The NCAA transfer portal was created seven years ago to “manage and facilitate the process for student-athletes seeking to transfer between member institutions.” It began with a trickle. Now it’s a flood.
About 1,700 FBS players entered the portal during its first full year. More than 4,000 FBS players entered the portal in 2025 across the spring and winter windows. The NCAA eliminated the spring transfer period this year. Players can enter their names in the portal from Jan. 2-16.
The Aztecs had nearly two dozen players enter the portal last year and plucked a similar number from the portal. Coupled with freshmen recruits and a handful of walk-ons, it meant half the Aztecs’ roster turned over from 2024 to 2025. Coaches used to talk about building a program. Now they tralk about building a team. Every year.
Spring classes begin Jan. 19 at SDSU, so a flurry of comings and goings are expected over the next two weeks.
The Union-Tribune will keep track of the activity here.
Players in portal who are transferring to SDSU
None yet.
SDSU players who are entering the transfer portal
Tiumalu Afalava, Jr., DL, Baldwin Park
Notable: Cal transfer did not appear in a game this season.
Portal announcement: Dec. 31.
Jared Badie, Sr., Edge, Aurora, Ill.
Notable: Illinois transfer appeared in 11 games, making eight tackles.
Portal announcement: Dec. 9.
Mason Baker, So., OL, Modesto
Notable: American River College transfer never got on the field after suffering a preseason foot injury.
Portal announcement: Dec. 31.
Arthur Ban, Soph., TE, Vancouver, Wash.
Notable: Played in seven games. Did not have a reception.
Portal announcement: Jan. 1.
Owen Chambliss, Jr., LB, Corona
Notable: Always in on the action, leading the team with 110 tackles. Played two seasons with Aztecs after transferring from Utah.
Portal announcement: Dec. 28.
Kyle Crum, Sr., QB, Norco
Notable: Broke his collarbone at Boise State as a true freshman in 2022. Had not thrown a pass in a game in more than three years before playing in New Mexico Bowl, where he guided the Aztecs on four touchdown drives. He threw one touchdown pass and rushed for two TDs.
Portal announcenent: Dec. 31.
Tashi Dorje, Sr., P, Brentwood
Notable: Backup to starting punter Hunter Green had three punts during the season, averaging 50 yards with a long of 60. Removed transfer announcement on social media hours after posting it, indicating he may be staying with the team.
Portal announcement: Dec. 28.
Sidney Dupuy, DL, R-Fr., San Diego
Notable: Cathedral Catholic High School graduate did not play this season.
Portal announcement: Jan. 2.
Hunter Green, Sr., P, Redmond, Wash.
Notable: Northern Colorado transfer was the nation’s sixth-ranked punter this season, averaging 47.0 yards on 63 punts. He had 22 punts of at least 50 yards, with 26 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.
Portal announcement: Jan. 1.
Hunter Haines, Soph., S, West Linn, Ore.
Notable: Transfer from Washington State played in 12 games but did not record a stat.
Portal announcement: Jan. 1.
Ryan Henderson, Sr., Edge, Las Vegas
Notable: Figured to move into a starting role next season after sharing team lead with seven sacks along with eight quarterback hurries.
Portal announcement: Dec. 30.
Myles Kitt-Denton, Sr., WR, Pearland, Texas
Notable: Showed promise in spring practice and fall camp after transferring from Northwestern State (La.), but appeared in only four games and had one reception.
Portal announcement: Dec. 31.
JP Mialovski, R-Fr., QB, Long Beach
Notable: First commitment for Sean Lewis’ first recruiting class was fourth on the 2025 depth chart and didn’t figure to improve his standing in 2026.
Portal announcement: Dec. 22.
Dwayne McDougle, Sr., S, Oakland
Notable: Idaho transfer started all 13 games this season, His 55 tackles were fourth on the team. Shared team lead in intreceptions with four.
Portal announcement: Dec. 30.
Marcus Mozer, R-Fr., WR, Fort Collins, Colo.
Notable: Class of 2025 recruit redshirted this season.
Portal announcement: Dec. 30.
August Salvati, Sr., DL, Clearwater, Fla.
Notable: Spring transfer from Florida Atlantic had 3 1/2 sacks among six tackles over 11 games.
Portal announcement: Dec. 12.
Ben Scolari, R-Fr., WR, Reno
Notable: Class of 2025 recruit who redshirted after suffering a preseason knee injury.
Portal announcement: Dec. 30.
Dalesean Staley, Sr., S, Kansas City, Mo.
Notable: Transfer from Northern Iowa started all 13 games this season. Team’s second-leading tackler with 80. Also had one interception and team-high 10 pass breakups.
Portal announcement: Jan. 2.
Jeremiah Tuiileila, R-Fr., LB, Sacramento
Notable: Did not appear in a game this season.
Portal announcement: Dec. 30.
Mikey Welsh, Sr., WR, Servite
Notable: Former walk-on earned a scholarship before the season. Had 12 receptions for 129 yards.
Portal announcement: Dec. 30.
Trey White, Sr., Edge, Chula Vista
Notable: He had team-leading 19 1/2 sacks, 29 tackles for loss and 27 quarterback hurries over past two seasons. Ranked the 58th player in the portal by On3.com.
Portal announcement: Jan. 1.