Other defenders who have committed to Arkansas during this portal cycle are linebackers Khmori House of North Carolina, Jamonta Waller of Auburn, Ja'Quavion Smith of Howard and Steven Soles of Kentucky, and defensive backs Shelton Lewis of Clemson, Jaheim Johnson of Tulane and Christian Harrison of Cincinnati.

The Gophers added an experienced, productive player to their defense on Wednesday, Jan. 7, when former California defensive end TJ Bush Jr. signed with Minnesota out of the transfer portal. Bush, 6-feet-3 and 265 pounds,

Indiana football lands commitment from Kansas State defensive end Chiddi Obiazor. It was the second K-State defensive end IU added in as many days.

Penn State has picked up another transfer portal pledge. Former Colorado defensive end Alexander McPherson is joining the Nittany Lions for Matt Campbell’s first season in State College. The Stuart, Fla.

A significant Penn State contributor in 2025, Jaylen Harvey has now found his new home via the transfer portal. The former four-star defensive end committed to North Carolina on Monday, he announced on social media. Harvey was a redshirt freshman in 2025.

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Arkansas DL Caleb Bell has announced that he’s returning to the Razorbacks for the 2026 season. Bell redshirted this season but has high upside as he joins Trent Sellers, Keiundre Johnson, Quincy Rhodes, and Kevin Oatis in the defensive line room. (H/T @_hogsmedia / IG) | #WPS pic.twitter.com/vtu3divgBW

One of Penn State’s starters from the 2025 season has found a new home. Defensive end Zuriah Fisher signed with USC via the transfer portal, he announced via social media. Fisher started all 11 games he appeared in this season before opting out of the Pinstripe Bowl and entering the portal.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Penn State Nittany Lions Defensive End Zuriah Fisher (36) rushes during the first half of the College Football game between the Villanova Wildcats and the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 13, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)