2026 SEASON
East Carolina
American Athletic
East Carolina added 24 players and lost 22 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +2.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which East Carolina players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the East Carolina players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Cole Hodge (QB, 56), Jaquaize Pettaway (WR, 55), and Derrion Horsley (DB, 54). The roster average is 19.0 across 122 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has East Carolina gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- East Carolina has added 24 players and lost 22 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +2.
- Who is East Carolina's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Brandon Best (IOL, from Kennesaw State) at $448,000.
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Incoming Transfers
24
Outgoing Transfers
22
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 2 | 2 | -$2.3M |
| TE | 2 | 2 | -$641K |
| WR | 3 | 4 | -$581K |
| OL | 5 | 4 | -$465K |
| DB | 5 | 6 | -$182K |
| RB | 2 | 2 | -$146K |
| DL | 2 | 0 | -$137K |
| LB | 1 | 2 | +$102K |
| ST | 0 | 2 | +$17K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
18/100
DefenseAverage TVS
20/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
17/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Cole Hodge QBVery high
100th
Jaquaize Pettaway WRVery high
100th
Derrion Horsley DBVery high
100th
Dylon Worthen DLVery high
99th
Tavius Horne Jr. DBHigh
99th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
17-12Head coaches
Blake Harrell
2025-PresentCurrent
Mike Houston
2019-2024
David Blackwell
2018-2018
Scottie Montgomery
2016-2018
2026 coaching staff
- Blake HarrellHead Coach
- Jordan DavisOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
- Roy TeshCo-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
- Jordon HankinsDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Ryan SmithSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Tarron WilliamsCornerbacks
- Bryan ButterworthNickels
- Alex HuettelOffensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
- Rico ZackeryOutside Linebackers
- Julian GriffinRunning Backs
- Damon MagazuSafeties
- Hunter MacKayTight Ends/Passing Game Coordinator
- Juan SotoWide Receivers
- Mason BaggettDirector of Strength & Conditioning
2027 Recruiting Class
22 commits#44
Andrew RogersDE
Greensboro, NC
#56
Lawrence HewlettRB
Prince George, VA
#59
Xavier MeansATH
Rock Hill, SC
#70
Phoenix BarnesTE-H
Fayetteville, NC
#73
Kamari HollowayRB
Durham, NC
#74
Jordan MatthewsonOLB
Durham, NC
#91
Mason HefnerOLB
Mooresville, NC
#100
James PorterDT
Roebuck, SC
#103
Ira Dale Jr.RB
Venice, FL
#136
Chosen HymanDT
Kernersville, NC
#140
Cash FreemanOG
Chattanooga, TN
#141
Bryce JohnsonOG
Matthews, NC
#146
Jael HesterS
Toms River, NJ
#153
A.J. VealDE
Blythewood, SC
#168
Ja'Quez JohnsonCB
Auburn, AL
#170
Zalen GreenWR
Atlanta, GA
#174
Gio DriggersOT
Rocky Point, NC
#190
Andre GrierS
Ayden, NC
#213
Ethan SingletaryWR
Columbia, SC
BL
Ben LaDueK
Apex, NC
RB
Ryne BurksTE-H
Fort Walton Beach, FL
JS
Jarelle SimsQB-PP
Jacksonville, FL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
122 of 122High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
