Purdue Football 2024-25 NCAA Transfer Portal Tracker

Keeping track of Purdue football's incoming and outgoing transfers during the 2024-25 college football offseason.

Dustin Schutte | 8 Hours Ago

A detail view of a Purdue Boilermakers helmet on the sideline / Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

In this story:

Purdue Boilermakers

With college football's 2024 regular season over, the NCAA transfer portal is about to get crowded. Purdue will undoubtedly be impacted during the offseason, with several players coming and going.

The Boilermakers finished the season with a 1-11 record, going winless in Big Ten. There's also a coaching change, as athletic director Mike Bobinski made the decision to fire Ryan Walters after two seasons.

As a result of the lack of success and coaching change, we're likely to see a lot of changes coming over the next few months.

We'll continue to monitor the transfer portal situation for Purdue throughout the offseason, keeping track of the incoming and outgoing players.

Updated on Jan. 6 at 9:25 a.m. ET

Outgoing

Tayvion Galloway, tight end (freshman) — Transferring to Middle Tennessee

Galloway was one of the top-ranked members of Purdue's 2024 recruiting class. The Pickerington, Ohio native was ranked as the No. 30 tight end of the cycle and cracked the top-450 players for the class, per 247Sports. He did not see any game action during his lone season in West Lafayette and will have all four years of eligibility at his next destination.

Yanni Karlaftis, linebacker (redshirt junior) — Transferring to Northwestern

Karlaftis was one of Purdue's top linebackers over the last two seasons. He started in all 24 games and piled up 112 tackles and three sacks during the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. He began his career in West Lafayette in 2021 and was a member of the 2022 squad that won the Big Ten West. Karlaftis has totaled 117 tackles across four seasons at Purdue. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Mahamane Moussa, offensive lineman (redshirt junior) — Transferring to Louisville

An Indianapolis native, Moussa spent four seasons at Purdue. He played in all 12 games for the Boilermakers during the 2024 season and appeared in 40 career games. He worked his way into becoming a regular starter over the last three seasons along the offensive line. He has one season of eligibility remaining.

Koy Beasley, safety (freshman) — Transferring to Miami (Ohio)

Beasley has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal after just one season at Purdue. The defensive back was a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school and was a four-star prospect, per 247Sports. He only played in two games for the Boilermakers in 2024 and has all four years of eligibility left.

Arhmad Branch, wide receiver (redshirt freshman) — Withdrew from the portal, returning to Purdue

Branch was a four-star prospect coming out of high school and a member of Purdue's 2023 class. He played in six total games across two seasons for the Boilermakers. His only statistic was a three-yard rush against Illinois, which resulted in a touchdown. Branch will get three years to play at his next destination.

Derrick Rogers Jr., defensive back (sophomore) — Transferring to Florida Atlantic

Rogers came to Purdue from Orlando, Fla. in 2023 and quickly made an impact. The former three-star defensive back played in all 12 games as a freshman, making four starts. He ended that season with six tackles and three pass break-ups. He appeared in three games during the 2024 season and will have three years of eligibility.

Anthony Boswell, offensive lineman (freshman) — Transferring to Toledo

Boswell is an in-state product who is transferring after his first season at Purdue. The Indianapolis native was a member of the Boilermakers' 2024 recruiting class but did not play in any games during the season. He has all four years of eligibility remaining.

Ryan Browne, quarterback (redshirt freshman) — Transferring to North Carolina

Browne olayed in eight games during the 2024 season, making two starts. He had an incredible performance in Purdue's 50-49 overtime loss to Illinois, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 118 yards. He then started in Purdue's game against Oregon, but didn't find quite the same success. Browne ended the year throwing for 532 yards, rushing for 155 yards and throwing four touchdown passes. He has three years of eligibility left.

Cole Brevard, defensive lineman (redshirt junior) — Transferring to Texas

Brevard started his career at Penn State before transferring to Purdue for the 2022 season. In three seasons with the Boilermakers, the defensive lineman racked up 38 tackles, including eight tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He was also responsible for a pair of fumble recoveries, both in the 2023 campaign. Brevard will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Dillon Thieneman, safety (sophomore) — Transferring to Oregon

Thieneman enjoyed an outstanding freshman season in 2023, totaling 106 tackles and six interceptions for the Boilermakers. He was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and earned third-team All-Big Ten honors. This past season, the safety tallied 104 tackles and seven passes defended. He will have two years of eligibility to use.

Drew Biber, tight end (redshirt junior) — Transferring to Minnesota

Biber spent four seasons at Purdue, redshirting his first year in 2021. He has played in 37 career games with the Boilers, totaling 15 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown. Biber is coming off his most productive season, hauling in 13 passes for 113 yards. He will have one year of eligibility left.

