With the 2026 NCAA Transfer Portal open, the Black Bears are making their additions to their roster in preparation for the upcoming season! Follow along below to learn all about the newcomers to Black Bear Nation!

Alex Nash-Lally
Defensive Back - Delaware
6'0" - 192lbs - Harmony, FL
He was a two-time All-Orange Blet Conference selection during his time in high school, earning All-County honors in 2022. Last season at Delaware he recorded a tackle in his five appearances.
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Ervin Wiggins
Cornerback - UAlbany
5'10" - 180lbs - Rochester, N.Y.
He was a three-time All-Conference First Team member in high school, where he was named the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year for his school. Last season at UAlbany he recorded 30 tackles, three tackles for loss, half a sack and a team-high eight pass breakups. He had a season-high two tackles for loss against Delaware State, where he also recorded a pass breakup.
Malik McNeely
Wide Receiver - VMI
6'4" - 195lbs - Huntington, W.V.
He was a First-Team All-Conference player and Second-Team All-State member during his senior season of high school, where he helped his team to a state championship while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Last season at VMI he registered 24 receptions in 12 games, totaling 331 yards and two touchdowns. He put up a season-best 81 yards receiving against Ferrum, where he had four catches and a touchdown.Â
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Jeremiah Harris
Defensive Back - Saint Francis University
5'11" - 185lbs - Washington, D.C.
He was a Second Team All-District defensive back in high school, where he also made the honor roll during his senior season. Last season at Saint Francis he appeared in eight games, registering 17 tackles, two pass breakups and an interception, which came against ULM in his collegiate debut.
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Ismael Taylor
Cornerback - Army West Point
5'10" - 184lbs - Dallas, TX
In high school he was First Team All-District and All-Academic member. He totaled 2,500 all-purpose yards with 15 touchdowns and had 10 interceptions during his time at Frisco High School. He appeared in three games for Army last season.
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Tyreek Wood
Tight End - Morgan State University
6'3" - 235lbs - Lexington Park, MD
In high school he was an All-MET selection, a SMAC Senior All-Star team member, a team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. He helped lead his team during his time in school to its first playoff win in 44 years. During his time at Morgan State University, he appeared in 18 games across two seasons, primarily on special teams, recording one catch for six yards on offense.
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Derek Berlitz
Defensive Tackle - CCSU
6'2" - 280lbs - Weatherly, PA
Was a two-time All-State First Team selection in high school, leading his team to two-straight state championships. Set a school record with 15 sacks during his senior year. Was a member of the Big-12 Commissioner's Honor Roll during his time at WVU. Last season at CCSU, registered 31 tackles, six of which were tackles for loss. He recorded 2.5 sacks, all of which came in conference games. He had a season-high five tackles against LIU on Nov. 1.
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 Keyon Concepcion
Wide Reciever - Concord University
5'8" - 170 lbs - Rochester, N.Y.
Was an All-MEC selection last season as he lead his team with 46 receptions and was third with 566 receiving yards. He added five carries
for 44 yards, giving him 610 all-purpose yards for the season. He set a team-high in receptions in a single game as he reeled in 8 catches against West Liberty, racking up 112 yards.

Conway Bradshaw
Long Snapper - Curry College
5'11" - 212lbs - Methuen, Mass.
He is two-time MVC First Team Member and earned a 4 and 1/2 star ranking by Rubio Long Snapping, a top-100 mark in the USA.
He was a 2024 MIAA Second-Team and helped his team to three-straight MIAA Elite-8 appearances from 2022-24, including a Final Four appearance in 2022 and an MVC Championship in 2024.

Nathan Gunderson
Linebacker - Dodge City CC
6'1" - 220lbs - Olathe, KS
He was an All-KJCCC Second-Team member during high school as he was top-five in the country for tackles for loss with 15, to go along with four sacks, three pass breakups and 66 total tackles. He is two-time regional champion and two-time Sunflower League champion during his time in high school.

Omar Aboutoui
Kicker/Punter - Curry College
5'10" - 205lbs - Methuen, MA
He is a two-time All-Conference of New England First Team member and coming off of a First-Team All-Region selection a season ago as he went 13-for-14 on field goals and was 54-for-60 on extra-points. He was an ECAC First-Team Member and was named the Curry College Special Teams Player of the Year in 2024.
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