{"id":85036,"date":"2026-01-13T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=85036"},"modified":"2026-01-12T20:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T01:22:58","slug":"whos-out-week-1-georgia-transfer-portal-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/13\/whos-out-week-1-georgia-transfer-portal-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Who\u2019s Out? Week 1 Georgia Transfer Portal Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Transfer Portal has been open for a week. We have one week left for players to decide if they want to take their talents elsewhere. Let&#8217;s take a quick look at who&#8217;s out after Week 1 in our Georgia Transfer Portal Recap. Unlike some of its SEC counterparts, Kirby Smart&#8217;s squad has not seen a mass exodus of talent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/11\/28\/auburn-looks-to-play-spoiler-in-90th-iron-bowl\/\" target=\"_self\">Auburn<\/a>: 36<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/05\/portal-progress-begins-at-arkansas-new-razorbacks-on-campus\/\" target=\"_self\">Arkansas<\/a>: 35<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/12\/31\/84587-wake-forest-and-mississippi-state-pitch-in-for-the-community\/\" target=\"_self\">Mississippi State<\/a>: 34<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/10\/lsu-heats-up-in-the-transfer-portal\/\" target=\"_self\">LSU<\/a>: 32<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/08\/23\/gators-2025-predictions-the-final-slate\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida<\/a>: 31<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/12\/18\/cfp-first-round-oklahoma-hosts-alabama\/\" target=\"_self\">Oklahoma<\/a>: 26<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/07\/14\/sec-media-days-day-2-questions-war-damn-eagle-vols-dawgs-horns\/\" target=\"_self\">Tennessee<\/a>: 25<\/li>\n<li>Missouri: 24<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/12\/30\/cheez-it-citrus-bowl-preview-prediction-michigan-vs-texas\/\" target=\"_self\">Texas<\/a>: 22<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/06\/kentucky-lands-kenny-minchey\/\" target=\"_self\">Kentucky<\/a>: 22<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/10\/31\/ole-miss-vs-south-carolina-rebels-return-to-mississippi-for-good\/\" target=\"_self\">South Carolina<\/a>: 21<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/12\/31\/who-will-get-the-final-rose-alabama-vs-indiana-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">Alabama<\/a>: 20<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/12\/13\/breaking-mendoza-wins-the-heisman-trophy\/\" target=\"_self\">Vanderbilt<\/a>: 17<\/li>\n<li>Texas A&amp;M: 16<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/02\/georgias-second-half-magic-ends-in-ole-misss-sweet-sugar-bowl-win\/\" target=\"_self\">Georgia<\/a>: 12<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/02\/trinidad-chambliss-magic-keeps-ole-miss-season-alive\/\" target=\"_self\">Ole Miss<\/a>: 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who\u2019s Out? Georgia Transfer Portal Recap<\/h2>\n<h3>Opting Out of the Georgia Transfer Portal<\/h3>\n<p>We know we are supposed to focus on who&#8217;s leaving, but we were never very good at following directions anyway. Two Dawgs decided to stay in Athens rather than test the waters of the Transfer Portal on Monday.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/nate-frazier-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nate Frazier<\/a> has decided to stay. Frazier emerged as a breakout star in 2025, earning Third-Team All-SEC honors. Including the postseason, he led Georgia with 947 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns. Despite heavy transfer portal rumors and interest from schools like Ohio State, Frazier officially announced his return to Athens today, solidifying the Bulldogs&#8217; backfield for the 2026 season.<\/li>\n<li>Frazier&#8217;s battery mate, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/chauncey-bowers-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chauncey Bowens<\/a>, also announced his return. A Freshman All-SEC selection, Bowens emerged as a physical, downhill presence in the backfield. He appeared in 12 games, finishing as the team&#8217;s second-leading rusher with 526 yards and six touchdowns. His season was highlighted by a career-high 119 yards against Alabama.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2025 Contributors<\/h3>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/joenel-aguero-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Joenel Aguero<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive back<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2026\/01\/10\/ole-miss-looks-to-offseason-as-historic-season-ends\/\" target=\"_self\">Ole Miss Rebels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A former five-star recruit, Aguero became a reliable starter at the &#8220;Star&#8221; position. He leaves Georgia with 72 career tackles and a clutch interception in 2025\u2019s overtime win against Tennessee<\/p>\n<p><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/daniel-harris-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Harris<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive back<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School:\u00a0<\/strong>Undecided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A physically gifted corner with 27 appearances and seven starts. Harris provided key depth and perimeter length, totaling 30 tackles and three pass deflections across three seasons in Athens.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/chris-jones-8.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kris Jones<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Linebacker<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Boston College Eagles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A versatile defender who transitioned from inside to outside linebacker, Jones appeared in 14 games during the 2025 season. He provided key depth as a hybrid edge rusher, recording seven tackles.