2026 SEASON
James Madison
Sun Belt
James Madison added 41 players and lost 29 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +12.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which James Madison players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the James Madison players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are JC Evans (QB, 59), KJ Flowe (S, 42), and Trashon Dye (RB, 41). The roster average is 13.0 across 109 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has James Madison gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- James Madison has added 41 players and lost 29 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +12.
- Who is James Madison's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, JT Hooten (LB, from West Alabama) at $382,000.
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Incoming Transfers
41
Outgoing Transfers
29
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | 0 | -$4.9M |
| QB | 1 | 1 | -$669K |
| LB | 0 | 3 | +$610K |
| WR | 0 | 6 | +$411K |
| OL | 5 | 7 | +$365K |
| DB | 4 | 5 | -$283K |
| DL | 2 | 9 | +$89K |
| ST | 3 | 4 | +$48K |
| RB | 2 | 3 | +$35K |
| TE | 1 | 3 | +$28K |
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
14/100
DefenseAverage TVS
12/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
4/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
JC Evans QBVery high
100th
KJ Flowe SHigh
97th
Trashon Dye RBHigh
97th
Michael Scott WRHigh
97th
Seth Gathers SHigh
96th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
29-8Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Billy NapierHead Coach
- Cam AikenOffensive Coordinator
- Josh LinamCo-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Robert BalaDefensive Coordinator
- Rob WengerSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Dave PlungasAssistant Head Coach/Outside Linebackers
- Kyle BarnesCornerbacks
- Kali James Jr.Defensive Line
- Jireh WilsonEdges
- Rob SaleOffensive Line
- Aaron PflugradQuarterbacks
- William PeaglerRunning Backs
- Brandon BaileySafeties
- Bryan SchorTight Ends
- RJ FlemingWide Receivers
- Elijah HamiltonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Isandro JimenezAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sam CrainAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sean LockwoodDirector of Strength & Conditioning
2025 Recruiting Class
13 commits#1287
Roy'Marr ThomasEDGE
Seffner, FL
#1309
JD RaynerOT
West Roxbury, MA
#1612
Michael ScottWR
Dallastown, PA
#1675
Jerald JamesEDGE
Miami, FL
#1679
Brian HnatTE
Avon, CT
#1914
Tre LeonardRB
Florence, SC
#1968
Cole WebsterDL
Waxhaw, NC
#2009
Kai CallenATH
Carrollton, GA
#2016
Trent WilsonIOL
Southlake, TX
#2095
Ethan GurelaTE
Roswell, GA
#2095
Grayson GilmoreEDGE
Tampa, FL
#2115
Parker CunninghamIOL
South Park, PA
#2304
Roddrey McWilliamsCB
Richmond, VA
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
109 of 109High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
