It’s transfer portal season.

Last year, the portal was open from Dec. 9-28, but this year, it has been pushed back and will be open from Jan. 2-16. With the elimination of the spring transfer window, this will be the only time for players wishing to transfer to do so.

Here’s who’s transferring to Utah, who’s leaving, and a look at the incoming 2026 recruiting class, updated regularly.

Transferring from Utah

• Smith Snowden, CB, junior. 2025 stats: 7 tackles, two interceptions and nine breakups.
• Tao Johnson, S, redshirt junior. 2025 stats: 51 tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups.
• Rayshawn Glover, WR, junior. 2025 stats: 4 catches for 62 yards. 6 punt returns for 81 yards.
• Alex Cloward, DE, sophomore. 2025 stats: 24 snaps, no stats.
• Kalolo Ta’aga, OL, freshman. 2025 stats: 16 snaps.
• John Henry Daley, DE, redshirt sophomore. 2025 stats: 48 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 pass breakup.
• Raycine Guillory, RB, freshman. 2025 stats: 1 carry for 4 yards.
• Isaac Wilson, QB, sophomore. 2025 stats: 12 snaps, 3 rushing yards.
• Drew Cowart, QB, freshman. 2025 stats: Did not play.
• Jaylen Moson, CB, freshman. 2025 stats: 3 snaps.
• Christian Thatcher, LB, freshman. 2025 stats: Did not play on defense.
• Jaxson Jones, DE, freshman. 2025 stats: Did not play on defense.
• Bryan Spotwood, WR, sophomore. 2025 stats: Did not play on offense.
• Omar Shah, RB, sophomore. 2025 stats: Did not play on offense.
• Devin Green, RB, sophomore. 2025 stats: Did not play on offense.
• Justin Stevenson, WR, redshirt sophomore. 2025 stats: 31 snaps, no receptions.
• Brendan Zurbrugg, QB, redshirt freshman. 2025 stats: Did not play on offense.

Transferring to Utah

Key players who have announced their return to Utah

• Creed Whittemore, WR, redshirt sophomore. 2025 stats: 12 catches for 92 yards and one touchdown.
• Byrd Ficklin, QB, freshman: 2025 stats: 301 yards, 3 TD, 0 interceptions passing; 503 yards, 10 touchdowns rushing.

Declared for the NFL Draft

• Caleb Lomu, OT, redshirt sophomore. 2025 stats: 8 pressures and no sacks allowed. 68.5 PFF grade.
• Spencer Fano, OT, junior. 2025 stats: 5 pressures and no sacks allowed. 84.8 PFF grade.
• Logan Fano, DE, junior. 2025 stats: 44 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks.

Seniors with no remaining eligibility

• Moroni Anae, LB.
• Lander Barton, LB/TE
• Dallen Bentley, TE
• Luca Caldarella, WR
• Blake Cotton, CB
• Joey Cheek, K
• Levani Damuni, LB
• Ryan Davis, WR
• Bryce Duke, RB
• Frankie Goodson, RB
• Jaren Kump, OL
• Michael Mokofisi, OL
• NaQuari Rogers, OL
• Otto Tia, TE
• Tanoa Togiai, OL
• Aliki Vimahi, DT
• Zereoue Williams, OL 
• Alex Harrison, OL

Utah’s 2026 high school and junior college signing class

• Kelvin Obot, offensive tackle, five-star, 6-5, 300, Fruitland High (Fruitland, Idaho).
• Salesi Moa, athlete, 6-1, 190, four-star, Fremont High (Ogden, Utah).
• Mataalii Benjamin, offensive tackle, four-star, 6-7, 315, Lehi High (Lehi, Utah).
• LaMarcus Bell, running back, three-star, 5-11, 190, Lake Oswego High (Lake Oswego, Ore.).
• Moses Sparks Jr., interior offensive line, three-star, 6-4, 280, V. Sue Cleveland High (Rio Rancho, N.M.).
• Fameitau Siale, defensive end, three-star, 6-4, 260, O’Dea High (Seattle, Wash.).
• Preston Pitts, linebacker, three-star, 6-4, 213, Clear Falls High (League City, Texas).
• LaGary Mitchell, linebacker, three-star, 6-2, 200, Meridian High (Meridian, Idaho).
• PJ Takitaki, defensive end, three-star, 6-4, 230, Lehi High (Lehi, Utah).
• Michael Johnson, quarterback, three-star, 5-11.5, 165, Douglas County High (Douglasville, Ga.).
• Kane Archer, quarterback, three-star, 6-1, 205, Greenwood High (Greenwood, Ark.).
• Major Hinchen, cornerback, three-star, 6-2, 175, La Quinta High (La Quinta, Calif.).
• Rowdy Pearce, interior offensive lineman, three-star, 6-3.5, 285, Midland Christian High (Midland, Texas).
• Aisa Galea’i, cornerback, three-star, 6-1, 185, Orem High (Orem, Utah).
• Dylan Waters, cornerback, three-star, 6-1, 175, Fort Bend Marshall High (Missouri City, Texas).
• Bear Fisher, tight end, three-star, 6-5, 235, Queen Creek High (Queen Creek, Ariz.).
• Tayson Reid, linebacker, three-star, 6-1, 225, Snow College (Ephraim, Utah).