---
"title": "Tennessee State defensive back hits the portal just before the season begins"
"description": "Tennessee State football suffered a huge blow this weekend as sophomore defensive back Camani Cobbs announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, just 13 days before the Tigers’ opening game against North Carolina A&T. I will be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility. Thank you Tennessee State University for allowing me […]"
"date": "2025-08-17"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Chris Stevens"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2025/08/17/tennessee-state-defensive-back-hits-the-portal-just-before-the-season-begins/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
  - "News"
"tags":
  - "Tennessee State"
---

# Tennessee State defensive back hits the portal just before the season begins

[Tennessee State](https://hbcusports.com/?s=tennessee+state) football suffered a huge blow this weekend as sophomore defensive back Camani Cobbs announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, just 13 days before the Tigers’ opening game against North Carolina A&T.

> I will be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility. Thank you Tennessee State University for allowing me to develop and build as a man on and off the field. [pic.twitter.com/vnXnoGKHyR](https://t.co/vnXnoGKHyR)
>
> — Cobbs (@CamaniCobbs1) [August 17, 2025](https://twitter.com/CamaniCobbs1/status/1957188440509825436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Cobbs, a redshirt sophomore from McDonough, Georgia, joined TSU from Big South-OVC rival Southeastern Missouri last season. He appeared in seven games for the Tigers, recording seven total tackles and two pass break-ups. Cobbs was named a BOXTOROW 2025 HBCU All-American coming into this season.