Updated September 15, 2026 · 2026 offseason

Offseason Leaderboards

Who won the offseason? National and conference boards for the transfer portal, returning production, NFL exits, and roster talent — every FBS team ranked heading into 2026. Tap a team for the full file.

National Boards

Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026 cycle

Who won the portal? Net impact = arrivals scored minus departures scored.

1
Missouri StateConference USA
Missouri State won the portal this cycle — +21.0 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+21.0
↑ 19 arriving
QBSkyler Locklearfrom UTEP3.40★
QBHenry Belin IVfrom Duke3.30★
CBJoel Kpassoufrom Duquesne3.40★
WRMekhi Millerfrom Tulsa3.49★
EDGEDylan Brooksfrom Kansas3.60★
WRIsaiah Myersfrom Western Kentucky3.30★
EDGEJosh Lukusafrom Miami (OH)3.40★
↓ 11 departing
WRTristian Gardnerto Coastal Carolina3.60★
WRRonnel Johnsonto Jacksonville State3.50★
EDGEDJ Wesolakto Coastal Carolina3.40★
IOLCash Hudsonto South Florida3.50★
IOLEbubedike Nnabugwuto South Carolina3.30★
DLMitchell Toneyto Coastal Carolina3.50★
TEJeron Askren2.00★
  1. 2NorthwesternBig Ten+19.3↑48.2↓28.9net +19.3 · 17 in / 8 out · ▲ Aidan Chiles (QB, 4.00★) · ▼ Evan Smith (CB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 17 arriving
    QBAidan Chilesfrom Michigan State4.00★
    QBNicco Marchiolfrom West Virginia3.60★
    CBBrenden Deasfernandesfrom Central Michigan3.70★
    CBMontae Patefrom Weber State3.50★
    TELuke Dehnickefrom Minnesota Duluth3.80★
    EDGEDominic Kirksfrom Ohio State3.60★
    TEAlex Honigfrom UConn3.60★
    ↓ 8 departing
    CBEvan Smithto Duke3.60★
    EDGEAnto Sakato Texas A&M4.25★
    TEHunter Welcingto Ohio State4.12★
    SDillon Tatumto Miami (OH)4.28★
    OTHayden Wrightto Houston3.49★
    OTNick Herzog3.49★
    RBDashun Reederto UConn3.40★
  2. 3Hawai'iMountain West+15.5↑47.6↓32.1net +15.5 · 16 in / 9 out · ▲ Bjorn Jurgensen (QB, 3.60★) · ▼ Dermaricus Davis (QB, 4.28★)
    ↑ 16 arriving
    QBBjorn Jurgensenfrom Virginia3.60★
    CBCaleb Brownfrom Virginia Tech3.49★
    CBJeremiah Hughesfrom Michigan State3.40★
    WRTre' Griffithsfrom Oklahoma State3.50★
    WRCarson Brownfrom Iowa State3.50★
    WRAudric Harrisfrom Washington3.49★
    WRDevin Alvesfrom Virginia Tech3.30★
    ↓ 9 departing
    QBDermaricus Davisto Cal Poly4.28★
    QBLuke Weaverto San José State3.49★
    WRJackson Harristo LSU3.90★
    WRBrandon Whiteto Kansas State3.60★
    STim Malo3.49★
    CBDeliyon Freeman2.00★
    WRJoey Farthing2.00★
  3. 4DelawareConference USA+12.4↑33.1↓20.7net +12.4 · 13 in / 8 out · ▲ Jaquise Alexander (CB, 3.40★) · ▼ Thomas Amankwaa (WR, 4.28★)
    ↑ 13 arriving
    CBJaquise Alexanderfrom North Dakota State3.40★
    WRBryson Gravesfrom Coastal Carolina3.40★
    IOLMustafa Feikafrom Tiffin University3.40★
    OTJack Smallfrom Duke3.50★
    DLJames Steelfrom UAB3.49★
    DLSam Siafafrom Penn State3.40★
    DLQuincy Smithfrom Lenoir-Rhyne3.40★
    ↓ 8 departing
    WRThomas Amankwaa4.28★
    OTAnwar O'Nealto Louisville3.50★
    SAnthony Crenshawto Baylor3.50★
    SAlex Nash-Lallyto Maine3.49★
    LBMeikhi Cuttino3.49★
    CBNyair Domnieto New Hampshire1.00★
    DLMicah Pryor1.00★
  4. 5Ball StateMid-American+12.2↑50.7↓38.5net +12.2 · 24 in / 18 out · ▲ Tyler Mizzell (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Roman Pearson (CB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 24 arriving
    QBTyler Mizzellfrom Concord3.50★
    QBKeldric Lusterfrom Texas State3.49★
    CBCedric Franklinfrom Arkansas State3.30★
    WRJabari Smithfrom Florida Atlantic3.50★
    WRCJ Nelsonfrom Eastern Illinois3.49★
    CBDiante Griffinfrom Ohio State3.00★
    WRCorey Thompson Jr.from Utah State3.40★
    ↓ 18 departing
    CBRoman Pearsonto Kansas3.50★
    CBEric McClainto New Mexico3.49★
    WRTy Robinsonto Illinois3.50★
    WREric Weatherly3.49★
    TEKameron Anthonyto Rutgers3.60★
    TEWalter Taylor IIIto Vanderbilt3.50★
    DLDarin Conleyto Washington3.50★
  5. 6IndianaBig Ten+11.1↑54.6↓43.5net +11.1 · 17 in / 17 out · ▲ Josh Hoover (QB, 4.38★) · ▼ Alberto Mendoza (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 17 arriving
    QBJosh Hooverfrom TCU4.38★
    CBA.J. Harrisfrom Penn State4.12★
    WRNick Marshfrom Michigan State4.50★
    EDGETobi Osunsanmifrom Kansas State4.50★
    CBCarson Williamsfrom Montana State3.60★
    IOLJoe Brunnerfrom Wisconsin4.38★
    WRShazz Prestonfrom Tulane3.90★
    ↓ 17 departing
    QBAlberto Mendozato Georgia Tech3.60★
    EDGEAndrew Depaepeto Massachusetts4.28★
    WRMakai Jacksonto Liberty3.60★
    DLHosea Wheelerto Baylor4.25★
    EDGEWilliam Depaepeto Massachusetts3.40★
    IOLMitch Verstegen3.49★
    OTEvan Lawrenceto San Diego State3.70★
  6. 7Jacksonville StateConference USA+10.3↑41.3↓31.0net +10.3 · 21 in / 14 out · ▲ Vernon Woodward III (CB, 3.50★) · ▼ Amare Grayson (IOL, 3.50★)
    ↑ 21 arriving
    CBVernon Woodward IIIfrom Illinois3.50★
    CBKaden Cookfrom California3.50★
    CBKeiyon Turnerfrom Fort Hays3.49★
    WRRonnel Johnsonfrom Missouri State3.50★
    WRDarius Cannonfrom Murray State3.50★
    WRJamill Williamsfrom Albany State3.40★
    IOLCaleb Holmesfrom Pittsburgh3.60★
    ↓ 14 departing
    IOLAmare Graysonto West Virginia3.50★
    DLEmmanuel Oyebadejoto Florida3.80★
    IOLCameron Griffinto West Virginia3.40★
    DLDarrell Praterto Illinois3.60★
    DLTalan Carterto Vanderbilt3.50★
    OTReggie Jacksonto Boston College3.50★
    SMalcolm Jonesto Iowa State3.60★
  7. 8UL MonroeSun Belt+10.0↑46.3↓36.3net +10.0 · 20 in / 17 out · ▲ Austin Carlisle (QB, 3.60★) · ▼ Jonathan Bibbs (WR, 3.50★)
    ↑ 20 arriving
    QBAustin Carlislefrom Houston3.60★
    CBLarell Howlingfrom Coastal Carolina3.40★
    WRDamarcco Blantonfrom Arkansas State3.40★
    EDGELe'Kell McGowanfrom Memphis3.50★
    TEBryce Andersonfrom Memphis3.60★
    WRParker Fulghumfrom Clemson3.20★
    EDGECJ Wilson Jr.from Butler3.30★
    ↓ 17 departing
    WRJonathan Bibbsto UCF3.50★
    WRTyler Griffinto East Tennessee State3.49★
    EDGEKevontay Wells3.50★
    TEHunter Herringto Auburn3.50★
    IOLQue McBroom3.49★
    DLJerome Simmonsto Oregon3.60★
    DLJaden Hamlin3.49★
  8. 9Texas TechBig 12+8.5↑57.7↓49.3net +8.5 · 23 in / 21 out · ▲ Brendan Sorsby (QB, 5.00★) · ▼ Mitch Griffis (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 23 arriving
    QBBrendan Sorsbyfrom Cincinnati5.00★
    QBThomas Castellanosfrom Florida State3.49★
    QBKirk Francisfrom Tulsa3.30★
    CBDavin Martinfrom UTSA3.70★
    WRMalcolm Simmonsfrom Auburn4.12★
    DLMateen Ibirogbafrom Wake Forest4.75★
    EDGEAdam Trickfrom Miami (OH)4.00★
    ↓ 21 departing
    QBMitch Griffisto East Carolina3.49★
    CBMaurion Hornto Oklahoma State3.60★
    CBDeante Lindsayto Abilene Christian3.49★
    CBMacho Stevensonto Tulane3.49★
    WRTyson Turnerto Houston3.50★
    WRPreztynn Harrisonto Howard Payne3.49★
    WRT.J. Westto UTSA3.49★
  9. 10IowaBig Ten+8.0↑36.0↓28.0net +8.0 · 15 in / 8 out · ▲ Lance Ingold (EDGE, 3.70★) · ▼ Jackson Stratton (QB, 3.30★)
    ↑ 15 arriving
    EDGELance Ingoldfrom Northern Illinois3.70★
    WRTony Diazfrom Texas-Rio Grande Valley3.50★
    WREvan Jamesfrom Furman3.50★
    EDGEKahmari Brownfrom Elon3.60★
    WRLance Beeghleyfrom SMU3.30★
    IOLTrent Wilsonfrom James Madison3.50★
    DLEmmanuel Olagbajufrom North Dakota3.70★
    ↓ 8 departing
    QBJackson Stratton3.30★
    CBCJ Bell Jr.to UConn3.50★
    EDGEBrian Allento Vanderbilt4.12★
    SKoen Entringerto Louisville3.90★
    RBJaziun Pattersonto Michigan State3.70★
    RBTJ Washington Jr.to New Mexico State3.50★
    PRhys Dakinto Michigan State3.49★
  10. 11LSUSEC+7.7↑64.5↓56.8net +7.7 · 44 in / 41 out · ▲ Sam Leavitt (QB, 5.00★) · ▼ Michael Van Buren Jr. (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 44 arriving
    QBSam Leavittfrom Arizona State5.00★
    QBHusan Longstreetfrom USC4.25★
    QBLanden Clarkfrom Elon3.60★
    EDGEPrincewill Umanmielenfrom Ole Miss5.00★
    WREugene Wilsonfrom Florida4.38★
    WRJayce Brownfrom Kansas State4.25★
    OTJordan Seatonfrom Colorado5.00★
    ↓ 41 departing
    QBMichael Van Buren Jr.to South Florida3.60★
    QBColin Hurleyto Michigan3.50★
    QBTre People3.49★
    WRDestyn Hillto Tulane4.28★
    CBAshton Stampsto Arizona State3.60★
    CBWallace Foster IVto Florida Atlantic3.49★
    OTCarius Curneto Ole Miss4.50★
  11. 12Virginia TechACC+6.6↑58.6↓52.0net +6.6 · 29 in / 27 out · ▲ Ethan Grunkemeyer (QB, 4.38★) · ▼ William Watson III (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 29 arriving
    QBEthan Grunkemeyerfrom Penn State4.38★
    QBBryce Bakerfrom North Carolina3.70★
    WRQue'Sean Brownfrom Duke4.38★
    CBJaquez Whitefrom Troy3.60★
    TELuke Reynoldsfrom Penn State4.50★
    CBKenny Woseley Jr.from Penn State3.50★
    CBCam Chadwickfrom UConn3.40★
    ↓ 27 departing
    QBWilliam Watson IIIto Massachusetts3.49★
    QBGarret Rangelto UTRGV3.40★
    CBDante Lovettto UCLA3.60★
    CBKrystian Williamsto Richmond3.49★
    CBCaleb Brownto Hawai'i3.49★
    WRMicah Matthewsto James Madison3.60★
    WRTucker Holloway3.60★

