The landscape of college football continues its rapid evolution, underscored by the recent release of the 2026 Football Transfer Portal rankings. This comprehensive list features 50 players, detailing their high school affiliations, physical attributes, class years, positions, independent (IND) and On3 (ON3) ratings, and crucial Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) valuations. The compilation offers a snapshot of the talent currently navigating the transfer market, all of whom are listed as ‘Enrolled,’ indicating their active status in the portal.
At the top of the list, an unnamed quarterback from West Linn, standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 195 pounds as a redshirt sophomore, leads with an IND rating of 98.49 and an ON3 rating of 98.00. This top prospect commands an impressive NIL valuation of $4.5 million, reflecting the significant financial stakes now involved in player movement.
Following closely in the top ten are several high-profile athletes. Cam Coleman, a sophomore wide receiver from Central, measures 6-foot-3.5 and 190 pounds, boasting IND and ON3 ratings of 98.48 and 98.00, respectively, alongside a $3 million NIL valuation. Jacarrius Peak, a redshirt junior offensive tackle from Valdosta, brings a formidable presence at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, with ratings of 98.44 (IND) and 98.00 (ON3) and a $1 million NIL deal. Jordan Seaton, a sophomore offensive tackle from IMG Academy, is listed at 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, with ratings of 98.07 (IND) and 97.00 (ON3), and a $4 million NIL valuation.
Princewill Umanmielen, a junior edge rusher from Manor, stands 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, with ratings of 98.05 (IND) and 97.00 (ON3), and a $1.5 million NIL valuation. Damon Wilson II, a junior edge rusher from Venice, is 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, with ratings of 97.27 (IND) and 96.00 (ON3), and a $2 million NIL valuation. Drew Mestemaker, a sophomore quarterback from Vandegrift, is 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, with ratings of 97.26 (IND) and 95.00 (ON3), and a $3.5 million NIL valuation. Lance Heard, a junior offensive tackle from Neville, measures 6-foot-5.5, 305 pounds, with ratings of 96.47 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $2 million NIL valuation. Darian Mensah, a redshirt sophomore quarterback from St. Joseph, stands 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, with ratings of 96.01 (IND) and 96.00 (ON3), and the highest NIL valuation on the list at $6.5 million. Rounding out the top ten is John Henry Daley, a junior edge rusher from Lone Peak, at 6-foot-4, 255 pounds, with ratings of 95.93 (IND) and 96.00 (ON3), and a $2 million NIL valuation.
The next tier of prospects, ranks 11-20, continues to highlight a diverse set of positions and valuations. Mateen Ibirogba, a redshirt junior defensive lineman from Clarksburg, is 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, with ratings of 95.67 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Koi Perich, a sophomore safety from Lincoln Secondary, stands 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, with ratings of 95.67 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $2 million NIL. Nick Marsh, a sophomore wide receiver from River Rouge, is 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, with ratings of 95.66 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Caleb Hawkins, a freshman running back from North Rock Creek, is 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, with ratings of 95.65 (IND) and 95.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL.
Rasheem Biles, a junior linebacker from Pickerington Central, is 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, with ratings of 95.41 (IND) and 96.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Josh Hoover, a redshirt junior quarterback from Rockwall-Heath, is 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, with ratings of 95.19 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $4 million NIL. Terrell Anderson, a sophomore wide receiver from Grimsley, is 6-foot-3, 184 pounds, with ratings of 95.15 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL. Austin Romaine, a junior linebacker from Hillsboro, is 6-foot-2, 232 pounds, with ratings of 95.10 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Justice Haynes, a junior running back from Buford, is 5-foot-9.5, 200 pounds, with ratings of 94.83 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Omarion Miller, a junior wide receiver from North Caddo, is 6-foot-1.5, 192 pounds, with ratings of 94.83 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL.
Positions 21-30 feature Chaz Coleman, a freshman edge rusher from Warren G Harding, at 6-foot-4, 246 pounds, with ratings of 94.72 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $2 million NIL. Jontez Williams, a redshirt junior cornerback from Bradford, is 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, with ratings of 94.68 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL. Melvin Siani, a junior offensive tackle from Wyoming Seminary Upper School, is 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, with ratings of 94.65 (IND) and 94.00 (ON3), and an $850,000 NIL. Terry Moore, a senior safety from Washington, is 6-foot-1, 196 pounds, with ratings of 94.32 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), with no NIL valuation listed. Ty Benefield, a junior safety from Santa Margarita Catholic, is 6-foot-2, 189 pounds, with ratings of 94.31 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1.2 million NIL.
