The annual transfer portal exodus across college football is officially upon us, as names being to flood the open market for the 2024-25 cycle. Boiler Upload has you covered with all of Purdue football's transfer portal movement and activity, all in one convenient place as the Boilermakers head into a new era under head coach Barry Odom.
Thursday, November 28th:
Tayvion Galloway: Freshman tight end
Purdue's first portal departure of the cycle is now known, as true freshman tight end Tayvion Galloway announced Thursday that he would be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, when it opens on December 9th.
During his first year on campus, Galloway did not appear in a game for the Boilermakers, being buried behind Max Klare, Drew Biber, and George Burhenn on the depth chart. The 6-foot-6 pass catcher could see a lot of interest on the open market with his background as a highly-touted recruit.
Monday, December 2nd:
Mahamane Moussa: Redshirt junior offensive lineman
Purdue offensive lineman Mahamane Moussa is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a report from 247's Matt Zenitz. Moussa was a three-year starter for the Boilermakers, dating back to his redshirt freshman campaign in 2022, and split snaps between left tackle and left guard. The Indianapolis native appeared in 40 games during his four years with the Boilermakers, and earned Freshman All-American honors in 2022, as well as an Academic All-Big Ten honor.
Yanni Karlaftis: Redshirt junior linebacker
Purdue redshirt junior linebacker Yanni Karlaftis will be taking his talents elsewhere for his final year of eligibility, announcing on Monday afternoon that he will be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. During his four years in West Lafayette, Karlaftis played in 37 games, and made 12 starts at linebacker across the last two seasons. The 6-foot-3 linebacker tallied 117 total tackles, including six tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks during his Boilermaker career.
Koy Beasley: Freshman defensive back
One of Purdue's brightest freshmen has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, as defensive back Koy Beasley announced Monday that he would be searching for greener pastures after just one season in West Lafayette. A touted background as a recruit did not translate to playing time for the former four-star prospect, as Beasley suited up in just two games for the Boilermakers this season, and did not record a stat.
Arhmad Branch: Redshirt freshman wide receiver
Redshirt freshman Arhmad Branch announced that he has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday, following two years in West Lafayette. The former three-star recruit played in six games, having one rush for a three-yard touchdown against Illinois this season.
Derrick Rogers Jr: Sophomore cornerback
Sophomore cornerback Derrick Rogers Jr. entered the transfer portal Monday. Rogers played in all 12 games as a true freshman, starting four games for the Boilermakers. He played in just two games as a sophomore and will now look to find a new home in the portal.
Anthony Boswell: Freshman offensive lineman
Preferred walk-on offensive lineman Anthony Boswell entered the portal after just one season in West Lafayette, and did not appear in a game.
Jamari Payne: Freshman edge rusher
Payne was a member of the 2024 recruiting class for the Boilermakers, but did not appear in a game this season and leaves the program after just one year in West Lafayette. Payne chose Purdue over the likes of Missouri, Memphis, South Florida, Mississippi State, Western Kentucky and others.
Tuesday, December 3rd:
Ryan Browne: Redshirt freshman quarterback
Browne burst onto the scene this season with his 297 passing yards, 118 rushing and three touchdowns against Illinois this season, in the absence of Hudson Card. The redshirt freshman signal caller also started against Oregon and played in eight games for the Boilermakers this season.
The departure now leaves Purdue with three scholarship quarterbacks potentially on the roster heading into next season, Hudson Card, Marcos Davila and Bennett Meredith, none of which have declared that they will in fact be returning, however. The Boilermakers could and likely will look to bring in a signal caller from the portal this off-season, once a new coaching staff is in place.
Cole Brevard: Redshirt junior defensive lineman
Another starter has left the program for Purdue football as defensive tackle Cole Brevard announced Tuesday that he has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal as a graduate transfer.
Brevard was a mainstay along Purdue's defensive line the last two seasons, playing in 23 games and starting each of those for Brick Haley's unit. The former Penn State transfer joined the Boilermakers prior to the 2022 season and during his time in West Lafayette, he tallied 38 total tackles, including six tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
Wednesday, December 4th:
Dillon Thieneman: Sophomore safety
One of Purdue's top defenders over the last two seasons could head elsewhere to continue his collegiate career, as sophomore safety Dillon Thieneman plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
In his sophomore season, he tallied 104 total tackles, including five tackles for loss, while leading the team with seven passes defended. He was also top five nationally with 70 solo tackles to pace the Boilermakers once again.
