Former 5-star recruit linked to two major college football programs in transfer portal

The NCAA transfer portal for college football players is currently open and will close on January 16. Over 3,000 players are exploring new opportunities, particularly within the Power Four conferences, seeking better prospects. Among them is Joenel Aguero, a former Georgia safety with one season of eligibility left. Aguero, a key player for Georgia, has been linked to Syracuse and Texas, two programs with connections to his past coaches.

Aguero, who played for Georgia from 2023 to 2025, was a significant contributor to the Bulldogs' defense, participating in multiple championship runs. His performance included 39 tackles and an interception in the 2025 season. Syracuse, under head coach Fran Brown—who recruited Aguero to Georgia—could be a potential destination. Brown's ties to Massachusetts, where Aguero hails from, may influence this decision.

Texas, another possible landing spot, recently hired Will Muschamp as their defensive coordinator. Muschamp previously coached Aguero at