The transfer portal has changed the recruiting landscape across FCS. Last year, Lindsey Scott Jr. made headlines across the country on his way to winning the Walter Payton Award while leading UIW to the national semifinals.

Each Texas FCS school signed numerous transfers this year. Will any of them have an impact at their new school equal to Scott’s impact on the Cardinals? Here’s a candidate to watch for each team this year.

DB, Jordan Mukes - Abilene Christian

Mukes transfers to the Wildcats from Oklahoma. The Midwest City, Okla. product played in 12 games, mainly on special teams, during his freshman season in 2021. He was a four-star prospect and No. 10 safety by 247Sports out of Choctaw High School.

QB, Colby Suits - Houston Christian

The Louisiana-Monroe transfer started eight games for the Warhawks in 2020, throwing for 1,755 yards and nine touchdowns. The North Forney product is the favorite to win the starting job and will need to produce for the Huskies.

S, Kevin Anderson - Lamar

Anderson arrives at Beaumont after spending the last four years at Texas State. The Lewisville product played in 45 games, including 14 starts for the Bobcats. He was listed as a top 30 defensive back recruit by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football out of high school.

RB, Caleb Johnson - Prairie View A&M

The Panthers need a running back to replace Jaden Stewart and found the new guy at SWAC rival Mississippi Valley State. The second-team All-SWAC selection as a sophomore rushed for 2,111 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career with the Delta Devils.

NG, Akeem Smith - Sam Houston

Who doesn’t want a guy with the nickname “Meatball” at noseguard daring the opposition to move him out of the way to run the ball? The Richmond, Va. native spent the last five seasons at Georgia State and was a part-time starter the previous two years.

RB, Jaden Stewart - Stephen F. Austin

A Stalwart of Prairie View A&M’s backfield the last few years, Stewart transfers to the Lumberjacks after rushing for 1,992 yards and 21 touchdowns for the Panthers. “Jaden is a downhill back with good vision,” running backs coach Eric Stephens said to SFAJacks.com. “He’s hardly tackled by the first defender and is more than a willing blocker. He's going to be a great addition to the SFA RB room."

RB, Kayvon Britten - Tarleton

Another former SWAC running back headed to Texas. Britten gained 1,063 yards and 16 touchdowns while earning first-team All-SWAC honors. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native should see most of the snaps in the Texans backfield when the season begins.

RB, Shamenski Rucker - Texas A&M-Commerce

The Southeast Missouri transfer played in 27 games for the Redhawks over the last three seasons, gaining 723 yards and four touchdowns rushing. The Lions coaching staff is excited to see the Lawrenceville, Ga., native in action during spring drills.

WR Quaydarius Davis - Texas Southern

The Dallas Skyline product returns home after spending last year at SWAC rival Jackson State. Davis was a four-star recruit out of high school and will immediately become one of Andrew Body’s favorite targets.

DE Marcus Brown - UIW

The Cardinals struck gold in the transfer portal last year with multiple defensive linemen. The transfer from Howard will quickly gain the attention of the opposition. The Lamar High School product finished tied for first in forced fumbles and second in sacks in the MEAC last year.