The NCAA transfer portal was created six years ago to “manage and facilitate the process for student-athletes seeking to transfer between member institutions.” It began with a trickle and now it’s a flood. About 1,700 FBS players entered the portal during its first full year. Nearly 4,000 FBS players entered the portal coming into the 2024 season. San Diego State had nearly four dozen players exit to or enter from the portal coming into the 2024 season. A similar number could be expected for 2025. San Diego State coach Sean Lewis said by the end of this week he will speak with each player in the Aztecs’ program who still has eligibility remaining. “The way I’m approaching it is we have 100-plus guys that are unrestricted free agents,” Lewis said, “and we’re going to have 100 unique conversations. That’s the nature of college football right now. … We’ll have a great idea of who on our roster is excited to build and create with us versus who thinks there’s greener grass at different pastures.” The Union-Tribune will keep track of the comings and goings here. Players in the transfer portal who are transferring to SDSU The NCAA transfer portal does not open until Monday, Dec. 9. Players can enter their names until Dec. 28. Incoming transfer announcements are not expected until mid- to late-December and carry in January. Spring classes at SDSU begin Jan. 21. SDSU players who are entering the transfer portal Dean Abdullah, Sr., OL, Antelope Notable: Part-time starter who left the team after three games to preserve his senior season of eligibility. Portal announcement: Nov. 11 Years of eligibility remaining: 1 https://twitter.com/deanabdullahh/status/1856110721790292309 Brady Anderson, R-Jr., LB, Bakersfield Notable: He was one of eight players remaining from the 25-man 2021 recruiting class. Backup linebacker who had 15 tackles in 11 games. Portal announcement: Dec. 3 Years of eligibility remaining: 1 https://twitter.com/brady2andersonn/status/1864037279158956166 Baylin Brooks, So., WR, Pasadena Notable: Left the team after three games to preserve his sophomore season of eligibility. Had two receptions for 14 yards in three games this season. Played as a true freshman in 2023, making four starts, collecting 15 catches for 261 yards. Portal announcement: Sept. 25 Years of eligibility remaining: 3 https://twitter.com/BrooksBaylin/status/1839058320516436324 Wyatt Draeger, Sr., DL, Reno Notable: Season was cut short after two games because of an injury, so he is utilizing a medical redshirt. Portal announcement: Oct. 23 Years of eligibility remaining: 1 https://twitter.com/WyattDraeger/status/1849141061421256787 Ezekiel Larry, So., Edge, Palmdale Notable: Transferred last spring to SDSU from Yale following a six-sack season. Backup edge who had two tackles in seven of eight games. Portal announcement: Dec. 2 Years of eligibility remaining: 2 https://twitter.com/ezekiellarry7/status/1863692304051212366 Keion Mitchell, R-So., DL, Framingham, Mass. Notable: Walk-on who played in six games this season: Portal announcement: Dec. 2 Years of eligibility remaining: 2 https://twitter.com/KeionMitchell1/status/1863745678008299839 Dominic Oliver, R-Jr., Edge, San Jose Notable: He was one of eight players remaining from the 25-man 2021 recruiting class. Backup edge rusher who had 15 tackles in 10 games. Portal announcement: Dec. 3 Years of eligibility remaining: 1 https://twitter.com/DominicOliver24/status/1864032071867662449 Bennett Walker, Sr., CB, San Diego Notable: Left the team after three games to preserve his senior year of eligibility. Had three tackles in three games. Portal announcement: Sept. 26 Years of eligibility remaining: 1 https://twitter.com/BennettWalker99/status/1839345189888139574