Another Michigan DB has entered the transfer portal

Defensive back Jaden Mangham. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Another Michigan football defensive back has entered the transfer portal

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Seth Berry | Last updated Jan 3, 2026 5:04 PM ET

Michigan football safety Jaden Mangham has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Mangham is the third defensive back to enter his name in the portal since it opened on Thursday, joining cornerback Zeke Berry and fellow safety Elijah Dotson.

Jaden Mangham at Michigan

Mangham came to the Wolverines in 2024 after transferring from rival Michigan State, where he spent two seasons as a Spartan in 2022 and 2023.

During his freshman season at MSU, Mangham appeared in nine games in the defensive backfield with two starts at safety while contributing on special teams. He made 20 tackles that season to earn his first varsity letter.

Michigan safety Jaden Mangham has entered the transfer portal, @chris_hummer and I have learned.

Posted 30 tackles this season.https://t.co/ju4goVhR9a pic.twitter.com/JXDSSIC4U1
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 2, 2026

In 2023, Mangham appeared in 11 games for the Spartans, with 10 starts at safety, totaling 53 tackles with seven passes defended, a forced fumble and four interceptions in an expanded role on MSU's defensive unit.

Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

When Mangham transferred to the Wolverines in 2024, he played in just one game on special teams, but saw an increased role this past season with the Michigan defense, rotating in at safety and totaling 30 tackles with two passes defended during the 2025 campaign.

This article first appeared on Michigan Wolverines on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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