Drew Biber: Redshirt junior tight end
Reserve tight end Drew Biber is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, after four years in West Lafayette. Biber caught 13 passes for 113 yards as a junior this season, but will now hit the open market after being behind the likes of Payne Durham, Garrett Miller and Max Klare on the depth chart during his Boilermaker career.
Thursday, December 5th:
Marcos Davila: Freshman quarterback
Davila was the crown jewel of last year’s recruiting class, labeled as the quarterback of the future for Ryan Walters and the Boilermakers. He chose Purdue over the likes of TCU, West Virginia, Colorado, Miami (FL), Texas A&M and others.
Now, with Walters and Davila’s main recruiter Graham Harrell no longer with the program, the former three-star signal will hit the open market. He did express to Boiler Upload that has left the door open for a potential return.
Leland Smith: Redshirt sophomore wide receiver
Former JUCO wide receiver Leland Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal today after just one season in West Lafayette, where he had six catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns, while also having a blocked punt on special teams.
Jaron Tibbs: Sophomore wide receiver
Tibbs was a key piece of Purdue's passing attack this season, as he started all but two games at wide receiver during his sophomore season and was one of the most productive pass catchers on the roster. Tibbs finished the year with 25 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns, all of which were in the top three among pass catchers for the Boilermakers this season.
Friday, December 6th:
Will Heldt: Sophomore edge rusher
Heldt emerged as one of Purdue's top defenders during his sophomore campaign, tallying 56 total tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and five sacks, as well as a fumble recovery for a touchdown, this season. Heldt's marks in tackles for loss and sacks are in the top 15 in the Big Ten this year.
Nick Levy: Senior long snapper
After one season in West Lafayette, starting long snapper Nick Levy enters the NCAA Transfer Portal. He was one of the leaders of the revamped special teams unit for the Boilermakers this season.
**Levy withdrew from the portal on December 12th and will return to Purdue.
Tarrion Grant: Freshman cornerback
The talented defensive back began the year as a starter for Ryan Walters and company, starting the first three games of the year before serving in a reserve role over his final eight games. Grant tallied eight total tackles and had a pair of passes defended, while holding opposing quarterbacks to a 47.4% completion percentage when the main defender in coverage.
Max Klare: Sophomore tight end
Klare was one of the top tight ends in the conference this season and the top pass catching option for the Boilermakers under Ryan Walters. The sophomore standout reeled in 51 catches for 685 yards and four touchdowns, all three marks leading Purdue this season. He was also in the top three of receptions and yards at the position in the conference, while being named Third Team All-Big Ten earlier this week.
Tra'Mar Harris: Freshman wide receiver
The true freshman wide receiver announced he would enter the portal after one season in West Lafayette. Harris played in just one game for the Boilermakers this season and did not record any stats.
Monday, December 9th:
Kyndrich Breedlove: Redshirt junior cornerback
Breedlove came to Purdue after stints at Ole Miss and Colorado, and held the highest coverage grade of any starting cornerback for the Boilermakers this season. He will have one year of eligibility remaining for next season.
Tuesday, December 10th:
Keelan Crimmins: Sophomore punter
Purdue's punter hit the portal on Tuesday after a stellar season in West Lafayette, serving as the ace of the Boilermakers' special teams unit. He averaged 44.5 yards per punt, with nine inside the opponents' 20-yard line.
Jalen Grant: Redshirt senior offensive lineman
After two years with the Boilermakers, offensive lineman Jalen Grant has hit the transfer portal again, following coming to Purdue from Bowling Green in 2023. He started every game at right guard in 2023 and played in three games this season, preserving a redshirt year.
Friday, December 13th:
Jahmal Edrine: Redshirt junior wide receiver
Purdue's top wide receiver entered the transfer portal on Friday after leading the wide receiver corps with 365 yards on 23 catches and having a pair of touchdowns. Purdue has now lost its top three pass catchers to the portal this cycle.
Botros Alisandro: Junior cornerback
Junior cornerback Botros Alisandro entered the portal after two years with the Boilermakers. The former JUCO product started five games for the Boilermakers in 2024, racking up 25 tackles and one interception in 11 games played.
Sunday, December 15th:
Damarjhe Lewis: Senior defensive lineman
Senior defensive lineman Damarjhe Lewis entered the transfer portal on Sunday after four years in West Lafayette. Lewis' stint with the Boilermakers was marred by injury, playing in just seven games over the last three seasons, tallying 14 tackles, including three tackles for loss in 2024.