Utah continues to make moves in the transfer portal, and the latest addition brings a familiar face back to the Beehive State. Former Oklahoma State and Utah State tight end Will Monney is heading to Salt Lake City, joining the Utes' 2026 portal class. For Monney, it’s a homecoming of sorts-he played his high school ball just down the road at Springville High, where he made a name for himself as a reliable pass catcher.
Monney’s college journey has taken a few turns. After starting his career at Utah State, where he had a solid 2024 season with 11 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown, he transferred to Oklahoma State for 2025.
Unfortunately, the Cowboys' offense struggled mightily last season, and Monney saw limited action-just three receptions for 13 yards across four games. But a deeper look at the tape shows there’s more to his game than the box score suggests.
At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Monney brings a solid frame and versatility to the tight end room. His overall PFF grade last season was 54.7, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.
His pass protection grade came in at a respectable 70.5, showing he can hold his own in blocking situations. His receiving grade was 64.1, and he posted a 73.1 in HandsDrop, a metric that reflects his sure-handedness-something Utah will value in its offensive schemes.
While he hasn’t yet been rated as a transfer portal player by 247Sports, Monney was an 83-rated prospect coming out of high school and ranked as the No. 25 player in Utah. As a senior at Springville, he hauled in 31 passes for 443 yards and three touchdowns. That production, combined with his size and experience at the FBS level, makes him an intriguing addition for the Utes.
Monney is part of a larger wave of portal activity for Utah this offseason. He’s the second tight end to commit during the current window and marks the ninth offensive player to jump aboard. In total, the Utes have added 19 players via the portal, bolstering depth and competition across the board.
Among the other newcomers are safety Marcus Wimberly, defensive tackle Lucas Samsula, defensive end Ethan Day, offensive lineman Isaiah Kema, wide receivers Kyri Shoels, Braden Pegan, and Ricky Johnson, cornerbacks Elijah Reed, James Chenault, Earl Parker, and Nicholas Brown, defensive tackles Jireh Moe and Jamal Williams, offensive tackle Cedric Jefferson, running back Steve Chavez-Soto, tight end Noah Bennee, and defensive end Nicholas Igwe.
The transfer portal window officially closed on January 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET, but players who entered before the deadline can still commit to new programs. Utah is expected to bring in at least a dozen portal additions for 2026, and those signees will be expected to participate in spring practices.
For Monney, this move is more than just a transfer-it’s a chance to reset, contribute, and compete for snaps in a system that could make better use of his skill set. And for Utah, it’s another calculated addition in a portal class that’s shaping up to be one of the most comprehensive in recent memory.