Former Cocoa Tiger Jaquez Joiner Plans to Enter Transfer Portal After One Year at UCF
By Space Coast Daily // December 6, 2025
6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – Former Cocoa Tiger offensive lineman Jaquez Joiner plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the UCF Knights, marking a significant early move in his college career.
Joiner, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman and former standout on Cocoa’s powerhouse program, joined UCF as part of the 2024 recruiting class. Highly regarded for his size, strength, and versatility, he arrived in Orlando with expectations of developing into a long-term contributor for the Knights’ offensive front.
After redshirting his first season, Joiner saw limited action but continued to show promise in practice and developmental reps. According to program sources, his decision to enter the transfer portal comes as he seeks expanded playing opportunities and a clearer path to early playing time—factors that often shape the futures of young linemen in the era of rapid roster turnover.
Joiner’s departure adds another variable to UCF’s evolving offensive line rotation, which has undergone steady change as the program settles deeper into Big 12 competition. While the Knights retain several veteran players, losing a developing talent like Joiner could influence depth planning heading into spring camp.
For Cocoa High School, his move marks another chapter in the continued journey of one of its many college-level products. The Tigers, known for producing top-tier talent across all positions, have seen numerous athletes navigate the modern transfer landscape as they search for the right fit at the next level.
Joiner officially plans to enter the transfer portal when the window opens, allowing other programs nationwide to begin contacting him.
His next destination remains unknown, but with his physical tools and high school pedigree, he is expected to draw interest from multiple schools looking to bolster their offensive line depth.
