While the transfer portal isn’t officially open, plenty of college football players have announced their desires to enter during the first window on January 2. Some of those players are from Southeastern Conference teams and were bona fide stars for their programs.
Others were role players who fans won’t get to see continue on their favorite teams.
What are the toughest transfer portal losses so far for each SEC team? The listings are based on the transfers with the highest On3 Transfer Portal rating from a given team.
Bubba Hampton (Courtesy of Alabama Athletics)
Rating: 86.68
Hampton is one of two Crimson Tide players who have announced intentions to enter the portal, the other being safety Kameron Howard. Hampton, a former Texas commit, was no longer part of the Alabama roster before SEC play began. He finished his Bama career with one catch for six yards.
Sep 13, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorback defensive lineman Ian Geffrard (95) waits for the snap during the third quarter during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Rating: 92.25
The mammoth 6-foot-5, 387-pounder has played in 28 career games and started all 12 for the Razorbacks this past season. He logged 25 tackles with 4.0 TFL. Pro Football Focus gave him a grade of 72.8, on par with Cole Brevard‘s 73.1.
He has two years to play two seasons.
Rating: 98.50
On3’s No. 1 player currently expected to enter the portal, Coleman has 1306 yards and 13 touchdowns in his first two seasons with the Tigers despite mediocre quarterback play on the Plains.
Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gestures before the snap against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Rating: 94.59
A starter in Gainesville for most of the past two years, Lagway finishes his Florida career with 4179 yards and 28 touchdowns over 23 interceptions. He’s currently the No. 7 quarterback expected to enter the transfer portal according to the On3 Industry Ranking
Honorable mention: EDGE Jayden Woods – 94.55
A freshman who went from the Sunflower State to the Sunshine State, Woods posted a PFF defensive grade of 71.3 during his first year of college football. He notched 28 tackles.
Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris (7) during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)
Rating: 90.63
There are not many names who have announced portal intentions from Georgia considering their status as SEC champions and with an upcoming matchup in the College Football Playoff. However, Harris decided to end his time in Athens after he was passed on the depth chart. In three years, he had 30 tackles with 0.5 for loss.
Kentucky LB Steven Soles chases after Texas QB Arch Manning – Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio
Rating: 90.07
Soles notched 16 tackles with 6.5 for loss plus 4.5 sacks during his two years in Lexington.
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Rating: 94.17
LSU’s left tackle for the final four games of the regular season, Curne is listed as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the portal despite not tallying any interior snaps this season. A true freshman in 2025, Curne was the No. 49 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking. He hails from Marion, Ark.
Sep 13, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive lineman Jimothy Lewis Jr. (74) gets set for a play against the Alcorn State Braves during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Rating: 87.63
A redshirt freshman in 2025, Lewis saw left tackle snaps in five games and right tackle action in two games for the Bulldogs. He did not record standard down snaps versus Texas. Originally from Madison, Miss., Lewis attended IMG Academy.
Nov 22, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) throws during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Rating: 91.04
During his first season at Mizzou following two years with Penn State, Pribula was 182-for-270 for 1941 yards with 11 touchdowns to nine interceptions. He also rushed for 297 yards and six scores. He’s the No. 12 quarterback expected to enter the portal in the On3 Industry Ranking.
Oklahoma’s John Mateer (10) celebrates his touchdown with Troy Everett (52) in the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Illinois State Redbirds at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
Rating: 89.53
Everett, who began his career at App State, played in one game this season for the Sooners before suffering a season ending injury. He is expected to receive a medical redshirt. In 2024 at center for the Sooners, he notched a PFF offensive grade of 68.2.
Ole Miss: None
Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding watches on the sidelines during the first round of the College Football Playoff against Tulane at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.
The Rebels have not seen anyone announce intentions to enter the portal during their College Football Playoff run.
Nov 16, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Michael Smith (20) makes a touchdown reception as Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks (30) defends in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Rating: 89.53
Smith is listed as the No. 13 tight end expected to enter the transfer portal. He announced his intentions midseason. As a Gamecock across two seasons, he logged 12 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown.
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Rating: 93.11
The top-rated safety expected to enter the portal, Carter had a standout career on Rocky Top before he was let go from the Volunteer football program by Josh Heupel. Despite failure to meet the Vols’ internal standards, Carter posted 63 tackles with 7.5 TFL and 2.0 sacks plus an interception during his 22 games at Tennessee.
Quintrevion Wisner (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)
Rating: 92.72
Wisner led Texas in rushing in each of the last two seasons, with a 1064-yard season in 2024 and a 597-yard campaign in 2025. Thrust into RB1 duties, became known for his ability to perform versus Texas A&M and Oklahoma during his career. He announced intentions to enter the portal prior to Texas’ trip to Orlando for the Citrus Bowl.
Nov 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) motions during the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Rating: 89.70
Öhrström, a Swedish tight end, has one year of eligibility remaining. He played in Texas A&M’s last 38 games, and notched 19 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown in 2025.
Vanderbilt quarterback Jeremy St-Hilaire (14) runs during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Rating: 85.58
A French Canadian, St-Hilaire has not played in his collegiate career. He attended high school in Tennessee.