Noel Portnjagin
Noel Portnjagin is a three-star recruit from Karlsruhe (No. 1,064 in the 2024 class) who has not played in James Madison's 9 games this season.
Where Portnjagin comes from
- Karlsruhe, Germany
- PPI Recruits
- Three-star, No. 1,064 in the 2024 class; signed with Florida.
Where Portnjagin fits
James Madison lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
James Madison offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 11th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
James Madison is 7-2. Next: at Southern Miss, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
Came to James Madison by way of Florida.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for James Madison -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 11th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
James Madison has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 James Madison NapierYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalFlorida to James Madison
- 2025 Florida NapierYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Florida NapierYear 1 · Games –
- High school PPI RecruitsKarlsruhe · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,064 in the 2024 class. Signed with Florida.
Moves
- Signed with Florida in the 2024 class, a 3-star recruit.
- Transferred from Florida to James Madison, Jan 16, 2026.
2024
- Signed with FloridaThree-star, out of Germany
2026
- Transferred to James Madisonfrom Florida
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Billy Napier and Billy Gonzales.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to James Madison
Where it started
From Karlsruhe, Germany — one of 32 players from Germany in FBS this season.