Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda is set to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Garcia-Castaneda spent three seasons with the Cornhuskers after stints at New Mexico State and Saddleback College.
This season, he appeared in all 13 games for Nebraska, recording just one catch for 10 yards. Over his three years at Nebraska, he accumulated seven receptions for 137 yards and one touchdown. Prior to joining Nebraska, Garcia-Castaneda had a standout career at New Mexico State, playing in 12 games, and enjoyed a remarkable season at Saddleback College with 56 catches for 953 yards and 13 touchdowns.
His efforts at Saddleback earned him all-conference honors, highlighted by a streak of 10 consecutive games with a touchdown catch.
Garcia-Castaneda, who played high school football at Twentynine Palms High School in California, was considered an unranked prospect according to the On3 Industry Ranking.
He is now the 26th Nebraska player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. Meanwhile, the Cornhuskers have bolstered their roster with 16 transfers, ranking No. 38 in On3’s 2025 Team Transfer Portal Rankings.
Nebraska’s transfer class includes wide receivers Dane Key and Nyziah Hunter, two players who would likely have taken away some of Garcia-Castaneda’s playing time, possibly influencing his decision to leave.
Nebraska wrapped up the 2024 season with a 7-6 record, capped by a 20-15 victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. Head coach Matt Rhule emphasized the importance of the win, noting how the experience would help the program moving forward, especially with young players gaining valuable postseason experience.
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