The 2027 NCAA Division II football transfer portal is already generating activity across North Carolina, with players beginning to announce their intentions to explore opportunities at other schools.
NC Football News is tracking the latest transfer developments involving the state’s NCAA Division II football programs, including players planning to enter the portal, confirmed departures, incoming transfers and new commitments.
➡️ Jump to: Players Transferring Out | Players Transferring In
Our tracker covers the 13 North Carolina D2 football programs that compete in the CIAA, South Atlantic Conference (SAC) and Conference Carolinas: Barton, Catawba, Chowan, Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, Johnson C. Smith, Lenoir-Rhyne, Livingstone, Mars Hill, Shaw, UNC Pembroke, Wingate and Winston-Salem State.
Important: The transfer portal has not officially opened for the 2027 cycle. The NCAA’s new Division II football transfer window aligns with the Division I schedule and will open on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. Players announcing their intentions before that date should not automatically be considered officially entered in the portal.
Bookmark this page and check back regularly as NC Football News updates the lists throughout the offseason.
🔄 Last Updated: November 13, 2026 2:46 pm
North Carolina D2 Football Players Transferring Out
The following players have publicly announced plans to transfer, have been reported as transfer candidates or have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. An announcement of intent does not necessarily mean a player has officially entered the portal or committed to another school.
| NAME | POS | TRANSFER FROM | TRANSFER TO | STATS/NOTES | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeden Kirsner | WR | Elizabeth City State | – | 10 rec., 84 yds (2026); 3 yrs eligibility | Announcement |
| Courtavious Colemond | LB | Elizabeth City State | – | 10 tackles, 2 TFL (2026); 3 yrs eligibility | Announcement |
| Jaden Ledbetter | DL | Elizabeth City State | – | 35 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 yrs eligibility | Announcement |
| Jaevon Branch | DB | Elizabeth City State | – | 74 tackles, 8 TFL (2026); 2025 CIAA Def. Rookie of Year | Reported |
| Joe Griffin | TE | Elizabeth City State | – | 27 rec., 391 yds, 6 TD (career); 3 yrs eligibility | Announcement |
| Mason Satterfield | RB | Elizabeth City State | – | 2x state champion at Tarboro, 3 yrs eligibility | Forum Report |
| Ny’Quaveon “Smoke” Davis | DL | Elizabeth City State | – | 23 tackles, 3.5 sacks (career); 3 yrs eligibility | Announcement |
| Sean Worthy | DB | Elizabeth City State | – | 12 tackles, 1 TFL (2026) | Announcement |
| Torrence Porter Jr. | DE | Elizabeth City State | – | 25 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks (2026); 3 yrs eligibility | Reported |
| Brandon “Manny” Moss | MLB | Livingstone | – | 6-1, 213; redshirt senior | Announcement |
| Bryce Nutall | DB | Livingstone | – | 23 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FF (2026); 2 yrs eligibility | Announcement |
| Davyn Reid | WR | Livingstone | – | 40 rec., 677 yds, 4 TD (2025–26) | Announcement |
| Javen Parker | RB | Livingstone | – | 916 rush yds, 5 TD (career); CIAA All-Rookie | Announcement |
| Joshua Jackson | DL | Livingstone | – | 28 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks (2026) | Forum Report |
| Tavion Jackson | WR | Livingstone | – | 36 catches, 536 yards, 4 TD (2025) | Forum Report |
North Carolina D2 Football Players Transferring In
This table tracks players who have announced commitments or transfers to North Carolina Division II football programs.
Transfers In: No incoming transfers to North Carolina Division II football programs have been confirmed in our tracker for the 2027 cycle thus far. This table will be updated as players announce commitments and destinations become known.
| NAME | POS | TRANSFER TO | TRANSFER FROM | STATS/NOTES | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No confirmed incoming transfers reported |
When Does the 2027 Division II Football Transfer Portal Open?
The NCAA Division II Executive Board adopted new football transfer window legislation in April 2026, bringing Division II football into alignment with the Division I transfer calendar.
For the 2027 transfer cycle, the regular window begins Jan. 4, 2027, the first business day after New Year’s Day, and runs for 10 days. Applicable NCAA exceptions may allow certain players to initiate the process outside the regular window.
Previously, Division II football players generally had more flexibility in when they could initiate the transfer process. The new legislation establishes a more structured timetable for roster movement.
Although the official window does not open until January, players can publicly announce plans to transfer before then. Those early announcements are included in this tracker when supported by credible sources.
Please contact publisher Eric Lusk at eric@ncfootballnews.com to help us update our trackers or correct mistakes.
How NC Football News Tracks Transfers
NC Football News monitors player announcements, social media posts, recruiting reports, school releases and other publicly available sources to document transfer activity.
Listings may include a player’s position, previous school, new destination, season statistics, measurements and a link to the original report.
The tracker is updated as new information becomes available. It is not an official NCAA transfer portal database and should not be considered an exhaustive list of every player.
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