2025 CIAA Transfer Portal

[gr8ness97]

Similar to last offseason, I plan to track what happens in the transfer portal. There's been alot of movement already with schools whose season is over.

Bluefield State
DB Samuel Olokeogun - Committed to UT Permian Basin
DB Marcus Young Jr
DT George Paye
DL Cameron Michaud
DT Donnie Gaitor
OL Mason Purcell - Committed to Fayetteville State
OL Ronny Astudillo - Committed to Chowan
OL Mateo Revert - Committed to FCS East Texas A&M
LB Nolan Meehleib - Committed to West Virginia Wesleyan
RB King Faison - Committed to UNC-Pembroke
RB Ty-Keyce Parker
QB Keland Mills - Committed to Kentucky Wesleyan
QB Brice Koontz - Threw for 1,950 yards and 21 TDs - Committed to UNC-Pembroke
QB Isaiah Teal
WR Reginald Hairston - Committed to Arkansas-Monticello
WR Trey Lyles* - Caught 44 passes for 452 yards and 2 TDs in 2024 - Committed to Shaw
WR Demonte Martin - Committed to NAIA Webber International

* Listed him here since he did not play this season and was in the portal last year.

Additions
DL Jayden Dennis - Saginaw Valley State
DL Omar Lopez - West Virginia State
OL Hashim Muhammad - Seton Hill
QB Caleb Robles - Guilford College
QB Savan Briggs - Virginia State
RB Clarence Butler - Weber State
RB Ty'Reez Clements - Virginia Tech
TE Gerard Ihrig - Weber International


Bowie State
DB Elijah Mckenzie - Committed to G5 Liberty
DL Ansumana Badjie
LB Kamari Loving - Committed to FCS Georgetown
LS Jordan Amadi
K Chris Coleman
OL Keith Foster
OL Cameron Ross - Committed to FCS Morgan State
OL Blessed Adewumi - Committed to FCS Southern
P Davion Moore - Committed to FCS Tennessee State
QB Kevin Taylor
RB Micah Robinson
WR Ty Lyles
WR Joseph Towler - Committed to FCS Morgan State

Commits
DE Santino Howard - Seton Hill


Elizabeth City State
DE Drewvon Oxendine - Committed to FCS East Texas A&M
DL Stephen Taylor III
DB Dyllon Houghton - Committed to Catawba
LB Aaron McDaniel - Committed to FCS Norfolk State
P/K Benjamin Turner - Committed to Shaw
RB Traquan Johnson - Committed to FCS Norfolk State (fall) - Returning to ECSU (spring)
WR Ka'Trez Bracey - Committed to FCS North Carolina Central
WR Terrance Holland
DL Henry Hicks - Committed to G5 Liberty

Commits
DE Ajani Farmer - Harding
LB Christian Wilson - Virginia University of Lynchburg
OL Jeremiah Jennings - JCSU

Fayetteville State
DB Keyshawn Monk
DB Ian Wynn
DB Nehemiah Prince - Committed to NAIA McPherson
DB Malachi McLaughlin
DL Kaydin Thomas - Committed to FCS Central Arkansas
DL Andre Hill Jr
OL Benjamin Hicks - Committed to FCS Austin Peay State
LB Emanuel Nolan
QB Jaylan Brown
RB Bryce Council
WR Manny Elliott - Committed to Wheeling
WR Albert Fleming IV

Additions
DE Marcus Fleming - Allen
OL Mason Purcell - Bluefield State
QB Jamir Dismukes - Allen
RB Noah Marshall - WSSU

Johnson C. Smith
DB Walter Jackson
DB Trevar Williams
DB Greg Pressley - Committed to West Florida
DB Moses Smith
DL Robert Wilkerson
DL Cadricus Stanley - Committed to FCS NC A&T
DL Trevion Graham - Committed to Anderson
DL Quentin Williams
LS James Lyons
OL Brendan Arrington
OL Jeremiah Jennings
K Lukasz Smolen - All CIAA Second Team - Committed to FCS Houston Christian
QB Jamere Cherry
QB Andrew Attmore II
QB Trooper Floyd - Committed to Albany State
RB Scottie Cooper
RB Avante George
WR Brevin Caldwell - had 85 receptions for 1090 yards and 8 TDs in 2024. Injured nearly all of 2025.- Committed to FCS Norfolk State
WR/KR Isaiah Perry - All CIAA first team KR - Committed to Lenoir-Rhyne

