Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

Georgia Bulldogs and the Transfer Portal: A Closer Look

The Georgia Bulldogs have taken a unique approach to the transfer portal compared to other College Football Playoff quarterfinalists. While many teams have made significant moves through the portal, Georgia has been more selective in its strategy. However, this doesn’t mean the team is immune to the changes that come with the offseason. As the Bulldogs prepare for the 2026 season, they are expected to lose a substantial portion of their roster to the transfer portal while also making strategic additions to strengthen their squad.

Last year, Georgia experienced a notable exodus, with 20 players leaving the program through the portal. In return, the team added 10 transfers. This trend is likely to continue as the Bulldogs look to maintain their dominance in college football. The transfer portal officially opened on January 2, just a day after Georgia’s loss in the Sugar Bowl to the Ole Miss Rebels. Since then, the usual chaos of the portal has unfolded, making it difficult for fans and analysts to keep up with all the movement.

Key Dates and Rules

It's important to note that there is no spring transfer portal, meaning this is the only opportunity for players to enter the portal. The portal will close on January 16, and once it does, no new players can join. However, those already in the portal can still make transfers after that date. This makes the next few weeks crucial for both players and coaches as they navigate the process.

Georgia’s Strategy in the Portal

Georgia has focused its efforts on bolstering specific positions, including wide receivers, defensive backs, pass rushers, and running backs. As of January 16, 12 Georgia players had entered the transfer portal, with 10 of them finding new destinations. The Bulldogs have also brought in eight incoming transfers, which is the fewest in the SEC. Despite this, Georgia ranks No. 30 in the country for transfer portal class and No. 13 in the SEC.

Players Leaving Georgia

Several key players have opted to leave the program:

• Daniel Harris (Cal)
• Jordan Thomas (South Carolina)
• Kris Jones (Boston College)
• Roderick Robinson (UAB)
• Jaden Harris (Kansas)
• Bo Hughley (Colorado)
• Ondre Evans (NC State)
• Joenel Aguero (Ole Miss)
• Adrian Maddox (Kansas State)
• Elo Modozie
• Dominick Kelly (Ohio State)
• Jamal Meriweather

Incoming Transfers

Georgia has identified several players who could help strengthen the team:

• Khalil Barnes (Clemson safety)
• Isiah Canion (Georgia Tech wide receiver)
• Braylon Conley (USC cornerback)
• Amaris Williams (Auburn linebacker)
• Ja'Marley Riddle (ECU safety)
• Dante Dowdell (Kentucky running back)
• Gentry Williams (Oklahoma safety)
• Bryson Beaver (Oregon quarterback)

Former Georgia Players in the Portal

Some former Bulldogs have also found new homes or are in the process of transferring:

• Pearce Spurlin (medically retired; Colorado State)
• Kelton Smith (medically retired; Georgia State)
• Nyier Daniels (dismissed)
• Nitro Tuggle (transferred from Purdue to South Carolina)
• A.J. Harris (transferred from Penn State to Indiana)
• Jaden Rashada (latest school: Sacramento State)
• Jaheim Singletary (latest school: Arkansas)
• Aliou Bah (transferred from Maryland to LSU)
• CJ Smith (transferred from Memphis to UAB)

Georgia’s Transfer Targets

The Bulldogs are also looking to add players from other programs:

• Devan Thompkins (USC defensive lineman – committed to Alabama)
• Jeremy Scott (South Alabama receiver – committed to TCU)
• Kwazi Gilmer (UCLA receiver – committed to Nebraska)
• Tre Richardson (Vanderbilt receiver – committed to Louisville)
• Caleb Herring (Tennessee pass rusher – committed to South Carolina)
• Malcolm Simmons (Auburn receiver – committed to Texas Tech)
• Bryson Kuzdzal (Michigan running back)