Marcos Davila, quarterback (freshman) — Transferring to Nebraska

Davila was a highly-touted prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, earning a four-star rating from 247Sports and ranked as the No. 20 quarterback of the cycle. He did not appear in any games for the Boilermakers during his freshman campaign, meaning he will have all four years of eligibility available.

Jaren Bush, defensive back (freshman)

Bush was an in-state recruit out of Hamilton Southeastern and was ranked as a top-75 player out of Indiana. He did not see any game action during his first season and Purdue and will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Leland Smith, wide receiver (sophomore) — Transferring to San Jose State

Smith played one season at Purdue, transferring in after spending his freshman year at Fullerton College. With the Boilermakers, Smith had six catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns. In his lone year at Fullerton, the receiver had 26 catches for 655 yards and nine touchdowns. He will have two years of eligibility at his next destination.

Jaron Tibbs, wide receiver (sophomore) — Transferring to Kansas State

Tibbs spent two seasons at Purdue and had his most productive year in 2024. He finished the season with 25 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns while playing in all 12 games. Tibbs has played in 20 total games and caught 30 passes for 347 yards. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Will Heldt, edge (sophomore) — Transferring to Clemson

Heldt is an Indiana native and played in all 24 games during his two seasons at Purdue. He was arguably the best defensive player for the Boilermakers during the 2024 season, racking up 56 tackles, 10 for loss and five sacks. Held will have two full years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

Nick Levy, long snapper (junior) — Withdrew name from portal, returning to Purdue

Levy transferred to Purdue after spending his first two seasons at William & Mary. He spent just one year in West Lafayette, but earned the starting job for the 2024 season. Levy will have one season of eligibility remaining.

Sterling Smith, defensive back (sophomore) — Withdrew name from portal, returning to Purdue

Smith is a native of Indianapolis and transferred to Purdue after spending his freshman year (2023) at Holy Cross. He started in nine games and was responsible for 36 tackles and two pass-breakups. He did not play for the Boilermakers during the 2024 season, meaning he will have three years of eligibility left.

Max Klare, tight end (redshirt sophomore) — Transferring to Ohio State

Klare was considered Purdue's best offensive weapon in 2024. He suffered an injury in 2023, limiting him to just five games. Klare bounced back strong as a redshirt sophomore, hauling in 51 catches for 685 yards and four touchdowns. He was a third-team All-Big Ten selection and will have two years of eligibility to use.

Tarrion Grant, defensive back (freshman) — Transferring to Texas Tech

Grant was a highly-rated four-star cornerback out of high school who reclassified to the 2024 class and joined Purdue's roster. He finished his freshman campaign with 13 tackles, two passes defended and a forced fumble. He has three years of eligibility.

Tra'Mar Harris, wide receiver (freshman) — Withdrew from portal, returning to Purdue

Harris was a three-star member of Purdue's 2024 recruiting class. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Harris spent just one season in West Lafayette and did not play in any games for the Boilermakers. He will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Keelan Crimmins, punter (sophomore)

Crimmins spent just one season at Purdue, transferring in from Mississippi State. He punted 64 times for 2,871 yards, averaging 44.9 yards per boot. Crimmins will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Jalen Grant, offensive lineman (senior) — Transferring to North Carolina State

Grant played at Purdue for two seasons after spending his first three years at Bowling Green. He started in 12 games in 2023 and was a reserve offensive lineman on the 2024 squad. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Kyndrich Breedlove, defensive back (junior) — Withdrew from portal, returning to Purdue

Breedlove spent just one season in West Lafayette, transferring in from Colorado. Prior to his time in Boulder, he spent two seasons at Ole Miss. In his lone season at Purdue, Breedlove played in all 12 games and piled up 40 tackles and had three interceptions. The defensive back also had four passes defended and forced a fumble. Breedlove has one year of eligibility left.

Jahmal Edrine, wide receiver (redshirt junior) — Transferring to Virginia

Edrine spent two seasons in West Lafayette, but did not appear in any games during the 2023 season because of a season-ending injury in fall camp. The receiver played in 10 games for the Boilermakers during the 2024 campaign, totaling 23 receptions for 365 yards and two touchdowns. Prior to his time at Purdue, he spent two years at Florida Atlantic. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Aaron Roberts, offensive lineman (redshirt junior)

Roberts is an offensive lineman out of Indianapolis. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman didn't see much time on the field while at Purdue and will have one year of eligibility to use at his next destination.

