After a disappointing 2025 campaign resulting in the team finishing with their second straight 7-6 record, UTSA football lost 23 players to the NCAA transfer portal. Some losses hurt more than others, and fans could make the argument that there’s little to lose from a program that has underperformed since joining the American Conference in 2023. But make no mistake, UTSA took some hits this offseason. They also picked up players who could help the Roadrunners rise back to title contention in 2026. Here are the three most impactful losses and acquisitions the ‘Runners’ made this portal season.
Losses:
Devin McCuin to Ohio State University (Wide receiver)
Following the departure of former wide receiver Joshua Cephus in 2023, UTSA tabbed standout freshman receiver McCuin as the next man up going forward. In his next two seasons, McCuin led UTSA with 1,140 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. McCuin finished the season with the Roadrunners and caught six passes for 73 yards and a touchdown in UTSA’s win over Florida International University in the First Responder Bowl. McCuin committed to the Buckeyes 12 days later.
Jimmy Wyrick to Southern Methodist University (Defensive back)
Wyrick played his first three seasons at Stanford University before joining the Roadrunners in 2024. In his first season in the Alamo City, Wyrick suffered a season-ending injury in the ‘Runners’ win over Houston Christian University. In 2025, Wyrick posted 52 tackles, seven pass breakups and an 81.5 pass coverage grade, per Pro Football Focus. Wyrick got a good look at his future stadium in the First Responder Bowl. Hopefully, he liked playing at Gerald J. Ford Stadium because it will be his home for his last year of eligibility.
Patrick Overmyer to the University of Houston (Tight end)
In 2024, Overmyer was named a Freshman All-American by The Athletic. He built on his first full year as a key contributor for the Roadrunners by increasing his receiving yards and receiving touchdown totals. While Overmyer was a threat in the passing game, his true value came as a run blocker. Overmyer received a 90.3 grade from PFF when lined up on run plays. The Kingwood, Texas, native returned home after entering the transfer portal, committing to play for the Houston Cougars.
Honorable mentions: Defensive lineman Kenny Ozowalu to the University of Oklahoma, tight end Houston Thomas to Texas A&M University and edge rusher Nnanna Anyanwu to the University of Virginia.
Additions:
Elijah Baldwin: The University of Texas at El Paso to UTSA (Edge rusher)
Baldwin played high school football right here in San Antonio, Texas, at John Jay High School. In his redshirt freshman year with the Miners, Baldwin was a Conference USA All-Freshman selection after posting 16 tackles and five sacks.
Xavier Walton: Angelo State University to UTSA (Defensive back)
Walton is another San Antonio native addition, playing at John M. Harlan High School before joining Angelo State. In 2025, Walton registered 68 tackles, six interceptions and nine pass breakups en route to being named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Back of the Year and earning All-LSC First Team honors. Walton will help UTSA bolster a secondary that lost three safeties — including the aforementioned Wyrick — to the portal.
Brandon High Jr.: the University of California, Berkeley to UTSA (Running back)
Welcome home, Mr. High. After spending his first two seasons with the Roadrunners, High packed his bags to follow former UTSA running backs coach Julian Griffin. After Griffin parted ways with the Golden Bears, High committed to return to UTSA. With star running back Robert Henry Jr. declaring for the NFL Draft, High will help the Roadrunners maintain a two-headed monster in the backfield with sophomore standout Will Henderson III.
Honorable mentions: Joel Rodgers, defensive back from Louisiana State University, Miles Campbell, tight end from Florida A&M University and Dylan Spencer, edge rusher from Texas Tech University.
Portal season is usually a tumultuous time for Group of Five programs. UTSA has had a hard time adjusting to the Transfer Portal Era but will continue to find value where it can in hopes of its first American Conference championship.
