Even as the team prepares for the national championship, an ill-timed transfer portal window has led to more defections for Indiana.
Safety Jah Jah Boyd and cornerback Dontrae Henderson are both entering the transfer portal, according to reports.
Boyd is no longer listed on Indiana’s roster but was with the team and in uniform Friday evening in Atlanta. Henderson still was listed with the team as of Monday morning. IU coach Curt Cignetti said last week he’d give players who enter the portal the option to continue practicing with the team, and Henderson said Monday on social media he’s staying with the team through the national championship game.
“Really thankful for my time at IU and every person who made an impact in my life and development here,” Henderson wrote on X. “I will be finishing the season out but looking for a new home this upcoming season.”
Both players had originally committed to play for Cignetti when he was still at James Madison.
Boyd did not play in any games in 2024 as he recovered from an injury. He saw action in six games this season, playing a total of 47 snaps. Boyd graded out exceptionally well at PFF in his limited action. He leaves with three years of eligibility remaining.
Henderson is a redshirt freshman and leaves IU with three years of eligibility remaining. He played in one game in each of the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The transfer portal entry period runs from Jan. 2-16, with an extra five-day window (Jan. 20-24) for teams playing in the national championship.
Indiana has already made multiple transfer portal addition at defensive back thus far, adding Wisconsin’s Preston Zachman at safety, likely rover Jiquan Sanks of Cincinnati, and Montana State cornerback Carson Williams.
More transfer portal information:
- Portal tracker: More IU prospects and players coming and going.
- Position-by-position look at Indiana in 2026.
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