Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NFL Draft Prospects

Coastal Carolina went 6-7 (5-3 Sun Belt, third in the East) in 2025 and reached a bowl, but the offseason reshaped the roster from the studs out. After the dismissal of Tim Beck, the Chanticleers handed the program to Ryan Beard, who arrives from Missouri State with a nearly complete new coaching staff in tow. More than 50 newcomers, including at least 38 from the transfer portal along with a high school class and a handful of junior college additions, headline one of the most dramatic overhauls in the league.

Beard, offensive coordinator Nick Petrino and defensive coordinator L.D. Scott are all in their 30s, and the operation has the feel of a from-scratch build. Petrino installs a pro-style attack that frequently puts the quarterback under center. How quickly this wave of transfers comes together will decide whether the Chanticleers hold their footing or slip in a deep Sun Belt.