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On3 Ranks SEC College Football Teams By Most Transfers Entering 2026

John Canady

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16) Georgia Bulldogs
Incoming Transfers: 15

Georgia once again relied more on high school recruiting than the transfer portal, bringing in just 15 transfers. Even with the smaller class, the Bulldogs landed intriguing additions in Isiah Canion, Khalil Barnes, Amaris Williams, Dante Dowdell, Bryson Beaver, and Gentry Williams, giving the roster experienced depth without dramatically changing its foundation.

Notable Transfers:

WR Isiah Canion, Georgia Tech
S Khalil Barnes, Clemson
DL Amaris Williams, Auburn
RB Dante Dowdell, Kentucky
QB Bryson Beaver, Oregon
S Gentry Williams, Oklahoma
1) Arkansas Razorbacks
Incoming Transfers: 48

Arkansas went all-in on the transfer portal, bringing in an SEC-high 48 newcomers to reshape the roster. AJ Hill gives the Razorbacks another option at quarterback. At the same time, Jamonta Waller, Khmori House, and Steven Soles headline a wave of defensive additions that should bring more speed and physicality to the front seven.

Notable Transfers:

QB AJ Hill, Memphis
LB Jamonta Waller, Auburn
LB Khmori House, North Carolina
EDGE Steven Soles, Kentucky
2) Auburn Tigers
Incoming Transfers: 46

Auburn attacked several key positions by adding 46 transfers, highlighted by quarterback Byrum Brown, who brings plenty of starting experience. Dashawn Womack adds another disruptive pass rusher, while Fred Gaskin III and Jeremiah Koger strengthen the secondary and receiving corps with familiar production.

Notable Transfers:

QB Byrum Brown, USF
EDGE Dashawn Womack, Ole Miss
S Fred Gaskin III, USF
WR Jeremiah Koger, USF
3) LSU Tigers
Incoming Transfers: 44

LSU didn't just add numbers in the portal—it landed several impact players capable of stepping into major roles immediately. Sam Leavitt headlines the class after a breakout season at Arizona State, while Jordan Seaton, Princewill Umanmielen, T.J. Dottery, Faheem Delane, and Husan Longstreet give the Tigers talent on both sides of the ball at premium positions.

Notable Transfers:

QB Sam Leavitt, Arizona State
OT Jordan Seaton, Colorado
EDGE Princewill Umanmielen, Ole Miss
LB T.J. Dottery, Ole Miss
S Faheem Delane, Ohio State
QB Husan Longstreet, USC
4) Ole Miss Rebels
Incoming Transfers: 44

Ole Miss once again leaned on the portal to reload with 44 newcomers after significant roster turnover. The Rebels focused heavily on the trenches and secondary, adding players like Jay Crawford, Jehiem Oatis, Carius Curne, and Joenel Aguero to rebuild one of the SEC's most experienced defenses.

Notable Transfers:

CB Jay Crawford, Auburn
DL Jehiem Oatis, Colorado
OT Carius Curne, LSU
S Edwin Joseph, Florida State
S Joenel Aguero, Georgia
5) Kentucky Wildcats
Incoming Transfers: 42

Kentucky made sweeping changes by bringing in 42 incoming transfers, addressing nearly every offensive position. Kenny Minchey arrives to lead the offense, while CJ Baxter, Nic Anderson, Lance Heard, and Jordan Castell provide proven talent that should immediately raise the Wildcats' ceiling.

Notable Transfers:

QB Kenny Minchey, Notre Dame
S Jordan Castell, Florida
OT Lance Heard, Tennessee
RB CJ Baxter, Texas
WR Nic Anderson, LSU
6) Missouri Tigers
Incoming Transfers: 39

Missouri supplemented its roster with 39 transfers, led by quarterback Austin Simmons, who arrives with high expectations. The Tigers also bolstered their defense through additions like Jahlil Florence, Elijah Dotson, and Malik Brynt, while Zack Owens strengthens the offensive line.

Notable Transfers:

QB Austin Simmons, Ole Miss
CB Jahlil Florence, Oregon
CB Elijah Dotson, Michigan
IOL Zack Owens, Mississippi State
LB Malik Brynt, Miami
7) South Carolina Gamecocks
Incoming Transfers: 35

South Carolina prioritized rebuilding the line of scrimmage with its 35-player transfer class. Jacurrius Peak helps reinforce the offensive line, while Jordan Thomas, Kelby Collins, Drew Collins, and Caleb Herring give the Gamecocks several new options to generate pressure up front. Nitro Tuggle also adds an explosive playmaker to the receiving corps.

Notable Transfers:

OT Jacurrius Peak, NC State
WR Nitro Tuggle, Purdue
DL Jordan Thomas, Georgia
DL Kelby Collins, Alabama
EDGE Drew Collins, Arkansas State
EDGE Caleb Herring, Tennessee
8) Mississippi State Bulldogs
Incoming Transfers: 34

Mississippi State added 34 transfers as it continues to reshape the roster under a new era. Marquis Johnson provides an experienced target at receiver, while Mario Nash, Jameer Grimsley, James Heard, and Terrance Love strengthen key positions on both the offensive line and defense.

