Transfer Portal: Friday’s biggest news
The transfer portal opened on Wednesday with a flurry of activity. Here are the biggest transfer announcements from day three of the 2025 spring transfer window.
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1. OKLAHOMA DT DAVID STONE
Former five-star David Stone‘s college career got off to a solid star at Oklahoma this past season but it seems like his time in Norman is ending. The talented defensive lineman unexpectedly entered the transfer portal on Friday night, sending shockwaves through player personnel departments from coast to coast. Stone played just under 100 snaps last season and reports regarding his offseason development were very positive. He’ll be one of the most heavily pursue prospects in the transfer portal this cycle.
2. TEXAS FLIPS DT LAVON JOHNSON
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick made waves in the transfer portal by signing quarterback Gio Lopez from South Alabama and wide receiver Adrian Wilson from Colorado. It looked as if the Tar Heels were going to continue winning in the portal but those expectations were seemingly too high as Lavon Johnson, who committed to North Carolina on Friday morning, flipped to Texas on Friday evening.
The defensive lineman, who played for Maryland the last two seasons, saw limited playing time for the Terps. But his size and athleticism attracted a lot of attention from college coaches.
3. TE JACK ENDRIES TO TEXAS
Jack Endries saw his stock soaring after a breakout season last year at Cal where he posted 56 catches for 623 yards and two touchdowns. A former preferred walk-on for the Bears, Endries entered the transfer portal on Wednesday and was quickly one of the most popular players available.
His first visit was to Texas and he didn’t get out of Austin without committing to the Longhorns, capping off a big day for head coach Steve Sarkisian and company.
4. FORMER TEXAS & WASHINGTON WR JOHNTAY COOK TO VISIT ARIZONA STATE
Former Texas receiver Johntay Cook was a five-star recruit in the 2023 class but his time in Austin did not go the way he expected so he entered the transfer portal in December. He decided to transfer to Washington but was dismissed from the team after an arrest. Cook was also arrested less than two weeks later.
Despite those run-ins with law enforcement, the talented receiver is set to take a visit to Arizona State this weekend.
5. SYRACUSE DT MARAAD WATSON
Syracuse has seen more than a few players hit the portal this spring but losing Watson is its biggest blow yet on defense. The freshman started 11 games at defensive tackle in 2024 and posted 31 tackles, one sack, 10 quarterback pressures and three batted passes. He has three years of eligibility remaining and will surely be a popular prospect this spring.
6. MULTIPLE COMMITMENT FOR PURDUE
New Purdue coach Barry Odom is making moves quickly during the spring portal. The first public commitment on Friday came from former Tulsa receiver Corey Smith. The Indiana native had a prolific high school career and still has three years of eligibility remaining. The receiver room in West Lafayette is still thin but will likely see more additions before this transfer cycle is over.
Memphis defensive back Chalil Cummings was Purdue’s second public commitment of the day. The Boilermakers needed reinforcements in the secondary and Cummings brings youth and upside to the unit. Cummings used his redshirt last season so he still has four years of eligibility.
The Boilermakers are getting a familiar face back in quarterback Ryan Browne, who transferred to North Carolina earlier this year. He decided to leave Chapel Hill when it became clear the Tar Heels were going to bring in quarterback Gio Lopez from South Alabama. Browne played in nine games during his career at Purdue, starting two of them.
7. OL BRYCE GEORGE TO IOWA
Iowa has been very selective about who it pursues in the transfer portal but Bryce George was one player the Hawkeyes targeted early and moved on quickly. The Division II All-American offensive lineman from Ferris State took a visit to Iowa. He was also considering Cal and USC.
George has one year of eligibility remaining and is the sixth transfer signee for Iowa this cycle.
8. HOUSTON CB JEREMIAH WILSON
Houston has had a strong 2025 transfer cycle thus far but it is taking a hit with the loss of Wilson. The standout cornerback entered and then withdrew from the transfer portal in December but now he appears to be headed elsewhere.
Wilson earned a top 10 coverage grade among Power Four cornerbacks for his performance last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
9. OT JOE COTTON TO CINCINNATI
The transfer portal hasn’t exactly been kind to Cincinnati thus far but that appears to be changing. The Bearcats added a commitment from top available offensive lineman and former South Dakota standout Joe Cotton on Friday night. Cotton, who allowed just one sack on 777 snaps last season, was one of the very best FCS offensive linemen. Now he’s set to test himself against Big 12 competition next season.
10. DB JON MITCHELL TO GEORGIA TECH
Georgia Tech’s strong transfer class is getting a boost from former Penn State defensive back Jon Mitchell. The Jacksonville native is back in the Southeast after signing with the Nittany Lions as part of their 2024 recruiting class.
Mitchell used his redshirt this season so he still has four years of eligibility remaining. Georgia Tech lost four defensive backs this transfer cycle but the addition of Mitchell gives it three incoming defensive backs.