Damarjhe Lewis, defensive lineman (redshirt senior) — Transferring to SMU

Lewis spent one season at Indiana before transferring to Purdue after the 2020 season. He was at Purdue for three seasons but redshirted during the 2022 campaign. He recorded 22 tackles, including four for loss during his time with the Boilermakers. Lewis is coming off his most productive season in 2024, registering three tackles for loss. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Botros Alisandro, defensive back (junior) — Transferring to Old Dominion

Alisandro transferred to Purdue in 2023 after spending his freshman season at Snow College. He appeared in 23 career contests with the Boilermakers, accounting for 50 tackles, five passes defended and an interception. Alisandro will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Joseph Jefferson II, defensive back (redshirt sophomore) — Transferring to Western Michigan

Jefferson spent three seasons at Purdue and had a productive year in 2024. He accounted for 33 tackles, including 24 solo stops for the Boilermakers. As a redshirt freshman in 2023, Jefferson was credited with just two stops. He will have two years of eligibility to use.

Jeffrey M'Ba, defensive lineman (senior)

M'Ba spent two seasons at Purdue, transferring into the program in 2023 after spending time at Independence Community College. In two years with the Boilermakers, M'Ba accounted for 46 tackles, including three for loss and a sack. The defensive lineman appeared in 24 games with the Boilermakers and will have one year of eligibility remaining.

CJ Smith, wide receiver (redshirt sophomore)

Smith transferred to Purdue in 2024 after playing his first two seasons at Georgia. Due to injuries, he played in a limited number of games for the Boilermakers in his lone season in West Lafayette. Smith finished the year with six receptions for 69 yards. In the 2023 season with the Bulldogs, Smith totaled six catches for 116 yards. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Nyland Green, defensive back (redshirt junior)

Green transferred to Purdue after starting his college career at Georgia. He was in Athens for three years before leaving for West Lafayette. The defensive back was responsible for 23 tackles, five passes defended and two sacks with the Boilermakers. Green has one year of eligibility to use.

DJ Wingfield, offensive lineman (senior)

Wingfield transferred to Purdue from New Mexico and played a pivotal role along the offensive line for the Boilermakers during the 2024 season. He initially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft but has decided to enter his name into the transfer portal. Wingfield has one year of eligibility left.

Shamar Rigby, wide receiver (freshman) — Transferring to Oklahoma State

Rigby was a three-star member of Purdue's 2024 recruiting class. The Clearwater, Fla. native caught 11 passes for 113 yards in his freshman season with the Boilermakers. He also had one carry for five yards. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Jamarius Dinkins, defensive lineman (redshirt junior) — Withdrew from portal, returning to Purdue

Dinkins transferred to Purdue after playing three seasons at Kentucky. He appeared in eight games for the Boilermakers and accounted for nine tackles along the defensive line. At Kentucky, he played in 23 games and was responsible for 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Dinkins has one year of eligibility left.

Anthony Brown, defensive back (redshirt sophomore)

Brown has been at Purdue since 2023, transferring in from Arkansas after the 2022 campaign. He’s appeared in 24 games with the Boilermakers and has accounted for seven total tackles and a forced fumble. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Incoming

Malachi Singleton, quartberack (redshirt freshman)

Singleton transfers to Purdue after spending two seasons at Arkansas. He played in five games for the Razorbacks during the 2024 campaign and completed 21-of-28 passes for 358 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 74 yards and three touchdowns. Singleton was a former four-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class and could make an immediate impact for the Boilermakers. He has three years of eligibility.

Mason Vicari, offensive lineman (freshman)

Vicari comes to Purdue after spending one season at UNLV. He appeared in eight games for the Rebels along the offensive line and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining while in West Lafayette. Vicari brings a 6-foot-4, 305-pound frame to the Boilermakers' front line.

Hank Purvis, offensive lineman (freshman)

As a freshman at UNLV, Purvis appeared in 13 games during the Rebels' 11-3 season. A native of Kansas, Purvis committed to Barry Odom at UNLV as a two-star prospect. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound offensive lineman has already outplayed his recruiting ranking and will have three years of eligibility to use at Purdue.

EJ Colson, quarterback (freshman)

A member of the 2024 recruiting class, Colson spent one season at UCF before deciding to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. He was a three-star prospect as a high school quarterback and received more than a dozen offers. Colson played in three games for the Knights, completing nine-of-16 passes for 64 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Carson Dean, linebacker (redshirt freshman)

Dean was a three-star prospect in the 2023 class and spent his first two seasons of college football at Arkansas before hitting the transfer portal. He played in four career games for the Razorbacks and recorded one tackle. Dean has three years of eligibility to use at Purdue.

Alex Sanford, linebacker (sophomore)

Sanford played in 23 career games during his first two seasons at Arkansas, primarily on special teams. He has logged one career tackle with the Razorbacks and has two years of eligibility remaining. Sanford was a three-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class.

