Where Are They Now? Catching up With Penn State's Transfer Portal Departures

Where Are They Now? Catching up With Penn State's Transfer Portal Departures tracks what happened to Penn State players who entered the transfer portal in early January. The article says 49 members of the 2025 Penn State squad, including former walk-ons, signed with new teams after the portal opened in January. It notes that some transfers were positioned for immediate starting roles while others were competing for depth-chart spots. One example is defensive end Chaz Coleman, who came to Tennessee as a top-rated transfer but did not play in 2026 after the Volunteers parted ways with him; the report attributes the decision to a medical disqualification from the roster, following spring and summer absence. Several others followed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, including linebacker Amare Campbell, defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam, and safety Dejuan Lane. Campbell recorded 103 tackles at Penn State and is viewed as a key defensive leader, while the article highlights potential impacts from Gilliam and Lane.