Transfer Portal season has arrived, and Bronco Nation News will update this post as players enter the transfer portal from Boise State.
The Rules and Timeline:
Lasting about a month and a half, the first and current transfer portal window runs from Dec. 5 until Jan. 18. The second opportunity student athletes are given to enter the portal falls in the spring lasting from May 1-15.
If the athlete is a graduate transfer these windows don’t apply. Otherwise, these are the only windows where a player can enter the transfer portal. An athlete can still choose to leave a team at any point, just without having their name enter the portal.
Who’s already out:
Andy Nwaoko – EDGE (Saint George, Va.)
Nwaoko appeared in three games for the Broncos in 2022 while registering one total tackle. The 6-foot-3 EDGE rusher enters the portal with three years of eligibility remaining.
Announced departure from Boise State: January 13
New school: Not currently on a roster
6'3'' 250 Edge rusher
Graduate Transfer with 3years of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/cc7sNCJsFW— Andy Nwaoko (@AndyNwaoko24) January 13, 2023
Rejhan Tatum – Linebacker (Del City, Okla.)
Coming into Boise State Tatum was ranked as a three-star per 247Sports, the linebacker was also ranked No. 13 prospect in Oklahoma according to ESPN. Tatum did not record any statistics as a Bronco.
Announced departure from Boise State: January 5
New school: Not currently on a roster
— ℝ𝕖𝕛𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕋𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕞 🦍 (@RejhanTatum) January 5, 2023
Isaiah Bradford – Safety (Redlands, Calif.)
Coming out of high school Bradford was a three-star recruit. Bradford did not record any statistics as a Bronco and enters the portal with four years of eligibility remaining.
Announced departure from Boise State: January 5
New school: Not currently on a roster
I AM OFFICIALLY IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL WITH 4 YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY.
— Isaiah Bradford (@kinngzay) January 5, 2023
Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzales – Offensive Line (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Holomalia-Gonzales announced on January 3rd that he won’t be returning to Boise State and will be turning his career away from football. The Mater Dei product battled injuries throughout his career as a Bronco but appeared in games throughout four separate seasons for Boise State and was impactful on The Blue when healthy.
Note: Holomalia-Gonzales did not enter the transfer portal. He announced that he will be moving on from the game of football.
Announced departure from Boise State: January 3
New school: Announced retirement from football
Thank You Bronco Nation. pic.twitter.com/UPYsEBScMc
— KHG (@kekaniokoa) January 3, 2023
Jackson Cravens – Defensive Line (Provo, Utah)
Cravens tallied 23 total tackles in 2022 including one sack for the Broncos. The nose tackle has one year of eligibility left as a graduate transfer.
Announced departure from Boise State: December 22
New school: BYU
𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑭𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑳𝒀, @jacksoncravens5 🤙 pic.twitter.com/E6Z832xRYa
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 27, 2022
Dallas Holliday – Offensive Line (Sherman Oaks, Calif.)
Holliday appeared in four games in 2021 and 11 games throughout the 2022 season. The offensive lineman will be a graduate transfer at whichever school he lands.
Announced departure from Boise State: December 22
New school: Not currently on a roster
Dallas Holliday
Boise State Grad transfer
6’4 320lbs OL
2022 Highlights pic.twitter.com/7XoNhH4mEZ— Dallas Holliday (@DallasHolliday7) December 22, 2022
Sam Vidlak – Quarterback (Applegate, Ore.)
Vidlak spent one season with Boise State and appeared in three games while completing nine passes for 86 yards in his time as a Bronco.
Announced departure from Boise State: December 20 (Announced by 247Sports)
New school: Montana
Go Griz!
— Sam Vidlak (@SamVidlak7) January 9, 2023
Deven Wright – EDGE (Tutwiler, Miss.)
Wright transferred to Boise State for the 2022 season from Mississippi Gulf Community College. The 6-foot-5 223-pound EDGE rusher had five total tackles and one sack in his only season as a Bronco.
Announced departure from Boise State: December 5
New school: Texas State
Next chapter… 🙏🏾 @TXSTATEFOOTBALL @CoachMikeOG @GJKinne @A1_edwards7 Committed! #AGTG pic.twitter.com/xV9o6XfJ2S
— DEVEN W 🥷🏾😶🌫️ (@DevenWright6) December 20, 2022
Will Ferrin – Kicker (Kaysville, UT)
Ferrin kicked off 36 times in 2022 and recorded 17 touchbacks for Boise State. He also took two punts against Fresno State totaling 71 yards.
