North Carolina WR Jason Robinson plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

North Carolina receiver Jason Robinson plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Robinson spent just one season in Chapel Hill after transferring from Washington this offseason.

The receiver did not record any stats with the Tar Heels this season. He also used a redshirt with the Huskies during the 2024 season.

Robinson played high school football for San Juan Hills (CA), where he was a three-star recruit in the 2024 class. He ranked as the No. 543 overall player and No. 87 receiver in the cycle according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services.

North Carolina just finished wrapped up its first season under coach Bill Belichick, finishing with a 4-8 record. Robinson will officially be able to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan. 2. The portal will be open for a two-week period, closing on Jan. 16.

It will be interesting to see how many more North Carolina players follow suit and enter the transfer portal after Jason Robinson. Not only was it a disappointing first year for Belichick, but there’s also been rumblings that some NFL teams could have interest in extending him a job offer.

With the 73-year-old coach’s future in Chapel Hill somewhat murky, the offseason roster changes will certainly be worth keeping an eye on. As for Robinson, he’ll now be on his third team in as many years and hoping to finally see the field.

Changes coming for the transfer portal this offseason

The 15-day transfer portal this offseason will be the only window, a change from previous years. The NCAA opted to eliminate the spring transfer portal window for football, meaning this will be the only opportunity for student athletes to enter their names.

The move to a one-time-only portal is supposed to allow schools to finish their season with their entire team before the transfer portal opens. As has been the previous standard, athletes on College Football Playoff teams still playing would have 5 days beginning the day after their team’s final game to enter the transfer portal.

This season’s CFP semifinals are set for Jan. 8 and 9. The CFP national championship game is scheduled for Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.