Additions
DB Zahki Mitchell - UVa-Wise
DB Marque Vereen - West Florida
DB Rossie Grimes - FCS Eastern Kentucky
DB Isaiah Pelham - Chowan
DB Jaylen Ferbee-Gullate - FCS Wagner (previously at WSSU)
DE Jason Romero - G5 East Carolina
K/P Christopher Mejia - UNC-Pembroke
QB Joshua Jackson - FCS Central Connecticut State
QB Parker McQuarrie - FCS New Haven
RB Fabian Duncan - Allen (SIAC Player of the Year 2025)
DL Anthony Binyard - Fayetteville State (last played in 2023, totaled 6.5 TFL and 5 Sacks)
WR Jaquan Albright - UNC-Pembroke
OL Zayvion Davis - WSSU


Lincoln
DB Alonzo Colvin III
QB Hamas Duren
QB Miles Goffe
WR Justice Williams
WR Wayne Allen II
WR Kyrie Tyson

Livingstone
QB Alfredo Sotelo
DB Dallas Johnson - Committed to FCS North Alabama
DB Manny Moss - Returning to LC
DB JJ Gonzalez
DB Bruce Jones - Committed to Virginia State
DB Kahmari Hill
DL Kenyon Garner - Committed to G5 Florida Atlantic
DL Jordan-Lebron Downey - Committed to G5 New Mexico State
DL David Jones - Committed to FCS Mississippi Valley State
OL Omoruyi Aliu-Otokiti
WR Samir Cherry
WR Rkisch Hyppolite - Committed to Lane
WR De'Maurion Stewart
ATH Calvin Scott
LB Eysaw Parrish - Returning to LC
WR Chris Washington
WR RJ Lindsey III - Returning to LC

Additions
QB Brandon Edinburgh Jr - NAIA Langston
RB Phoenix Moss - FBS Georgia State
WR Ca'Lique Cunningham - FCS Western Carolina

Shaw
DB Jaden Perkins
RB Dasan Anderson
LB Nikotis Gordon - Committed to WSSU

Additions
WR Trey Lyles - Bluefield State/Virginia Union


Virginia State
DB Marquis Edmond II - Committed to FCS North Dakota
DB Mark Burns - Comitted to FCS Delaware State
DB Quedrion Miles - Committed to FCS Robert Morris
DB Zach Laing
DL Matthew Scarlett - Committed to G5 Northern Illinois
LB Jason Cole Jr - Committed to FCS Delaware State
OL Tyleek McCoy - All CIAA Second Team
TE Daniel Marquis Smith - Committed to FCS Delaware State
K/P Joshua Campbell
QB Savan Briggs - Committed to Bluefield State
RB Ri'Jon Hammond - Committed to FCS Texas Southern
RB Cameron Glenn

Virginia Union
DB Jayden Earley - Committed to FCS Chicago State
DB Breon Gunnell - Committed to UNC-Pembroke
DB Jymere Melendez
DB Jabari Parker - Committed to Benedict
DB Amarie Gilchrist -
DL Samuel Arrey
DL Kamari Federick - Committed to FCS Lamar
DL Keydel Painter - Committed to G5 Marshall
DL Zachary Weaver
DL Rashaud Pernell
LB Christian Aiken - Committed to FCS Jackson State
LB Brandon Cammarasana
OL Mathias Nielsen - Committed to G5 UNC-Charlotte
OL Adrian Crespin - Committed to G5 Middle Tennessee
OL Joseph Rounds - Committed to G5 Southern Miss
RB Jerome Jones
WR Keon Davis - Committed to BCS Kennesaw State
WR Jeremiah Jordan - Committed to Assumption
WR Isaiah Wallace

Winston-Salem State
ATH Aaron Foster
DL Kyle Williams
OL Zaire Falls
QB Daylin Lee - Committed to FCS Tennessee State
QB Isaiah Bess
RB Tre'von Hester - Returning to WSSU
RB Noah Marshall
WR Christian McDonald - Committed to FCS Mercyhurst
WR Ja'Hari Mitchell
WR Kaleb Washington - Committed to FCS UT-Martin
WR Dewayne Johnson

Additions
WR Taron Biles-Walker (FCS Norfolk State)
LB Avir Johnson (FCS Norfolk State)
DB Shawn Seagraves (Fayetteville State)
LB Nikotis Gordon (Shaw)


Bonus - CIAA Alumni Returning to the Portal

West Virginia DB Will Davis - Committed to G5 Sam Houston State (Virginia Union)
Stephen F. Austin DB Jalen Mayon - Committed to P4 Houston (Virginia Union)
Wheeling LB Jefferson Bretanys-Desca - Committed to FCS Austin Peay (Lincoln)
North Carolina A&T OL Gabe Navarro (Virginia State)
Hampton QB Isaiah Freeman - Committed to FCS Howard (Lincoln)
Elon RB Jimmyll Williams (Virginia State)
Liberty WR Donte Lee - Committed to P4 Texas Tech (Shaw)
Wake Forest WR Reginald Vick - Committed to G5 Colorado State (Virginia Union)

[WSSU1996]

Dang, they are defecting in mass at Livingstone! I'm interested to see who stays and who goes at WSSU!

