Tulane Transfer Roundup: Defensive Edition

The transfer portal closes at a minute short of midnight tonight. A new wave of players have committed to Tulane. Let's take look at what they've acquired on defense.
On Sunday, January 18th at noon, our take on the steps the Green Wave has taken in the football transfer portal. We'll have a poll for you to take on social media, as well, so check back Sunday, January 18th at noon.
Transfer Portal Roundup: Offense Edition
January 14th Transfer Portal Updates
January 13th Transfer Portal Updates
January 12th Transfer Portal Updates
Defensive Transfers to Tulane
Name | Position | Height | Weight | High School Rank | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Adams III | S | 5'10 | 185 lbs | Three-star | RECOMMITTED |
Ed Smith IV | DL | 6'3 | 296 lbs | Two-star | University of South Alabama |
Jordan McAllister | DE | 6'3 | 231 lbs | NA | New Hampshire |
Dalton Hughes | LB | 6'3 | 220 lbs | Three-star | University of South Alabama |
Armondous Cooley | DL | 6'3 | 305 lbs | Three-star | RECOMMITTED |
Macho Stevenson | DB | 6'0 | 190 lbs | Three-star | Texas Tech |
Reshad Sterling | DE | 6'3 | 250 lbs | Three-star | Houston |
E'zaiah Shine | DB | 6'1 | 185 lbs | Three-star | RECOMMITTED |
A total of nine commitments to the Wave for the defense. Racking up six three-stars, one two-star, and one who's rank wasn't available out of high school. The Wave managed to retain three players of their own from the portal as well.
Important Football Transfer Portal Dates
⦁ Main Window: January 2 – January 16, 2026
⦁ Postseason Extension: Players participating in postseason games get an additional 5 days after their final game to enter the portal.
⦁ Coaching Change Exception: A new head coach can trigger a 15-day window for players, though most changes happen earlier.

Colin has been following football for over a decade. Growing up supporting LSU naturally led him to be a massive Saints fan. He is a regular guest on the Ball Don’t Lie podcast on WBOK-AM in New Orleans as well as Apple Podcasts, where they discuss the NFL, College Football, and the NBA.