Nico Iamaleava officially transferred to the UCLA Bruins on April 20. His transfer saga elicited excitement from many because of his good run with his previous Tennessee Volunteers team and the subsequent NIL drama that sparked his transfer.
Despite losing a star quarterback, the Tennessee Volunteers have gained another in Aguilar. With his previous team, the Appalachian State Mountaineers, where he played as starting quarterback for two seasons, Aguilar had a strong performance, throwing for 6,760 yards and 56 touchdowns.
Having played for the Stanford Cardinal for three seasons starting in his freshman year, this talented linebacker is another transfer expected to make an impact in the 2025 season. Bailey has transferred to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Bernard Gooden’s athleticism and physicality have made him a formidable defensive player. He was a defensive lineman at USF, earning All-AAC honors for his outstanding performance. He will be a key addition to the defense at LSU, where he announced his transfer on April 26.
Watson’s 313-pound frame was an asset on the defensive line for Syracuse, where he played tackle. In addition to his size, he has strong hands and effective tackling ability. Watson’s skill set will be a plus for Texas, his new team, in the 2025 season.
Keelan Marion, a talented wide receiver and return man for BYU, was vital to the Cougars’ offense. Marion recorded 346 receiving yards and 24 receptions last season. He brings his versatility, speed, and receiving skills to the Virginia Tech Hokies.
On April 26, WR Trebor Pena transferred to Penn State after four seasons at Syracuse. His skills earned him a spot on the Paul Hornung Award watch list.
Jaydn Ott just transferred to the Oklahoma Sooners after several seasons with California. He was a top playmaker, with the vision to read blocks and the agility to evade tackles and gain yards efficiently.
The 6’6″ edge rusher totaled 54 tackles, 11 sacks, and one forced fumble over two seasons. He appeared in every game for North Carolina and earned ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. After transferring to Ohio State, HC Ryan Day was full of praise.
As an outside linebacker, Modozie recorded 34 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 1 pass deflection last season, while starting every game. On April 25, he committed to the Georgia Bulldogs. His ability to adapt to opponents’ offensive strategies will make him a formidable addition.