[callen2525]

Dang, they are defecting in mass at Livingstone! I'm interested to see who stays and who goes at WSSU!

So far one player from WSSU has entered the portal. OL Zaire Falls as a Grad Transfer. I am sure there will be more, the same as when the new coach take over there will be some to come with him as well as, some players within the CIAA looking for a new start. Personally, I am just excited for a new start with a new coach for my Rams!!

[WSSU1996]

I agree, Callen2525, with turnover comes change! The new HC at WSSU prayerfully will bring some talent with him but its only normal to expect that we will lose some players via the portal. I was critical of Massey over the years, and a change was absolutely warranted. However, I pray that this accelerated search yields the right fit for our university and program. There are a lot of WSSU alumni names being floated for the position, and I'm not opposed to them, but also please don't pass up a proven winner just to appease the base! That's the trap I could see us easily fall in to. Either way, we'll know in a couple of weeks!

Rams 4 Life!

[gr8ness97]

Added some updates for FSU, VSU, JCSU, and WSSU

[gr8ness97]

A couple of updates from Lincoln.

[callen2525]

I agree, Callen2525, with turnover comes change! The new HC at WSSU prayerfully will bring some talent with him but its only normal to expect that we will lose some players via the portal. I was critical of Massey over the years, and a change was absolutely warranted. However, I pray that this accelerated search yields the right fit for our university and program. There are a lot of WSSU alumni names being floated for the position, and I'm not opposed to them, but also please don't pass up a proven winner just to appease the base! That's the trap I could see us easily fall in to. Either way, we'll know in a couple of weeks!

Rams 4 Life!

Agreed! I too hope that they do not overlooking a proven winner trying to get an alum. I personally want the most qualified that gives WSSU the best chance at success. If we get both, I'm happy, if not oh well. I am tired of losing, especially when I know we should win (Shaw). Go Rams!!

[callen2525]

Added some updates for FSU, VSU, JCSU, and WSSU

Many thanks for keeping us updated!!!!

[gr8ness97]

Updated for some WSSU entrants into the portal

[WSSU1996]

Agreed! I too hope that they do not overlooking a proven winner trying to get an alum. I personally want the most qualified that gives WSSU the best chance at success. If we get both, I'm happy, if not oh well. I am tired of losing, especially when I know we should win (Shaw). Go Rams!!

The WSSU HC search portal was open for just five (5) days. There were fifty (50) applicants that applied! At least four (4) of those fifty are alumni. So, with that much interest this will be an intense hiring process. What i was told is that the coaching selection will be announced the first week no later than the second week of December. The AD search is slated to be filled in January 2026. Rumor mill also says that Dylan Lee (QB) told teammates that he could return depending on who was chosen as HC. Not sure if that's true, but I'll hold out hope!

[WSSU2011]

The WSSU HC search portal was open for just five (5) days. There were fifty (50) applicants that applied! At least four (4) of those fifty are alumni. So, with that much interest this will be an intense hiring process. What i was told is that the coaching selection will be announced the first week no later than the second week of December. The AD search is slated to be filled in January 2026. Rumor mill also says that Dylan Lee (QB) told teammates that he could return depending on who was chosen as HC. Not sure if that's true, but I'll hold out hope!

Yes Daylin did state as did everyone else but Aaron Foster,Falls & Christian Mcdonald they would return dependent upon who the new HC would be. Also the top 4 candiates that applied are 1.Woodbury 2. Fields 3. Tripp 4. Barnette. All being interviewed last week or the upcoming days before thanksgiving. With a promise to invest more scholarships and assistant/part time coaches salary pool.

[callen2525]

I see where Daylin Lee has an offer from Tennessee State! I am sure that is enticing but being so close to passing records at WSSU will be a tough decision. The record means your name being the standard for some time to come! Just saying!!

[fan_of_football]

Davion Moore and Jordan Amadi are not Bluefield State players. For Bluefield State you can add LB Nolan Meehleib, DB Samuel Olokeogun, QB Isaiah Teal.

[gr8ness97]

Davion Moore and Jordan Amadi are not Bluefield State players. For Bluefield State you can add LB Nolan Meehleib, DB Samuel Olokeogun, QB Isaiah Teal.

Good catch - they are Bowie's players. Added the others. Olokeogun just got to B-State this year.....

[callen2525]

I am going to do all I can to assist WSSU build another championship team to finish the Nation Title run!! At this point whatever it takes to get the Rams back! Help recruit, scout, coach, cut grass, I will do. WSSU has to return to finish the job!!!