The college football transfer portal opened on April 16, 2025, and day one brought a wave of young talent looking for new teams. It includes a hefty list of defensive players who are all set to change their teams. With only day one of the portal, such significant movements are hinting toward a busy portal this season.
Which Defensive Stars Hit the Transfer Portal of College Football This Season?
The spring transfer window runs from April 16 to April 25. It’s a significant time for college football programs as this is the time for them to make big decisions about their futures. Here’s a look at the defensive players who entered the portal on day one:
- Elo Modozie – Army Black Knights – Linebacker
- Tyjai Hopper – James Madison Dukes – Safety
- Ja’Den McBurrows – Michigan Wolverines – Cornerback
- Robby Harrison – Indiana Hoosiers – Defensive Line
- Josh Philostin – Indiana Hoosiers – Cornerback
- Zion Ferguson – North Carolina Tar Heels – Cornerback
- Markevious Brown – Purdue Boilermakers – Cornerback
- Saadiq Clements – Louisville Cardinals – Defensive Line
- Nehemiah Chandler – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Safety
- Jamari Payne – Purdue Boilermakers – Defensive Line
- Landon Heard – Purdue Boilermakers – Safety
The portal will be open till April 25, 2025. Till then, we could see some massive changes and more players adding their names to the transfer portal. College Football as a sport has been expanding at an impressive rate, which is becoming more evident with such busy portals each season.
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Besides the transfer portal moves, another big change happened last weekend. Nico Iamaleava, the star quarterback of Tennessee, decided to leave his team. During his last season, Nico managed to throw 19 touchdown passes and bolster the roster of Tennessee. While the exact reason for his departure is still unknown, many believe a better NIL deal could be a big motivation behind this decision.
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