Jarrett Johnson, Aggies WireWed, January 14, 2026 at 12:59 AM UTC·1 min readThe transfer portal giveth, and the transfer portal taketh away. In what increasingly resembles NFL free agency, the portal now commands more attention than National Signing Day or even the early signing period. Love it or hate it, it isn’t going anywhere—and every program in the country feels its impact.
As the window begins to close, several players are locking in their new homes for the 2026 season. On Tuesday, former Texas A&M redshirt freshman edge Dealyn Evans became the latest Aggie to find a fresh start, opting to join a familiar foe in the SEC.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to On3Sports’ Hayes Fawcett, Evans will head to Mississippi State for the 2026 campaign and will arrive in Starkville with three years of eligibility remaining. The former three‑star prospect stayed through the coaching transition in College Station and continued to show encouraging flashes. There was a realistic path for him to carve out a larger role in the rotation next fall.
However, with a change at defensive line coach and the ever‑shifting landscape of the portal, Evans may feel the time is right for a fresh start—and a clearer opportunity to grow his role elsewhere.
You can view the announcement below
The NCAA football transfer portal opened Jan. 2 and runs through Jan. 16.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M transfer Dealyn Evans has committed to Mississippi State
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