The transfer portal is open for new entrants Jan. 2-16. Unlike prior years, there is no spring entry period, so expect a hectic couple of weeks. Indiana players will also have an additional transfer portal entry window Jan. 20-24.
As always, players can take as long as they need to find a new school, provided they are enrolled at their next spot timely.
Below is a list of the players coming and going from IU football, along with targets.
This post will be continuously updated and posted to the recruiting drop down menu.
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DEPARTING
- Makai Jackson, WR
- Amariyun Knighten, CB
- Andrew DePaepe, DE
- William DePaepe, DE
- Mitch Verstegen, OL
- Jah Jah Boyd, S
- Dontrae Henderson, CB
- Alberto Mendoza, QB
- Evan Lawrence, OL
- Hosea Wheeler, DL
- J’Mari Monette, DL
INCOMING
National Team Rankings as of Jan. 22
– 247Sports: No. 7
– Rivals: No. 2 (nets arrivals and departures)
- Preston Zachman, S (Wisconsin)
- Nick Marsh, WR (Michigan State)
- Josh Hoover, QB (TCU)
- Tobi Osunsanmi, DE (Kansas State
- Jiquan Sanks, DB (Cincinnati)
- Turbo Richard, RB (Boston College)
- Joshua Barnham, DE (Notre Dame)
- Chiddi Obiazor, DL (Kansas State)
- Brock Schott, TE (Miami, Fla.)
- Joe Hjelle, DT, (Tulsa)
- Billy Gowers, P (Hawaii)
- Drew Clausen, LS (Iowa State)
- Carson Williams, CB (Montana State)
- Shazz Preston, WR (Tulane)
- A.J. Harris, CB (Penn State)
- Paddy McAteer, K (Troy)
- Joe Brunner, OL (Wisconsin)
TARGETS
(Based on national reports)
- Quinton Harris, OL (TCU)
- Makhi Frazier, RB (Michigan State)
For a complete look at Indiana’s 2026 roster with players returning, coming and going, GO HERE:
IU football: Position-by-position look at anticipated 2026 roster changes
For complete coverage of IU football recruiting, GO HERE.
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