The NCAA transfer portal window closed Friday at 11:59 p.m., barring any more players from entering their name into it. This means Texas State football will not lose any more players who have signed to its roster, although it can still sign players who entered before the deadline. This also includes potentially bringing back former departees who want to return to San Marcos.

The Bobcats retained key offensive contributors like quarterback Brad Jackson, running back Greg Burrell and wide receivers Beau Sparks and Chris Dawn Jr. However, the defensive side of the ball will look different in 2026, as Texas State lost players to the portal and graduation. The hirings of defensive coordinator Will Windham and assistant coach Marcus Patton will bring some fresh ideas to the building as well.

Here are the notable losses and a roundup of Texas State’s activity in the transfer portal:

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Notable Texas State portal losses

Texas State began the cycle by losing redshirt freshman center Brock Riker to Penn State. Riker fit right into the Bobcats’ offensive line as a first-year starter, earning a 78.7 pass block grade from Pro Football Focus and playing in all 12 regular-season games. He’ll likely be replaced by Ezra Dotson-Oyetade, who started in the Armed Forces Bowl against Rice.

On defense, Jordan Sanders will be tough to replace in the trenches. The defensive lineman was rated as Texas State’s third-best defender by PFF thanks to his ability to stop the run and occasionally force interior pressure. PFF gave him 11 pressures, 13 tackles and 11 STOPs, which are tackles that lead to a failed offensive play.

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Texas State offensive lineman Brock Riker (51) lines up for a snap during the game against Eastern Michigan at Texas State University on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

Texas State offensive lineman Brock Riker (51) lines up for a snap during the game against Eastern Michigan at Texas State University on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

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Defensive lineman Kamren Washington, defensive back Javis Mynatt and cornerback Khamari Terrell were contributors who also departed for other opportunities. Washington started alongside Sanders on the interior, while Terrell was one of Texas State’s top two cornerbacks. Mynatt flashed at times, but the Bobcats have a dearth of young talent in the secondary itching for playing time. 

A few redshirt seniors entered the portal as well. Safety Bobby Crosby, defensive lineman Amipeleasi Langi Jr. and edge rushers Kalil Alexander and Tymere Jackson are junior college products who are awaiting a court ruling that could grant them an extra year of eligibility.

Kicker Tyler Robles had an incredible season for Texas State, hitting 21 of 23 field goal attempts and all but one extra point. Despite initially announcing his return, he transferred to Washington.

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Texas State football transfer portal 

This list will be updated as final portal entries and signings are made.

Newcomers

• Virginia DE Mekhi Buchanan: 20 tackles, 1½ TFL in 2023, missed 2024 (injury), 1 game in 2025

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• Boston College QB Shaker Resig: Freshman threw for 141 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs in 2025

• Arkansas DE Kaleb James: Had 3 tackles over 12 games this season

• Arizona DL Chancellor Owens: 2 tackles, half a sack; also played 2 years at Northwestern State

• Liberty DB Dexter Ricks Jr.

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Departures

• OL Brock Riker: Started 12 games, recording a 77.9 pass blocking grade (PFF)

• DL Kamren Washington: Had 15 pressures, 1 sack and 15 tackles in 13 games

• DB Javis Mynatt: Had 32 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games

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• DE Jermy Jackson Jr.: 5 pressures, 2 tackles in five games this season

• K Tyler Robles: Made 21 of 23 FG attempts this season

• DE Kalil Alexander: 95 tackles, 13½ over 3 years at Texas State

• DL Jordan Sanders: 16 tackles, 1 forced fumble in 13 games

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• DB Khamari Terrell: 36 tackles, 1 INT as a starting CB this season

• DL Devarrick Woods: 15 tackles, 11 pressures despite not starting

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• DE Tymere Jackson: 32 tackles, 2½ sacks this season

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• DL Amipeleasi Langi Jr.

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