Welcome to the 2nd #Tribe26 ongoing transfer portal thread and tracker! Consider this your one-stop shop for all things transfer portal regarding FSU as all the action unfolds over the next two weeks. From names to know to departures, Tomahawk Nation’s Three Stars (Tim Alumbaugh, Josh Pick, and NoleThruandThru) have you covered with all the information below.
How long is the transfer portal open?
The transfer portal will be open for a two-week period only, from January 2-16, 2026. Exceptions exist for coaching changes (a 15-day window that starts five days after the new coach is hired) and CFP playoff participants who play on or after January 12 (five days after final game to enter the portal).
The spring football transfer window has been eliminated, leaving football with one offseason period for all transfer activity.
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Here are some Tomahawk Nation pieces from our staff that can provide helpful context and perspective to the portal cycle in 2026, as well as a recap of prep and JUCO signees:
2026 portal commitments
Running back Tre Wisner (Texas Longhorns), 1 year of eligibility left
Long snapper Caleb Bowers (North Dakota State Bison), 1 year of eligibility left
Quarterback Ashton Daniels (Auburn Tigers), 1 year of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Bradyn Joiner (Purdue Boilermakers), 2 years of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Nate Pabst (Bowling Green), 1 year of eligibility left
Tight end Desirrio Riles (East Carolina Pirates), 1 year of eligibility left
Edge rusher Rylan Kennedy (Texas A&M), 2 years of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Paul Bowling (Troy), 3 years of eligibility left
FSU scholarship players who intend to enter the transfer portal
Defensive back Cai Bates (committed to Wisconsin)
Running back Kam Davis (committed to Liberty)
Defensive lineman KJ Sampson (committed to Boston College)
Transfer Portal Official VisitorsJanuary 3
Offensive tackle Bryant Williams (Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns), 1 year of eligibility left
Defensive back Tyler Brown (JMU), 2 years of eligibility left
Wide receiver Xavier Townsend (Iowa State Cyclones), 1 year of eligibility left
Defensive lineman John Walker (UCF Knights)- committed to Ohio State
Tight end Rocky Beers (Colorado State Rams)- committed to Oklahoma
January 4
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea (UNLV Rebels)- committed to Nebraska
Defensive back Jarvis Lee (USF Bulls)- committed to SMU
January 5
Quarterback DJ Lagway (Florida), 2 years of eligibility left–committed to Baylor
Offensive lineman Mikey Bennett (Yale Bulldogs), 1 year of eligibility left
January 6
Linebacker Matai Tagoa’i (USC Trojans), 3 years of eligibility left
January 7
Edge rusher Noah Carter (Alabama Crimson Tide), 3 years of eligibility left
Tight end Brayden Loftin (Kansas State Wildcats), 1 year of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin (Auburn Tigers), 1 year of eligibility remaining
Running back Treyaun Webb (Florida Gators), 3 years of eligibility left
Potential transfer names to know, courtesy of TN’s Josh Pick
Bolded names = official visit is in the works but no date confirmed yet
Running back La’Vell Wright (Western Kentucky)
Wide receiver Malachi Henry (Central Arkansas)
Wide receiver Corey Scott (West Florida)
Wide receiver Rico Flores (UCLA Bruins)
Wide receiver Tyree Holloway (West Florida)
Wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr (Syracuse Orange)
Tight end Kylan Fox (UCF Knights)
Tight end Pearce Spurlin III (Georgia Bulldogs)
Tight end Jake Johnson (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Tight end Luke Dehnicke (Minnesota Duluth)
Tight end Gavin Harris (New Mexico State)
Offensive lineman Tellek Lockette (Texas State)
Offensive lineman Brandon Best (Kennesaw State)
Offensive lineman Jac’Qawn McRoy (Arkansas Razorbacks)
Offensive lineman Keylen Davis (Akron)
Offensive lineman Tanner Morley (Colorado State Rams)
Offensive lineman Maarten Woudsma (Old Dominion)
Offensive lineman Logan Howland (Oklahoma Sooners)
Offensive lineman Lance Heard (Tennessee Volunteers)
Offensive lineman J’ven Williams (Penn State Nittany Lions)
Defensive lineman Amaris Williams (Auburn Tigers)
Defensive lineman Ezra Christensen (New Mexico State)
Defensive lineman Cody Sigler (Arkansas State)
Defensive lineman Caleb Herring (Tennessee Volunteers)
Defensive lineman Francis Brewu (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Defensive lineman Ezekiel Larry (Yale)
Defensive lineman Jordan Ross (Tennessee Volunteers)
Defensive lineman Marco Jones (Texas A&M Aggies)
Linebacker Cade Uluave (California Golden Bears)
Linebacker Drew Spinogatti (James Madison)
Linebacker Jamal Anderson (Clemson Tigers)
Defensive back Bradlee Jones (The Citadel)
Defensive back Justin Denson (Michigan State Spartans)
Defensive back Bo Mascoe (Rutgers Scarlet Knights)
Defensive back Sione Laulea III (Oregon Ducks)
Defensive back Quaysheed Scott (Kentucky Wildcats)
Defensive back Damaryion “Deuce” Fillmore (Georgia State)
Defensive back Jordan Young (Michigan Wolverines)
Defensive back Corey Gordon (Louisville Cardinals)
Defensive back Peyton Taylor (Emporia State)
Defensive back Miguel Mitchell (Arkansas Razorbacks)
Defensive back Emory Floyd (Appalachian State)