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.
Previous ongoing transfer portal threads, if you want to relive any of it (comments are closed):
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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 FSU transfer portal commitments
Offense
Running back Tre Wisner (Texas), 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 Karson Hobbs (Notre Dame), 2 years of eligibility left
Defensive back CJ Richard (Illinois State), 3 years of eligibility left
Defensive back Ma’khi Jones (Duke Blue Devils), 3 years of eligibility left
Special Teams
Long snapper Caleb Bowers (North Dakota State Bison), 1 year 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)
Quarterback Brock Glenn (committed to Western Kentucky)
Defensive lineman KJ Sampson (committed to Boston College)
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), committed to Mississippi State
January 15
Linebacker Chris Jones (Southern Miss), 2 years of eligibility left
Defensive lineman Tymere Jackson (Texas State), 1 year of eligibility left (needs waiver)
Linebacker Mikai Gbayor (North Carolina Tar Heels), 1 year of eligibility left (needs waiver)
Linebacker Devin Hightower (UAB), 1 year of eligibility left
Linebacker Keith Williams Jr. (Cornell), 2 years 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 Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State)
Quarterback Luke Moga (Oregon Ducks)
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 Edwin Kolenge (Boston College Eagles)
Defensive lineman Ikenna Ezeogu (Iowa State Cyclones)
Defensive lineman Brad Gurley (Eastern Kentucky)
Defensive lineman Blake Purchase (Oregon Ducks)
Defensive lineman Tobi Haastrup (Oregon Ducks)
Defensive lineman Shakai Woods (Middle Tennessee State)
Defensive lineman Jericho Johnson (Oregon Ducks)
Defensive lineman DeNigel Cooper (Appalachian State)
Defensive lineman Keona Davis (Nebraska Cornhuskers)
Defensive lineman Terrance Green (Oregon Ducks)
Linebacker Tahj Butler (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)
Defensive back Justin Denson (Michigan State Spartans)
Defensive back Sione Laulea III (Oregon Ducks)
Defensive back Peyton Taylor (Emporia State)
Defensive back Miguel Mitchell (Arkansas Razorbacks)
Defensive back Kaleb Beasley (Tennessee Volunteers)
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