Cal transfer portal new entries include DB Cam Sidney, DL Nate Burrell, RB Brandon High

A lot of new turnover for the California Golden Bears.

More transfer portal news to start the New Year.

Cal will have some work to rebuild their defense, as defensive back Cam Sidney has put his name in the transfer portal. Sidney had 47 tackles, 3 pass breakups, an interception, and five tackles for loss last season.

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NEW: Cal DB Cam Sidney is entering the transfer portal, his rep @csgathletes tells @PeteNakos. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound DB has 86 career tackles, 8 TFLs, 2 INTs, 8 pass deflections and a forced fumble. on3.com/transfer-porta…

7:15 PM · Jan 1, 2026 · 8.99K Views

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Defensive lineman Nate Burrell was slated to be one of the key defensive lineman this season before injuries took him out. He will test his worth in the transfer portal.

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Cal DT Nate Burrell plans to enter the portal, his agents @JonM_Salter and @josephtimpanodm tell @chris_hummer and @mzenitz. Burrell missed the 2025 season with an injury. But he's a 3-year starter with 77 career tackles and 7.5 TFLs. Returning to Cal remains a possibility.

1:05 AM · Jan 1, 2026 · 9.67K Views

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Brandon High was slated to actually be one of the top two running backs this season with Kendrick Raphael, but injuries ended his season early and he will look for a fresh start elsewhere. High rushed for 98 yards on 23 carries.

Chris Hummer@chris_hummer

Cal sophomore running back Brandon High (@Brandonhigh31) plans to enter the portal, @APSportsAgency tells @mzenitz, @CodyNagel247 and me. High ran for 98 yards and a TD in 5 games this year. Ran for 495 yards and 8 TDs on 5.3 ypc in 2024 at UTSA. 247sports.com/player/brandon…

8:19 PM · Dec 31, 2025 · 17.5K Views

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Other transfers that have occurred so far include:

• Quarterback Devin Brown

• Linebacker Luke Ferrelli

• Edge TJ Bush Jr.

• Offensive lineman Nick Morrow

• Offensive lineman Leon Bell

As stated before, treat the transfer portal like free agency. There is a chance some Cal players do return. But expect a whole new look in the Tosh Lupoi era.