All-Big 12 Tight End Enters College Football Transfer Portal
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The college football transfer portal officially opens on Jan. 2, but players are already declaring their intentions to play elsewhere next season.
One notable player entering the transfer portal is Benjamin Brahmer, a tight end from the Iowa State Cyclones who was named to the All-Big 12 team. He announced his decision to enter the portal on Wednesday after a standout season in which he caught 37 passes for 446 yards and scored six touchdowns.
This announcement follows the departure of his head coach, Matt Campbell, who has accepted the head coaching position at Penn State. It remains uncertain whether Brahmer intends to join Campbell in Happy Valley, but he is likely to be a highly sought-after candidate by several schools looking for a tight end.
Brahmer is an impressive tight end, measuring 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 255 pounds. He is an excellent receiver who could significantly enhance a team’s passing attack, particularly in the middle of the field and during red zone situations. He finishes his Iowa State career with 75 catches for 977 yards and nine scores.
Iowa State All-Big 12 tight end Benjamin Brahmer is entering the transfer portal.
The 6-foot-7, 255-pounder had six touchdown catches this season. pic.twitter.com/GCYCtvg52s
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 24, 2025
Brahmer’s entry into the transfer portal creates immediate ripple effects for both Iowa State and the national market for tight ends. For the Cyclones, losing an All-Big 12 pass catcher strips away a reliable red-zone weapon and underscores the roster uncertainty that often follows a head coaching departure. Around the country, the consensus is that Brahmer’s combination of production and physical profile places him near the top of the positional board for programs looking to upgrade their passing game.
Looking ahead, his recruitment could move quickly once the portal officially opens on Jan. 2. At 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds, Brahmer fits the mold of a modern mismatch tight end capable of impacting both the run and pass game. Whether he follows Campbell to Penn State or lands elsewhere, his decision will shape offensive expectations for his next program and further illustrate how coaching movement continues to drive high-profile portal exits across college football.
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