Announced departure from Boise State: December 4
New school: BYU
I’m coming home! 🔵🤙
Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen. Let’s go to work! #Committed @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/6kPCn3Bv2u
— Will Ferrin (@wtferrin) December 16, 2022
Tyneil Hopper – Tight End (Roswell, GA)
In 2022 Hopper caught 13 passes tallying 113 yards and no touchdowns. The 6-foot-2 248-pound tight end scored two touchdowns in 2021.
Announced departure from Boise State: December 4
New school: Michigan State
Committed 💚 #MSU #GoGreen @Coach_TGilmore @CoachRuffing @CoachCKap @MSU_Football @hopo125 @J_hopper38 pic.twitter.com/5nZKuDOCQb
— Tyneil Hopper (@ty_2_fye) December 15, 2022
Isaiah Bagnah – EDGE (Lethbridge, Alberta)
Bagnah announced he would be leaving the team on social media before the Colorado State game Oct. 29. The 6-foot-4 228-pound EDGE rusher has two years of eligibility remaining after recording 10 tackles and a sack in 2022.
Announced departure from Boise State: October 29
New school: BYU
𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑭𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑳𝒀, @TheIsaiahB 🤙 pic.twitter.com/a6vuw0ltFp
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 21, 2022
Hank Bachmeier – Quarterback (Murrieta, CA)
From 2019-2021 Bachmeier threw for over 6,000 yards in the air and led the Broncos to multiple wins at ranked opponents along the way. In 2022, things took a halt with the 6-foot-1 210-pound QB throwing for just 497 yards in four games. Bronco Nation News reported the departure of Bachmeier in late September following Boise State’s loss to UTEP. Since Bachmeier left after only four games the quarterback has two years of eligibility remaining.
Announced departure from Boise State: September 26
New school: Not currently on a roster
BREAKING: Sources tell @BNNBroncoNation
that quarterback Hank Bachmeier is transferring from Boise State.News comes two days after offensive coordinator Tim Plough was fired.
Exclusive story from Bronco Nation News:https://t.co/XMgZU4GA9P
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) September 26, 2022
Roman Kafentzis – Defensive Back
Kafentzis saw action in the 2018-20 seasons but didn’t see the field as a redshirt senior in 2021. The 6-foot-1 214-pound defensive back has eligibility as a graduate transfer.
Announced departure from Boise State: August 24
New school: Not currently on a roster
Taequan Tyler – Running Back (Waco, TX)
The 5-foot-9 210-pound running back announced that he would be transferring from Boise State August 19. Tyler has two years of eligibility left and recorded 47 rushing yards on 11 attempts in three games at Boise State.
Announced departure from Boise State: August 19
New school: Not currently on a roster
I would like to thank Boise State and the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to be part of this brotherhood. After much thought I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility left. My recruitment is open! #AGTG 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/E8piMWKX8V
— Turbo Tyler (@TheTaequanTyler) August 19, 2022
Casey Kline – EDGE (Brawley, CA)
Kline appeared in 12 games for Boise State over the 2020-21 seasons after redshirting in 2019. The 6-foot-5 EDGE rusher received offers from Lamar University and Central Missouri in November of 2022.
Announced departure from Boise State: August 16
New school: Central Oklahoma
https://twitter.com/caseykline_9/status/1604201092329324549?s=20&t=J2lfjCcDykaAITymPtfWYA
Jalen Richmond – Wide Receiver (Chandler, AZ)
Richmond started his Bronco career as a redshirt in the 2021 season. The 6-foot 200-pound WR would soon announce his decision to enter the transfer portal August 18. Richmond did not record any stats at Boise State.
Announced departure from Boise State: August 18
New school: Northern Arizona
https://twitter.com/jalenrichmond3/status/1615063978786566145?s=20&t=LDMxr6C6J55Ky9sI3WM3WA
Jacob Golden – Offensive Line (Peoria, AZ)
The 6-foot-6 285-pound OT appeared in 12 games at Boise State between 2020 and 2021. Golden is now committed to play at New Mexico State.
