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Kevin Kalonji

OT | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 340

Transfer PortalHS rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/12/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Kevin Kalonji is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Kolt Dieterich

OT | Portal 2026 | To Washington | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 310

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

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WashingtonEnrolled

Kolt Dieterich is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston to Washington.

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Zeiqui Lawton

DL | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 260

Transfer PortalHS rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Zeiqui Lawton is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Christian Zachary

WR | Portal 2026 | From NC State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 178

Transfer PortalHS rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/22/25Committed: 02/03/26Single SourceFresh

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Sam HoustonCommitted

Christian Zachary is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Mabrey Mettauer

QB | Portal 2026 | To SMU | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 225

Transfer PortalHS rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/04/25Committed: 07/24/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

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SMUCommitted

Mabrey Mettauer is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston to SMU.

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Brock Stukes

IOL | Portal 2026 | From NC State | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 316

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Brock Stukes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Elijah Groves

LB | Portal 2026 | From NC State | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 247

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/22/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

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Sam HoustonEnrolled

Elijah Groves is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Jayden Fry

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Boston College | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 243

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/30/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Jayden Fry is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Boston College to Sam Houston.

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Dimitry Nicolas

DL | Portal 2026 | From Maryland | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 295

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/05/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

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Sam HoustonEnrolled

Dimitry Nicolas is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Maryland to Sam Houston.

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Ishmel Atkins

CB | Portal 2026 | From Elon | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 194

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/11/25Committed: 01/20/26Single SourceFresh

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Sam HoustonEnrolled

Ishmel Atkins is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Elon to Sam Houston.

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JaMair Diaz

EDGE | Portal 2026 | To Temple | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 245

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

TempleEnrolled

JaMair Diaz is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston to Temple.

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Jarra Anderson

DL | Portal 2026 | From Arizona | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 270

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

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Sam HoustonEnrolled

Jarra Anderson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Arizona to Sam Houston.

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Joe Swen

CB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalHS rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/15/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Joe Swen is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Justin Terrell

DL | Portal 2026 | From NC State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 317

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/16/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Justin Terrell is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Rhett Larson

IOL | Portal 2026 | To Western Kentucky | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 305

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/16/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Western KentuckyEnrolled

Rhett Larson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston to Western Kentucky.

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Stacy Bey

LB | Portal 2026 | From Arizona | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 201

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/17/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Stacy Bey is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Arizona to Sam Houston.

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Alijah Cason

WR | Portal 2026 | From Holy Cross | Ht: 5-9 | Wt: 170

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/02/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Alijah Cason is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Holy Cross to Sam Houston.

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Brian Bates

LB | Portal 2026 | From Delaware State | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 235

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/19/25Committed: 01/18/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

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Sam HoustonEnrolled

Brian Bates is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Delaware State to Sam Houston.

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Denell Nix Jr.

OT | Portal 2026 | From Appalachian State | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 290

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/10/25Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Denell Nix Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Appalachian State to Sam Houston.

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Fatu Mukuba

WR | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 165

Transfer PortalHS rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/09/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Fatu Mukuba is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Josiah Chenault

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Kennesaw State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 302

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/20/25Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Josiah Chenault is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kennesaw State to Sam Houston.

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Kyan Berry-Johnson

WR | Portal 2026 | From Wisconsin | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 186

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/05/25Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Kyan Berry-Johnson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Wisconsin to Sam Houston.

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Lonnie Adkism

WR | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 180

Transfer PortalHS rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/07/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Lonnie Adkism is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Mike King Jr.

S | Portal 2026 | From Concordia-St. Paul | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 205

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 11/17/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Mike King Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Concordia-St. Paul to Sam Houston.

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Curtis Gerrand

P | Portal 2026 | To UCLA | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 190

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

UCLAEnrolled

Curtis Gerrand is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston to UCLA.

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Elijah Collins

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Western Carolina | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 305

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 12/01/25Committed: 01/16/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Elijah Collins is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Western Carolina to Sam Houston.

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Max Whisner

TE | Portal 2026 | From Akron | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 245

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 12/27/25Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Max Whisner is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Akron to Sam Houston.

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William Davis

S | Portal 2026 | From West Virginia | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 194

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 12/11/25Committed: 01/15/26Single SourceFresh1 years left

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

William Davis is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from West Virginia to Sam Houston.

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Zion Taylor

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Houston | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 235

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 12/30/25Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Zion Taylor is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Houston to Sam Houston.

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Michael Phoenix II

WR | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 215

Transfer PortalHS rating: 82Entered Portal: 01/10/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Michael Phoenix II is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Rayfield Lotten

TE | Portal 2026 | To New Mexico State | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 240

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 01/08/26Committed: 01/21/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

New Mexico StateEnrolled

Rayfield Lotten is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston to New Mexico State.

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Brock Kuhl

TE | Portal 2026 | From Florida Atlantic | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 230

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 81Entered Portal: 12/06/25Committed: 01/08/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Brock Kuhl is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Florida Atlantic to Sam Houston.

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Jaidan Scott

S | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 180

Transfer PortalHS rating: 81Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Jaidan Scott is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Jayveon Johnson

LB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 210

Transfer PortalHS rating: 81Entered Portal: 12/14/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Jayveon Johnson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Caesar Magee III

CB | Portal 2026 | From Northwestern State | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 192

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 80Entered Portal: 11/16/25Committed: 01/16/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Caesar Magee III is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Northwestern State to Sam Houston.

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Hunter Watson

QB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 210

Transfer PortalHS rating: 77Entered Portal: 01/08/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Hunter Watson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston, with no destination confirmed.

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Sam Carpenter

K | Portal 2026 | From Pittsburgh | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalRating: Source-backedEntered Portal: 12/28/25Committed: 01/15/26Single SourceFresh

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Sam HoustonCommitted

Sam Carpenter is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Pittsburgh to Sam Houston.

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Carter Kadow

OT | Portal 2026 | From Rutgers

Transfer PortalRating: Source-backedEntered Portal: Not listedCommitted: 01/16/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam Houston StateCommitted

Carter Kadow is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Rutgers to Sam Houston State.

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Qua'Vez Humphreys

WR | Portal 2026 | To TBD

Transfer PortalRating: Source-backedEntered Portal: 01/16/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Qua'Vez Humphreys is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Sam Houston State, with no destination confirmed.

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Aaron Edwards

S | Portal 2026 | From Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 200

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Aaron Edwards is a junior-college recruit from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M on the Sam Houston recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Jaylon Jones

S | Portal 2026 | From Fresno City College | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 180

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Jaylon Jones is a junior-college recruit from Fresno City College on the Sam Houston recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Justin Cottrell

CB | Portal 2026 | From Tyler J.C. | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 170

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Justin Cottrell is a junior-college recruit from Tyler J.C. on the Sam Houston recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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