Transfer portal updates: Where every former Aggie landed
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The transfer portal window is officially closed for every program except Miami and Indiana, who remain active due to their appearance in the national title game. In total, 3,972 FBS players entered the portal during this cycle—a staggering figure that now routinely overshadows both National Signing Day and the early signing period.
And while the portal offers players the same flexibility coaches enjoy, it doesn’t guarantee a soft landing. When the window shut on Jan. 16, 1,619 FBS players were still searching for a new home, roughly 40% of those who entered.
Fortunately for the 11 Texas A&M players who tested the waters, each found a destination relatively quickly.
Only one of the 11 landed outside the Power Four, a notable outcome given the current climate of roster churn and limited available spots. More importantly, every departing Aggie secured a fresh opportunity, leaving Mike Elko and his staff to spend the offseason identifying who will rise to fill the depth and rotational roles vacated by these exits.
Below is a full breakdown of where each former Aggie committed.
Tristan Jernigan – Linebacker – Cal
- Classification: Sophomore
- 2025 stats: 14 tackles, 3 TFL
Jordan Pride – Safety – Southern Miss
#AGTG COMMITTED! Let’s work#SMTTT@CoachKSHAVER@APSportsAgencypic.twitter.com/QSrxxFBdrF
— JP4❤️🩹 (@JordanPride5) January 13, 2026
- Classification: RS-Freshman
- 2025 stats: 1 tackle
Jayvon Thomas — Cornerback – SMU
BREAKING: Texas A&M DB transfer Jayvon Thomas has signed with SMU, @SMUMustangsOn3 has learned.
Former SOC Golden Bear adds another key piece to the secondary. https://t.co/eqFoJ9VNbKpic.twitter.com/buGaPAuLyv
— Billy Embody (@BillyEmbody) January 20, 2026
- Classification: Junior
- 2025 stats: 33 tackles, 1 interception
Rylan Kennedy – Defensive End – Florida State
BREAKING: Texas A&M transfer EDGE Rylan Kennedy has Committed to Florida State, his agent tells @On3Sports
He totaled 40 tackles, 4 PD, and 3.5 sacks in his time with the Aggies
Repped by Andrew Ace Thomas & Brian Levy from @GoalineFootballhttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/MgeHtib8nn
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 6, 2026
- Classification: Redshirt Sophomore
- 2025 stats: 14 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 QB hit
Solomon Williams – Defensive End – Cal
NEW: Texas A&M EDGE Solomon Williams has committed to Cal, @PeteNakos reports.https://t.co/kSYG7dYADjpic.twitter.com/P8LztX2sjE
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 4, 2026
- Classification: Redshirt Freshman
- 2025 stats: 7 tackles, 3.0 TFL
Theo Melin Ohrstrom – Tight End – SMU
BREAKING: Texas A&M TE transfer Theo Melin Ohrstrom commits to SMU, he told @Hayesfawcett3.
6-6, 257-pounder picks SMU over Houston, Auburn, Kansas State + others.https://t.co/pbNXssZSTGpic.twitter.com/6Yoav9pG06
— Billy Embody (@BillyEmbody) January 8, 2026
- Classification: Redshirt Junior
- 2025 stats: 19 receptions, 168 yards, 1 touchdown
Miles O’Neill – Quarterback – North Carolina
Welcome to Chapel Hill @MilesONeill_12!🐏
The Tar Heels have signed Quarterback Miles O’Neill. pic.twitter.com/wOrzxmuqo5
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) January 9, 2026
- Classification: Redshirt Freshman
- 2025 stats: 7/14, 120 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
Izaiah Williams – Wide Receiver – Kansas State
BREAKING: Texas A&M transfer WR Izaiah Williams has signed with Kansas State, @PeteNakos reports😼https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sRpic.twitter.com/10WG5t7m75
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 5, 2026
- Classification: Redshirt Freshman
- 2025 stats: 7 receptions, 64 yards, 1 touchdown
Cobey Sellers – Cornerback – Vanderbilt
BREAKING: Former Texas A&M Cornerback Cobey Sellers has Committed to Vanderbilt, he tells me.
The 5’11”, 180 lb CB chose the Commodores over Kentucky, SMU, California, & Arkansas.
Will have 4 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/FHwGfVKCzH
— JGPCFB (@jgpvisuals) January 6, 2026
- Classification: Freshman
- 2025 stats: N/A
Dealyn Evans – Defensive Line – Mississippi State
BREAKING: Texas A&M DL Dealyn Evans has Committed to Mississippi State, he tells @On3
The 6’5 310 DL will have 3 years of eligibility remaining
He was ranked as a Top 15 DL in the 2024 Class (per On3 Industry)https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/KAa3Qb4YSi
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 13, 2026
- Classification: Freshman
- 2025 stats: 8 tackles
Jonte Newman – Offensive Line – Texas
BREAKING: Texas A&M true freshman transfer OT Jonte Newman has Committed to Texas, he tells @On3
The 6’6 315 OT will have 4 years of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/kULSvqRcBT
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 14, 2026
- 2025 stats: N/A
- Classification: Freshman
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