Waverly standout Joey Tomasso transferring to Colgate for 2026

Joey Tomasso, a Waverly High School product who spent time at William & Mary, announced on Jan. 9, 2026 that he will transfer to Colgate and join the Raiders' offense. The move keeps a regional talent within the FCS landscape and gives Colgate another piece to evaluate as it prepares for the 2026 cycle.

Tomasso’s path — local standout to a program with FCS experience and now moving to Colgate — is an example of the intra-FCS mobility that matters to communities and programs across the region. For Waverly supporters, the transfer is a reminder that players from local high schools continue to make noise at the next level, and it gives area fans someone to follow on a new sideline.

For Colgate, adding Tomasso provides offensive depth at a time when coaches will be sorting rotations, position battles, and the early 2026 roster picture. Without detailed public stat lines or position specifics in the announcement, the immediate impact is best viewed through a roster-management lens: an incoming transfer with collegiate experience offers an opportunity for the Raiders to test schemes and personnel in spring practices and fall camp. Coaches will evaluate how he fits into play packages and where he can contribute early versus providing long-term depth.

The move also has recruiting and regional implications. Keeping talent moving within FCS programs helps sustain Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern recruiting pipelines, and it gives Colgate another local connection for community engagement and game-day interest. For Waverly and surrounding towns, alumni and families have a closer stake in following Colgate’s season because a hometown player is on the roster.

Practical takeaways for fans: watch Colgate’s offseason reports, spring practice notes, and early depth chart releases to see where Tomasso lands in the rotation. If you follow Waverly programs, this is a good moment to track how local player development translates to opportunity at other FCS schools.

Our two cents? Keep an eye on how quickly Tomasso snaps into Colgate’s system; transfers with prior college experience often show up early on special teams or in sub packages. For Waverly fans, this is a feel-good connect — cheer him on, check the Raiders’ spring updates, and enjoy watching a hometown player chase the next chapter of his FCS journey.