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Anto Saka

EDGE | Portal 2026 | To Texas A&M | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 255

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 93Entered Portal: 01/05/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Texas A&MEnrolled

Anto Saka is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Texas A&M.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Aidan Chiles

QB | Portal 2026 | From Michigan State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 217

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 91Entered Portal: 12/15/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Aidan Chiles is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Michigan State to Northwestern.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Hunter Welcing

TE | Portal 2026 | To Ohio State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 250

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 91Entered Portal: 01/09/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ohio StateEnrolled

Hunter Welcing is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Ohio State.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Kobie McKinzie

LB | Portal 2026 | From Oklahoma | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 236

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 90Entered Portal: 12/21/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Kobie McKinzie is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Oklahoma to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Luke Dehnicke

TE | Portal 2026 | From Minnesota Duluth | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 240

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 90Entered Portal: 12/03/25Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Luke Dehnicke is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Minnesota Duluth to Northwestern.

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Entered portal
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Nick Herzog

OT | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 270

Transfer PortalHS rating: 89Entered Portal: 01/08/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Nick Herzog is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern, with no destination confirmed.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Brenden Deasfernandes

CB | Portal 2026 | From Central Michigan | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/29/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Brenden Deasfernandes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Central Michigan to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Alex Honig

TE | Portal 2026 | From UConn | Ht: 6-7 | Wt: 270

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/25/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Alex Honig is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from UConn to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Arkel Anugwom

OT | Portal 2026 | From Alabama | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 328

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Arkel Anugwom is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Alabama to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Dominic Kirks

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Ohio State | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 267

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/22/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Dominic Kirks is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ohio State to Northwestern.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Evan Smith

CB | Portal 2026 | To Duke | Ht: 5-9 | Wt: 167

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

DukeEnrolled

Evan Smith is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Duke.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Gavin Sawchuk

RB | Portal 2026 | From Florida State | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 209

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/28/25Committed: 01/19/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Gavin Sawchuk is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Florida State to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Grant Seagren

OT | Portal 2026 | From Oklahoma State | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 311

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 10/26/25Committed: 01/08/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Grant Seagren is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Oklahoma State to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Nicco Marchiol

QB | Portal 2026 | From West Virginia | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 235

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 03/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Nicco Marchiol is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from West Virginia to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Glory Stephen-Wangboje

DL | Portal 2026 | From Sacred Heart | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 293

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/22/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Glory Stephen-Wangboje is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sacred Heart to Northwestern.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Jack Olsen

K | Portal 2026 | To Miami | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 170

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/06/26Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

MiamiEnrolled

Jack Olsen is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Miami.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Mar'Kel Porter

RB | Portal 2026 | From Bowling Green | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 220

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/14/26Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Mar'Kel Porter is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Bowling Green to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Montae Pate

CB | Portal 2026 | From Weber State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 170

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Montae Pate is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Weber State to Northwestern.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Talan Chandler

IOL | Portal 2026 | To Arkansas State | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 300

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh4 years left

Reported schools

Arkansas StateEnrolled

Talan Chandler is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Arkansas State.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Dashun Reeder

RB | Portal 2026 | To UConn | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 190

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: 01/24/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

UConnEnrolled

Dashun Reeder is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to UConn.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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David Anchondo

OT | Portal 2026 | From Saginaw Valley State | Ht: 6-7 | Wt: 310

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 11/25/25Committed: 12/11/25Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

David Anchondo is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Saginaw Valley State to Northwestern.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Hayden Wright

OT | Portal 2026 | To Houston | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 255

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/16/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

HoustonEnrolled

Hayden Wright is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Houston.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Jackson Kleather

K | Portal 2026 | From Bowling Green | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 170

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/12/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Jackson Kleather is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Bowling Green to Northwestern.

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Jamaal Johnson

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From UCF | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 255

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/16/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Jamaal Johnson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from UCF to Northwestern.

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Outgoing from Northwestern
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Dillon Tatum

CB | Portal 2026 | To Miami (OH) | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 210

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

Miami (OH)Enrolled

Dillon Tatum is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern to Miami (OH).

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Incoming to Northwestern
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Evan Boutorwick

LS | Portal 2026 | From Michigan | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 230

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 80Entered Portal: 12/09/25Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NorthwesternEnrolled

Evan Boutorwick is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Michigan to Northwestern.

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Entered portal
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Albert Kunickis

RB | Portal 2026 | To TBD

Transfer PortalRating: Source-backedEntered Portal: 12/29/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Albert Kunickis is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern, with no destination confirmed.

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