Memphis Tigers Lose Another Player to Transfer Portal

Quante Berry, a sophomore from Cleveland, Tennessee, is the latest Tiger to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:07pm

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Quante Berry, a sophomore wide receiver for the Memphis Tigers football team, has announced that he will be entering the NCAA transfer portal. Berry, a native of Cleveland, Tennessee, transferred to Memphis last offseason after spending two seasons at Temple University.

Why it matters

The loss of Berry is another blow to the Memphis Tigers football program, which has seen a number of key players enter the transfer portal in recent months. This trend reflects the increasing fluidity of the college football landscape, as players seek new opportunities and programs work to maintain roster stability.

The details

Berry, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound wide receiver, played in 12 games for the Tigers in 2025, catching 18 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. His decision to enter the transfer portal comes as the Tigers look to rebuild their offense following the departure of several veteran players.

  • Quante Berry transferred to Memphis prior to the 2025 season.
  • Berry announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal on April 2, 2026.

The players

Quante Berry

A sophomore wide receiver for the Memphis Tigers football team, who is now entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Memphis Tigers

The Division I college football team that plays in the American Athletic Conference, based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful for my time at Memphis, but I feel it's best for me to explore other opportunities at this point in my career.”

— Quante Berry, Memphis Tigers Wide Receiver

What’s next

Berry will now enter the NCAA transfer portal, where he will be able to explore options to continue his college football career at another institution.

The takeaway

The departure of Quante Berry is the latest in a string of transfer portal exits for the Memphis Tigers, underscoring the challenges of maintaining roster stability in the modern college football landscape.