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San Diego State football transfer portal tracker: Aztecs’ comings and goings

San Diego State had nearly four dozen players transfer in or out through the transfer portal before the 2024 season. A similar number could be expected for 2025. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)
San Diego State had nearly four dozen players transfer in or out through the transfer portal before the 2024 season. A similar number could be expected for 2025. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)
By | [email protected] | The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The NCAA transfer portal was created six years ago to “manage and facilitate the process for student-athletes seeking to transfer between member institutions.” It began with a trickle and now it’s a flood.

About 1,700 FBS players entered the portal during its first full year. Nearly 4,000 FBS players entered the portal coming into the 2024 season.

San Diego State had more than five dozen players exit to or enter from the portal coming into the 2024 season and nearly four dozen during the winter portal cycle.

After the regular sason ended, San Diego State coach Sean Lewis spoke with each player in the Aztecs’ program who still has eligibility remaining in order to determine where things stood.

“The way I’m approaching it is we have 100-plus guys that are unrestricted free agents,” Lewis said, “and we’re going to have 100 unique conversations. That’s the nature of college football right now. … We’ll have a great idea of who on our roster is excited to build and create with us versus who thinks there’s greener grass at different pastures.”

The Union-Tribune will keep track of the comings and goings here.

Players in the transfer portal who are transferring to SDSU

Players can enter their names in the NCAA transfer portal from Dec. 9-28. Incoming transfer announcements are not expected until mid- to late-December and carry into January. Spring classes at SDSU begin Jan. 21.

Seth Adams, Sr., TE, Dawsonville, Ga.

Notable: Southeastern Louisiana transfer is a blocking tight end whose roots are as an offensive lineman. Also played H-Back this season for the Lions. The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder began career at Cumberlands (Ky.), then spent two years at Kennesaw State before this season at Southeastern Louisiana.

Committed: Dec. 19

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Brady Anderson, Sr., LB, Bakersfield

Notable: Decided to stay at SDSU after announcing Dec. 3 that he was entering the transfer portal. Backup linebacker who had 15 tackles in 11 games.

Committed: Dec. 17

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Mason Baker, Jr., OL, Modesto

Notable: A 6-foot-8, 385-pound American River College transfer who will compete for a starting tackle spot. Family nickname “Yeti” stuck “because of how big I am and my long hair and how I love the cold.”

Committed: Dec. 26

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Jacob Bostick, Jr., WR, Palatine, Illinois

Notable: Began career at Iowa and played last season at Texas A&M, where he played mostly on special teams. Had one reception for 14 yards.

Committed: Dec. 21

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Josiah Cox, Jr., S, San Diego

Notable: The 6-foot-2 New Mexico State transfer had 35 tackles and two interceptions this season for the Aggies. Lincoln High School graduate was 2022 CIF-San Diego Section Defensive Player of the Year. Played one season at Arizona State before transferring to New Mexico State.

Committed: Jan. 6

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Jayden Denegal, Jr., QB, Apple Valley

Notable: Michigan transfer was backup on Wolverines’ 2023 national championship team, but did not play this season. Dual-threat QB ed for more than 4,600 yards and 69 touchdowns at Apple Valley High School.

Committed: Dec. 19

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Bert Emanuel Jr., Jr., QB, Houston

Notable: The 6-5, 235-pound Central Michigan transfer has been most impressive running the ball, carrying 145 times for 844 yards (6.1 ypc) and 12 touchdowns. The highlight was a 2022 game against Buffalo, when he rushed for 293 yards and three touchdowns. Emanuel is 27 of 51 ing for 439 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions.

Committed: Dec. 20

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Malachi Finau, Soph., DL, Los Angeles

Notable: The 6-2, 285-pound Hawaii transfer had three sacks among 19 tackles this season.

Committed: Dec. 21

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

Dallas Fincher, Gr., OL, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Notable: The 6-4, 314-pounder Michigan State graduate senior visited SDSU on Dec. 10. He played in 32 games for the Spartans the past three seasons, with two starts at center. Also backed up at both guards.

Committed: Dec. 13

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Jackson Ford, Soph., TE, Melissa, Texas

Notable: Tulsa transfer played in nine games this season, but did not have a reception.

Committed: Dec. 15

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

Hunter Green, Jr., P, Redmond, Wash.

Notable: Northern Colorado transfer punted 66 times this season for a 46.4-yard average, with a long of 72 yards. He had 21 punts of 50+ yards and landed 23 punts inside the 20-yard line.

