Cal cornerback Hezekiah Massen, a consensus second-team All-American, has declared for the 2026 NFL draft. With five interceptions and eighteen passes defensed, hes a standout player. After four seasons at FBS level, including a successful stint at Cal, hes poised for a strong draft performance, with scouts viewing him as a Day Two pick.

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Cam Sidney, a redshirt junior defensive back for Cal, is entering the transfer portal after starting eight games this season. He recorded 47 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 3 pass breakups. Sidney stepped up when safeties were injured, particularly against Virginia and North Carolina. He has one year of eligibility left and comes from Mater Dei High School. The transfer portal opens on January 2nd, and new Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi is currently focused on Oregons playoff run.

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Cals standout linebacker, Luke Ferrelli, is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal after a breakout season, earning ACC Defensive Freshman of the Year honors and All-ACC honorable mention. Despite being a three-star recruit, Ferrelli made a significant impact, recording 91 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 2 pass deflections. Hes now the 13th Cal player to enter the portal, joining notable losses like Devin Brown and Nathan Burrell. Coaches will feel the impact as they rebuild, but Ferrelli has promising options ahead in the hot transfer market.

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Devin Brown, former Ohio State quarterback, leaves Cal after one season, seeking a new home at a Group of Five program to lead an offense and utilize his remaining eligibility.

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Cal Football Faces More Changes as Nate Burrell Enters Transfer Portal; TJ Watts, Devin Brown, Brandon High Jr., and Nick Morrow Also Departing; Tosh Lupoi Set to Join Bears as New Head Coach; Portal Activity Could Shape Next Seasons Lineup.

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Devin Brown, Cals quarterback, is transferring again after losing the starting role to freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. This is the third year in a row Brown has missed out on the starting job, first at Ohio State and then at Cal. Despite limited action, Brown still has one year of eligibility left and will enter the transfer portal this Friday.

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Cal Running Back Brandon High Junior Transfers to Transfer Portal; Sixth Player in Two Days to Announce Transfer Plans

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Cal Football Faces Major Transfer Portal Departures: T.J. Bush Junior, Nick Morrow, Leon Bell, Ike Okafor, and Michael Kern Set to Leave

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TJ Bush, a three-star recruit from Virginia, is leaving Cal after one season, putting up solid numbers with forty tackles, ten point five tackles for loss, five point five sacks, and one pass deflection. Bush, ranked as the number forty-six prospect in Virginia, transferred from Liberty and built a career total of one hundred thirty tackles, twenty-seven tackles for loss, thirteen sacks, and ten pass deflections. Cals new defensive coordinator, Michael Hutchings, and head coach Tosh Lupoi, a California alum, are replacing Bush. Lupoi, who played defensive line for the Bears and led the team in tackles in two thousand three, spent the last couple years as Oregons defensive coordinator, turning the Ducks into a defensive powerhouse. With coaching changes and portal activity, Cal fans anticipate a rebuilt defense for next season.

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Vic Sooto, Cals former outside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator, is leaving for UCLA, joining new head coach Bob Chesney. This move is part of Cals new head coach Tosh Lupois strategy to build a young staff, with five new coaches under 30. Sooto, who coached six NFL draft picks and played in the league, spent four seasons at Cal. Lupois new defensive coordinator is Michael Hutchings, a De La Salle High grad, and DaVon Brown as defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator. Cal needs talent fast after their winning season, and Lupois youth movement could bring significant changes.

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