2026 Transfer Portal - General

[allenm5333]

Yea I figured them and Bama would be the programs to watch.

I believe he was committed to A&M before flippin

 

[Dale]

Was Johnson the Lemon or Lane in your Pitt assessment? @PutuporShutup

 

[Dale]

Some similar “profile” type vibes as Fields though I don’t think he’s put it nearly together like him. Played basketball in HS + QB/WR. From Montana and was originally recruited to be a TE.

 

[Kingbish01]

Just wanted to give you a shout-out Dale.....I appreciate all the portal updates, makes it easy to track!

 

[NYDOMER]

Some similar “profile” type vibes as Fields though I don’t think he’s put it nearly together like him. Played basketball in HS + QB/WR. From Montana and was originally recruited to be a TE.

2 years of eligibility as well.

 

[slick7410]

Some similar “profile” type vibes as Fields though I don’t think he’s put it nearly together like him. Played basketball in HS + QB/WR. From Montana and was originally recruited to be a TE.

Beat Leonard Moore 1-on-1 for a Touchdown (even if it looked like a slip). Worth a look at the whole film based on that alone.

 

[arrowryan]

Idk. I guess I’m expecting/hoping for bigger fish. I would’ve thought the checkbooks would’ve opened all the way up after the CFP scam.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Trinidad Chambliss was transfer from D2, seems to have worked out pretty well for ole Miss

Well, if Trinidad Chambliss worked out then all D2 transfers must be great… 👀

 

[IrishInOntario]

Ask

Idk. I guess I’m expecting/hoping for bigger fish. I would’ve thought the checkbooks would’ve opened all the way up after the CFP scam.

Asking genuinely, but are / were their any names that you had in mind? Even the largest "most open" checkbooks in the country typically only bring in a handful of quality players each year, with 1 true gem.

If, for argument sake, ND brought in the following, would you be disappointed?

- A Nick Marsh caliber, starting boundary receiver.

- 2 defensive tackles that can start and/ or play heavy rotational minutes. A guy like Mateen Igborogba and a second player of similar / greater talent.

- An experienced backup QB willing to sit behind CJ Carr.

- A 1A caliber running back to share the backfield with Williams.

- An experienced nickel to shares reps with Dalas Golden

- An experienced kicker, with proven 80%+ accuracy.

Would that 7-8 man portal class not be exciting for you?

 

[arrowryan]

Ask

Asking genuinely, but are / were their any names that you had in mind? Even the largest "most open" checkbooks in the country typically only bring in a handful of quality players each year, with 1 true gem.

If, for argument sake, ND brought in the following, would you be disappointed?

- A Nick Marsh caliber, starting boundary receiver.

- 2 defensive tackles that can start and/ or play heavy rotational minutes. A guy like Mateen Igborogba and a second player of similar / greater talent.

- An experienced backup QB willing to sit behind CJ Carr.

- A 1A caliber running back to share the backfield with Williams.

- An experienced nickel to shares reps with Dalas Golden

- An experienced kicker, with proven 80%+ accuracy.

Would that 7-8 man portal class not be exciting for you?

Nick Marsh and two good DTs is what I want.

 

[Dale]

Reed Harris is definitely not a #1 with a bullet target but if they land some big guys at other spots and Harris and say they liked their eval on him I don’t think it’s the end of the world. We’re talking about a 100 yard difference between him and Fields. Fields was force fed targets, had 30 more both seasons at UVA than Harris did.

 

[NDMatt91]

Ask

Asking genuinely, but are / were their any names that you had in mind? Even the largest "most open" checkbooks in the country typically only bring in a handful of quality players each year, with 1 true gem.

If, for argument sake, ND brought in the following, would you be disappointed?

- A Nick Marsh caliber, starting boundary receiver.

- 2 defensive tackles that can start and/ or play heavy rotational minutes. A guy like Mateen Igborogba and a second player of similar / greater talent.

- An experienced backup QB willing to sit behind CJ Carr.

- A 1A caliber running back to share the backfield with Williams.