Announced departure from Boise State: August 2
New school: New Mexico State
Extremely honored to have this opportunity! Big thank you to @AndrewMitch & @coachkill_fb for believing in me. #AggieUp pic.twitter.com/dcvKd8IFsP
— Jacob Golden (@golden19_jacob) October 19, 2022
Transfer Additions:
Kivon Wright – EDGE transfer from Boston College (Manvel, TX)
According to 247Sports, the 6-foot-4 220-pound EDGE rusher was offered by Boise State in May of 2021 before ultimately choosing Boston College. The Broncos nearly a year and a half later were able to get their guy with four years of eligibility remaining. Something notable about this pickup within the Mountain West is that Wright had Boise State and Fresno State listed as his top two schools remaining before announcing his commitment to the Broncos on social media Jan. 11.
my momma would never lie, bleed blue💙! #committed pic.twitter.com/RpJPe7cLy0
— Cheese ✞ (@iam_kdw) January 11, 2023
Tyler Wegis – EDGE transfer from Utah (San Juan Capristrano, Calif.)
Wegis was a highly-touted recruit out of high school, tallying 92 total tackles and 10.5 sacks as a senior for San Juan Hills High School. The former three-star recruit did not see action in 2020 and 2021 but according to the Utah Athletics statistics page Wegis did register a tackle for the Utes in 2022 against the University of Arizona. The 6-foot-6 240-pound EDGE rusher will enter Boise State as a redshirt sophomore.
Blessed to announce my commitment to Boise State University!!! #BleedBlue @showtime_jaye @Coach_SD @JasonCvercko @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/gHTrUiv31t
— Tyler Wegis (@TWegis) January 11, 2023
Sheldon Newton – Defensive Line transfer from Northern Arizona (San Jacinto, Calif.)
Newton brings FCS experience to the defensive line, appearing in games throughout three seasons with Northern Arizona and registering five sacks along the way for the Lumberjacks. Newton was also offered by Texas State and New Mexico State during his time in the portal and will leave Flagstaff with 65 career tackles including two forced fumbles. The 6-foot-4 316-pound defensive lineman also recorded 10 sacks in his senior season of high school at San Jacinto.
Committed 🔵🟠⏳#BleedBlue #GoBroncos pic.twitter.com/XP6N1bUy2S
— Sheldon Newton (@SheldonNewton7) January 11, 2023
Milo Lopez – Safety from Cerritos College (Norwalk, Calif.)
According to the Cerritos College football website Lopez appeared in 11 games while recording 33 tackles and two interceptions. The 6-foot-3 200-pound JUCO product was also offered by Old Dominion and Troy according to 247Sports. Lopez was also awarded the Del Rio League Defensive Player of the Year award his senior year of high school.
Committed!!! #BleedBlue #JUCOPRODUCT @BroncoSportsFB @CerritosFB @JUCOFFrenzy pic.twitter.com/FjBcEh2Eor
— Milo Lopez (@milomlopez) January 12, 2023
Titus Toler – Safety (Wisconsin)
Toler committed to Boise State on Dec. 19 after transferring from the University of Wisconsin. The former Badger had 7 total tackles including a pass deflection in 2022.
COMMITTED! #Bleedblue pic.twitter.com/t4F2kB3ZtN
— Titus Toler (@TitusToler562) December 19, 2022
Chase Penry – 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver transfer from Colorado (Cherry Creek High School, CO)
Penry was rated three-stars out of high school and spent two seasons playing for Colorado. Between the 2021-22 seasons Penry hauled in 10 receptions totaling 111 yards for the Buffaloes.
There is something to be said about a program that just wins. I am going to Boise State University! Excited to get to work. @D_Co0p @2mattmiller @JasonCvercko @AABroncoHC pic.twitter.com/TzuIRjvST3
— Chase Penry (@chase_penry) December 20, 2022
A’marion McCoy – 6-foot-1, 170-pound corner from Laney College (Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA)
McCoy spent two seasons at Laney College in recorded 35 tackles and four interceptions as a sophomore. The defensive back also forced two fumbles. McCoy did not enter through the NCAA transfer portal, but rather signed following Junior College.
Thank God , Committed #BleedBlue #650xPTM @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/8C7ozKMyCp
— A’marion McCoy (@poohdolla1) December 19, 2022
Bronco Nation News will continue to update this story as new transfers are announced.
