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College Football Transfer Portal Day 7: Wednesday’s Top 12 Moves

John Canady

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12) Entered: QB Jaden Rashada, Sacramento State
Jaden Rashada's college journey has been anything but uninteresting. The quarterback has arguably spent more time in the transfer portal than on the field. With no suitors in the earlier portal cycle last offseason, Rashada turned his attention to the spring portal, eventually finding a home at Sacramento State. Unfortunately, the quarterback's fit with the Hornets didn't go as planned after failing to win the starting job. Now, the former top recruit re-enters the portal hoping to finally find consistency in his young career.

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1) Returning: EDGE Jayden Woods, Florida
Jayden Woods committed to Florida as a top recruit out of high school, and as a freshman, the edge rusher took no time to make an impact on the field, racking up 27 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception, a pass defense, and a forced fumble with the Gators. Following the turnover at head coach, Woods initially entered the transfer portal, where new head coach Jon Sumrall made it a priority to bring the star pass rusher back to Gainesville for 2026. After agreeing to a deal to return for next season, Woods is expected to have a significant role in the Gators' defense.

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2) Entered: S Joenel Aguero, Georgia
Joenel Aguero has spent the last three seasons at Georgia, where he developed into a reliable starter in Kirby Smart's secondary. The safety had a career year in 2025, totaling 39 tackles, two pass defenses, and an interception for the Bulldogs this season. Now, he heads to the portal seeking the perfect fit for him to finish out his college career.
3) Committed: OT Wilkin Formby, Alabama -> Texas A&M
Wilkin Formby entered the transfer portal after starting 14 games for the Crimson Tide this past season. The versatile tackle was one of the most reliable forces in the trenches for Alabama, but in the end, Formby felt a fresh start would be best for his development. The big man quickly found a new home with an SEC contender at Texas A&M, where he's expected to play a significant role in the Aggies' offensive line plans in 2026.
4) Committed: RB Wayne Knight, JMU -> UCLA
Wayne Knight spent the last four seasons at JMU, where he's patiently waited for his opportunity to take over the Dukes' backfield. In 2025, the undersized running back finally got the opportunity, and he didn't disappoint. Rushing for 1,373 yards and nine touchdowns, while adding 397 yards and a touchdown through the air, Knight proved just how impactful he can be when given a larger role. Now, he follows his former head coach Bob Chesney to UCLA for the chance to take over the Bruins' backfield.
5) Committed: WR Reed Harris, Boston College -> Arizona State
Reed Harris has spent the last three seasons at Boston College, where he has consistently developed his game, emerging as a reliable deep threat for the Eagles. Coming off a career-best season, totaling 673 receiving yards and five touchdowns, Harris opted to enter the portal, hoping to find a program that could allow him to put his skill set on full display. The six-foot-five wideout lands at Arizona State, where he'll have the chance to emerge as a top weapon in the Big 12.
6) Committed: QB Marcus Stokes, West Florida -> Memphis
Marcus Stokes entered the transfer portal after a breakout season at West Florida, totaling 3,664 yards and 40 touchdowns this past year. The star QB enters the portal after being nominated for the Harlon Hill (D2 Heisman) award. Stokes garnered significant interest in the portal, but in the end, the quarterback opted for a fit that would allow him to see the field immediately. Stokes lands at Memphis, where he's expected to be the starting QB for the Tigers next season.
7) Committed: WR Braden Pegan, Utah State -> Utah
Braden Pegan began his college career at UCLA, where he spent one season before transferring to Utah State. In his lone season with the Aggies, the six-foot-three wideout broke out, reeling in 60 receptions for 926 yards and five touchdowns. Using his breakout year to his advantage, the California native finds a new home at Utah ahead of the 2026 season.
8) Committed: WR Kenny Johnson, Pittsburgh -> Texas Tech
Kenny Johnson has spent the last three seasons at Pittsburgh. Over the past two years, he's emerged as a significant offensive factor for the Panthers. In 2025, the shifty wideout put together his best season yet, racking up 695 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Looking to prove how big of a weapon he can be, Johnson takes his talents to the Big 12, landing with Texas Tech in the transfer portal.
9) Entered: OL Jayvon McFadden, Ohio State
Jayvon McFadden entered the transfer portal seeking an opportunity to find a consistent role on the offensive line at his next stop. After falling victim to the numbers game with the Buckeyes, the four-star recruit will likely garner plenty of interest in the portal, with the chance to earn a solid deal in a robust market.
10) Committed: QB Gio Lopez, North Carolina -> Wake Forest
Gio Lopez transferred to North Carolina ahead of the 2025 season, with the chance to start against ACC competition following an impressive 2024 campaign as a dual-threat starter at South Alabama. In his lone season with the Tar Heels, the six-foot quarterback totaled 1,747 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and only five interceptions, while adding three touchdowns on the ground throughout his trying season filled with injuries. Hoping a fresh start would help him bounce back, Lopez hit the portal, where he quickly found his desired fresh start at Wake Forest.
11) Entered: QB Malachi Nelson, UTEP
Malachi Nelson's journey as a former five-star recruit has definitely gone a different route than typical top prospects in college. The quarterback began his career at USC, where he eventually transferred to Boise State after failing to win the starting job. After another failed attempt with the Broncos, the six-foot-three pocket passer transferred to UTEP, where he finally got the opportunity to see the field. Unfortunately, Nelson did the opposite of impress, tossing for 1,163 yards, eight touchdowns, and nine interceptions with a 21.9 QBR. Nelson now enters the portal, hoping to find a situation that will help him get his career back on track.
12) Entered: QB Jaden Rashada, Sacramento State
Jaden Rashada's college journey has been anything but uninteresting. The quarterback has arguably spent more time in the transfer portal than on the field. With no suitors in the earlier portal cycle last offseason, Rashada turned his attention to the spring portal, eventually finding a home at Sacramento State. Unfortunately, the quarterback's fit with the Hornets didn't go as planned after failing to win the starting job. Now, the former top recruit re-enters the portal hoping to finally find consistency in his young career.

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1) Returning: EDGE Jayden Woods, Florida
Jayden Woods committed to Florida as a top recruit out of high school, and as a freshman, the edge rusher took no time to make an impact on the field, racking up 27 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception, a pass defense, and a forced fumble with the Gators. Following the turnover at head coach, Woods initially entered the transfer portal, where new head coach Jon Sumrall made it a priority to bring the star pass rusher back to Gainesville for 2026. After agreeing to a deal to return for next season, Woods is expected to have a significant role in the Gators' defense.

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