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Top 12 Players Who Committed in the College Football Transfer Portal on Tuesday

John Canady

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12) RB Dilin Jones, Wisconsin -> LSU
Entering the 2025 season, Dilin Jones was listed as the starting running back for Wisconsin as a freshman. At six feet and 205 pounds, Jones's size and speed made him a potential breakout candidate. However, the running back's 2025 campaign didn't go as expected, with him ending the season totaling only 300 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Despite that, Jones still garnered plenty of interest in the portal, where he eventually decided to transfer to LSU.

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1) EDGE Wendell Gregory Jr., Oklahoma State -> Kansas State
Wendell Gregory entered the portal after impressing during his time with the Oklahoma State Cowboys this past season. The versatile linebacker showcased his pass-rushing ability, totaling 12 tackles for loss and four sacks throughout his 2025 campaign. Despite pursuits from several top programs, Gregory inks a deal to suit up for Kansas State in 2026, where he'll immediately offer a significant boost to the Wildcats pass rush.

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2) CB Smith Snowden, Utah -> Michigan
Smith Snowden entered the 2025 season as a top corner in the nation following an impressive 2024 campaign. Although the versatile corner didn't take a step forward in 2025, the Utah native still proved to be a reliable player in coverage for the Utes' secondary. Following the change at head coach, Snowden entered the portal, where he opted to follow former head coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan with the chance to show out at a historic program.
3) DL Francis Brewu, Pittsburgh -> Notre Dame
Francis Brewu added his name to the transfer portal following an impressive season at Pittsburgh, totaling 36 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble. The Ohio native has the skillset to be a force on nearly any defensive line in the country, and because of that, he quickly became a priority target for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame.
4) WR DeAndre Moore Jr., Texas -> Colorado
DeAndre Moore entered the transfer portal, becoming one of the top wideouts available on the market after his second season at Texas. Coming off a career year reeling in 38 receptions for 532 receiving yards and four touchdowns, the six-foot pass catcher's market took shape in a hurry, where he saw several programs bidding for his services. In the end, Moore lands at Colorado, where he hopes to emerge as a legit playmaker in the Buffaloes' offense.
5) QB Eli Holstein, Pittsburgh -> Virginia
Eli Holstein was viewed as a breakout candidate entering 2025 following an impressive freshman season at Pittsburgh, tossing for 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. However, the six-foot-four pocket passer seemingly regressed enough during his sophomore season that he eventually lost his starting spot. As a result, Holstein entered the transfer portal seeking a chance to compete for a starting job, and he found that opportunity with an ACC contender at Virginia.
6) DL Jalen Thompson, Michigan State -> Arizona State
Jalen Thompson announced his decision to enter the transfer portal after spending the last three seasons at Michigan State. In three years with the Spartans, Thompson combined for 65 tackles, 4.5 sacks, three pass defenses, and a forced fumble. Seeking a larger role with a more competitive program, Thompson takes his talents to the Big 12, joining Arizona State.
7) LB Sammy Omosigho, Oklahoma -> UCLA
Sammy Omosigho spent the last three seasons at Oklahoma, where he's developed into a core piece of the Sooners' defense. Following a career year, totaling 50 tackles, three pass defenses, and two sacks, the linebacker entered the transfer portal, looking to test his market value and flirt with a fresh start. Omosigho found that in a change of scenery on the West Coast, joining UCLA ahead of 2026.
8) S TJ Metcalf, Michigan -> Tennessee
TJ Metcalf began his career at Arkansas, spending two years in the Razorbacks' secondary before transferring to Michigan ahead of the 2025 season. In his lone season with the Wolverines, the six-foot-one safety put together a breakout season, racking up 58 tackles, four pass defenses, and an interception. Following the turnover at the head coach position, Metcalf entered the transfer portal, where he immediately found an offer to return to the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers.
9) IOL Paul Mubenga, LSU -> Nebraska
Paul Mubenga entered the transfer portal, emerging as one of the most significant departures following the hire of head coach Lane Kiffin. Mubenga impressed throughout his tenure with the Tigers, which is why he became a priority target for several programs on the market. In the end, Matt Rhule and Nebraska land the offensive lineman in hopes that Mubenga will bolster their offensive line ahead of 2026.
10) S Malik Hartford, Ohio State -> UCLA
Malik Hartford committed to Ohio State as a highly recruited prospect out of high school, hoping to develop into the next top safety prospect courtesy of the Buckeyes' development. Instead, the six-foot-three safety spent the last three years struggling to carve out a consistent role, posting 20 tackles and three pass defenses throughout his entire tenure. Hoping for a fresh start, Hartford entered the portal, where he quickly found a new home at UCLA.
11) QB Air Noland, South Carolina -> Memphis
Air Noland became a top quarterback option in the transfer portal last offseason after departing from Ohio State, where he initially committed as a top recruit out of high school. The young QB opted to take his talents to South Carolina, prioritizing the opportunity to learn under an NFL-minded offensive coordinator, Mike Shula. Fast forward to this offseason, Noland finds himself back in the transfer portal following Shula's firing. Now, Noland heads to Memphis to not only continue his development but also potentially compete for a starting job.
12) RB Dilin Jones, Wisconsin -> LSU
Entering the 2025 season, Dilin Jones was listed as the starting running back for Wisconsin as a freshman. At six feet and 205 pounds, Jones's size and speed made him a potential breakout candidate. However, the running back's 2025 campaign didn't go as expected, with him ending the season totaling only 300 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Despite that, Jones still garnered plenty of interest in the portal, where he eventually decided to transfer to LSU.

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1) EDGE Wendell Gregory Jr., Oklahoma State -> Kansas State
Wendell Gregory entered the portal after impressing during his time with the Oklahoma State Cowboys this past season. The versatile linebacker showcased his pass-rushing ability, totaling 12 tackles for loss and four sacks throughout his 2025 campaign. Despite pursuits from several top programs, Gregory inks a deal to suit up for Kansas State in 2026, where he'll immediately offer a significant boost to the Wildcats pass rush.

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