Now that the Ole Miss football season has concluded, there is a growing sense of anticipation for the Rebels as they prepare to navigate the transfer portal. The team made a notable run in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they fell 31-27 to Miami on January 8. Before this game, only three players from Ole Miss were listed in the transfer portal, including backup quarterback Austin Simmons, who is reportedly moving to Missouri.

However, with the season over, more players are expected to enter the portal, especially as it closes on January 16. This development comes as Ole Miss prepares for its first full season under new head coach Pete Golding in 2026. Lane Kiffin, who led the Rebels to new heights during his six-year tenure, has now moved on to LSU. His time at Ole Miss was marked by a strategic use of the transfer portal, which helped elevate the program’s reputation.

The Clarion Ledger is closely monitoring all of Ole Miss’ transfer activities for the 2026 season. Here’s a look at some of the latest additions and departures:

Who Ole Miss Has Added in the Transfer Portal

• Chris Jones, a Southern Miss linebacker, initially committed to Ole Miss on January 5 but later decommitted on January 12.
• Michael Smith, a former South Carolina tight end, committed to Ole Miss on January 17. He previously had a commitment to Syracuse.
• Johntay Cook, a former Syracuse wide receiver, joined Ole Miss on January 16. He had 45 catches for 549 yards and two touchdowns in 2025.
• Blake Purchase, an Oregon edge rusher, signed with Ole Miss on January 16. He will be a redshirt junior.
• Jordan Renaud, a former Alabama linebacker, committed to Ole Miss on January 15.
• Tah’j Butler, a Georgia Tech linebacker, added depth to the Rebels’ defense on January 15.
• Darrell Gill, a former Syracuse wideout, joined Ole Miss on January 14.
• Isaiah Spencer, a Virginia Tech receiver, became the second wide receiver in Ole Miss’ transfer class.
• Walker Howard, a former LSU and Ole Miss quarterback, is returning to Oxford after a season at Louisiana.
• Troy Everett, an Oklahoma offensive lineman, signed with Ole Miss on January 13.
• JT Lindsey, a former LSU running back, committed to Ole Miss on January 12.
• Cameron Miller, a Kentucky wide receiver, announced his commitment to Ole Miss on January 12.
• Deuce Knight, an Auburn quarterback, is transferring to Ole Miss after one season.
• Michai Boireau, a Florida defensive lineman, committed to Ole Miss on January 5.
• Carius Curne, a former LSU offensive lineman, committed to Ole Miss on January 6.
• Jeheim Oatis, a Colorado defensive lineman, joined Ole Miss on January 5.
• Jay Crawford, an Auburn cornerback, committed to Ole Miss on January 3.
• Keaton Thomas, a former Baylor linebacker, committed to Ole Miss on January 3.
• Jonathan Maldonado, a Nevada defensive end, added to Ole Miss’ defensive line on January 4.
• Sharif Denson, a Florida defensive back, entered the transfer portal.
• Edwin Joseph, a Florida State safety, committed to Ole Miss on January 10.
• Joenel Aguero, a Georgia safety, committed to Ole Miss on January 10.
• Brady Prieskorn, a Michigan tight end, is transferring to Ole Miss.

Ole Miss Football Players Who’ve Entered the Transfer Portal

• Delano Townsend removed his name from the transfer portal on January 13.
• Anthony Robinson took his name out of the portal on January 15.
• Cayden Lee, a wide receiver, is entering his senior year with one season of eligibility remaining.
• Trey Hall, a running back, did not play due to an Achilles injury.
• Braden Waterman, a walk-on quarterback, entered the portal on January 16.
• Princewill Umanmielen, an edge rusher, made a significant move by entering the portal.
• TJ Hedrick, an offensive lineman, entered the portal on January 15.
• Da’Shawn Womack, a defensive lineman, entered the portal after one season.
• TJ Dottery, a starting linebacker, entered the portal late on January 14.
• Corey Amos, a freshman edge rusher, entered the portal on January 14.
• TJ Banks, a safety, entered the portal on January 12.
• Devin Harper, an offensive lineman, entered the portal on January 12.
• Jude Foster, an offensive lineman, entered the portal.
• Jeffrey Rush, a defensive tackle, entered the portal on January 12.
• Jaden Yates, a linebacker, entered the portal on January 10.
• Ricky Fletcher, a cornerback, entered the portal on January 10.
• Winston Watkins, a wide receiver, entered the portal on January 9.
• PJ Wilkins, an offensive lineman, entered the portal on January 5.
• Austin Simmons, a quarterback, entered the portal on January 2.
• Domonique Thomas, a running back, entered the portal on January 2.
• Chris Graves, a cornerback, is transferring after three seasons.
• Ethan Fields, an offensive lineman, entered the portal on January 10.

Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_