Most Returning Production

returning production %, 2026

The rosters bringing back the most from last season.

1
Western MichiganMid-American
Western Michigan returns 100% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
100%
  1. 2MarshallSun Belt99%QB 100% back
  2. 3San Diego StatePac-1299%QB 100% back
  3. 4LouisianaSun Belt92%QB 100% back
  4. 5AkronMid-American92%QB 87% back
  5. 6Washington StatePac-1291%QB 100% back
  6. 7Southern MissSun Belt90%QB 97% back
  7. 8NorthwesternBig Ten88%QB 94% back

NFL Draft Factories

2026 draft picks (round-weighted)

Most talent sent to the NFL — and now to replace.

1
Ohio StateBig Ten
Ohio State sent 11 players to the NFL — the most draft talent any program has to replace.
11
  1. 2Texas A&MSEC101 first-round
  2. 3ClemsonACC92 first-round
  3. 4MiamiACC93 first-round
  4. 5GeorgiaSEC81 first-round
  5. 6AlabamaSEC102 first-round
  6. 7Texas TechBig 1291 first-round
  7. 8IndianaBig Ten82 first-round

Roster Talent

talent composite, 2026

Composite recruiting talent on hand entering 2026.

1
Georgia carries the top recruiting-talent composite on hand entering 2026.
1004
  1. 2TexasSEC985talent composite
  2. 3OregonBig Ten984talent composite
  3. 4AlabamaSEC974talent composite
  4. 5Ohio StateBig Ten964talent composite
  5. 6Notre DameFBS Independents953talent composite
  6. 7Texas A&MSEC933talent composite
  7. 8LSUSEC932talent composite

Biggest Reloads

returning production %, 2026

Fewest returners — the rebuild jobs of the offseason.

1
MassachusettsMid-American
Massachusetts brings back the least production in FBS — the offseason's biggest rebuild.
-57%
  1. 2Bowling GreenMid-American-6%QB 9% back
  2. 3UTEPMountain West-1%QB 18% back
  3. 4BuffaloMid-American-1%QB 9% back
  4. 5Oklahoma StateBig 120%QB 0% back
  5. 6Iowa StateBig 122%QB 3% back
  6. 7UConnFBS Independents2%QB 3% back
  7. 8North TexasAmerican Athletic2%QB 2% back

Talent Migration

The full 2026 portal cycle as a flow — which level each transfer left, and where they landed. Band width is player count.
LEFT THIS LEVELLANDED ATFBSFCSLowerFBSFCSLowerUncommitted4,471 tracked entries — 560 climbed FCS→FBS, 1,007 still uncommitted.
Source CFB Index · transfer_entries

Portal Pipelines

The 2026 carousel as a web — which programs feed each other. The thickest arcs are the established pipelines.

Each arc is a portal pipeline of 2+ players between two of the 16 busiest FBS programs this cycle; the arrow points to where they landed. Dot size = total portal traffic.

Oklahoma StateUConnPenn StateIowa StateMemphisLSUArkansasAuburnColoradoNorth TexasWest VirginiaSouth FloridaMichigan StateMississippi StateFloridaUCLAOklahoma State99 portal moves — the busiest hub
Source CFB Index · transfer_entries

Where the Portal Grew Up

The carousel churns schools, but talent has a hometown. This is the 2026 portal by home state.

Every 2026 FBS transfer mapped to the state they grew up in. The deepest wells: Texas (400), Florida (354), Georgia (292). Darker = more players who entered the portal call that state home.

ME1VTNH3WA28ID4MT2NDMN18WI8MI68NY19MA20OR20NV29WYSD4IA25IL58IN38OH120PA74NJ59CT18CA252UT37CO16NE12MO49KY28WV8VA70MD58DE6RIAZ50NM5KS40AR20TN76NC87SC53DC3OK36LA100MS72AL117GA292AKHI5TX400FL354
Source CFB Index · transfer_entries × player_recruiting_profiles

