Transfer Portal: Friday’s biggest news
The transfer portal opened on Wednesday with a surge in activity. This is the announcement of the biggest transfer from the third day of the spring 2025 transfer period.
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1. Oklahoma DT David Stone
Former 5 stars David StoneHis university career was Oklahoma This past season, but his time at Norman appears to be over. The talented defensive lineman unexpectedly entered the transfer portal on Friday night, sending shockwaves through the HR department of shore-to-shore players. Stone played less than 100 snaps last season, and his reporting on offseason development was very positive. He will be one of the most heavily pursued outlooks in the transfer portal in this cycle.
2. TexasFlyps dt Lavon Johnson
North Carolina coach invoice Belichick Created waves in the transfer portal by signing the quarterback GIO LOPEZ From South Alabama and wide receiver Adrian Wilson from Colorado. It looked like Tar Heels would continue to win on the portal, but those expectations were apparently too high Lavon Johnsonwho committed to North Carolina on Friday morning, Texas Friday evening.
Defensive lineman played Maryland During the last two seasons, Terps played limited time. However, his size and athletic ability attracted a lot of attention from university coaches.
3. TE Jack ends in Texas
Jack Endry I saw his stock surge after last year’s breakout season cal He posted 56 catches for 623 yards and two touchdowns. Endley, the Bears’ previous preferred walk-on, entered the transfer portal on Wednesday and was one of the most popular players available immediately.
His first visit was: Texas And he ended his big day for the head coach as he didn’t leave Austin without committing to the Longhorns. Steve Sarkisian And company.
4. Former Texas and Washington WR John Takeook to visit Arizona
Former Texas receiver John Takeook He was a five-star recruit in the 2023 class, but his time in Austin didn’t go as expected, so he entered the transfer portal in December. He decided to move Washington However, after his arrest, he was fired from the team. Cook was arrested less than two weeks later.
Even during their execution with law enforcement, talented recipients are Arizona this weekend.
5. Syracuse DT Maraad Watson
Syracuse We’ve seen more than a few players hit the portal this spring, but losing Watson is the biggest blow in defense. The freshman started 11 games with defensive tackles in 2024, posting 31 tackles, one bag, 10 quarterback pressure and three batting passes. He has three years of qualifications remaining and will become a popular prospect this spring.
6. Multiple commitments to Purdue
new Purdue coach Barry Odom Move quickly during the spring portal. The first release on Friday came from the beginning Tulsa Receiver Corey Smith. The Indiana native has a prolific high school career and still has three years of qualifications. The West Lafayette receiver room is still thin, but more may be added before this transfer cycle ends.
Memphis Defensive back Charil Comings It was Purdue’s second pledge of the day. The boilermakers needed secondary reinforcements, and Cummings brought youths and upside down to the unit. Cummings used his redshirt last season, so he still holds four years of qualification.
Boilermakers are regaining their familiar faces from quarterbacks Ryan BrownI transferred to North Carolina earlier this year. He decided to leave Chapel Hill when it was revealed that Tar Heel would bring in a quarterback. GIO LOPEZ From South Alabama. Brown played nine games during his Purdue career, starting two of those games.
7. Ol Bryce George to Iowa
Iowa I was very selective about who was pursuing in the transfer portal. Blythe George The Hawkeyes were quick to target early and quickly advanced. Ferris State’s Division II national offensive lineman visited Iowa. He was also considering CAL and USC.
George remains one year of eligibility and is Iowa’s sixth forwarding signer for this cycle.
8. Houston CB Jeremiah Wilson
Houston It had previously achieved a strong transfer cycle of 2025, but is struck by the loss of Wilson. The outstanding cornerback came in and retreated from the transfer portal in December, but now it appears he’s heading elsewhere.
According to Pro Football Focus, Wilson scored a top-10 coverage grade among power four cornerbacks in his performance last season.
9. OT Joe Cotton to Cincinnati
The transfer portal was not friendly at all Cincinnati So far, that seems to have changed. Bearcats added the outstanding commitment of the top offensive linemen available and former South Dakota Joe Cotton Friday night. Cotton, who only allowed one bag in 777 snaps last season, was one of the best FCS offensive linemen. Now he is ready to test himself against the Big 12 competition next season.
10. From DBJon Mitchell to Georgia Tech
Georgia Institute of TechnologyThe strong transfer class has been getting back for a long time. Pennsylvania Defensive back John Mitchell. The Jacksonville native has returned southeast after signing with the Nittany Lions as part of his 2024 recruitment class.
Mitchell used his redshirt this season, so he still has four years of qualification. Georgia Tech lost this transfer cycle to four defensive backs, but adding Mitchell gave them three defensive backs.