Committed: Dec. 18

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Bayo Kannike, Sr., OL, Los Angeles

Notable: The 6-6, 300-pound Utah Tech (formerly Dixie State) transfer started 26 games over the past three seasons. Played in only four games this season to preserve redshirt year.

Committed: Dec. 15

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Niles King, Sr., Edge, Southfield, Mich.

Notable: The 6-5, 260-pound Grand Valley State transfer could be a disruptive force on the line. He totaled 20 sacks and four forced fumbles the past three seasons.

Committed: Dec. 15

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Myles Kitt-Denton, Sr., WR, Pearland, Texas

Notable: Northwestern State (La.) wide transfer had 25 catches for 453 yards and five touchdowns. Also returns kickoffs.

Committed: Dec. 15

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Cam May, R-Jr., OL, Detroit

Notable: The 6-foot-8, 310-pound Howard University transfer played left tackle this season for the Bison. His addition gives Aztecs four guys on the O-line who stand 6-8, ing returners Christian Jones and Joe Borjon and transfer Mason “Yeti” Baker.

Committed: Jan. 6

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Dwayne McDougle, Jr., S, Oakland

Notable: Idaho transfer had 86 tackles over the past two seasons with two interceptions and 11 es defended for the Vandals.

Committed: Dec. 19

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Jordan Napier, R-Fr., WR, Fontana

Notable: Decided to stay at SDSU after announcing Dec. 5 that he was entering the transfer portal. Breakout season included 43 receptions for 440 yards and four touchdowns. Had six games with a reception of at least 29 yards.

Commitment announcement: Dec. 11

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

Kai Rapolla, Soph., CB, Winchester

Notable: Cal Poly transfer had 41 tackles this season, with three fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Tweeted “home” on Dec. 24. Tweeted “I have decided to de-commit from San Diego State” on Dec. 30.

Commitment announcement: Dec. 21

De-committed: Dec. 30

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

Trayvon Rudolph, Gr., WR, Northern Illinois

Notable: Northern Illinois transfer collected 151 receptions for 2,032 yards and 10 touchdowns during his time with Huskies, who host SDSU in Week 4 of 2025 season.

Committed: Dec. 21

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Christian Washington, Jr., RB, San Diego

Notable: Coastal Carolina transfer rushed for 537 yards and five touchdowns this season after spending two seasons at New Mexico. Helix High School graduate who rushed for 2,241 yards and 31 yards as a senior in 2021.

Committed: Dec. 19

Years of eligibility: 2

Mister Willams, Gr., LB, Westlake Village

Notable: Incarnate Word transfer had four sacks among his 78 tackles this season. Older brother of SDSU safety Prince Williams.

Committed: Dec. 21

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Tanner Willams, R-Fr., LB, Orange

Notable: Utah State transfer helped Santa Ana Mater Dei High School to a 2023 state open division championship.

Committed: Dec. 15

Years of eligibility remaining: 4

SDSU players who are entering the transfer portal

Dean Abdullah, Sr., OL, Antelope

Notable: Part-time starter who left the team after three games to preserve his senior season of eligibility.

Portal announcement: Nov. 11

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

New school: Sacramento State

Tupu Alualu, Gr., DT, Honolulu

Notable: Had 55 tackles, including 8 1/2 sacks, for the Aztecs over the past two seasons. The Honolulu native gained an additional year of eligibility following NCAA waiver for former junior college players whose eligibility was exhausted in 2024. He played at Mt. Sac and New Mexico Military Institute junior colleges before transferring to SDSU before the 2023 season.

Portal announcement: Dec. 28

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Brady Anderson, R-Jr., LB, Bakersfield

Notable: He was one of eight players remaining from the 25-man 2021 recruiting class. Backup linebacker who had 15 tackles in 11 games. Anderson tweeted Monday morning that he has been re-offered by the Aztecs.

Portal announcement: Dec. 3

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

New school: Staying at SDSU

Jaylon Armstead, Sr., RB, Los Angeles

Notable: Played in three games, rushing 13 times for 42 yards. He can redshirt and have one more year of eligibility. After rushing 103 times for 448 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023, he was used sparingly this season playing behind starter Marquez Cooper and backup Cam Davis.

Portal announcement: Dec. 5

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Baylin Brooks, So., WR, Pasadena

Notable: Left the team after three games to preserve his sophomore season of eligibility. Had two receptions for 14 yards in three games this season. Played as a true freshman in 2023, making four starts, collecting 15 catches for 261 yards.

