Welcome to the 3rd #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 is 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.
- This is a solid article to read about the newly implemented changes to the transfer portal in 2026.
- Previous ongoing transfer portal threads, if you want to relive any of it (comments are closed):
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 FSU transfer portal commitments
Offense
- Quarterback Ashton Daniels (Auburn), 1 year of eligibility left
- Running back Tre Wisner (Texas), 1 year of eligibility left
- Tight end Desirrio Riles (East Carolina), 1 year of eligibility left
- Offensive lineman Nate Pabst (Bowling Green), 1 year of eligibility left
- Offensive lineman Bradyn Joiner (Purdue), 2 years of eligibility left
- Offensive lineman Paul Bowling (Troy), 3 years of eligibility left
- Offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin (Auburn), 1 year of eligibility remaining
- Offensive lineman Chimdia Nwaiwu (Stephen F. Austin), 2 years of eligibility left
Defense
- Edge rusher Rylan Kennedy (Texas A&M), 2 years of eligibility left
- Defensive back Nehemiah Chandler (South Alabama), 3 years of eligibility left
- Defensive back Karson Hobbs (Notre Dame), 2 years of eligibility left
- Defensive back CJ Richard (Illinois State), 3 years of eligibility left
Special Teams
- Punter Daniel Hughes (New Mexico), 3 years of eligibility left
- Long snapper Caleb Bowers (North Dakota State Bison), 1 year of eligibility left
FSU scholarship players who intend to enter the transfer portal
- Linebacker Jayden Parrish
- Defensive lineman L A Jesse Harrold
- Offensive lineman Mario Nash Jr. (committed to Mississippi State)
- Defensive lineman Tyeland Coleman
- Defensive lineman Jamorie Flagg
- Running back Jaylin Lucas (committed to Tulane)
- Defensive back Edwin Joseph (committed to Ole Miss)
- Wide receiver Camdon Frier
- Defensive back Cai Bates (committed to Wisconsin)
- Running back Kam Davis (committed to Liberty)
- Defensive end Jaden Jones (committed to Missouri)
- Tight end Randy Pittman Jr. (committed to SMU)
- Defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins (committed to Mississippi State)
- Wide receiver Elijah Moore (committed to Syracuse)
- Quarterback Brock Glenn (committed to Western Kentucky)
- Defensive lineman James Williams (Oklahoma State)
- Offensive lineman Manasse Itete (committed to Arkansas State)
- Running back Gavin Sawchuk
- Offensive lineman Lucas Simmons (committed to Wisconsin)
- Offensive lineman Tye Hylton
- Defensive lineman KJ Sampson (committed to Boston College)
- Punter Mac Chiumento (committed to Texas)
- Edge/tight end Amaree Williams (committed to Mississippi State)
- Defensive lineman Mandrell Desir
- Defensive lineman Darryll Desir
- Linebacker Justin “Juice” Cryer (committed to Texas)
- Kicker/punter Brunno Reus
- Defensive back Earl Little Jr. (committed to Ohio State)
- Offensive lineman Ja’Elyne Matthews (committed to Mississippi State)
- Wide receiver Lawayne McCoy (committed to Louisville)
- Defensive back Shamar Arnoux
- Offensive lineman Josh Raymond
- Kicker Jake Weinberg
- Defensive lineman Kevin Wynn
FSU transfer portal official visitors
January 3
- Wide receiver Xavier Townsend (Iowa State Cyclones)- committed to Purdue
- Offensive tackle Bryant Williams (Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns), Committed to Arkansas
- Defensive back Tyler Brown (JMU): Committed to Iowa
- 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), Committed to Arizona
January 7
- Edge rusher Noah Carter (Alabama Crimson Tide): Committed to Georgia Tech
- Tight end Brayden Loftin (Kansas State Wildcats): Committed to UCLA
- Running back Treyaun Webb (Florida Gators), Committed to Appalachian State
January 8
- Kicker Gabe Panikowski (Oklahoma State), 1 year of eligibility left
January 10
- Defensive tackle Jordan Sanders (Texas State), 1 year of eligibility left
- Defensive back Jardin Gilbert (LSU Tigers), 1 year of eligibility left
Potential transfer names to know for FSU, courtesy of TN’s Josh Pick
Bolded names = official visit is in the works but no date confirmed yet
- Quarterback KJ Cooper (Texas Southern)
- Quarterback Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State)
- Wide receiver Rico Flores (UCLA Bruins)
- Wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr (Syracuse Orange)
- Wide receiver Braylon Finney (Houston Christian)
- Tight end Pearce Spurlin III (Georgia Bulldogs)
- Tight end Gavin Harris (New Mexico State)
- Defensive lineman Caleb Herring (Tennessee Volunteers)
- Defensive lineman Marco Jones (Texas A&M Aggies)
- Defensive lineman Dealyn Evans (Texas A&M Aggies)
- Defensive lineman Edwin Kolenge (Boston College Eagles)
- Defensive lineman Ikenna Ezeogu (Iowa State Cyclones)
- Defensive lineman CJ Mims (North Carolina Tar Heels)
- Defensive lineman Matthew Herron (Weber State)
- Defensive lineman Brad Gurley (Eastern Kentucky)
- Defensive lineman Christian Lorenzo (Illinois State)
- Defensive lineman Mason Purham (Emory & Henry)
- Defensive lineman Blake Purchase (Oregon Ducks)
- Linebacker Jamal Anderson (Clemson Tigers)
- Linebacker Tahj Butler (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)
- Linebacker Mikai Gbayor (North Carolina Tar Heels)
- Linebacker Keith Williams Jr. (Cornell)
- Defensive back Justin Denson (Michigan State Spartans)
- Defensive back Bo Mascoe (Rutgers Scarlet Knights)
- Defensive back Sione Laulea III (Oregon Ducks)
- Defensive back Peyton Taylor (Emporia State)
- Defensive back Miguel Mitchell (Arkansas Razorbacks)