By Conference

Big Ten

Big Ten Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Big Ten this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Northwestern won the portal this cycle — +19.3 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+19.3
↑ 17 arriving
QBAidan Chilesfrom Michigan State4.00★
QBNicco Marchiolfrom West Virginia3.60★
CBBrenden Deasfernandesfrom Central Michigan3.70★
CBMontae Patefrom Weber State3.50★
TELuke Dehnickefrom Minnesota Duluth3.80★
EDGEDominic Kirksfrom Ohio State3.60★
TEAlex Honigfrom UConn3.60★
↓ 8 departing
CBEvan Smithto Duke3.60★
EDGEAnto Sakato Texas A&M4.25★
TEHunter Welcingto Ohio State4.12★
SDillon Tatumto Miami (OH)4.28★
OTHayden Wrightto Houston3.49★
OTNick Herzog3.49★
RBDashun Reederto UConn3.40★
  1. 2IndianaBig Ten+11.1↑54.6↓43.5net +11.1 · 17 in / 17 out · ▲ Josh Hoover (QB, 4.38★) · ▼ Alberto Mendoza (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 17 arriving
    QBJosh Hooverfrom TCU4.38★
    CBA.J. Harrisfrom Penn State4.12★
    WRNick Marshfrom Michigan State4.50★
    EDGETobi Osunsanmifrom Kansas State4.50★
    CBCarson Williamsfrom Montana State3.60★
    IOLJoe Brunnerfrom Wisconsin4.38★
    WRShazz Prestonfrom Tulane3.90★
    ↓ 17 departing
    QBAlberto Mendozato Georgia Tech3.60★
    EDGEAndrew Depaepeto Massachusetts4.28★
    WRMakai Jacksonto Liberty3.60★
    DLHosea Wheelerto Baylor4.25★
    EDGEWilliam Depaepeto Massachusetts3.40★
    IOLMitch Verstegen3.49★
    OTEvan Lawrenceto San Diego State3.70★
  2. 3IowaBig Ten+8.0↑36.0↓28.0net +8.0 · 15 in / 8 out · ▲ Lance Ingold (EDGE, 3.70★) · ▼ Jackson Stratton (QB, 3.30★)
    ↑ 15 arriving
    EDGELance Ingoldfrom Northern Illinois3.70★
    WRTony Diazfrom Texas-Rio Grande Valley3.50★
    WREvan Jamesfrom Furman3.50★
    EDGEKahmari Brownfrom Elon3.60★
    WRLance Beeghleyfrom SMU3.30★
    IOLTrent Wilsonfrom James Madison3.50★
    DLEmmanuel Olagbajufrom North Dakota3.70★
    ↓ 8 departing
    QBJackson Stratton3.30★
    CBCJ Bell Jr.to UConn3.50★
    EDGEBrian Allento Vanderbilt4.12★
    SKoen Entringerto Louisville3.90★
    RBJaziun Pattersonto Michigan State3.70★
    RBTJ Washington Jr.to New Mexico State3.50★
    PRhys Dakinto Michigan State3.49★
  3. 4MinnesotaBig Ten+5.1↑51.2↓46.2net +5.1 · 19 in / 20 out · ▲ Michael Merdinger (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Jackson Kollock (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 19 arriving
    QBMichael Merdingerfrom Liberty3.50★
    CBAydan Westfrom Michigan State3.70★
    CBParker Knutsonfrom Southwest Minnesota State3.60★
    WRPerry Thompsonfrom Auburn4.00★
    CBElisha Westfrom Michigan State3.30★
    WRNoah Jenningsfrom Cincinnati3.70★
    DLXion Chapmanfrom Florida International4.25★
    ↓ 20 departing
    QBJackson Kollockto UC Davis3.50★
    WRCristian Driver4.28★
    CBZa'Quan Bryanto South Florida3.70★
    WRMalachi Colemanto Wisconsin3.60★
    SKoi Perichto Oregon4.62★
    WRKenric Lanier IIto Missouri3.50★
    WRLegend Lyonsto Montana3.49★
  4. 5RutgersBig Ten+2.1↑45.3↓43.2net +2.1 · 15 in / 15 out · ▲ Dylan Lonergan (QB, 3.60★) · ▼ Bo Mascoe (CB, 4.12★)
    ↑ 15 arriving
    QBDylan Lonerganfrom Boston College3.60★
    CBBradlee Jonesfrom The Citadel3.60★
    CBKevyn Humesfrom Maryland3.60★
    CBZahmir Dawudfrom Villanova3.50★
    CBMikey Munnfrom South Dakota3.40★
    EDGEMalachi Davisfrom Toledo3.60★
    EDGEJ'Dan Burnettfrom Tulsa3.50★
    ↓ 15 departing
    CBBo Mascoeto Texas4.12★
    WRIan Strongto California4.25★
    CBJacobie Hendersonto Virginia3.60★
    CBRenick Dorilasto UConn3.50★
    EDGEJordan Walkerto Georgia Tech3.70★
    EDGEDjibril Rahmanto San Diego State3.50★
    IOLJohn Stoneto Temple3.50★

Big Ten Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Big Ten.

1
Northwestern returns 88% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
88%
  1. 2OregonBig Ten75%QB 94% back
  2. 3MichiganBig Ten69%QB 100% back
  3. 4Ohio StateBig Ten68%QB 94% back
  4. 5MinnesotaBig Ten65%QB 97% back

ACC

ACC Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the ACC this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Virginia Tech won the portal this cycle — +6.6 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+6.6
↑ 29 arriving
QBEthan Grunkemeyerfrom Penn State4.38★
QBBryce Bakerfrom North Carolina3.70★
WRQue'Sean Brownfrom Duke4.38★
CBJaquez Whitefrom Troy3.60★
TELuke Reynoldsfrom Penn State4.50★
CBKenny Woseley Jr.from Penn State3.50★
CBCam Chadwickfrom UConn3.40★
↓ 27 departing
QBWilliam Watson IIIto Massachusetts3.49★
QBGarret Rangelto UTRGV3.40★
CBDante Lovettto UCLA3.60★
CBKrystian Williamsto Richmond3.49★
CBCaleb Brownto Hawai'i3.49★
WRMicah Matthewsto James Madison3.60★
WRTucker Holloway3.60★
  1. 2SMUACC+4.6↑48.0↓43.4net +4.6 · 15 in / 26 out · ▲ Mabrey Mettauer (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ Kyron Chambers (CB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 15 arriving
    QBMabrey Mettauerfrom Sam Houston3.49★
    WRYannick Smithfrom East Carolina4.25★
    CBJayvon Thomasfrom Texas A&M3.60★
    CBJarvis Lee Jr.from South Florida3.50★
    TETheo Melin Ohrstromfrom Texas A&M4.00★
    WRJalen Halefrom Alabama3.60★
    TERandy Pittmanfrom Florida State3.80★
    ↓ 26 departing
    CBKyron Chambersto UNLV3.60★
    WRJaxson Lavenderto Tarleton State3.49★
    EDGEBilly Walton IIIto Oklahoma State3.60★
    EDGEOmari Abor3.50★
    EDGEDJ Warnerto Washington State3.50★
    EDGEBraeden Flowers3.49★
    IOLParis Patterson Jr.to Texas3.60★
  2. 3VirginiaACC+4.2↑55.7↓51.5net +4.2 · 31 in / 22 out · ▲ Beau Pribula (QB, 4.00★) · ▼ Bjorn Jurgensen (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 31 arriving
    QBBeau Pribulafrom Missouri4.00★
    QBEli Holsteinfrom Pittsburgh3.60★
    CBJustin Rossfrom Navy3.60★
    CBJacobie Hendersonfrom Rutgers3.60★
    CBOmillio Agardfrom Wisconsin3.60★
    CBPatrick Campbellfrom Dartmouth3.50★
    EDGEMatthew Fobbs-Whitefrom Baylor3.90★
    ↓ 22 departing
    QBBjorn Jurgensento Hawai'i3.60★
    QBDaniel Kaelinto Nebraska3.50★
    QBGrady Brosterhousto Utah State3.20★
    CBEmmanuel Karnleyto Washington3.80★
    WRTrell Harristo Oklahoma4.38★
    CBJa'Son Prevardto Kansas State3.60★
    CBDre Walkerto App State3.30★
  3. 4LouisvilleACC+1.9↑57.4↓55.5net +1.9 · 33 in / 40 out · ▲ Lincoln Kienholz (QB, 3.90★) · ▼ Deuce Adams (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 33 arriving
    QBLincoln Kienholzfrom Ohio State3.90★
    QBDavin Wydnerfrom West Georgia3.20★
    WRTre Richardsonfrom Vanderbilt4.38★
    WRLawayne McCoyfrom Florida State4.25★
    CBDJ Waller Jr.from Kentucky3.60★
    CBBrycen Scottfrom Elon3.60★
    CBSantana Wilsonfrom Texas3.50★
    ↓ 40 departing
    QBDeuce Adamsto Wisconsin3.50★
    QBBrady Allento Indiana State3.50★
    QBMason Mimsto East Tennessee State3.49★
    CBJustin Aguto Tulane3.60★
    CBRae'mon Mosbyto East Carolina3.49★
    EDGEAJ Green4.12★
    TEDavon Mitchell4.28★
  4. 5CaliforniaACC+1.0↑56.4↓55.4net +1.0 · 32 in / 36 out · ▲ Jackson Brousseau (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Devin Brown (QB, 4.28★)
    ↑ 32 arriving
    QBJackson Brousseaufrom Colorado State3.50★
    CBRicky Fletcherfrom Ole Miss3.80★
    CBDaniel Harrisfrom Georgia3.80★
    WRChase Hendricksfrom Ohio4.38★
    WRIan Strongfrom Rutgers4.25★
    CBMarquis Groves-Killebrewfrom Arizona3.60★
    WRCooper Perryfrom Oregon3.70★
    ↓ 36 departing
    QBDevin Brownto Weber State4.28★
    QBEJ Caminong3.50★
    CBKaden Cookto Jacksonville State3.50★
    WRJaiven Plummerto Georgia Tech3.60★
    EDGET.J. Bushto Minnesota3.70★
    WRJayden Dixon-Veal3.49★
    EDGERyan McCullochto UCLA3.60★

ACC Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the ACC.

