Gophers starting cornerback Za’Quan Bryan plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Friday, a source confirmed the Pioneer Press on Wednesday. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

The redshirt sophomore from Savanah, Ga., started 10 games and had 36 total tackles in 2025. He missed the Rate Bowl with a shoulder injury and finished his U career with 25 total games played.

Bryan played 514 total snaps last season, with an average Pro Football Focus overall grade (60.3) and slightly-above-average coverage mark (63.5).

The Gophers have had 14 total players share intent to enter the portal, and Bryan is one of the biggest contributors in that group.

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