Portal announcement: Sept. 25

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

New school: Western Michigan

Louis Brown IV, Sr., WR, Los Angeles

Notable: Had 35 receptions with three touchdowns and led the Aztecs with 560 receiving yards.

Portal announcement: Dec. 7

Years of eligibiliy remaining: 1

New school: Colorado State

https://twitter.com/Louis4Brown/status/186547193315824474

Kenan Christon, Sr., RB, San Diego

Notable: Madison High graduate did not play this year after preseason surgery for an ankle injury suffered in summer scrimmage. Rushed 71 times for 261 yards (5.5 ypc) during 2023 season.

Portal announcement: Dec. 9

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Ryan Dirksen, Soph., OL, Vancouver, Wash.

Notable: Reserve who played in 10 games this season, backing up at both guard positions.

Portal announcement: Dec. 16

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Wyatt Draeger, Sr., DL, Reno

Notable: Season was cut short after two games because of an injury, so he is utilizing a medical redshirt.

Portal announcement: Oct. 23

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

AJ Duffy, Soph., QB, Inland Empire

Notable: Transferred from Florida State in the spring to compete for starting quarterback. Lost out to Danny O’Neil and backup Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson and did not appear in any games. He was suspended from team activities in October for an undisclosed reason.

Portal announcement: Dec. 9 (unofficially)

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

New school: New Haven.

Nico Green, Jr., OL, Cedar Park, Texas

Notable: Transferred from Tennessee State in the spring, but left the SDSU football program during training camp.

Portal announcement: Sept. 23

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Josh Hunter, So., S, Temecula

Notable: He was positioned to become a starter in 2025 after making 31 tackles in a reserve role this season.

Portal announcement: Dec. 16

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Ezekiel Larry, So., Edge, Palmdale

Notable: Transferred last spring to SDSU from Yale following a six-sack season. Backup edge who had two tackles in seven of eight games.

Portal announcement: Dec. 2

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Keion Mitchell, R-So., DL, Framingham, Mass.

Notable: Walk-on who played in six games this season:

Portal announcement: Dec. 2

Years of eligibility remaining: 2

Jordan Napier, R-Fr., WR, Fontana

Notable: Breakout season included 43 receptions for 440 yards and four touchdowns. Had six games with a reception of at least 29 yards.

Portal announcement: Dec. 5

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

New school: Staying at SDSU

https://twitter.com/Yt_b00g/status/1864824659486871862

Dominic Oliver, R-Jr., Edge, San Jose

Notable: He was one of eight players remaining from the 25-man 2021 recruiting class. Backup edge rusher who had 15 tackles in 10 games.

Portal announcement: Dec. 3

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

New school: Western Kentucky

Danny O’Neil, Fr., QB, Indianapolis

Notable: He was the first true freshman to open the season as the starting quarterback in SDSU’s Division I history. Started 11 of 12 games, missing Week 3 contest at Cal because of knee injury that required a brace on left knee the remainder of the season. Completed 63.2 percent of his es for 2,181 yards, for 12 touchdowns with six interceptions.

Portal announcement: Dec. 12

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

New school: Wisconsin

Nino Remigio, Jr., WR, Santa Ana

Notable: Walk-on who did not play, leaving the team in midseason.

Portal announcement: Dec. 9

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

Logan Tanner, Soph., TE, Houston

Notable: He was removed from the roster after four games, although he had not played because of injury.

Portal announcement: Dec. 4

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

New school: Sacramento State

Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson, R-Fr., QB, Oakland

Notable: Started against Cal after Danny O’Neil suffered a knee injury the previous week against Oregon State, completing 13 of 29 es for 156 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Played in parts of three other games, finishing the season 20-for-39 for 222 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Portal announcement: Dec. 5

Years of eligibility remaining: 3

New school: North Dakota

Bennett Walker, Sr., CB, San Diego

Notable: Left the team after three games to preserve his senior year of eligibility. Had three tackles in three games.

Portal announcement: Sept. 26

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

New school: North Dakota.

Phillippe Wesley II, R-Jr., WR, Grandview, Mo.

Notable: He did not get into a game this year after collecting 11 receptions for 124 over nine games during the 2023 season.

Portal announcement: Dec. 6

Years of eligibility remaining: 1

https://x.com/PhillippeWes11/status/1865063545282662529

 

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