The NCAA Transfer Portal winter window will start on Monday, December 9—just a few days away. With the NCAA imposing a roster cap of 105 beginning in 2025–2026, players nationwide will have 20 days to consider their alternatives.

Jackson West, a redshirt junior tight end, declared his intention to use the portal on Friday morning. West recently finished his fourth season in Tallahassee, where he dealt with multiple injuries and spent a large portion of that time as a reserve. Before the loss to Florida, he was honored on senior night.

West did not register a reception during his time with the Seminoles, serving primarily as a blocking tight end. He also contributed on special teams, participating in kickoff, kickoff return, and field goal units. Over the last two seasons, West logged 133 snaps and made three tackles on special teams.

In 2021, the native of Alabama signed a three-star prospect contract with Florida State. He missed all of 2022 because of an injury, but he played in nine games during his actual rookie season. In his last two years with the team, West participated in 24 games. It is anticipated that he will have one more season of eligibility.

Five Florida State scholarship tight ends—redshirt junior Jerrale Powers, sophomore Landen Thomas, sophomore Amaree Williams, senior Brian Courtney, and true freshman Chase Loftin—are eligible to rejoin the team in 2024.

Following a 2–10 season, West becomes the second Florida State scholarship player to enter the transfer portal. Just days earlier, redshirt senior wide receiver Deuce Spann announced his intention to transfer.

Justus Terry, a five-star defensive end, chooses to join Texas over Georgia.

With consensus five-star prospect Justus Terry from Manchester, Georgia, choosing the Texas Longhorns over programs like the Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Florida State Seminoles, and Georgia Bulldogs, position coach Kenny Baker and head coach Steve Sarkisian have likely locked in the nation’s top recruiting class following Terry’s commitment on Friday.

Terry was promptly added to the Longhorns’ roster following his announcement.

It’s the kind of signing that really signals Texas’s rise to prominence in SEC recruiting; it’s unheard of in the current era of recruiting to travel to Georgia and entice one of the top prospects in the country away from the Bulldogs and other national heavyweights.

Even more impressively, Terry, a 6’5, 275-pound player who is listed as the No. 10 recruit and the No. 2 defensive lineman according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, only gave the Longhorns serious consideration after their late surge.

After Baker and his staff successfully hosted Terry for the Georgia game, the defensive lineman made official visits to his other four finalists: Alabama, Florida State, and Georgia during the summer, followed by Auburn and Texas in the fall.

Reflecting on his Texas visit, Terry shared with Horns247, “They really made an impression. They answered a lot of my questions while I was here. I came in with an open mind, and they made a big jump in my recruitment.”

Terry initially committed to Georgia in early 2023 but remained open to exploring other programs. In March of the same year, he flipped his commitment to USC, stepping away from Georgia’s recruiting class. However, his commitment to the Trojans lasted less than three months.

With at least five interior defensive linemen set to leave after the 2024 season, Terry is now anticipated to formally join the Longhorns’ class, filling a position where Texas has struggled to secure high-impact high school talent. The Georgia native is viewed as a potential immediate contributor.

Here’s Terry’s evaluation from 247Sports:

A big, physical run-stopper with the size, length, and athleticism to thrive in multiple alignments along the defensive front. Measured at 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds in the spring before his junior season, with notably long arms. Consistently dominates the line of scrimmage, using strength and power to move blockers. Excels at plugging gaps with quick-shed ability and often handles double teams effectively.

Displays impressive short-area quickness for his size, which translates well on the field as he can change direction and make tackles in pursuit. Generates pocket pressure, particularly against lower-level competition, but would benefit from technical refinement and a more strategic approach as a pass rusher. Needs to develop greater consistency in effort and improve situational awareness during games.

Overall, he is among the top interior defensive linemen in the 2025 class, combining a powerful frame with fluid movement. With continued development and coaching, he has the potential to become a dominant force at the point of attack and a future professional player.