidan Horodnik [10.9]
USC: TE Joey Olsen [10.9]
LSU: WR TaRon Francis [10.8]
New Hampshire: RB Myles Thomason [10.8]
Eastern Michigan: LB Zion Fonua [10.7]
Morgan State: DL Dashawn Fields [10.6]
Rice: DB Ephraim Dotson [10.5]
California: OL Braden Miller [10.5]
Mississippi State: DB Cyrus Reyes [10.4]
Appalachian State: TE Kanen Hamlett [10.4]
Cal Poly: OL Racin Delgatty [10.3]
Mississippi State: OL Luke Work [10.2]
Ohio: K David Dellenbach [10.0]
North Carolina: TE Connor Cox [10.0]
Tennessee: OL William Satterwhite [9.88]
Temple: WR Ian Stewart [9.88]
Oklahoma State: RB DJ Dugar Jr. [9.69]
Mercer: OL Amarii Atchison [9.63]
Arkansas State: OL Zuri Madison [9.61]
SMU: WR Jaxson Lavender [9.50]
Division 2: LB LaRawn Robinson [9.36]
Virginia Tech: OL Carter Stallard [9.32]
Houston: OL Cayden Bowie [9.24]
Utah State: OL Jr Sia [9.20]
Iowa State: DL BJ Carter [9.09]
Virginia: RB Davis Lane Jr. [9.03]
Dartmouth: OL Vasean Washington [8.98]
South Florida: OL Khalil Walker [8.75]
Illinois: DB Amar Reynolds [8.67]
Southern Miss: DL Iliyas Fuavai [8.46]
Arkansas State: RB Cedric Hawkins [8.40]
Arkansas State: LB Chase Bogle [7.71]
SMU: WR Lance Beeghley [7.70]
Connecticut: LB Jon Morris [7.48]
Texas A&M: P Truette Tumey [6.30]
Eastern Illinois: OL Kwan Johnson [5.63]
SMU: RB Zach Hernandez [5.29]
UAB: OL Mason Chorak [3.85]
Signing Log (the rest of the commitments take took place):
Duke: DB Kyon Loud [10.9] << from Montana
Auburn: WR Kory Pettigrew [10.8] << from South Florida
Pittsburgh: OL Netinho Olivieri [10.7] << from Penn
Virginia Tech: TE Matt Henderson [10.5] << from Penn State
Oklahoma: TE Hayden Hansen [10.4] << from Florida
Texas A&M: TE Richie Anderson III [10.4] << from Fresno State
Arizona State: DB Caleb Chester [10.1] << from Texas
Charlotte: OL Nicolas Cruji [9.95] << from Maine
Wisconsin: TE Ryan Schwendeman [9.93] << from Southern Illinois
San Diego State: DL Nate Henrich [6.12] << from Division 2
Thank you for checking out our launch edition of the Portal Pulse — we’ll be back with more madness tomorrow…