The North Carolina D2 football season ended for a handful of schools this past weekend, and already we’re hearing names of players announcing plans to enter the transfer portal.
The biggest so far is Livingstone sophomore defensive lineman Kenyon Garner, a likely All-CIAA pick and possible All-American selection. Garner announced his plans to transfer from the Salisbury school on social media on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
📈 About This Tracker
This story post will track notable D2 players who announce intentions to transfer during the 2025-26 cycle. When the time comes, we also include players who pledge to one of North Carolina’s D2 schools from either in-state or out-of-state.
👉 Updated November 11, 2025
🔁 November 11, 2025 Updates
Livingstone edge Kenyon Garner already attracting FBS attention
Kenyon Garner was the ultimate backfield disrupter this season for Livingstone, finishing the regular season with 27.0 tackles-for-loss – the most in D2 football coming out of Nov. 8 games. The 6-4, 225-pounder from Okeechobee, FL, ranks third in the nation in sacks with 14.0. He posted 54 total tackles.
Garner was twice named our North Carolina College Football Player of the Week. He also earned multiple CIAA weekly honors. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Per Garner’s social media, as of November 11, he has already received offers from Colorado State (FBS) and Sacramento State (FCS).
Kenyon Garner
6’4 225
2 Years of Eligibility + Redshirt
2025 Highlights pic.twitter.com/rf2LtQasad — Kenyon “PCH⭐️” Garner (@thekenyongarner) November 11, 2025
More Livingstone Players Planning to Enter Portal
Per social media, other players from Livingstone’s 2025 roster have announced intentions to transfer. The Blue Bears finished 5-5 overall, 3-4 in CIAA play this season:
- Manny Moss: Senior safety earned CIAA defensive back of the week after the Blue Bears’ Oct. 18 win over Winston-Salem State. He recorded eight tackles, a forced fumble and a tackle-for-loss.
- Calvin Scott: Sophomore running back, with two years of eligibility, played in all 10 games and recorded 95 rushing yards on 29 carries.
- Kah’mari Hill: Senior defensive back recorded 19 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, 2 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery across nine games.
- Johnathan Gonzalez: Senior safety played in nine games, recording 17 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, 1 pass breakup and 1 forced fumble.
- Javon Pray: The sophomore safety made four tackles in five games. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
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