Official 2026 Roster Movement Thread - Who's In and Who's Out?

[GopherGrit]

Most are out as soon as semester is over and making visits. Most of our players that have announced are likely making move down a level.

You cannot be contacted by another school until you are in the portal.

How can you be "making a visit"? On your own dime, perhaps?

Or are you saying all these guys are actively flaunting NCAA rules?

 

[GophEnEspaña]

They just added 5 in the 2026 class and it sounds like they are high on Hayes and Martino, I think they’ll be fine. I wouldn’t be surprised if they add at least 1 in the portal too though.

I've heard that Nuke Hayes is the most dynamic WR after the catch the Gophers have and it isn't close. The battle this spring/summer will be fascinating between Smith, Tracy, Coleman, Hayes, and the young guys. I think Coleman might come out on top with another offseason in the weight room.

 

[GophEnEspaña]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like our transfer NIL checkbook is very slim, most of the NIL is reserved for recruits. If that's the case, it will be tough to recreate 2019 with guys like St. Juste and Williamson.