Transfer Portal: Top uncommitted players from Michigan FBS schools

It is the final day that players can notify their respective teams they intend to enter the transfer portal — but the 11:59 p.m. Friday deadline doesn't mean the portal is entirely closed.

Because while the portal closes for entries as of 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, the uncommitted players remaining in the portal can still sign with schools. But the clock is ticking, both as rosters fill up and the academic semester begins. Because for now, at least, these football players are still students required to be enrolled in classes to be eligible to play.

So for the various uncommitted players transferring out from the five Michigan FBS schools, the pressure is starting to build. But there's still some talent out there for needy teams to snag a potential contributor late in this cycle.

As Mitten Football updates the Transfer Tracker with the portal window closing in a matter of hours, here's a look at some of the top uncommitted players left in the portal.

And expect some more roster and transfer portal analysis on the other side of the weekend after some of the dust has settled.

RB Makhi Frazier, Michigan State

Leading rusher for Michigan State in 2025 who battled injuries, Frazier is an exciting and explosive runner with multiple years of eligibility remaining. He’s already gotten interest from Ohio State and Penn State, and visited Indiana on Thursday, where he could join fellow former Spartan Nick Marsh. Auburn is also an apparent possibility. 

Frazier is among the top rated uncommitted running backs left in the portal, and should end up somewhere he features heavily in the offense. 

LB/edge Aisea Moa, Michigan State

The older brother of coveted Utah transfer (and likely Michigan commit) Salesi Moa, this becomes an interesting package deal, as Aisea Moa is likely to follow his brother. And if it’s to Ann Arbor, it’s a nice addition to the depth and soundness of the pass rushing and outside linebacker group for the Wolverines. 

The elder Moa appeared in seven games for Michigan State after transferring from BYU, recording five tackles. He isn’t likely to come in and rack up the sacks, but a veteran player filling out a spot on a defensive front seven replacing plenty of experienced players is a nice add. And if it comes with his younger brother in tow, it’s an easy take for the Wolverines — or anybody else. 

The younger Moa is expected to announce his decision while at the Polynesian Bowl on Friday night, meaning the Wolverines and other suitors won't be waiting long.

OL Owen Snively, Eastern Michigan

One of the highest graded linemen in the MAC in 2025, Snively started for Eastern Michigan in 10 games in 2025 and played a major role in 2023 after transferring from Colorado State. He did not play in 2024. He hasn’t allowed a sack in pass protection since 2022. 

At 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, he’s got the size, experience and talent to be a useful piece on the lines somewhere. 

C Apisa Poumele, Central Michigan

Transferred to CMU from Laney College ahead of 2025 and handled the JUCO to FBS jump well, playing in all 13 games and making nine starts at center. Poumele ended the year as the starting center, starting the final seven games over the ball on the line. 

And as part of the CMU offensive line, Poumele helped the unit give up just 24 sacks in 13 games and produce one of the more productive, varied rushing offenses in the MAC. Has at least one year of eligibility remaining, and could be more depending on JUCO eligibility lawsuits in federal court. 

OL Lawrence Hattar, Michigan

Didn’t really catch on in the Wolverines offensive line room after transferring from Ferris State. But Hattar has at least one year of eligibility remaining and a big, long frame that will likely have someone taking a chance on him. 

Plus, he’s got championship experience from three seasons at Ferris State, making 25 starts at left tackle and left guard. Hattar might not have been the right fit at Michigan, but someone can likely make good use of a 6-foot-4, 312 pounder on the line. 

WR Tyson Davis, Central Michigan

Appeared in 27 career games across three years at CMU, playing in 23 the past two seasons. He saw a slight dip in production in 2025, but caught 55 passes for 776 yards and six touchdowns the past two seasons. 

He’s a smaller-framed receiver at 5-foot-10, but has solid strength at the catch point to compete with bigger defensive backs to go with the expected route running burst and quickness and route-running acumen that comes with being a veteran player. 

WR Terry Lockett, Eastern Michigan

Attempting to play a seventh year of college football in 2026, Lockett began his career at Michigan State in 2020 under Mel Tucker. It’s been a bit of a journey for Lockett, dealing with injuries and the like, including being limited to five games in 2025 by an injury. 

He’ll likely need some NCAA blessing to play a seventh year, but seems in decent shape to get it. And he can be a meaningful contributor to a passing game out of the gate. 

QB Jadyn Davis, Michigan

This is projection and not a proven concept, but Davis is a former top QB recruit with size and several years of eligibility in tow. He’s reportedly visited BYU but his portal recruitment has otherwise been quiet. 

He never quite seemed ready to play during two years at Michigan, but the talent that had recruiters seeking out the quarterback a few years ago will likely land him somewhere he can ideally develop into a starting-caliber quarterback.