Discover the latest moves in the AAC transfer portal as standout players leave for Power Five programs and new additions join teams within the league for the upcoming 2024 season.

AAC Transfer Portal News: Standout Players Make Moves in 2024 Offseason

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The 2023 season witnessed the emergence of several talented newcomers in the AAC, as teams filled roster gaps with skilled players from the transfer portal. However, the league also saw standout players depart for Power Five programs. As we head into the 2024 season, let's take a closer look at the players who have left AAC programs and those who have joined teams within the league, according to 247 Sports.

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Departures from AAC Programs

Several notable players have left AAC programs, seeking new opportunities at Power Five schools. Here are some of the players who have made moves:

• Isaiah Alston (Army) - Transferred to Iowa State as a wide receiver.
• Tanoai Letuli (Army) - Joined San Diego State as a linebacker.
• Champ Harris (Army) - Moved to Trinity Valley as a quarterback.
• Hunter Roddy (Army) - Transferred to Idaho State as a running back.
• Kalvyn Crummie (Army) - Joined Murray State as a linebacker.

New Additions to AAC Programs

On the other hand, AAC teams have also made significant additions to their rosters through the transfer portal. Here are some notable players who have joined AAC programs:

Charlotte:

• Demetrius Knight (South Carolina) - Joined Charlotte as a linebacker.
• Tyler Gibson (Georgia Tech) - Added to Charlotte's offensive line.
• CJ Stokes (Michigan) - Transferred to Charlotte as a running back.
• CJ Clinkscales (Boston College) - Joined Charlotte's defensive backfield.
• Aidan Kaler (Stony Brook) - Added to Charlotte's linebacker corps.

East Carolina:

• Casey Kelly (Oregon) - Joined East Carolina as a linebacker.
• Jaden McKenzie (Ohio State) - Added to East Carolina's defensive line.
• Jake Garcia (Missouri) - Transferred to East Carolina as a quarterback.
• Laith Marjan (East Carolina) - Joined South Alabama as a kicker.
• Ryheem Craig (Louisville) - Added to East Carolina's defensive line.

FAU:

• Kamaar Bell (FAU) - Transferred to South Carolina as an offensive lineman.
• Dorian Hinton (FAU) - Joined Texas A&M as an offensive lineman.
• Jaylen Wester (FAU) - Moved to Colorado as a linebacker.
• Casey Thompson (FAU) - Transferred to Oklahoma as a quarterback.
• Daughtry Richardson (Florida State) - Joined FAU as an offensive lineman.

Memphis:

• Austin Smith (Memphis) - Transferred to Sam Houston State as a tight end.
• Tahj Ra-El (Old Dominion) - Joined Memphis as a defensive back.
• Jordan Grier (Indiana) - Added to Memphis' defensive backfield.
• Joshua Sloan (UTEP) - Transferred to Memphis as a punter.
• Izaiah Reed (Louisville) - Joined Memphis' offensive line.

Navy:

• Jacob Busic (Navy) - Transferred to UCLA as a defensive end.
• Tyler Baker (Navy) - Joined Colorado State as a defensive back.

North Texas:

• Reese Mooney (Liberty) - Transferred to North Texas as a quarterback.
• Blake Ford (Arkansas) - Added to North Texas' offensive line.
• Jake Shipley (Oregon) - Joined North Texas as a defensive end.
• Chandler Morris (TCU) - Transferred to North Texas as a quarterback.
• Oscar Adaway III (UNT) - Joined South Carolina as a running back.

Rice:

• De'Braylon Carroll (Rice) - Transferred to Texas Tech as a defensive lineman.
• Michael Daley (BYU) - Joined Rice as an edge rusher.
• Alex Bacchetta (Penn State) - Added to Rice's special teams unit.
• EJ Warner (Temple) - Transferred to Rice as a quarterback.
• Spencer Cassell (Harvard) - Joined Rice as an offensive lineman.

Temple:

• Clifton McDowell (Montana) - Transferred to Temple as a quarterback.
• Dominick Hill (Temple) - Joined Liberty as a defensive back.
• Antonio Jones (Grambling State) - Added to Temple's wide receiver corps.
• Victor Stoffel (Temple) - Transferred to California as an offensive lineman.
• Cam'Ron Stewart (Rutgers) - Joined Temple as a defensive lineman.

Tulane:

• Shazz Preston (Alabama) - Joined Tulane as a wide receiver.
• Jack Tchienchou (Troy) - Added to Tulane's defensive backfield.
• Chris Rodgers (Troy) - Transferred to Tulane as a defensive back.
• Caleb Ransaw (Troy) - Joined Tulane as a defensive back.
• Mario Williams (USC) - Transferred to Tulane as a wide receiver.

Tulsa:

• Kaden Stanton (New Mexico State) - Joined Tulsa's offensive line.
• Julien Simon (Tulsa) - Transferred to UConn as a linebacker.
• Gavin Potter (Arkansas State) - Added to Tulsa's linebacker unit.
• Braylon Braxton (Tulsa) - Transferred to Marshall as a quarterback.
• Zach Marcheselli (TCU) - Joined Tulsa as a linebacker.

UAB:

• BJ Mayes (UAB) - Transferred to Texas A&M as a defensive back.
• Sirad Bryant (Georgia Tech) - Joined UAB as a defensive back.
• Ezra Odinjor (Georgia Tech) - Added to UAB's defensive line.
• Fred Farrier II (UAB) - Transferred to Kentucky as a wide receiver.
• Connor Knight (UAB) - Joined UAB as a defensive lineman.

South Florida:

• Brent Austin (James Madison) - Joined USF as a defensive back.
• Junior Uzebu (Vanderbilt) - Added to USF's offensive line.
• Derrell Bailey Jr. (USF) - Transferred to East Tennessee State as an offensive lineman.
• De'Shawn Rucker (Tennessee) - Joined USF as a defensive back.
• Lloyd Summerall (USF) - Transferred to Youngstown State as a linebacker.

UTSA:

• Ian Jackson (Alabama) - Joined UTSA as a linebacker.
• Jaylen Garth (Houston) - Transferred to UTSA as an offensive lineman.
• Avery Morris (UTSA) - Added to UTSA's linebacker corps.
• Denver Harris (LSU) - Transferred to UTSA as a defensive back.
• Kam Alexander (UTSA) - Joined Oregon as a defensive back.

Conclusion

The AAC has witnessed significant movement in the transfer portal, with standout players leaving for Power Five programs and new additions bolstering teams within the league. These transfers will undoubtedly shape the landscape of the AAC for the upcoming 2024 season.