1
NC State returns 60% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
60%
  1. 2CaliforniaACC58%QB 89% back
  2. 3SMUACC57%QB 97% back
  3. 4ClemsonACC41%QB 14% back
  4. 5Florida StateACC40%QB 12% back

Big 12

Big 12 Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Big 12 this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Texas Tech won the portal this cycle — +8.5 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+8.5
↑ 23 arriving
QBBrendan Sorsbyfrom Cincinnati5.00★
QBThomas Castellanosfrom Florida State3.49★
QBKirk Francisfrom Tulsa3.30★
CBDavin Martinfrom UTSA3.70★
WRMalcolm Simmonsfrom Auburn4.12★
DLMateen Ibirogbafrom Wake Forest4.75★
EDGEAdam Trickfrom Miami (OH)4.00★
↓ 21 departing
QBMitch Griffisto East Carolina3.49★
CBMaurion Hornto Oklahoma State3.60★
CBDeante Lindsayto Abilene Christian3.49★
CBMacho Stevensonto Tulane3.49★
WRTyson Turnerto Houston3.50★
WRPreztynn Harrisonto Howard Payne3.49★
WRT.J. Westto UTSA3.49★
  1. 2Oklahoma StateBig 12+3.6↑59.5↓55.9net +3.6 · 55 in / 65 out · ▲ Drew Mestemaker (QB, 5.00★) · ▼ Hauss Hejny (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 55 arriving
    QBDrew Mestemakerfrom North Texas5.00★
    QBGrant Jordanfrom Massachusetts3.50★
    WRWyatt Youngfrom North Texas4.38★
    CBTrudell Berryfrom Vanderbilt3.60★
    CBKollin Lewisfrom North Texas3.60★
    CBMaurion Hornfrom Texas Tech3.60★
    CBKanijal Thomasfrom Kansas State3.50★
    ↓ 65 departing
    QBHauss Hejnyto Colorado State3.60★
    QBZane Floresto Iowa State3.50★
    QBBanks Bowento North Alabama3.49★
    EDGEWendell Gregoryto Kansas State4.38★
    CBJK Johnsonto Florida Atlantic3.60★
    CBEric Fletcherto Wisconsin3.60★
    CBDraden Fullbrightto UAB3.60★
  2. 3Arizona StateBig 12+3.4↑56.3↓53.0net +3.4 · 24 in / 21 out · ▲ Cutter Boley (QB, 3.90★) · ▼ Sam Leavitt (QB, 5.00★)
    ↑ 24 arriving
    QBCutter Boleyfrom Kentucky3.90★
    QBMikey Keenefrom Michigan3.50★
    WROmarion Millerfrom Colorado4.62★
    WRReed Harrisfrom Boston College4.50★
    CBAshton Stampsfrom LSU3.60★
    CBNigel Pringlefrom Arkansas3.50★
    CBCaleb Chesterfrom Texas3.50★
    ↓ 21 departing
    QBSam Leavittto LSU5.00★
    QBChristian Hunt3.49★
    CBJavan Robinsonto Wisconsin3.60★
    CBChris Johnson IIto Montana3.49★
    WRZechariah Sampleto Texas State3.50★
    WRNoble Johnsonto Georgia Southern3.40★
    IOLSean Na'ato UCLA3.60★
  3. 4BaylorBig 12+3.0↑56.2↓53.2net +3.0 · 31 in / 32 out · ▲ D.J. Lagway (QB, 4.38★) · ▼ Walker White (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 31 arriving
    QBD.J. Lagwayfrom Florida4.38★
    CBDevon Jordanfrom Oklahoma3.60★
    CBJayden Rowefrom Kansas State3.50★
    WRDrelon Millerfrom Colorado3.80★
    EDGEGarrick Ponderfrom Southern Miss3.80★
    WRHardley Gilmore IVfrom Kentucky3.60★
    WRGavin Freemanfrom Oklahoma State3.60★
    ↓ 32 departing
    QBWalker Whiteto Central Arkansas3.60★
    IOLColeton Priceto Kentucky4.50★
    CBCaldra Willifordto Tulsa3.50★
    CBCaden Jenkinsto North Texas3.49★
    EDGEKamauryn Morganto Missouri4.12★
    EDGEMatthew Fobbs-Whiteto Virginia3.90★
    OTColton Thomassonto UNLV4.28★
  4. 5HoustonBig 12+2.5↑46.8↓44.2net +2.5 · 18 in / 17 out · ▲ Luke Carney (QB, 3.40★) · ▼ Austin Carlisle (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 18 arriving
    QBLuke Carneyfrom Syracuse3.40★
    WRTrent Walkerfrom Oregon State3.70★
    WRMuizz Tounkarafrom Florida3.60★
    IOLAnthony Boswellfrom Toledo3.80★
    WRTyson Turnerfrom Texas Tech3.50★
    IOLShadre Hurstfrom Tulane3.70★
    TEPatrick Overmyerfrom UTSA3.50★
    ↓ 17 departing
    QBAustin Carlisleto UL Monroe3.60★
    QBZeon Chriss-Gremillionto Tulane3.49★
    WRDevan Williamsto Lamar Christian School3.49★
    EDGEReshad Sterlingto Tulane3.49★
    IOLDemetrius Hunterto Colorado3.60★
    IOLCayden Bowie3.49★
    IOLDerek Joinerto Tarleton State3.49★

Big 12 Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Big 12.

1
HoustonBig 12
Houston returns 81% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
81%
  1. 2BYUBig 1278%QB 100% back
  2. 3Kansas StateBig 1271%QB 100% back
  3. 4UtahBig 1268%QB 97% back
  4. 5ArizonaBig 1265%QB 100% back

SEC

SEC Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the SEC this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
LSUSEC
LSU won the portal this cycle — +7.7 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+7.7
↑ 44 arriving
QBSam Leavittfrom Arizona State5.00★
QBHusan Longstreetfrom USC4.25★
QBLanden Clarkfrom Elon3.60★
EDGEPrincewill Umanmielenfrom Ole Miss5.00★
WREugene Wilsonfrom Florida4.38★
WRJayce Brownfrom Kansas State4.25★
OTJordan Seatonfrom Colorado5.00★
↓ 41 departing
QBMichael Van Buren Jr.to South Florida3.60★
QBColin Hurleyto Michigan3.50★
QBTre People3.49★
WRDestyn Hillto Tulane4.28★
CBAshton Stampsto Arizona State3.60★
CBWallace Foster IVto Florida Atlantic3.49★
OTCarius Curneto Ole Miss4.50★
  1. 2KentuckySEC+3.7↑57.7↓54.1net +3.7 · 31 in / 27 out · ▲ Kenny Minchey (QB, 4.25★) · ▼ Cutter Boley (QB, 3.90★)
    ↑ 31 arriving
    QBKenny Mincheyfrom Notre Dame4.25★
    QBCallum Witherfrom Laurier3.60★
    QBJacQai Longfrom Marshall3.40★
    CBMark Manfred IIIfrom Missouri3.60★
    CBHasaan Sykesfrom Western Carolina3.60★
    IOLColeton Pricefrom Baylor4.50★
    IOLTegra Tshabolafrom Ohio State4.38★
    ↓ 27 departing
    QBCutter Boleyto Arizona State3.90★
    QBStone Saundersto San Diego State3.50★
    CBDJ Waller Jr.to Louisville3.60★
    CBQuay'sheed Scottto South Carolina3.60★
    CBNasir Addison3.49★
    WRCameron Millerto Ole Miss3.70★
    WRHardley Gilmore IVto Baylor3.60★
  2. 3South CarolinaSEC+3.0↑53.7↓50.8net +3.0 · 27 in / 25 out · ▲ Lucian Anderson III (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Air Noland (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 27 arriving
    QBLucian Anderson IIIfrom Bowling Green3.50★
    CBQuay'sheed Scottfrom Kentucky3.60★
    OTJacarrius Peakfrom NC State4.50★
    EDGECaleb Herringfrom Tennessee3.90★
    DLTomiwa Durojaiyefrom Illinois4.38★
    WRNitro Tugglefrom Purdue3.70★
    WRJayden Gibsonfrom Oklahoma3.60★
    ↓ 25 departing
    QBAir Nolandto Memphis3.60★
    WRVandrevius Jacobsto Miami4.25★
    EDGEDesmond Umeozuluto Alabama3.90★
    WRBrian Rowe Jr.to UCLA3.70★
    IOLBoaz Stanleyto Purdue3.80★
    OTJosiah Thompson4.12★
    EDGEJaylen Brownto LSU3.60★
  3. 4Ole MissSEC+1.8↑61.7↓59.9net +1.8 · 28 in / 27 out · ▲ Deuce Knight (QB, 4.50★) · ▼ Austin Simmons (QB, 4.38★)
    ↑ 28 arriving
    QBDeuce Knightfrom Auburn4.50★
    QBWalker Howardfrom Louisiana3.50★
    CBJay Crawfordfrom Auburn4.38★
    WRDarrell Gill Jr.from Syracuse4.50★
    CBSharif Densonfrom Florida3.70★
    EDGEBlake Purchasefrom Oregon4.38★
    EDGEJordan Renaudfrom Alabama4.25★
    ↓ 27 departing
    QBAustin Simmonsto Missouri4.38★
    EDGEPrincewill Umanmielento LSU5.00★
    CBRicky Fletcherto California3.80★
    CBChris Gravesto Missouri3.80★
    WRWinston Watkinsto LSU4.12★
    EDGEDa'Shawn Womackto Auburn4.25★
    WRCayden Leeto Missouri4.00★
  4. 5MissouriSEC+1.6↑57.9↓56.3net +1.6 · 30 in / 27 out · ▲ Austin Simmons (QB, 4.38★) · ▼ Beau Pribula (QB, 4.00★)
    ↑ 30 arriving
    QBAustin Simmonsfrom Ole Miss4.38★
    QBNick Eversfrom UConn3.50★
    CBElijah Dotsonfrom Michigan4.00★
    CBSione Lauleafrom Oregon3.80★
    CBChris Gravesfrom Ole Miss3.80★
    CBJahlil Florencefrom Oregon3.60★
    WRCayden Leefrom Ole Miss4.00★
    ↓ 27 departing
    QBBeau Pribulato Virginia4.00★
    EDGEDamon Wilson Jr.to Miami4.88★
    WRMarquis Johnsonto Mississippi State4.25★
    CBMark Manfred IIIto Kentucky3.60★
    CBShamar McNeilto Akron3.50★
    WRJoshua Manningto Kansas State3.70★
    EDGENate Johnsonto Auburn3.80★

