As the spring transfer portal window begins to close, players are still moving between schools. This year’s spring transfer portal hasn’t lacked surprises, with major names switching schools — and even a rare transfer portal trade, as Nico Iamaleava and Joey Aguilar swapped teams.
This year’s window carried a unique urgency. With NIL deals soaring, many players looked for better opportunities and bigger payouts. With the 2025-26 season still a ways off, teams are trying to fine-tune any and all kinks in hopes of building the best rosters for their respective programs. Check out the latest transfer portal news for today, April 23, 2025, including some key UCF losses, Jason Hewlett, and more.
Top Stars Shake Up 2025 College Football Transfer Portal Window on April 23rd
April 23 brought its fair share of shake-ups in the college football transfer portal. That includes UCF’s losses, Jason Hewlett’s move, and more.
UCF Losses
UCF football head coach Scott Frost entered the transfer window with one key objective: roster retention. The window closes Saturday, and while UCF didn’t lose a high number of players, a few notable names did depart.
Cornerback Qua Birdsong, wide receiver Kason Stokes, offensive tackle Chase Malamala and kicker Grant Reddick all entered the portal today. Cornerback Tre’Quon Fegans found his new home with Jacksonville State.
These are tough losses for UCF, but Coach Frost and the team will have to roll with the punches. The transfer portal hits every program, and UCF wasn’t spared from the drama.
Jason Hewlett to Boston College
Jason Hewlett, one of the most sought-after linebackers in the portal, has committed to the Boston College Eagles after leaving the Michigan Wolverines. It’s a big pickup for head coach Bill O’Brien and Boston College.
Hewlett spent just two years in Ann Arbor. He didn’t see much playing time, recording only three tackles during the 2024 season — all coming in a Big Ten showdown against Northwestern. Hewlett now looks for a fresh start at Boston College, where he hopes to see the field more often.
The Eagles hope to unlock the potential Michigan once saw in him. The talent is still there, but it’s up to Boston College to bring it out. Hewlett will join the program ahead of his redshirt sophomore season.
Julius Pope, Shamar Easter, and Others Enter the Portal
Other notable players entering the portal today include tight end Shamar Easter and linebacker Julius Pope, both transferring from Arkansas and now seeking new opportunities. Senior cornerback DeAndre Boykins has found his new home at Oklahoma State after transferring from North Carolina.
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Ben Bogle, the former Southern Illinois linebacker, is headed to West Virginia. Meanwhile, Texas A&M freshman wide receiver Ernest Campbell is testing the portal waters. These are just some of the names currently in the portal as of Wednesday, April 23.
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