- An experienced nickel to shares reps with Dalas Golden

- An experienced kicker, with proven 80%+ accuracy.

Would that 7-8 man portal class not be exciting for you?

VERY exciting

 

[irishff1014]

 

[Rocketman84]

Freeman should do the Cam Coleman to ND. Send tweet thing next.

Would be beyond GRRREAT but I'm sure he finds his way to a school in Texas, Alabama, California or even Ohio. 😒😒

 

[Rocketman84]

Ask

Asking genuinely, but are / were their any names that you had in mind? Even the largest "most open" checkbooks in the country typically only bring in a handful of quality players each year, with 1 true gem.

If, for argument sake, ND brought in the following, would you be disappointed?

- A Nick Marsh caliber, starting boundary receiver.

- 2 defensive tackles that can start and/ or play heavy rotational minutes. A guy like Mateen Igborogba and a second player of similar / greater talent.

- An experienced backup QB willing to sit behind CJ Carr.

- A 1A caliber running back to share the backfield with Williams.

- An experienced nickel to shares reps with Dalas Golden

- An experienced kicker, with proven 80%+ accuracy.

Would that 7-8 man portal class not be exciting for you?

Guess the question is how close we get to those especially at WR, DT and K

 

[Irish8248]

The portal are a bunch of backups looking for change in scenery or a bunch of potential but not proven vs the most talented opponents looking to up their NIL/Draft ante.... Sprinkle that with a RARE Caleb Downs caliber....

Portal is the equivalent of the NFL FA. You plug holes if you can. The signing class is your draft. You invest in the draft and use the portal to plug here or there. Too much emphasis on portal or consistent strike outs in recruiting classes and your going to be set back for years.

 

[phillyirish]

Ask

Asking genuinely, but are / were their any names that you had in mind? Even the largest "most open" checkbooks in the country typically only bring in a handful of quality players each year, with 1 true gem.

If, for argument sake, ND brought in the following, would you be disappointed?

- A Nick Marsh caliber, starting boundary receiver.

- 2 defensive tackles that can start and/ or play heavy rotational minutes. A guy like Mateen Igborogba and a second player of similar / greater talent.

- An experienced backup QB willing to sit behind CJ Carr.

- A 1A caliber running back to share the backfield with Williams.

- An experienced nickel to shares reps with Dalas Golden

- An experienced kicker, with proven 80%+ accuracy.

Would that 7-8 man portal class not be exciting for you?

This would be a dream scenario portal haul, not the likely outcome. I think everyone on the board takes this no questions asked.

 

[IrishInOntario]

This would be a dream scenario portal haul, not the likely outcome. I think everyone on the board takes this no questions asked.

I actually think you're going to be surprised at how close ND's portal outcome is to this.

- I think ND lands a Marsh, Duff, Coleman level boundary WR.

- I think ND lands AT LEAST 1 starting caliber and 1 quality rotational DT, with Mateen Igbirogba or better caliber player as the starter.

- I think ND kicks tires with a RB and takes one if they feel that player can compliment Williams, without breaking the bank. There are 4 or 5 options out there that they could look at.

- I 100% believe they'll land a top 25'ish kicker, who has a history of kicking at a high percentage.

- I'm unsure if they'll go after a nickel, or focus on bringing along their sophomores and talented freshman to supplement what should be amongst the best starting secondaries in the country.

- Backup QB will simply depend on fit and desire to play. If they can find the right role guy, they'll definitely take him.

- I also think they'll kick tires with portal Tight Ends to see if a top notch guy will bite and the same is true of edge rusher IF Burnham leaves.

With Freeman re-signed and back from vacation and ready to refruit the portal hard, I think you'd be crazy to believe that ND won't land impact players at their positions of need. ND is well aware of how close they were last year, this year and what they have coming back next year. They're using their money wisely to create some excellent portal incentives with rev share and I think NIL will come through meaningfully.

 

[maxwell]

Well, if Trinidad Chambliss worked out then all D2 transfers must be great… 👀

You realize that division 2 players do get drafted and play in the NFL, right? Why would we not be open to a talented D2 transfer that fit a need?

