In Derek Mason’s first season as head coach, Middle Tennessee was 3-9 overall and 2-6 against Conference USA teams in 2024. The Blue Raiders, in hopes of returning to a bowl game this year, have added some standout players via the transfer portal. They could prove to be a team to watch in CUSA in 2025.
Here’s a look at the players who have decided to join Middle Tennessee and who have chosen to leave the program this offseason, per 247 Sports.
How Many Middle Tennessee Players Have Entered The Transfer Portal?
Thus far, 18 Middle Tennessee players have made it known they intend to go to another team via the transfer portal.
How Many Players Have Transferred To Middle Tennessee?
At this point, eight college football players have decided to transfer to Middle Tennessee. That number could always change as the offseason continues.
Middle Tennessee Transfer Tracker
| Name | Old Team | New Team | Pos. |
| Drew Francis | MTSU | E. Tenn. St. | LB |
| Luther Richesson | MTSU | C. Arkansas | QB |
| Taharin Sudderth | MTSU | E. Tenn. St. | TE |
| Javonte Sherman | MTSU | Mars Hill | WR |
| James Stewart | MTSU | Tenn. St. | EDGE |
| Simon Wilson | MTSU | Tulsa | OL |
| Sam Driggers | MTSU | C. Arkansas | WR |
| Tyrell Raby | MTSU | Grambling St. | DB |
| Marvae Myers | MTSU | Marshall | DB |
| Morgan Scott | MTSU | Marshall | OL |
| Xavier Williams | MTSU | Cincinnati | DB |
| Julius Pierce | MTSU | FIU | OL |
| AJ Jones | Arizona | MTSU | WR |
| Jordan Thompson | MTSU | W. Carolina | LB |
| Ethan Crite | MTSU | Austin Peay | WR |
| Ikani Tuiono | Neb.-Kearney | MTSU | OL |
| Ayden Merrihew | MTSU | N. Colorado | OL |
| Jacob Otts | Rhode Island | MTSU | OL |
| Alex Mitchell | Chattanooga | MTSU | LB |
| Tayvion Galloway | Purdue | MTSU | TE |
| EJ Harris | Auburn | MTSU | OL |
| Grant Chadwick | MTSU | LSU | P |
| Hunter Tipton | La. Tech | MTSU | TE |
| Tyree Patterson | UCF | MTSU | WR |
| Omari Kelly | MTSU | Michigan St. | WR |
| James Monds III | MTSU | E. Michigan | DB |
