2026 SEASON
Northern Iowa
MVFC
Northern Iowa added 9 players and lost 7 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +2.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Northern Iowa players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Northern Iowa players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Ben Gordon (WR, 30), Jaiden Ellis-Lahey (WR, 27), and Braden McShane (LB, 25). The roster average is 8.0 across 114 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Northern Iowa gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Northern Iowa has added 9 players and lost 7 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +2.
- Who is Northern Iowa's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Mekhi Toms (CB, from Northern Colorado) at $11,000.
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Incoming Transfers
9
Outgoing Transfers
7
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 0 | -$131K |
| DB | 3 | 1 | +$8K |
| WR | 0 | 2 | +$3K |
| DL | 1 | 3 | +$2K |
| RB | 2 | 1 | +$2K |
| QB | 0 | 1 | +$1K |
| LB | 0 | 1 | +$1K |
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
8/100
DefenseAverage TVS
9/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
8/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Ben Gordon WRElevated
90th
Jaiden Ellis-Lahey WRElevated
86th
Braden McShane LBElevated
84th
Franz Reisz DLModerate
82nd
John Powers LBModerate
81st
Program Context
2026 coaching staff
- Todd StepsisHead Coach
- Al SmithDefensive Coordinator / Linebackers
- Michael McCourtSpecial Teams Coordinator / Running Backs
- Jax OstroskiAssistant Offensive Line
- Kevin HodgesCornerbacks
- Riley Van WyheDefensive Ends
- Christian NussbaumDefensive Line
- Rick NelsonOffensive Line
- Sean HupkeSafeties
- Nate ThompsonTight Ends
- Jack JohnsonWide Receivers
- Justin PeineStrength & Conditioning Coach
2027 Recruiting Class
0 commitsNo commits yet for this class.
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
114 of 114High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Cyrus Courtney
WR#16Jr
$1KLow · TVS 14
Love Adebayo
RB#29Sr
$1KLow · TVS 6
