Tulane Transfer Roundup: Defensive Edition

Originally posted on Tulane Green Wave on SI
By Colin Cummings | Last updated Jan 16, 2026 1:00 PM ET

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.

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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.