The transfer window has closed for college football players for the 2026 season. Eligible football players, including graduate transfers, cannot enter the portal once the window (and playoff window) closes- unless their head football coach leaves for another school. But the players who are still in the portal are eligible to complete their transfer.
When it comes to the Miami Hurricanes, there are few positions at Miami that need ‘bolstering’ via the transfer portal left after the signing of a slew of WR’s and star QB Darian Mensah for the ‘26 season. Those spots are offensive line depth pieces and an experienced starting tight end (and we’ve discussed TE already on SOTU).
The ‘Canes were less active in the portal than in any previous season since it’s inception. After signing over a dozen transfers a year ago, Miami has only nine new faces in the two-deep in addition to a pair of kickers (the same as last off-season).
Under Mario Cristobal the ‘Canes have signed the nation’s 8th, 14th and 6th best classes the past three off-seasons. There’s a stockpile of talent in Coral Gables that has been pushed by the recent transfers to step up or move out. They chose to stay and work on their craft rather than hit the portal.
Those along the offensive line are veteran pieces like Samson Okunlola, Matthew McCoy, and Ryan Rodriguez. In past seasons the Hurricanes have brought in JUCO transfer Markel Bell to hold back the former blue chipper in Okunlola; as well as transfer centers in Matt Lee, Zach Carpenter and James Brockermeyer to hold off Rodriguez from the starting center role.
This January Alex Mirabal, the Hurricanes offensive line coach, brought in Jamal Meriweather from UGA to start at guard or potentially even tackle, but no additional support at tackle or center. Miami will more than likely start the six-foot-seven, 320 pound Jackson Cantwell at RT. That leaves the need for depth behind Cantwell, as well as at center and left tackle.
The ‘Canes did sign four-star OL prospects in Ben Congdon (OH) and Joel Ervin (FL) who could serve as depth pieces but don’t expect two or more true freshmen starting on the O-Line that has to protect Mensah and open holes for Mark Fletcher.
Of course there is inexperienced OL talent on the roster in Seuseu Alofaituli (has mostly played FB), Max Buchanan, and Juan Minaya who could make an impact on the two-deep as well.
There isn’t a lot of quality left in the transfer portal. However, I’ve found three names that I’m curious about while doing some research.
Jordan Spasojevic-Moko, the former Cal starting left guard, is the first name on the list. The 6-foot-5, 335 Australian has had quite the journey to get to this point. Spasojevic-Moko started his career at Snow CC prior to Texas A&M, Charlotte, and then Cal.
Spasojevic-Moko graduated from TAMU and was pursuing his graduate education from Cal. The new JUCO ruling has seemingly given him an extra year of eligibility after starting 13 games for the Golden Bears. An older, experienced OL could do some good for Cantwell to learn from.
BERKELEY, CA – OCTOBER 17: California Golden Bears offensive lineman Jordan Spasojevic-Moko (66) hypes himself up running onto the field during a college football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels against the California Golden Bears on October 17, 2025 at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA. (Photo by Trinity Machan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
David Ndukwe is the 2nd OL on the list that intrigued me. The former Houston OT was injured in 2025 after the Cougars 3-0 start. He missed the rest of the season but in ‘24 had an 81.8 pass blocking grade from PFF while allowing just one sack on 266 snaps. Ndukwe, a former three-star prep prospect, also spent time at Western Kentucky prior to Houston.
HOUSTON, CA – NOVEMBER 02: Houston Cougars offensive lineman David Ndukwe (77) prepares to pass block during the football game between the Kansas State Wildcats and Houston Cougars on November 2, 2024 at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Broderick Shull, a former Auburn Tiger, is a 6-foot-5, 327 former four-star out of Oklahoma. Shull is a three-star transfer prospect and the highest rated transfer left on the 247 board. While Spasojevic-Moko and Ndukwe would be one year ‘rentals,’ Shull redshirted in 2025 as a true freshman.
While I do think that an experienced Spasojevic-Moko or a healthy Ndukwe could push Okunlola, McCoy and Rodriguez I’m not sure of the likelihood of either being a starter. But the ‘Canes need experienced OL depth and both have seen action on the field in P4 conferences including the ACC.
Imagine adding a veteran like Spasojevic-Moko who can step in at left guard and allow Okunlola to focus on LT while McCoy and Meriweather battle it out for the right guard position. Ndukwe would be the perfect ‘mentor’ to Cantwell while he learns the speed and power of the college game while going up against dynamic ends like Armondo Blount, Marquise Lightfoot and Damon Wilson this spring and summer.
Having Cantwell get 2nd team reps against Hayden Lowe would be intimidating enough coming out of HS but Wilson is a proven talent who could crush a young 18 year old before his career even gets started.