Notable Transfers:

WR Marquis Johnson, Missouri
OT Mario Nash, Florida State
CB Jameer Grimsley, Florida
LB James Heard, Syracuse
S Terrance Love, Colorado
9) Florida Gators
Incoming Transfers: 32

Florida took a balanced approach in the portal, bringing in 32 transfers to reinforce multiple position groups. Aaron Philo adds another talented quarterback to the room, while Evan Pryor, Micah Mays, and Cam Dooley give the Gators experienced contributors at running back, receiver, and safety.

Notable Transfers:

QB Aaron Philo, Georgia Tech
RB Evan Pryor, Cincinnati
WR Micah Mays, Wake Forest
S Cam Dooley, Kentucky
10) Vanderbilt Commodores
Incoming Transfers: 28

After building momentum last season, Vanderbilt added 28 transfers to continue raising the talent level across the roster. Jayvontay Conner, Cole Adams, Cobey Sellers, CJ Jackson, Brian Allen, and Ricardo Jones provide experience on both sides of the ball as the Commodores look to remain competitive in the SEC.

Notable Transfers:

TE Jayvontay Conner, East Carolina
CB Cobey Sellers, Texas A&M
WR Cole Adams, Alabama
EDGE CJ Jackson, LSU
DL Brian Allen, Iowa
S Ricardo Jones, Clemson
11) Texas A&M Aggies
Incoming Transfers: 26

Texas A&M wasn't among the conference leaders in transfer volume, but the Aggies prioritized quality over quantity, adding 26 players. Brandon Davis-Swain, Tyree Adams, Trovon Baugh, Anto Saka, and Rickey Gibson address several important needs, particularly in the trenches and secondary.

Notable Transfers:

DL Brandon Davis-Swain, Colorado
OT Tyree Adams, LSU
IOL Trovon Baugh, South Carolina
EDGE Anto Saka, Northwestern
CB Rickey Gibson, Tennessee
12) Alabama Crimson Tide
Incoming Transfers: 24

Alabama added just 24 transfers, but several have the potential to become immediate contributors. Devan Thompkins, Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Terrance Green, and Desmond Umeozulu strengthen the defensive front. At the same time, Ty Haywood reinforces the offensive line and Noah Rogers gives the Crimson Tide another talented weapon at receiver.

Notable Transfers:

DL Devan Thompkins, USC
DL Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Mississippi State
OT Ty Haywood, Michigan
WR Noah Rogers, NC State
DL Terrance Green, Oregon
EDGE Desmond Umeozulu, South Carolina
13) Oklahoma Sooners
Incoming Transfers: 23

Oklahoma kept its transfer class relatively small, adding 23 players, choosing to target specific roster needs. E'Marion Harris, Dakoda Fields, Parker Livingstone, Cole Sullivan, and Peyton Joseph all have opportunities to compete for significant snaps as the Sooners prepare for another SEC campaign.

Notable Transfers:

OT E'Marion Harris, Arkansas
CB Dakoda Fields, Oregon
WR Parker Livingstone, Texas
LB Cole Sullivan, Michigan
IOL Peyton Joseph, Georgia Tech
14) Tennessee Volunteers
Incoming Transfers: 22

Tennessee emphasized defense with its 22-player transfer class, loading up on experienced defenders. Chaz Coleman, Amare Campbell, Jordan Norman, Kayin Lee, Dejuan Lane, and T.J. Metcalf give the Volunteers more depth and athleticism across every level of the defense.

Notable Transfers:

EDGE Chaz Coleman, Penn State
CB Kayin Lee, Auburn
LB Amare Campbell, Penn State
S Dejuan Lane, Penn State
EDGE Jordan Norman, Tulane
S T.J. Metcalf, Michigan
15) Texas Longhorns
Incoming Transfers: 21

Texas added just 21 transfers but still landed several difference-makers. Cam Coleman headlines the group after arriving from Auburn, while Hollywood Smothers, Rasheem Biles, Bo Mascoe, and Raleek Brown provide additional talent at skill positions and in the secondary.

Notable Transfers:

WR Cam Coleman, Auburn
RB Hollywood Smothers, NC State
LB Rasheem Biles, Pittsburgh
CB Bo Mascoe, Rutgers
RB Raleek Brown, Arizona State
16) Georgia Bulldogs
Incoming Transfers: 15

Georgia once again relied more on high school recruiting than the transfer portal, bringing in just 15 transfers. Even with the smaller class, the Bulldogs landed intriguing additions in Isiah Canion, Khalil Barnes, Amaris Williams, Dante Dowdell, Bryson Beaver, and Gentry Williams, giving the roster experienced depth without dramatically changing its foundation.

Notable Transfers:

WR Isiah Canion, Georgia Tech
S Khalil Barnes, Clemson
DL Amaris Williams, Auburn
RB Dante Dowdell, Kentucky
QB Bryson Beaver, Oregon
S Gentry Williams, Oklahoma
1) Arkansas Razorbacks
Incoming Transfers: 48

Arkansas went all-in on the transfer portal, bringing in an SEC-high 48 newcomers to reshape the roster. AJ Hill gives the Razorbacks another option at quarterback. At the same time, Jamonta Waller, Khmori House, and Steven Soles headline a wave of defensive additions that should bring more speed and physicality to the front seven.

Notable Transfers:

QB AJ Hill, Memphis
LB Jamonta Waller, Auburn
LB Khmori House, North Carolina
EDGE Steven Soles, Kentucky

On3 Ranks SEC College Football Teams By Most Transfers Entering 2026

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