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/roderick-robinson-ii-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Roderick Robinson II<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Running Back<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School:\u00a0<\/strong>Undecided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Robinson is a bruising running back whose Georgia career was hampered by injuries. He totaled 268 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by his touchdown against Alabama in 2025\u2019s SEC Championship victory.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking for Greener Grass<\/h3>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/nyler-daniels-1\/gamelog\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nyier Daniels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive back<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Undecided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A massive six-foot-eight-inch tackle from New Jersey who appeared in four career games. A former four-star recruit, Daniels enters the portal with three years of eligibility remaining.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/ondre-evans-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ondre Evans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive back<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>North Carolina State Wolfpack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evans is a former top-100 recruit whose Georgia career was stalled by injury. After redshirting in 2024 and missing the 2025 season due to ACL surgery, he transfers with four years of eligibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jaden-harris-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaden Harris<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Safety<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Kansas Jayhawks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A core special teams contributor and rotational safety, Harris appeared in nine games during his lone season in Athens. The Miami transfer recorded six tackles before committing to Kansas.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/bo-hughley-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bo Hughley<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive tackle<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Colorado Buffaloes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A massive former four-star recruit, Hughley appeared in 20 games with two starts at tackle. He provided valuable SEC experience and depth before transferring to play for Coach Prime (Deion Sanders).<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/adrian-maddox-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Adrian Maddox<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Safety<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Kansas State Wildcats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maddox is a veteran transfer from Alabama State who provided secondary depth and special teams value. He appeared in four games for the Bulldogs in 2025, recording four tackles before redshirting to preserve his eligibility.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/elo-modozie-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Elo Modozie<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Edge<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Undecided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Modozie is a highly-touted Army transfer who provided veteran depth. He appeared in 13 games during the 2025 season, recording seven tackles and half of a tackle for loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jordan-thomas-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jordan Thomas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive Line<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/02\/12\/gamecocks-freshmen-who-could-make-an-early-impact\/\" target=\"_self\">South Carolina Gamecocks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A massive interior presence and former blue-chip recruit, Thomas recorded six tackles and a sack in eight games. He provided rotational depth before transferring to Shane Beamer&#8217;s Gamecocks.<\/p>\n<h3>A 2nd Chance<\/h3>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/pearce-spurlin-iii-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pearce Spurlin III<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position: <\/strong>Tight end<\/li>\n<li><strong>New School: <\/strong>Undecided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spurlin is a six-foot-seven-inch elite talent who caught three passes before a heart condition forced a 2024 medical retirement. Now cleared after successful surgery, he enters the portal with two years of eligibility. We wish Spurlin nothing but the best.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Image: <span>Ayrton Breckenridge\/Clarion Ledger \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Transfer Portal has been open for a week. We have one week left for players to decide if they want to take their talents elsewhere. Let&#8217;s take a quick look at who&#8217;s out after Week 1 in our Georgia Transfer Portal Recap. Unlike some of its SEC counterparts, Kirby Smart&#8217;s squad has not seen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4424,"featured_media":85040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10906,8,2,35578,7316,3],"tags":[7003,106,149],"class_list":["post-85036","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cfb","category-fbs","category-featured","category-georgia-bulldogs","category-recruiting","category-sec","tag-deion-sanders","tag-kirby-smart","tag-shane-beamer"],"modified_by":"Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4424"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85036"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85041,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85036\/revisions\/85041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}