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North Carolina FCS Transfer Tracker: Who’s In, Who’s Out for 2025

We’re following commitments and signings for Campbell, Davidson, Elon, Gardner-Webb, NC A&T, NC Central and Western Carolina

A photo collage featuring Campbell, North Carolina Central, Davidson and Elon football programs.
We're tracking FCS portal commitments across North Carolina, including Campbell, North Carolina Central, Davidson, Elon, Gardner-Webb, NC A&T and Western Carolina. Photos by Eric Lusk | NC Football News

The transfer portal has transformed college football, becoming a pivotal element of roster building even at the FCS level. 

While the spotlight often shines on FBS programs, the impact of player movement is deeply felt across FCS schools, where every addition or departure can significantly shape a team’s success. 

North Carolina’s seven FCS programs — Gardner-Webb, North Carolina A&T, Western Carolina, Elon, Davidson, Campbell and North Carolina Central – are no strangers to the portal’s influence.

Last season, Gardner-Webb provided a striking example of how the portal can remake a roster. Following the departure of head coach Tre Lamb to East Tennessee State, the Bulldogs lost approximately 25 players to ETSU alone. Despite those losses, Gardner-Webb managed to replenish its ranks, exemplifying how the portal is both a challenge and a resource.

Nationally, the numbers underscore the portal’s scale. According to HERO Sports, 830 players moved from FBS to FCS schools for the 2024 season, while 395 went from FCS to FBS, and another 548 transferred between FCS programs. 

This transfer portal tracker will focus on confirmed commitments and signings for North Carolina’s FCS programs, offering an up-to-date view of how schools from the Old North State are leveraging the portal to build for 2025. Bookmark this page and check back regularly: updates will be added routinely as new commitments are announced.

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Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs

Incoming Transfers

  • Ryan Demonbreun (TE): From Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Markel Fortenberry (WR): From Liberty
  • Jaylen Hampton (WR): From Western Kentucky
  • Nate Hampton (QB): From Liberty
  • Chris Lofton (WR): From James Madison
  • Charles Viorel (K): From Fullerton College
  • Trey Weems (DL): From Thomas More University

Outgoing Transfers

  • Pius Njenge (DL): To Tarleton State
  • Phinnell Marshall (DL): To North Carolina A&T

North Carolina A&T Aggies

Incoming Transfers

  • Tyson Moorer (OL): From East Tennessee State
  • Anthony Murphy II (Edge): From Howard
  • Phinnell Marshall (DL): From Gardner-Webb

Outgoing Transfers

  • Brock Stukes (OL): To NC State

Western Carolina Catamounts

Incoming Transfers

  • Cam’ron Dabney (DB): From Northern Illinois
  • Jordan Thompson (LB): From Middle Tennessee State

Outgoing Transfers

  • Caleb Carter (OL): To Michigan State
  • Calvin Jones (WR): To Samford
  • Jordy Lowery (DB): To East Carolina
  • Tahjae Mullix (DL): To Oregon State
  • Derek Simmons (OL): To Oklahoma
  • Antarron Turner (LB): To Wisconsin
  • Jake Young (TE): To Charlotte

Elon Phoenix

Incoming Transfers

  • Brodie Carroll (LB): From Shepherd University
  • Marcus Mauney (DL): From Norfolk State

Outgoing Transfers

  • Cazeem Moore (DE): To Virginia
  • Chuck Nnaeto (DL): To Boston College
  • Brandon Tyson (LB): To Georgia Southern

Davidson Wildcats

Incoming Transfers

  • None reported

Outgoing Transfers

  • Jayden Joyce (OL): To Holy Cross
  • Christian Berry (TE): To Kent State

Campbell Camels

Incoming Transfers

  • Carlando Crump (S): From Northwest Mississippi CC
  • Tavales Curry (DL): From Highland Community College
  • Jalen Ferguson (QB): From Lenoir-Rhyne
  • Justin Garza (DL): From Blinn College
  • Trayjen Llanas-Wilcox (WR): From East Texas Baptist
  • Kamden Sixkiller (QB): From McNeese State
  • Aiden Whipple (OLB): From Butte College
  • Chase Wilkens (TE): From Monmouth

Outgoing Transfers

  • VJ Wilkins (WR/KR): To Boston College
  • Joshuan Pierce (DE): To North Texas

North Carolina Central Eagles

Incoming Transfers

  • None reported

Outgoing Transfers

  • Jaylen Bowden (DB): To Minnesota
  • J’Mari Taylor (RB): To Virginia

NC College Football | FBS Transfer Tracker

Our friends at The North Carolina Sports Network and David Glenn Show are keeping up with who’s coming and who’s leaving the state’s FBS programs: Appalachian State, Charlotte, Duke, East Carolina, NC State, North Carolina and Wake Forest.

To view incoming transfers joining NC’s FBS programs, click HERE

To view outgoing transfers leaving NC’s FBS programs click HERE

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Eric Lusk started NC Football News in 2023. He's an old newspaper guy with a fondness for underdogs, redemption stories and the triple-option offense. He's a proud graduate of Jesse O. Sanderson High School and UNC's School of Journalism. He's thankful for God's mercy, family and second chances.
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