Who’s in and who’s out for UNM as the portal closes

As of Thursday, the total count of college football players in the transfer portal — at all levels — has swelled to just over 10,500.

But for coaches, fans and media tracking one of the busiest portal cycles in recent memory, there might not be a more important number than the figure Friday represents.

One.

As in, one more day.

That’s because Friday is the 16th and final day of the FBS and FCS transfer window; the last opportunity for the overwhelming majority of players to formally enter their names into the portal before next season — and next year’s portal cycle.

Players already entered can commit to — and even withdraw from — new programs freely in the coming days and weeks. But for programs like New Mexico, most of its roster turnover has already taken place, and a much clearer picture of who the Lobos lost, landed and retained is what remains.

One last look at who's in, who's out and who's staying for UNM as the transfer window comes to a close: 

Who’s in (10)

TE Joey Olsen

Summary: The 6-5, 250-pound redshirt freshman appeared in two games over the last two seasons with Southern California. A former four-star recruit, he has three years of eligibility remaining.

CB Ormanie Arnold

Summary: The 5-9, 183-pound redshirt junior made 14 total tackles in 10 games this season with Cincinnati. A former three-star recruit, he has one year of eligibility remaining.

DL Devin Dyer

Summary: The 6-3, 290-pound redshirt sophomore made 48 total tackles in 22 games with Western New Mexico over the last two seasons. A La Cueva High School graduate, he has two years of eligibility remaining.

DL Jayden Marable

Summary: The 6-2, 290-pound redshirt junior appeared in 10 games with Memphis this season, making nine total tackles (1.5 for loss). A former three-star recruit, he has two years of eligibility remaining.

DB William Hicks

Summary: The 6-2, 195-pound redshirt sophomore made 72 total tackles, four sacks and one interception with Division II Hampton University this season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

DB Eric McClain

Summary: The 6-0, 181-pound sophomore, made 28 total tackles, two interceptions and forced three fumbles in 12 games this season with Ball State. A former three-star recruit, he has two years of eligibility remaining.

DL Jalen Charles

Summary: The 6-3, 227-pound redshirt freshman did not appear in a game with Memphis this season. A former three-star recruit, he has three years of eligibility remaining.

RB Cameron Mathews

Summary: The 5-8, 170-pound freshman appeared in one game with Memphis this season. A former three-star recruit, he has four years of eligibility remaining.

TE Tripp Walsh

Summary: The 6-6, 240-pound redshirt sophomore appeared in all 12 games this season with Iowa State, catching one pass for nine yards. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

CB Kevin Longstreet

Summary: The 5-9, 190-pound redshirt sophomore appeared in four games with Southern Cal this season, making four tackles. He has two years of eligibility remaining after previous stops at Texas A&M and Louisville.

Who’s out (15)

TE Dorian Thomas

Summary: The 6-foot-4, 239-pound redshirt sophomore earned first team All-Mountain West honors after catching 56 passes for 560 yards and four touchdowns this season with UNM. He committed to California earlier this month.

RB D.J. McKinney

Summary: The 5-foot-8, 182-pound sophomore rushed for 464 yards and seven touchdowns this season with UNM. He committed to Tulsa earlier this month.

P Daniel Hughes

Summary: The 6-foot-5, 235-pound sophomore earned an All-Mountain West honorable mention after averaging 45.4 yards per punt in 12 games with UNM this season. He committed to Florida State earlier this month.

LS Trey DuBuc

Summary: The 6-1, 209-pound redshirt sophomore appeared in every game this season as UNM's starting long snapper. He committed to Texas earlier this month.

DE Landon Williams

Summary: The 6-4, 236-pound redshirt junior, made five total tackles in seven games this season. The Albuquerque native and La Cueva High School graduate committed to Stephen F. Austin earlier this month.

TE Marcus Vinson

Summary: The 6-4, 247-pound senior appeared in one game for UNM this season. He committed to Florida Atlantic earlier this month.

OL Travis Gray

Summary: The 6-6, 321-pound redshirt junior did not appear in a game for UNM this season. He committed to the University of Tennessee-Martin earlier this month.

QB Cole Welliver

Summary: The 6-7, 224-pound redshirt freshman appeared in one game for UNM this season.

WR Isaiah Blair

Summary: The 5-11, 194-pound junior appeared in eight games this season, but did not record a catch.

TE Aiden Valdez

Summary: The 6-4, 242-pound junior appeared in four games for UNM this season, making one reception for a loss of three yards.

OL Jordan Mora

Summary: The 6-5, 311-pound sophomore did not appear in a game for UNM this season.

DL Max Lantzsch

Summary: The 6-6, 263-pound redshirt junior did not appear in a game for UNM this season.

QB Isaiah Chavez

Summary: The 6-0, 208-pound redshirt senior did not play this season after stepping away from the program in April.

LB Mihalis Santorineos

Summary: The 6-2, 243-pound senior did not play this season after stepping away from the program after spring practice.

LB Randolph Kpai 

Summary: The 6-2, 219-pound redshirt senior made 10 total tackles in 12 games this season, playing primarily on special teams. He has no eligibility left, and would need a waiver to transfer and play another year.

Returning players (15)

QB Jack Layne

Summary: The 6-2, 206-pound redshirt junior completed 199 of 302 passes for 2,398 yards, 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions for UNM this season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

LB Jaxton Eck

Summary: The 6-1, 224-pound junior was named the Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year after making 126 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

OL Jaymar Tasi

Summary: The 6-foot-2, 308-pound freshman appeared in 10 games and finished the regular season as a starter. He has three years of eligibility remaining. 

DE Xavier Slayton

Summary: The 6-2, 243-pound redshirt junior made 20 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception in 10 games. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

DE Darren Agu

Summary: The 6-6, 244-pound redshirt junior made 24 total tackles and two sacks in 10 games. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

OL Kaden Robnett

Summary: The 6-2, 269-pound redshirt freshman started all 10 games at center and did not allow a sack over 424 pass protection snaps, per Pro Football Focus. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

S Austin Brawley

Summary: After missing eight games with an injury, the 5-10, 180-pound senior made 21 total tackles and three interceptions in UNM's final three games of the regular season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

DL Brian Booker

Summary: The 6-3, 235-pound junior made eight total tackles and one sack in 11 games this season on his way to an All-Mountain West honorable mention. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

DL Jalen McIver

Summary: The 6-4, 281-pound sophomore made 10 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in 11 games this season after joining the Lobos over the summer. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

CB Frankie Edwards III

Summary: The 5-10, 174-pound sophomore made 47 total tackles in 12 games for UNM this season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

TE Cade Keith

Summary: The 6-5, 239-pound redshirt freshman caught 20 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns with UNM this season. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

LB Mercury Swaim

Summary: The 5-10, 213-pound redshirt junior made 52 total tackles and two sacks in 12 games for UNM this season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

RB Deshaun Buchanan

Summary: The 5-9, 193-pound redshirt sophomore rushed for 14 yards and caught six passes for 56 yards with UNM this season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

S Chris Gant Jr.

Summary: The 5-9, 199-pound redshirt freshman made four total tackles in 12 games with UNM this season. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

S Tavian Combs

Summary: The 6-foot-2, 196-pound redshirt senior made 71 total tackles and one interception in 13 games with UNM this season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Sean Reider covers college football and other sports for the Journal. You can reach him at sreider@abqjournal.com or via X at @lenaweereider.