Mississippi State football transfer portal live updates tracker for Jeff Lebby, 2026 roster

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STARKVILLE — The college football transfer portal opens Jan. 2, and the Mississippi State Bulldogs are in need of roster changes for the 2026 season.

Mississippi State football will look to upgrade its 2026 roster through the transfer portal after going 5-7 in the regular season in coach Jeff Lebby's second season. He declared after the Egg Bowl that the roster will be centered around quarterback Kamario Taylor after he made his first career start.

New for the 2026 season is a 15-day transfer window from Jan. 2-16. The first day of the transfer portal is the same day that MSU will play Wake Forest (8-4) in the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Clarion Ledger is tracking all of MSU's transfer moves for the 2026 season. See the latest updates below.

Who Mississippi State has added in the transfer portal

No players have committed to MSU. The transfer portal doesn't open until Jan. 2.

Mississippi State football players who've entered the transfer portal

WR Davian Jackson

Jackson is entering the portal, according to a report from 247Sports on Dec. 31. The freshman did not play in any games this season.

CB Dwight Lewis III

Lewis announced on Instagram on Dec. 22 that he'll be entering the transfer portal, with the hope of getting an extra year of eligibility. He is a redshirt senior, but played four seasons at NAIA Marian. He played in 12 games this season, mostly on special teams, making 10 tackles.

S Tyler Woodard

Woodard announced on Dec. 20 that he intends to enter the transfer portal. The junior left the program in September.

DL Ashun Shepphard

Shepphard announced on Dec. 20 that he intends to enter the transfer portal. The senior from Brandon played in two games this season and made four tackles.

RB Johnnie Daniels

Daniels announced on Dec. 20 that he'll enter the transfer portal. He was Mississippi State's No. 2 running back in 2024, but fell behind this season when Fluff Bothwell was added. Daniels played in three games this season and had nine carries for 44 yards.

QB Luke Kromenhoek

Kromenhoek announced on Dec. 18 that he's entering the transfer portal. He transferred from Florida State this season and was the third string quarterback behind Blake Shapen and Kamario Taylor. Kromenhoek completed two passes on four attempts for 20 yards this season while rushing for 24 yards and one touchdown.

TE Cam Ball

Ball announced on Dec. 18 that he intends to enter the transfer portal. The junior had two catches for 12 yards this season. He transferred to MSU from Buffalo in 2024.

TE Emeka Iloh

Iloh announced on Dec. 16 that he's entering the transfer portal. He did not appear in any games this season after joining from Coahoma Community College.

S Lo'Kavion Jackson

Jackson plans to enter the portal according to a report from 247Sports on Dec. 15. The freshman did not play in any games this season.

WR Ferzell Shepard

Shepard announced on Dec. 14 that he's entering the transfer portal. The freshman did not appear in any games in 2025 and was a three-star in the 2025 recruiting class.

OL Jimothy Lewis Jr.

Lewis plans to enter the portal according to a report from Rivals on Dec. 14. The redshirt freshman was a four-star in the 2024 recruiting class and started five games this season at tackle.

TE Max Reese

Reese announced he's entering the portal on Dec. 14. He transferred from Eastern Michigan this season and had two catches for one yard.

LB Joseph Head Jr.

Head announced on Dec. 12 that he's entering the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore from Lexington played in 11 games this season and had six tackles.

LB Fatt Forrest

Forrest announced on Dec. 12 that he's entering the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman from Kilmichael played in 11 games this season on special teams.

WR Markus Allen

Allen announced on Dec. 9 that he's entering the transfer portal. He had one catch for seven yards this season after transferring from Eastern Michigan.

S Tony Mitchell

Mitchell will be entering the transfer portal according to a report from On3 on Dec. 9. He joined MSU from East Mississippi Community College this season and was a second-string linebacker. Mitchell made 25 tackles this season with four tackles for loss.

OL Brennan Smith

Smith announced on Dec. 9 that he's entering the transfer portal. He played in three games this season as a backup lineman after transferring from UTEP.

K Marlon Hauck

Hauck announced Dec. 5 that he's entering the transfer portal. He did not attempt any kicks this season and 27 kickoffs.

OL Alex Lopez

Lopez announced on Dec. 5 that he's entering the transfer portal. The walk-on redshirt freshman from Cleveland played in one game this season.

DL Corey Clark

Clark announced on Dec. 4 that he's entering the transfer portal. The redshirt junior made four tackles in three games this season.

WR Jaron Glover

Glover announced on Dec. 4 that he's entering the transfer portal. He did not catch a pass after transferring from Michigan State this season.

OL Jaekwon Bouldin

Bouldin announced on Dec. 4 that he'll enter the transfer portal. The Purdue transfer only appeared in one game in 2025.

DL Terrance Hibbler Jr.

Hibbler plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced on Dec. 4. The redshirt freshman played in one game and had one tackle this season.

WR AJ Lewis Jr.

Lewis announced on Dec. 3 that he will be entering the transfer portal. The freshman wide receiver did not appear in any games and left the team midseason.

WR Cam Thompson

Thompson announced on Dec. 1 that he's entering the transfer portal. He transferred from Northern Illinois this season and had no catches.

S Stonka Burnside

Burnside announced on Nov. 30 that he's entering the transfer portal. He was a four-star wide receiver from Starkville in the 2024 recruiting class, but only had one reception for -6 yards as a freshman and mainly played special teams. Burnside switched to safety in 2025, but only played in the first four games as a redshirt.

WR Jordan Mosley

Mosley announced on Nov. 30 that he's entering the transfer portal. He was fifth on MSU in receiving in 2025 with eight receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown. Mosley transferred to MSU from Northwestern in 2022 and likely would need a waiver to play in 2026.

Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.

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