2026 SEASON
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Western Kentucky added 31 players and lost 28 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +3.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Western Kentucky players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Western Kentucky players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Rodney Tisdale Jr. (QB, 64), Caleb McMickle (QB, 58), and Zach Smith (LB, 55). The roster average is 20.0 across 105 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Western Kentucky gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Western Kentucky has added 31 players and lost 28 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +3.
- Who is Western Kentucky's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Ajay Allen (RB, from Tulsa) at $81,000.
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Incoming Transfers
31
Outgoing Transfers
28
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 6 | 5 | -$985K |
| DB | 5 | 4 | -$708K |
| RB | 3 | 3 | -$297K |
| WR | 3 | 4 | -$203K |
| ST | 2 | 0 | -$111K |
| LB | 3 | 2 | -$73K |
| TE | 1 | 3 | +$33K |
| QB | 1 | 1 | -$21K |
| OL | 4 | 9 | +$4K |
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
22/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
25/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Rodney Tisdale Jr. QBVery high
100th
Caleb McMickle QBVery high
100th
Zach Smith LBVery high
100th
Fonzy Smith WRVery high
100th
Brandon Thomas DEVery high
99th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
20-16Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Tyson HeltonHead Coach
- Joe BernardiAssistant Coach – Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
- Bodie ReederAssistant Coach – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
- Davis MerrittAssistant Coach – Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers
- Andy LaRussaAssistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
- Jason MartinAssistant Coach – Cornerbacks
- Dayton LeBlancAssistant Coach – Defensive Tackles
- Jimmy LindseyAssistant Coach – Run Game Coordinator/Edges/Defensive Line
- Bryan ApplewhiteAssistant Coach – Running Backs
- David MetcalfAssistant Coach – Safeties
- Kevin O'BrienAssistant Coach – Tight Ends
- Jason BarnesAssistant Coach – Wide Receivers
- Darius HollandAssistant Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
- Spencer FieldAssistant Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
- Tyler MaloneAssociate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
- Jason VeltkampDirector of Football Strength and Conditioning
- Devon LynchQuality Control – Football Strength and Conditioning
2024 Recruiting Class
12 commits#1555
Chukwunedu OkekeDL
Mableton, GA
#1613
Cameron FlowersWR
Warner Robins, GA
#1613
Harper HollomanDL
Atlanta, GA
#1725
Xavion GriffinS
Port St. Lucie, FL
#1811
Jaylen HamptonWR
Bloomingdale, GA
#1833
Tucker ParksQB
Spring, TX
#1850
Tate TitshawRB
Bogart, GA
#1959
Zackariah Simmons-BrownRB
Phenix City, AL
#2069
Gabriel ArnoldOT
Merritt Island, FL
#2069
Elijah RealzolaWR
San Antonio, TX
#2270
Dallen PonderWR
Ocala, FL
#2359
Rodney Tisdale Jr.QB
Jacksonville, FL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
107 of 107High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Sharlandiin "Zaqq" Strange
DE#59R-Fr
Xavion "Tutu" Griffin
DB#10R-So