SEC Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the SEC.

1
Texas A&M returns 73% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
73%
  1. 2TexasSEC72%QB 85% back
  2. 3FloridaSEC69%QB 94% back
  3. 4South CarolinaSEC69%QB 65% back
  4. 5GeorgiaSEC69%QB 100% back

American Athletic

American Athletic Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the American Athletic this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
MemphisAmerican Athletic
Memphis won the portal this cycle — +1.7 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+1.7
↑ 51 arriving
QBMarcus Stokesfrom West Florida3.60★
QBAir Nolandfrom South Carolina3.60★
QBDenzel Gardnerfrom Southern Miss3.49★
WRAlante Brownfrom Michigan State4.28★
CBEllis Ellis Jr.from Austin Peay3.60★
CBDilan Williamsonfrom Concordia St. Paul3.50★
CBDarius Malcolm Jr.from Wofford3.40★
↓ 47 departing
QBAJ Hillto Arkansas3.70★
QBArrington Maidento James Madison3.49★
CBJoey Hunter3.49★
CBShannon Blair Jr.3.49★
WRJamari Hawkinsto Arkansas3.60★
WRCJ Smithto UAB3.40★
EDGELe'Kell McGowanto UL Monroe3.50★
  1. 2TempleAmerican Athletic+1.2↑47.3↓46.1net +1.2 · 23 in / 26 out · ▲ Jaxon Smolik (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ Tyler Douglas (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 23 arriving
    QBJaxon Smolikfrom Penn State3.49★
    QBAjani Sheppardfrom Washington State3.40★
    WRJayce Freemanfrom Stony Brook3.60★
    WRKenedy Uzomafrom North Carolina3.50★
    WRDemonte Greenefrom Midwestern State3.30★
    SJaeden Gouldfrom UCF4.28★
    TEJoey Schlafferfrom Penn State3.50★
    ↓ 26 departing
    QBTyler Douglas3.49★
    CBBen Osueketo Kansas State3.49★
    WRIan Stewart3.49★
    WRTyler Stewartto Indiana State3.49★
    EDGESultan Badmusto Arkansas State3.50★
    DLSekou Kromah3.60★
    WRXavier Irvin3.00★
  2. 3RiceAmerican Athletic+0.6↑50.7↓50.1net +0.6 · 20 in / 22 out · ▲ Jacurri Brown (QB, 4.28★) · ▼ Chase Jenkins (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 20 arriving
    QBJacurri Brownfrom UCF4.28★
    QBGael Ochoafrom UNLV3.49★
    CBJamir Benjaminfrom UCLA3.50★
    CBKyren Condollfrom Duke3.40★
    CBZach Codyfrom Coastal Carolina3.30★
    WRMax Moseyfrom Holy Cross3.50★
    WRBen Gricefrom Wake Forest3.40★
    ↓ 22 departing
    QBChase Jenkinsto Kansas3.50★
    QBDrew Devillierto Florida Atlantic3.49★
    CBEphraim Dotsonto Lamar3.49★
    CBMoh Bility3.49★
    CBJamarion Clark3.49★
    WRDrayden Dickmannto Wake Forest3.50★
    WRLandon Ransom-Goelzto Montana3.49★
  3. 4South FloridaAmerican Athletic-1.8↑55.6↓57.3net -1.8 · 44 in / 34 out · ▲ Luke Kromenhoek (QB, 3.70★) · ▼ Byrum Brown (QB, 4.50★)
    ↑ 44 arriving
    QBLuke Kromenhoekfrom Mississippi State3.70★
    QBMichael Van Buren Jr.from LSU3.60★
    QBKJ Cooperfrom Texas Southern3.50★
    QBJayden Bradfordfrom Liberty3.40★
    WRArmani Winfieldfrom Colorado State4.28★
    CBZa'Quan Bryanfrom Minnesota3.70★
    CBA'mon Lane-Ganusfrom Auburn3.60★
    ↓ 34 departing
    QBByrum Brownto Auburn4.50★
    QBLocklan Hewlettto Auburn3.50★
    QBMarcelis Tateto Tennessee State3.49★
    WRTyler Williams4.28★
    CBJames Chenaultto Utah3.60★
    CBJonas Duclonato Georgia Tech3.60★
    CBGavin Jenkinsto Auburn3.60★
  4. 5UABAmerican Athletic-2.0↑46.2↓48.2net -2.0 · 38 in / 33 out · ▲ Guylijah Theodule (CB, 3.60★) · ▼ Perry Fisher (CB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 38 arriving
    CBGuylijah Theodulefrom Southern Miss3.60★
    CBDraden Fullbrightfrom Oklahoma State3.60★
    CBDarrell Sweetingfrom Marshall3.49★
    CBCourage Ugochukwufrom Utah State3.20★
    EDGEMarlin Deanfrom Georgia State3.60★
    WRTy Mimsfrom Texas State3.40★
    WRKJ Danielsfrom Oklahoma3.40★
    ↓ 33 departing
    CBPerry Fisherto Kennesaw State3.50★
    IOLPayton Kirkland4.28★
    WRIverson Hooksto Oregon3.80★
    CBJa'Lyen Judsonto Kennesaw State3.20★
    DLJaSire Peterson4.28★
    WRXavier Daisyto Kentucky3.50★
    WRAJ Johnson3.49★

American Athletic Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the American Athletic.