Byrum Brown, a senior quarterback from Rolesville, is 6-foot-3, 193 pounds, with ratings of 94.29 (IND) and 93.00 (ON3), and a $3 million NIL. Quincy Porter, a freshman wide receiver from Bergen Catholic, is 6-foot-3.5, 200 pounds, with ratings of 94.29 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Reed Harris, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver from Great Falls, is 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, with ratings of 94.28 (IND) and 90.00 (ON3), with no NIL valuation listed. Jordan Ross, a sophomore edge rusher from Vestavia Hills, is 6-foot-4.5, 245 pounds, with ratings of 94.25 (IND) and 93.00 (ON3), and a $700,000 NIL. Hollywood Smothers, a junior running back from West Charlotte, is 5-foot-10.5, 190 pounds, with ratings of 94.24 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL.
The list continues with ranks 31-40. Coleton Price, a redshirt junior interior offensive lineman from Bowie, is 6-foot-3, 280 pounds, with ratings of 94.23 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $500,000 NIL. Francis Brewu, a sophomore defensive lineman from Thomas Worthington, is 6-foot-3, 280 pounds, with ratings of 94.23 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL. Cooper Barkate, a senior wide receiver from Mater Dei, is 6-foot-1, 189 pounds, with ratings of 94.22 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Dylan Raiola, a sophomore quarterback from Buford, is 6-foot-2.5, 230 pounds, with ratings of 93.91 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and a $500,000 NIL. DeAndre Moore Jr., a junior wide receiver from St. John Bosco, is 5-foot-11.5, 188 pounds, with ratings of 93.90 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL.
Benjamin Brahmer, a junior tight end from Pierce, is 6-foot-7, 255 pounds, with ratings of 93.86 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL. Eric Singleton Jr., a junior wide receiver from Alexander, is 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, with ratings of 93.83 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Jayce Brown, a junior wide receiver from Choctawatchee Academy, is 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, with ratings of 93.80 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $700,000 NIL. Ian Strong, a junior wide receiver from St. Anthony’s, is 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, with ratings of 93.79 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $500,000 NIL. Carius Curne, a freshman offensive tackle from Marion, is 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, with ratings of 93.77 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL.
Concluding the list are players ranked 41-50. Wendell Gregory, a sophomore edge rusher from Walton, is 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, with ratings of 93.73 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $2 million NIL. Anto Saka, a senior edge rusher from Loyola Blakefield, is 6-foot-1.5, 230 pounds, with ratings of 93.72 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Rickey Gibson, a junior cornerback from Hewitt-Trussville, is 5-foot-11.5, 165 pounds, with ratings of 93.44 (IND) and 90.00 (ON3), and a $750,000 NIL. Husan Longstreet, a freshman quarterback from Centennial, is 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, with ratings of 93.38 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Devan Thompkins, a redshirt junior defensive lineman from Edison, is 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, with ratings of 93.36 (IND) and 90.00 (ON3), and a $700,000 NIL.
Raleek Brown, a redshirt junior running back from Mater Dei, is 5-foot-7, 165 pounds, with ratings of 93.34 (IND) and 92.00 (ON3), and a $1 million NIL. Wilkin Formby, a redshirt sophomore offensive tackle from Northridge, is 6-foot-7.5, 300 pounds, with ratings of 93.33 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and an $800,000 NIL. Trell Harris, a senior wide receiver from Nazareth Academy, is 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, with ratings of 93.29 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), and a $400,000 NIL. Wyatt Young, a sophomore wide receiver from Tompkins, is 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, with ratings of 93.28 (IND) and 91.00 (ON3), with no NIL valuation listed. Finally, JJ Buchanan, a freshman wide receiver from Coronado, is 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, with ratings of 93.19 (IND) and 90.00 (ON3), also with no NIL valuation listed.
Overall, the list demonstrates the significant role of quarterbacks, offensive tackles, edge rushers, and wide receivers in the current transfer market, with these positions frequently appearing among the top prospects. The NIL valuations vary widely, from $400,000 to $6.5 million, highlighting the individualized nature of these agreements and the financial incentives driving player decisions. The presence of players across all class years, from freshmen to seniors, underscores the fluidity of modern college football rosters. All players are marked as ‘Enrolled,’ indicating their commitment to a new program or their current active status in the portal, seeking new opportunities.
Why it matters in Irmo
The dynamics of the national football transfer portal and the substantial NIL valuations have direct implications for the Irmo community, particularly for aspiring athletes within Lexington-Richland School District Five. High school football players in Irmo are increasingly aware of these pathways, understanding that strong performance can lead to opportunities beyond traditional recruitment. The University of South Carolina, a major program just a short distance from Irmo, actively navigates the transfer portal for talent, meaning these national trends directly influence the composition of teams that local residents follow closely. The financial incentives and rapid player movement showcased in these rankings set new expectations for collegiate athletic careers, shaping how young athletes and their families in Irmo approach development and recruitment in the competitive world of college football.
