The transfer portal is a crucial period in college sports, and the 2026 edition is no exception! But here's the twist: FSU's transfer portal is a whirlwind of activity, with a unique two-week window and a host of players on the move. Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the details of this exciting transfer season.
The 2026 FSU Transfer Portal Tracker:
The transfer portal is open from January 2nd to 16th, 2026, with special provisions for coaching changes and CFP playoff participants. This condensed window adds a layer of urgency to the process, making every move count. And FSU is making some significant moves!
New Commitments:
FSU has secured some impressive talent, including:
- Quarterback Ashton Daniels (Auburn), with 1 year of eligibility, ready to lead the offense.
- Running back Tre Wisner (Texas) and tight end Desirrio Riles (East Carolina), both with 1 year left, bolstering the offense.
- Offensive linemen Nate Pabst (Bowling Green), Bradyn Joiner (Purdue), Paul Bowling (Troy), Xavier Chaplin (Auburn), and Chimdia Nwaiwu (Stephen F. Austin), adding depth to the line.
- Edge rusher Rylan Kennedy (Texas A&M) and defensive backs Nehemiah Chandler (South Alabama), Karson Hobbs (Notre Dame), and CJ Richard (Illinois State), strengthening the defense.
- Punter Daniel Hughes (New Mexico) and long snapper Caleb Bowers (North Dakota State Bison), enhancing special teams.
Departures:
Several FSU players have decided to explore new opportunities elsewhere, including:
- Linebacker Jayden Parrish, defensive linemen L A Jesse Harrold and Tyeland Coleman, running back Jaylin Lucas (Tulane), and defensive back Edwin Joseph (Ole Miss).
- Wide receivers Camdon Frier and Lawayne McCoy, defensive backs Cai Bates (Wisconsin), Shamar Arnoux, and Earl Little Jr., and offensive linemen Ja'Elyne Matthews and Josh Raymond.
- Kickers Jake Weinberg and Brunno Reus, defensive linemen Jamorie Flagg, Jayson Jenkins (Mississippi State), Mandrell Desir, Darryll Desir, and Kevin Wynn, and quarterback Brock Glenn (Western Kentucky).
Official Visitors:
FSU is hosting a series of official visitors, with some already committed to other programs:
- Wide receiver Xavier Townsend (Iowa State Cyclones) and offensive tackle Bryant Williams (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns), committed to Arkansas.
- Defensive back Tyler Brown (JMU), committed to Iowa, and defensive lineman John Walker (UCF Knights), committed to Ohio State.
- Tight end Rocky Beers (Colorado State Rams), committed to Oklahoma, and quarterback Anthony Colandrea (UNLV Rebels), committed to Nebraska.
- Defensive back Jarvis Lee (USF Bulls), committed to SMU, and quarterback DJ Lagway (Florida), committed to Baylor.
- Offensive lineman Mikey Bennett (Yale Bulldogs) and edge rusher Noah Carter (Alabama Crimson Tide), committed to Georgia Tech.
- Running back Treyaun Webb (Florida Gators) and tight end Brayden Loftin (Kansas State Wildcats), committed to UCLA.
- Kicker Gabe Panikowski (Oklahoma State) and defensive tackle Jordan Sanders (Texas State).
Potential Transfers:
FSU is also keeping an eye on several potential transfers, including wide receivers Rico Flores (UCLA Bruins), Darrell Gill Jr. (Syracuse Orange), Braylon Finney (Houston Christian), and Jaime Ffrench Jr. (Texas Longhorns). Tight ends Kylan Fox (UCF Knights), Pearce Spurlin III (Georgia Bulldogs), and Gavin Harris (New Mexico State) are also on the radar, along with defensive players like Caleb Herring (Tennessee Volunteers), Marco Jones (Texas A&M Aggies), Dealyn Evans (Texas A&M Aggies), Edwin Kolenge (Boston College Eagles), and more.
And this is where it gets interesting: with so many players in motion, FSU's roster is undergoing a significant transformation. But is this a sign of a program in flux or a strategic rebuild? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Are these moves setting FSU up for success, or is there a risk of disruption? Let's discuss the potential impact of these transfers on the team's future.