1
ArmyAmerican Athletic
Army returns 80% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
80%
  1. 2UABAmerican Athletic80%QB 100% back
  2. 3Florida AtlanticAmerican Athletic68%QB 93% back
  3. 4UTSAAmerican Athletic67%QB 93% back
  4. 5TulsaAmerican Athletic41%QB 69% back

Sun Belt

Sun Belt Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Sun Belt this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
UL MonroeSun Belt
UL Monroe won the portal this cycle — +10.0 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+10.0
↑ 20 arriving
QBAustin Carlislefrom Houston3.60★
CBLarell Howlingfrom Coastal Carolina3.40★
WRDamarcco Blantonfrom Arkansas State3.40★
EDGELe'Kell McGowanfrom Memphis3.50★
TEBryce Andersonfrom Memphis3.60★
WRParker Fulghumfrom Clemson3.20★
EDGECJ Wilson Jr.from Butler3.30★
↓ 17 departing
WRJonathan Bibbsto UCF3.50★
WRTyler Griffinto East Tennessee State3.49★
EDGEKevontay Wells3.50★
TEHunter Herringto Auburn3.50★
IOLQue McBroom3.49★
DLJerome Simmonsto Oregon3.60★
DLJaden Hamlin3.49★
  1. 2MarshallSun Belt+6.2↑48.7↓42.5net +6.2 · 28 in / 22 out · ▲ Khalil Wilkins (QB, 3.30★) · ▼ JacQai Long (QB, 3.40★)
    ↑ 28 arriving
    QBKhalil Wilkinsfrom West Virginia3.30★
    CBBrayden Hallfrom Central Connecticut3.50★
    CBEddie Pleasant IIIfrom Buffalo3.49★
    WRChristian Hamiltonfrom West Virginia3.60★
    CBAumad Edwardsfrom Kentucky3.00★
    WRChris Culliverfrom North Carolina3.40★
    EDGEKeydel Painterfrom Virginia Union3.50★
    ↓ 22 departing
    QBJacQai Longto Kentucky3.40★
    CBTayvon Nelson3.49★
    CBDarrell Sweetingto UAB3.49★
    EDGEPaul Hutson IIIto Washington State3.50★
    DLSid Kabato Minnesota3.90★
    DLKatron Evansto NC State3.60★
    DLJamaal Whyceto Baylor3.60★
  2. 3Georgia SouthernSun Belt+2.7↑46.5↓43.8net +2.7 · 17 in / 18 out · ▲ Max Johnson (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ JC French (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 17 arriving
    QBMax Johnsonfrom North Carolina3.49★
    CBAaron Searsfrom Stephen F. Austin3.50★
    CBNoah Manghamfrom Abilene Christian3.50★
    CBGregory Delaine Jr.from Syracuse3.30★
    CBAidan McCowanfrom Nicholls3.20★
    WRAlex Taylorfrom North Carolina3.60★
    WRKam Mikellfrom Colorado3.60★
    ↓ 18 departing
    QBJC Frenchto Cincinnati3.60★
    QBTyler Budgeto Rhode Island2.00★
    WRCarmelo Mays3.49★
    WRDylan Garyto Kennesaw State3.40★
    EDGEAmari Wilsonto Southern Miss3.50★
    EDGEMJ Stroud3.49★
    EDGEDavion Rhodesto North Texas3.40★
  3. 4Southern MissSun Belt+0.5↑53.0↓52.6net +0.5 · 38 in / 28 out · ▲ Ethan Hampton (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ Jacobe Robinson (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 38 arriving
    QBEthan Hamptonfrom Illinois3.49★
    WRKaden Saundersfrom Penn State4.28★
    CBJonah Martinezfrom TCU3.60★
    CBJyaire Brownfrom UCF3.50★
    CBKelby Hamptonfrom New Hampshire3.50★
    CBChamp Lewisfrom Tulsa3.49★
    CBHiroshi Carrfrom Morgan State3.30★
    ↓ 28 departing
    QBJacobe Robinson3.49★
    QBDenzel Gardnerto Memphis3.49★
    CBGuylijah Theoduleto UAB3.60★
    CBJonathan Pennixto Troy3.40★
    EDGEGarrick Ponderto Baylor3.80★
    WRTychaun Chapmanto Memphis3.60★
    WRJaylin Carterto Memphis3.49★
  4. 5James MadisonSun Belt-0.1↑53.3↓53.4net -0.1 · 37 in / 31 out · ▲ Arrington Maiden (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ Alonza Barnett (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 37 arriving
    QBArrington Maidenfrom Memphis3.49★
    QBDavi Belfortfrom UCF3.30★
    CBJayon Harveyfrom Findlay3.60★
    CBDamier Minkahfrom Shepherd3.60★
    CBDJ Kellyfrom Toledo3.49★
    CBTerrence Jones IIfrom Fordham3.40★
    WRJeremiah Harrisonfrom East Tennessee State3.70★
    ↓ 31 departing
    QBAlonza Barnettto UCF3.60★
    CBJustin Eaglinto Colorado3.60★
    CBDJ Barksdaleto UCLA3.60★
    CBMilt Ferguson3.49★
    EDGESahir Westto UCLA3.80★
    EDGEAiden Gobairato UCLA3.80★
    WRLandon Ellisto UCLA3.60★

Sun Belt Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Sun Belt.

1
MarshallSun Belt
Marshall returns 99% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
99%
  1. 2LouisianaSun Belt92%QB 100% back
  2. 3Southern MissSun Belt90%QB 97% back
  3. 4South AlabamaSun Belt79%QB 95% back
  4. 5Louisiana TechSun Belt64%QB 99% back

Mid-American

Mid-American Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Mid-American this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Ball StateMid-American
Ball State won the portal this cycle — +12.2 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+12.2
↑ 24 arriving
QBTyler Mizzellfrom Concord3.50★
QBKeldric Lusterfrom Texas State3.49★
CBCedric Franklinfrom Arkansas State3.30★
WRJabari Smithfrom Florida Atlantic3.50★
WRCJ Nelsonfrom Eastern Illinois3.49★
CBDiante Griffinfrom Ohio State3.00★
WRCorey Thompson Jr.from Utah State3.40★
↓ 18 departing
CBRoman Pearsonto Kansas3.50★
CBEric McClainto New Mexico3.49★
WRTy Robinsonto Illinois3.50★
WREric Weatherly3.49★
TEKameron Anthonyto Rutgers3.60★
TEWalter Taylor IIIto Vanderbilt3.50★
DLDarin Conleyto Washington3.50★
  1. 2MassachusettsMid-American+3.2↑48.6↓45.5net +3.2 · 21 in / 19 out · ▲ William Watson III (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ Grant Jordan (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 21 arriving
    QBWilliam Watson IIIfrom Virginia Tech3.49★
    QBLogan Inagawafrom Drake3.40★
    QBRJ Johnson IIIfrom Florida A&M3.00★
    EDGEAndrew Depaepefrom Indiana4.28★
    CBIsaiah Reedfrom UCF3.00★
    WRJoseph Griffin Jr.from Wisconsin3.40★
    EDGEZachary Bettsfrom Saint Francis (PA)3.50★
    ↓ 19 departing
    QBGrant Jordanto Oklahoma State3.50★
    QBBrandon Roseto Utah3.49★
    QBAJ Hairstonto Merrimack3.49★
    IOLPaul Tchio4.28★
    WRJacquon Gibsonto Virginia3.60★
    WRKenyon Massey3.49★
    EDGEMarques Whiteto SMU3.60★
  2. 3BuffaloMid-American+3.1↑42.3↓39.2net +3.1 · 16 in / 16 out · ▲ Elijah Holmes (QB, 3.30★) · ▼ Eddie Pleasant III (CB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 16 arriving
    QBElijah Holmesfrom Wingate3.30★
    CBSayre Smothersfrom The Citadel3.60★
    EDGELogan Goodwinfrom IU Pennsylvania3.40★
    EDGECaleb Oliverfrom Wofford3.30★
    IOLJoe Crockerfrom Baylor3.40★
    IOLNino Francavillafrom Miami3.40★
    TETrevor Wilsonfrom Campbell3.20★
    ↓ 16 departing
    CBEddie Pleasant IIIto Marshall3.49★
    WRVictor Snowto NC State3.60★
    WRNik McMillanto Kansas3.50★
    EDGEShamar Riser-Pressleyto UConn3.50★
    EDGEDemetrius Ballardto Boston College3.50★
    DLJunior Poyserto Wisconsin3.60★
    OTHenry Tabansito UCF3.60★
  3. 4Sacramento StateMid-American+1.0↑51.3↓50.3net +1.0 · 26 in / 22 out · ▲ Carson Conklin (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Jaden Rashada (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 26 arriving
    QBCarson Conklinfrom Fresno State3.50★
    QBJaylen Pattersonfrom New Mexico State3.30★
    CBNoah Kingfrom Colorado3.60★
    CBAmari Wallacefrom Miami3.60★
    CBQualyn McQueenfrom Nebraska-Kearney3.50★
    CBMalikai Nicholsfrom Saint Francis (PA)3.50★
    CBDonovan Turnerfrom Illinois3.30★
    ↓ 22 departing
    QBJaden Rashadato Mississippi State3.50★
    QBCardell Williamsto Maryland3.50★
    CBRicky Lee IIIto Middle Tennessee3.50★
    CBLamont Johnson-Burrell3.49★
    CBJason Oliverto San Diego State3.40★
    WRErnest Campbellto Colorado3.70★
    EDGEMicah Mosleyto Fresno State3.49★
  4. 5AkronMid-American+0.7↑42.1↓41.4net +0.7 · 15 in / 18 out · ▲ Reese Poffenbarger (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Elijah Reed (CB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 15 arriving
    QBReese Poffenbargerfrom North Texas3.50★
    CBDawayne Galloway Jr.from West Virginia3.60★
    CBShamar McNeilfrom Missouri3.50★
    CBKhory Mossfrom Miami (OH)3.30★
    CBZach Hobsonfrom Old Dominion3.20★
    WRMiles Burrisfrom Charlotte3.40★
    TEWyatt Hookfrom Michigan State3.40★
    ↓ 18 departing
    CBElijah Reedto Utah3.50★
    WRIsrael Polkto Oklahoma State3.60★
    EDGEBruno Dallto UCF3.50★
    IOLKenneth McManus IVto Auburn3.60★
    IOLDelvin Morristo Kansas State3.60★
    EDGECyrus Durham3.40★
    TEJake Newellto Toledo3.50★

Mid-American Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Mid-American.

