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Top 15 Players Who Committed in the College Football Transfer Portal on Monday

John Canady

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15) CB Javan Robinson, Arizona State -> Wisconsin
Javaon Robinson began his college career at Washington State, where he spent two seasons struggling to carve out a role with the Cougars. The corner opted to transfer to Arizona State seeking the chance earn a larger role, and he did exactly that with the Sun Devils. Totaling 85 tackles, 12 pass defenses, and a pass defense in two seasons at ASU, the Florida native quickly turned heads. Now, he gets the chance to suit up in the Big Ten at Wisconsin in 2026.

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1) RB Hollywood Smothers, NC State -> Alabama
Hollywood Smothers became one of the most explosive offensive weapons to enter the transfer portal after announcing his intention to depart from NC State. The running back posted a career year as a starter for the Wolfpack this season, rushing for 939 yards and six touchdowns. Smothers had plenty of interested suitors, but in the end, a chance to suit up at Alabama was too good to pass up.

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2) QB Kenny Minchey, Notre Dame -> Kentucky
Kenny Minchey announced his decision to enter the transfer portal and immediately became one of the most interesting names in it. After losing the starting job to CJ Carr at Notre Dame, the former top recruit entered seeking a fresh start, hoping to land a starting job. Initially, Minchey committed to Matt Rhule and Nebraska, but shortly after, he flipped his commitment to Kentucky for the chance to suit up in the SEC.
3) DL Jehiem Oatis, Colorado -> Ole Miss
Jaheim Oatis is yet another talented defender set to hit the portal. The Crimson Tide defensive lineman started 13 games in two seasons under former head coach Nick Saban, but with new coach Kalen DeBoer running the show, Oatis’s snap counts took a significant hit. As a result, the former four-star transferred to Colorado, hoping for a bounce-back season, but quickly realized the Buffaloes wouldn't be the place where that happened. Now, he lands at Ole Miss hoping a return to the SEC helps him finally prove his ability to impact the game.
4) LB Robert Woodyard Jr., Auburn -> Missouri
Robert Woodyard Jr. initially committed to Auburn as a highly recruited prospect out of high school, but it took three seasons for the defender to prove why. Nonetheless, following a breakout season with the Tigers, racking up 67 tackles, two sacks, and a pass defense, the linebacker put his name on the map. Landing in the portal, Woodyard used his strong season to find a new home at Missouri.
5) RB Sutton Smith, Memphis -> Arkansas
Sutton Smith committed to Memphis out of high school, and up to this point, the Georgia native has proven loyal to the Tigers program. However, after a career year, totaling 768 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns, the undersized running back found himself in the transfer portal, proving more loyal to the coach who recruited him rather than the program itself. Smith lands at Arkansas with the chance to be a big-time playmaker in the SEC.
6) DB Fred Gaskin, South Florida -> Auburn
Fred Gaskin emerged as a reliable defender in USF's secondary this past season, totaling 53 tackles, two interceptions, two pass defenses, one forced fumble, and a sack. The Florida native opted to use his breakout season to his advantage, following his former head coach to the SEC with the chance to put his name on the map at Auburn.
7) OT Nick Del Grande, Coastal Carolina -> Duke
Nick Del Grande generated significant interest in the transfer portal after this past season at Coastal Carolina, where the lineman proved to be a versatile asset in the Chanticleers' offense. After committing to Duke, Del Grande can step in and make a significant impact right away.
8) WR Tre Brown, Old Dominion -> LSU
Tre Brown put together a monster season at Old Dominion this past year, posting 762 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 38 receptions in his lone season with the Monarchs. The six-foot-two wideout had several suitors to choose from on the open market, but ultimately, the chance to join Lane Kiffin at LSU stood out.
9) LB Chris Jones, Southern Miss -> Ole Miss
Chris Jones spent the last two seasons at Southern Miss, where he used his sophomore campaign to emerge as a dynamic defensive weapon. Totaling 133 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble, and an interception with the Golden Eagles this past year, the Mississippi native quickly earned the opportunity to join Ole Miss and Pete Golding's defense ahead of 2026.
10) DL Brandon Davis-Swain, Colorado -> Texas A&M
Brandon Davis-Swain spent the last two seasons at Colorado, where he's served as a rotation defender on the Buffaloes' defensive line. The Michigan native totaled 15 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a pass defense this past year. Davis-Swain could be in line to land a larger role elsewhere ahead of the 2025 season.
11) LB Grayson Howard, Florida -> USF
Grayson "Pup" Howard originally committed to South Carolina as a highly recruited prospect out of high school. After struggling to find a role in the Gamecocks' defense, the linebacker transferred to Florida, where he showed flashes of his ability, but still didn't find the sizable role he hoped for. Now, he'll get the chance to carve out a significant role at USF after landing with the Bulls in the transfer portal.
12) LB Michael Short, Virginia Tech -> TCU
Michael Short began his career at North Carolina, where he initially committed as a top recruit. However, the linebacker opted to hit the portal ahead of the 2025 season following the hire of the Tar Heels' new head coach, Bill Belichick. In his lone season with the Hokies, Short showed his potential in what little role he did have, but not enough to keep him in the ACC for another head coaching change. As a result, Short tries his hand at another fresh start at TCU.
13) IOL Trovon Baugh, South Carolina -> Texas A&M
Trovon Baugh was one of the lone bright spots on the offensive line for the struggling Gamecocks this past season. The versatile lineman proved to be a difference maker in pass protection. Although he still has progress to make in the rushing attack, he’ll have the chance to further his development at Texas A&M moving forward.
14) CB Dakoda Fields, Oregon -> Oklahoma
Dakoda Fields committed to Oregon as a top recruit out of high school, but after one season with the Ducks, the corner's limited playing time led him to enter the transfer portal. Fields hopes to prove he was a highly ranked prospect, and he'll find that opportunity in the SEC with Oklahoma.
15) CB Javan Robinson, Arizona State -> Wisconsin
Javaon Robinson began his college career at Washington State, where he spent two seasons struggling to carve out a role with the Cougars. The corner opted to transfer to Arizona State seeking the chance earn a larger role, and he did exactly that with the Sun Devils. Totaling 85 tackles, 12 pass defenses, and a pass defense in two seasons at ASU, the Florida native quickly turned heads. Now, he gets the chance to suit up in the Big Ten at Wisconsin in 2026.

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1) RB Hollywood Smothers, NC State -> Alabama
Hollywood Smothers became one of the most explosive offensive weapons to enter the transfer portal after announcing his intention to depart from NC State. The running back posted a career year as a starter for the Wolfpack this season, rushing for 939 yards and six touchdowns. Smothers had plenty of interested suitors, but in the end, a chance to suit up at Alabama was too good to pass up.

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