Another Irish defensive end departs as Zinter seeks new opportunity. Depth concerns mount for Notre Dame's defensive line.

A new 2026 NFL mock draft has the Dallas Cowboys putting a strong focus on defense, adding two immediate difference makers.

Other defenders who have committed to Arkansas during this portal cycle are linebackers Khmori House of North Carolina, Jamonta Waller of Auburn, Ja'Quavion Smith of Howard and Steven Soles of Kentucky, and defensive backs Shelton Lewis of Clemson, Jaheim Johnson of Tulane and Christian Harrison of Cincinnati.

Nebraska has earned a commitment from a former UCLA defensive end. Anthony Jones announced his decision to join the Huskers on social media Thursday. Jones, a redshirt junior, played in 37 games with 14 starts in four seasons. He has played for UCLA, Michigan State, Indiana and Oregon.

Here’s who is likely to leave, who can return and how we see Missouri football’s defensive end room shaping up next season.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Penn State Nittany Lions Defensive End Zuriah Fisher (36) rushes during the first half of the College Football game between the Villanova Wildcats and the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 13, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A significant Penn State contributor in 2025, Jaylen Harvey has now found his new home via the transfer portal. The former four-star defensive end committed to North Carolina on Monday, he announced on social media. Harvey was a redshirt freshman in 2025.

Utah’s latest addition to its coaching roster is Inoke Breckterfield, who will be the Utes’ new defensive ends coach, according to a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.