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North Texas Star RB Caleb Hawkins Will Enter Transfer Portal as Exodus Builds

The announcement signals a roster reset under incoming coach Neal Brown after Eric Morris' move to Oklahoma State.

Nov 19, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Memphis Tigers special teams player Preston Brady (42) and long snapper Treysen Neal (49) celebrate a 50 yard field goal by place kicker Caleb Hawkins (34) in the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2025; Denton, Texas, USA; North Texas Mean Green wide receiver Wyatt Young (10) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a game at DATCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2025; West Point, New York, USA; North Texas Mean Green running back Caleb Hawkins (24) runs for a touchdown against the Army Black Knights during the second half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Caleb Hawkins, the FBS leader with 29 touchdowns as a true freshman, announced he will enter the transfer portal after a 1,804-yard season and multiple All-America honors.
  • ESPN reports that leading receiver Wyatt Young and linebacker Ethan Wesloski are also planning portal moves, with additional contributors announcing intentions to leave.
  • Eric Morris’ departure to Oklahoma State has included staff defections such as defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity and general manager Raj Murti.
  • The NCAA transfer portal window opens Jan. 2 and closes Jan. 16, with an extension to Jan. 24 for players on College Football Playoff championship teams.
  • Quarterback Drew Mestemaker, the nation’s passing leader, said he would decide his 2026 destination after North Texas capped a 12-2 season with a 49-47 New Mexico Bowl win.