 

[Irish#1]

You realize that division 2 players do get drafted and play in the NFL, right? Why would we not be open to a talented D2 transfer that fit a need?

Of course he does. What are the percentages of D2 guys that make the NFL? Most quality D2 guys are lacking either height, size, speed, or strength to play on the top D1 teams.

 

[T Town Tommy]

The early word is that A&M and UGA are 2 teams to watch for Coleman.

Word is tOSU has a $3 mil offer for Coleman. Auburn was slightly north of $2 mil. He doesn’t have $3 mil hands but it ain’t my $.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Of course he does. What are the percentages of D2 guys that make the NFL? Most quality D2 guys are lacking either height, size, speed, or strength to play on the top D1 teams.

Yes, but the flaw in that argument is that when you're recruiting / drafting a specific player, it doesn't matter what the overall percentages look like. You're not recruiting / drafting "Div 2". You're targeting a specific proven commodity based on film and production.

Therefore, if you feel strongly about a specific player, it's irrelevant what level he's played at previously. Ultimately, all that matters is that he's a good player. On an individual basis, there are plenty of lower level proven players that I would takenover much high ranked players thay didn't pan out and are buried on someone's roster.

 

[irishff1014]

Word is tOSU has a $3 mil offer for Coleman. Auburn was slightly north of $2 mil. He doesn’t have $3 mil hands but it ain’t my $.

That’s insane.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

The portal are a bunch of backups looking for change in scenery or a bunch of potential but not proven vs the most talented opponents looking to up their NIL/Draft ante.... Sprinkle that with a RARE Caleb Downs caliber....

Portal is the equivalent of the NFL FA. You plug holes if you can. The signing class is your draft. You invest in the draft and use the portal to plug here or there. Too much emphasis on portal or consistent strike outs in recruiting classes and your going to be set back for years.

The portal is also players that weren't highly recruited or picked lesser schools that developed nicely and are looking to play for the big boys.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Word is tOSU has a $3 mil offer for Coleman. Auburn was slightly north of $2 mil. He doesn’t have $3 mil hands but it ain’t my $.

If it's $1 Million in rev share and $2 Million from an NIL collective, that's highly palatable for a high end program that values the position.

In the modern game WR joins QB, OT, CB and Edge as one of the games 5 most valuable / potentially impactful positions. It's 100% a position you overpay for if you can get a guy that you think is a difference maker.

 

[irishff1014]

If it's $1 Million in rev share and $2 Million from an NIL collective, that's highly palatable for a high end program that values the position.

In the modern game WR joins QB, OT, CB and Edge as one of the games 5 most valuable / potentially impactful positions. It's 100% a position you overpay for if you can get a guy that you think is a difference maker.

For OSU it doesn’t make sense. They kill the WR recruiting and they hit on most of their guys.

 

[IrishInOntario]

For OSU it doesn’t make sense. They kill the WR recruiting and they hit on most of their guys.

They're built around having multiple WRs that you can't cover and creating a reality in which you can choose to double team one of their elite guys, but in the process you leave the other 1 or 2 guys in single coverages or soft zones. Ryan Day is probably the best coach in the country at using fairly simple passing schemes that are QB friendly and easy to learn / execute. In order for those schemes to consistently work, however, he relies on having multiple pass catchers, with elite talent, playing on the field simultaneously.

If OSU doesn't love what they have coming back in support of Jeremiah Smith, it absolutely makes sense to go get a proven stud to play opposite him. Especially with a Heisman contending QB in Julian Sayin returning in 2026.

 

[oddz313]

Of course he does. What are the percentages of D2 guys that make the NFL? Most quality D2 guys are lacking either height, size, speed, or strength to play on the top D1 teams.

I would have took a joquie bell transfer from wayne state to notre dame if it existed then

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

G5 and FCS are probably done for.

 

[Dale]

Another productive receiver, who's not quite the boundry WR size, but likely goes to NFL after next year; admission to ND could be an issue.

Missed this till today. Anderson is good.