1
Western MichiganMid-American
Western Michigan returns 100% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
100%
  1. 2AkronMid-American92%QB 87% back
  2. 3Eastern MichiganMid-American72%QB 97% back
  3. 4ToledoMid-American66%QB 98% back
  4. 5Kent StateMid-American64%QB 100% back

Conference USA

Conference USA Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Conference USA this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Missouri StateConference USA
Missouri State won the portal this cycle — +21.0 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+21.0
↑ 19 arriving
QBSkyler Locklearfrom UTEP3.40★
QBHenry Belin IVfrom Duke3.30★
CBJoel Kpassoufrom Duquesne3.40★
WRMekhi Millerfrom Tulsa3.49★
EDGEDylan Brooksfrom Kansas3.60★
WRIsaiah Myersfrom Western Kentucky3.30★
EDGEJosh Lukusafrom Miami (OH)3.40★
↓ 11 departing
WRTristian Gardnerto Coastal Carolina3.60★
WRRonnel Johnsonto Jacksonville State3.50★
EDGEDJ Wesolakto Coastal Carolina3.40★
IOLCash Hudsonto South Florida3.50★
IOLEbubedike Nnabugwuto South Carolina3.30★
DLMitchell Toneyto Coastal Carolina3.50★
TEJeron Askren2.00★
  1. 2DelawareConference USA+12.4↑33.1↓20.7net +12.4 · 13 in / 8 out · ▲ Jaquise Alexander (CB, 3.40★) · ▼ Thomas Amankwaa (WR, 4.28★)
    ↑ 13 arriving
    CBJaquise Alexanderfrom North Dakota State3.40★
    WRBryson Gravesfrom Coastal Carolina3.40★
    IOLMustafa Feikafrom Tiffin University3.40★
    OTJack Smallfrom Duke3.50★
    DLJames Steelfrom UAB3.49★
    DLSam Siafafrom Penn State3.40★
    DLQuincy Smithfrom Lenoir-Rhyne3.40★
    ↓ 8 departing
    WRThomas Amankwaa4.28★
    OTAnwar O'Nealto Louisville3.50★
    SAnthony Crenshawto Baylor3.50★
    SAlex Nash-Lallyto Maine3.49★
    LBMeikhi Cuttino3.49★
    CBNyair Domnieto New Hampshire1.00★
    DLMicah Pryor1.00★
  2. 3Jacksonville StateConference USA+10.3↑41.3↓31.0net +10.3 · 21 in / 14 out · ▲ Vernon Woodward III (CB, 3.50★) · ▼ Amare Grayson (IOL, 3.50★)
    ↑ 21 arriving
    CBVernon Woodward IIIfrom Illinois3.50★
    CBKaden Cookfrom California3.50★
    CBKeiyon Turnerfrom Fort Hays3.49★
    WRRonnel Johnsonfrom Missouri State3.50★
    WRDarius Cannonfrom Murray State3.50★
    WRJamill Williamsfrom Albany State3.40★
    IOLCaleb Holmesfrom Pittsburgh3.60★
    ↓ 14 departing
    IOLAmare Graysonto West Virginia3.50★
    DLEmmanuel Oyebadejoto Florida3.80★
    IOLCameron Griffinto West Virginia3.40★
    DLDarrell Praterto Illinois3.60★
    DLTalan Carterto Vanderbilt3.50★
    OTReggie Jacksonto Boston College3.50★
    SMalcolm Jonesto Iowa State3.60★
  3. 4Kennesaw StateConference USA+2.8↑52.1↓49.3net +2.8 · 29 in / 19 out · ▲ Rickie Collins (QB, 4.28★) · ▼ Amari Odom (QB, 3.60★)
    ↑ 29 arriving
    QBRickie Collinsfrom Syracuse4.28★
    CBLuke Evansfrom Miami (OH)3.50★
    CBPerry Fisherfrom UAB3.50★
    CBJa'Lyen Judsonfrom UAB3.20★
    WRBrayden Munroefrom Northern Colorado3.60★
    WRZion Bookerfrom Tulsa3.50★
    WRDylan Garyfrom Georgia Southern3.40★
    ↓ 19 departing
    QBAmari Odomto Syracuse3.60★
    QBDexter Williams IIto Tulsa3.30★
    QBTommy Ulatowskito App State3.30★
    CBDevin Ross3.49★
    CBFive Hamiltonto Arkansas State3.40★
    CBJeRico Washington Jr.to Boise State3.30★
    WRChristian Mossto Washington3.70★
  4. 5LibertyConference USA+1.7↑50.6↓48.8net +1.7 · 26 in / 20 out · ▲ Deshawn Purdie (QB, 3.40★) · ▼ Michael Merdinger (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 26 arriving
    QBDeshawn Purdiefrom Wake Forest3.40★
    QBJaylen Hendersonfrom West Virginia3.30★
    CBAshton McShanefrom Boston College3.50★
    CBIzaiah Guyfrom South Florida3.49★
    CBElijah McKenziefrom Bowie State3.30★
    WRMakai Jacksonfrom Indiana3.60★
    WRRefeno Vangatesfrom North Carolina Central3.50★
    ↓ 20 departing
    QBMichael Merdingerto Minnesota3.50★
    QBJayden Bradfordto South Florida3.40★
    CBUriah Points3.49★
    CBDexter Ricks Jr.to Texas State3.40★
    CBChristian Bodnarto Oklahoma State3.40★
    WRDonte Lee Jrto Texas Tech3.60★
    EDGEBrenton Williams3.49★

Conference USA Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Conference USA.

1
DelawareConference USA
Delaware returns 85% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
85%
  1. 2Western KentuckyConference USA84%QB 95% back
  2. 3Sam HoustonConference USA58%QB -31% back
  3. 4Jacksonville StateConference USA50%QB 76% back
  4. 5LibertyConference USA38%QB 75% back

