Oregon DL Tevita Pome'e sends heartfelt message to program after entering transfer portal

Oregon defensive lineman Tevita Pome’e entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday. He has since explained his intention in a post via X.

“I am incredibly grateful to God for everything that he has done for me so far. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the coaches here at Oregon for giving me the opportunity to play football,” Pome’e wrote. “Through this experience, I have grown both on and off the field, and for that, I am truly thankful. To my teammates, I pray for nothing but the best for you all.

“The sky is the limit, and I will cherish every moment we have spent together. After much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with four years of eligibility.”

Pome’e played high school football at Layton Christian Academy (UT), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 662 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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As of December 8th, 1,452 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal. 

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

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You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for.

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