Christian Moore, tight end (senior)

Moore spent one season at UNLV before entering the transfer portal and following Barry Odom to Purdue. He was a tight end for the Rebels, catching two passes for 28 yards. Before his time in Las Vegas, Moore was a fullback at Kansas State from 2020-23. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Tahj Ra-El, safety (senior)

Ra-El comes to Purdue with one year of eligibility to use. He spent three seasons at Old Dominion before transferring to Memphis in 2024. Ra-El started in four games for the Tigers, making 19 tackles and recording an interception. He entered the transfer portal midway through the season. At Old Dominion, Ra-El collected 132 tackles with seven passes defended and an interception in three years.

Christian Earls, tight end (redshirt junior)

Earls is a 6-foot-8 tight end who is transferring to Purdue after spending two seasons at UNLV. He appeared in seven games for the Rebels in 2024 put did not record any stats. In 2023, Earls caught two passes for 25 yards. Before he arrived at UNLV, Earls spent one season at Kilgore College, where he played in 11 games and caught two passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. He redshirted during his first season at Butler Community College. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Jalen St. John, offensive lineman (redshirt senior)

St. John started his career at Arkansas, playing for the Razorbacks for three seasons before transferring to UNLV. He played under Barry Odom the last two years, serving as a starting left tackle for the Rebels in 2023 and 2024. He was a second-team All-Mountain West selection and will bring a 6-foot-5, 330-pound frame to Purdue. St. John has one year of eligibility to use with the Boilermakers.

Charles Ross, wide receiver (redshirt senior)

Purdue will be Ross's fourth school in six seasons, previously playing at San Jose State, Nevada and USC. He's hauled in 70 receptions for 904 yards and four touchdowns. He played in three games for the Trojans last year, making one catch for 11 yards. Ross will have one year of eligibility remaining.

CJ Nunnally IV, defensive end (redshirt senior)

Nunnally transfers to Purdue after spending the previous two seasons at Akron, where he was twice named an All-MAC defensive end. He recorded 121 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks during his two seasons with the Zips. He will have one year of eligibility to use at Purdue.

Mani Powell, linebacker (senior)

After starting his career at Arkansas, Powell transferred to UNLV ahead of the 2024 season. In his two seasons with the Razorbacks, the linebacker was responsible for five tackles. Last year at UNLV, Powell racked up 59 tackles, including nine for loss and 3.5 sacks. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Tony Grimes, cornerback (redshirt senior)

Grimes started his career at North Carolina, where he played three seasons before transferring to UNLV. From 2020-22, Grimes appeared in 37 games for the Tar Heels, totaling 97 tackles, 19 passes defended and an interception. He transferred to UNLV in 2023 but did not play that season. In 2024, Grimes accounted for 20 tackles and six passes defended for the Rebels. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Giordano Vaccaro, offensive lineman (junior)

Vaccaro comes to Purdue after spending three seasons at the University of Manitoba (Canada). He comes to Purdue with a 6-foot-3, 305-pound frame, adding some good size to the trenches. He's a bit of an unknown after playing for three years in Canada, but provides some depth up front.

Malachi Thomas, running back (redshirt senior)

Thomas played at Virginia Tech for four seasons, redshirting in 2022 and having one year of eligibility remaining. Over the course of his career with the Hokies, he's rushed for 1,132 yards, accounted for 198 receiving yards and has scored eight total touchdowns. In 2024, Thomas was responsible for 165 yards and one touchdown on the ground.

Chauncey Magwood, wide receiver (redshirt senior)

Magwood started his career at Kentucky (2021-22), but spent the last two seasons at UCF. The veteran receiver has accounted for 17 receptions for 263 yards in his career. In the 2024 season with UCF, Magwood had five catches for 102 yards. He will have one year of eligibility left at Purdue.

Evans Chuba, quarterback (redshirt freshman)

Chuba comes to Purdue with all four years of eligibility remaining after spending just one season at Washington State. He did not play in a game for the Cougars during the 2024 campaign. As a high school prospect in the 2024 class, Chuba was ranked as the No. 79 quarterback of the cycle and earned a three-star rating from 247Sports.

Luca Puccinelli, tight end (redshirt freshman)

Puccinelli spent one season at Wake Forest before entering the transfer portal. He will have all four years of eligibility. The talented tight end did not play in a game for the Demon Deacons in 2024. As a high school recruit, he was a three-star prospect and was considered a top-50 tight end.

Richard Toney Jr., safety (redshirt junior)

Toney comes to Purdue after spending the 2024 season at TCU, where he played in nine games. He accounted for nine tackles and one pass defended. Prior to TCU, Toney played at Nevada for two seasons. He had a phenomenal year in 2023, racking up 67 tackles and had two pick-sixes.

Sam Dubwig, punter (redshirt freshman)

Dubwig spent one season at Arkansas as a walk-on but did not appear in a contest. He will have all four years of eligibility remaining while at Purdue. An Arkansas native, he was considered an All-American punter at the high school level.