Mountain West

Mountain West Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Mountain West this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Hawai'iMountain West
Hawai'i won the portal this cycle — +15.5 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+15.5
↑ 16 arriving
QBBjorn Jurgensenfrom Virginia3.60★
CBCaleb Brownfrom Virginia Tech3.49★
CBJeremiah Hughesfrom Michigan State3.40★
WRTre' Griffithsfrom Oklahoma State3.50★
WRCarson Brownfrom Iowa State3.50★
WRAudric Harrisfrom Washington3.49★
WRDevin Alvesfrom Virginia Tech3.30★
↓ 9 departing
QBDermaricus Davisto Cal Poly4.28★
QBLuke Weaverto San José State3.49★
WRJackson Harristo LSU3.90★
WRBrandon Whiteto Kansas State3.60★
STim Malo3.49★
CBDeliyon Freeman2.00★
WRJoey Farthing2.00★
  1. 2New MexicoMountain West+6.0↑40.2↓34.2net +6.0 · 14 in / 14 out · ▲ Luke Moga (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Cole Welliver (QB, 3.40★)
    ↑ 14 arriving
    QBLuke Mogafrom Oregon3.50★
    CBOrmanie Arnoldfrom Cincinnati3.50★
    CBEric McClainfrom Ball State3.49★
    WRTroy Omeirefrom UNLV3.70★
    EDGEJalen Charlesfrom Memphis3.49★
    TEJoey Olsenfrom USC3.50★
    TEBear Tenneyfrom Sacramento State3.50★
    ↓ 14 departing
    QBCole Welliverto Southeastern Louisiana3.40★
    TEDorian Thomasto California4.00★
    EDGELandon Williamsto Stephen F. Austin3.49★
    TEAiden Valdez3.49★
    IOLMarko Luera3.49★
    TEMarcus Vinsonto Florida Atlantic3.30★
    OTTravis Gray3.49★
  2. 3UNLVMountain West+1.7↑47.7↓46.0net +1.7 · 16 in / 15 out · ▲ Jackson Arnold (QB, 3.60★) · ▼ Anthony Colandrea (QB, 3.70★)
    ↑ 16 arriving
    QBJackson Arnoldfrom Auburn3.60★
    CBKyron Chambersfrom SMU3.60★
    WRTaz Reddicksfrom Oregon State3.70★
    OTColton Thomassonfrom Baylor4.28★
    WRTroy Stellatofrom Kentucky3.50★
    WRAmorion Walkerfrom Middle Tennessee3.40★
    TEKeyan Burnettfrom Arizona3.60★
    ↓ 15 departing
    QBAnthony Colandreato Nebraska3.70★
    QBGael Ochoato Rice3.49★
    CBAndrew Powdrellto West Virginia3.50★
    CBNijrell Eason II3.49★
    CBYasir Muhammad3.49★
    WRTroy Omeireto New Mexico3.70★
    WRJaden Bradley3.49★
  3. 4WyomingMountain West+0.6↑45.7↓45.1net +0.6 · 19 in / 16 out · ▲ Tyler Hughes (QB, 3.30★) · ▼ Kaden Anderson (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 19 arriving
    QBTyler Hughesfrom William & Mary3.30★
    CBLogan Mackeyfrom Weber State3.30★
    WRJustin Popovichfrom Lock Haven3.40★
    SAnthony Beavers Jr.from USC4.28★
    TETyler Siddonsfrom Central Arkansas3.49★
    IOLJason Maciejczakfrom Nebraska3.49★
    EDGEJack Dunkleyfrom Duquesne3.30★
    ↓ 16 departing
    QBKaden Andersonto Tarleton State3.50★
    CBTyrese Bossto Arizona3.60★
    CBMarkie Grantto Utah State3.40★
    WRChris Durr Jr.to Maryland3.50★
    EDGEAxel Ramazanito Northern Iowa3.49★
    IOLWes Kingto West Virginia3.60★
    IOLLuke Sandyto Charlotte3.50★
  4. 5UTEPMountain West-1.6↑46.9↓48.5net -1.6 · 21 in / 20 out · ▲ EJ Colson (QB, 3.60★) · ▼ Malachi Nelson (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 21 arriving
    QBEJ Colsonfrom Incarnate Word3.60★
    QBRaymond Moore IIIfrom Morgan State3.40★
    CBKaleb Milesfrom East Texas A&M3.50★
    CBLaTristan Thompsonfrom Utah3.30★
    WRRoyal Capellfrom Oklahoma State3.40★
    EDGESterling Milesfrom Eastern Michigan3.40★
    IOLBrian Williams Jr.from Jackson State3.40★
    ↓ 20 departing
    QBMalachi Nelsonto Syracuse3.50★
    QBSkyler Locklearto Missouri State3.40★
    CBJustin Content3.40★
    WRWondame Davis Jr.to Wake Forest3.70★
    WRKenny Odomto South Florida3.50★
    EDGEUdoka Ezeanito North Texas3.40★
    EDGEElijah Baldwinto UTSA3.40★

Mountain West Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Mountain West.

1
Hawai'iMountain West
Hawai'i returns 64% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
64%
  1. 2New MexicoMountain West58%QB 74% back
  2. 3Air ForceMountain West57%QB 100% back
  3. 4Northern IllinoisMountain West44%QB 100% back
  4. 5NevadaMountain West36%QB -130% back

Pac-12

Pac-12 Portal Kings

net portal impact, position-weighted — 2026

Who won the portal in the Pac-12 this cycle? Arrivals minus departures.

1
Fresno State won the portal this cycle — +5.4 net impact score, weighing both what they added and what they lost by position value.
+5.4
↑ 13 arriving
QBKhristian Martinfrom Maryland3.50★
EDGEMicah Mosleyfrom Sacramento State3.49★
EDGEMaverick Noonanfrom Nebraska3.40★
WRDarrian Andersonfrom Oregon3.20★
EDGEDylan Hampstenfrom Sacramento State3.30★
TEJake Applegetfrom Northern Illinois3.30★
OTOscar Weigelfrom San Diego3.50★
↓ 10 departing
QBCarson Conklinto Sacramento State3.50★
QBBrayden Turnerto College of San Mateo3.49★
EDGEDamarrion White3.49★
TERichie Andersonto Texas A&M3.60★
EDGEIsiah Chala Jr.to Sacramento State3.20★
SRL Millerto Cal Poly3.40★
SJayden Davisto UConn3.30★
  1. 2Utah StatePac-12+4.7↑52.0↓47.2net +4.7 · 29 in / 19 out · ▲ McCae Hillstead (QB, 3.49★) · ▼ CJ Tiller (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 29 arriving
    QBMcCae Hillsteadfrom BYU3.49★
    QBGrady Brosterhousfrom Virginia3.20★
    CBAntonio Bluiettfrom North Dakota3.60★
    CBMarcus McKenziefrom BYU3.49★
    CBMarkie Grantfrom Wyoming3.40★
    WREli Woodfrom Virginia3.50★
    WRJavon Robinsonfrom Georgia State3.50★
    ↓ 19 departing
    QBCJ Tiller3.49★
    WRBraden Peganto Utah4.25★
    CBAbe Jagerto Utah Tech3.40★
    CBCourage Ugochukwuto UAB3.20★
    WRKaleb Mitchell3.49★
    EDGEWilliam Holmesto Illinois3.60★
    WRCorey Thompson Jr.to Ball State3.40★
  2. 3San Diego StatePac-12-0.1↑50.8↓50.9net -0.1 · 26 in / 26 out · ▲ Stone Saunders (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Kyle Crum (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 26 arriving
    QBStone Saundersfrom Kentucky3.50★
    CBMike Lindsayfrom Idaho State3.50★
    CBCarsten Mamarilfrom Portland State3.50★
    CBJason Oliverfrom Sacramento State3.40★
    CBCaleb Ricksfrom Idaho3.40★
    WRJustius Lowefrom Oregon3.60★
    WRAyo Shotomide-Kingfrom Oklahoma State3.50★
    ↓ 26 departing
    QBKyle Crum3.49★
    QBJP Mialovski3.49★
    CBIsaiah Buxtonto San José State3.60★
    WRJerry McClureto San José State3.49★
    WRBen Scolari3.49★
    WRMarcus Mozerto Northern Colorado3.49★
    EDGERyan Hendersonto Texas A&M3.60★
  3. 4Texas StatePac-12-0.4↑47.9↓48.3net -0.4 · 18 in / 21 out · ▲ Shaker Reisig (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Keldric Luster (QB, 3.49★)
    ↑ 18 arriving
    QBShaker Reisigfrom Boston College3.50★
    CBMichael Pattersonfrom Stephen F. Austin3.60★
    CBDexter Ricks Jr.from Liberty3.40★
    WRDavian Jacksonfrom Mississippi State3.60★
    WRZechariah Samplefrom Arizona State3.50★
    EDGEJason Pattersonfrom Texas Southern3.50★
    IOLJaylen Earlyfrom Missouri3.50★
    ↓ 21 departing
    QBKeldric Lusterto Ball State3.49★
    QBHolden Gerinerto Pittsburgh3.30★
    CBKhamari Terrellto Washington State3.50★
    WRL.J. Johnson Jr.to Utah State3.40★
    WRTy Mimsto UAB3.40★
    EDGEKalil Alexander3.49★
    EDGEJermy Jackson Jr.3.49★
  4. 5Washington StatePac-12-0.8↑51.9↓52.6net -0.8 · 28 in / 41 out · ▲ Caden Pinnick (QB, 3.50★) · ▼ Jaxon Potter (QB, 3.50★)
    ↑ 28 arriving
    QBCaden Pinnickfrom UC Davis3.50★
    CBJalil Tuckerfrom Oregon State3.60★
    CBJaylen Thomasfrom San José State3.50★
    CBCJ Solis-Lumarfrom Cal Poly3.50★
    CBKhamari Terrellfrom Texas State3.50★
    WRTank Hawkinsfrom Florida3.60★
    WRDaniel Bloodfrom Missouri3.60★
    ↓ 41 departing
    QBJaxon Potterto Old Dominion3.50★
    QBAjani Sheppardto Temple3.40★
    CBTyrone Cotton IIIto Iowa State3.50★
    CBKenny Worthy IIIto Cincinnati3.50★
    CBTrillion Sorrellto Iowa State3.50★
    CBAJ Davis3.49★
    WRTony Freeman3.60★

Pac-12 Returning Most

returning %, 2026

Most production back in the Pac-12.

1
San Diego State returns 99% of last season's production, among the most continuous rosters in FBS.
99%
  1. 2Washington StatePac-1291%QB 100% back
  2. 3Texas StatePac-1276%QB 100% back
  3. 4Boise StatePac-1266%QB 94% back
  4. 5Utah StatePac-1265%QB 87% back