Arizona cornerback Isaiah Rutherford has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Rutherford came to the UA via the portal in January 2021 after starting his college career at Notre Dame. As a graduate transfer, he's able to re-enter the portal outside the designated windows.
Rutherford started seven of the first eight games in 2021 before missing the final portion of the season because of injury. He appeared in five games last season, including two starts. In all, Rutherford had 24 tackles, four passes defenses and one fumble recovery.
Arizona is moving in a new direction at cornerback, where sophomore Ephesians Prysock is expected to start this season — with classmate Tacario Davis possibly alongside him.
The Wildcats also added transfers Martell Irby, Charles Yates Jr. and Dylan Wyatt this offseason. They join returnees Treydan Stukes, who's likely moving to nickel back, and Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine, plus a pair of freshmen, Canyon Moses and Emmanuel Karnley.
In March 2023, Duane Akina, who coached Arizona for 14 seasons under legendary Dick Tomey, shared insights on his return to the UA, his favorite memories coaching the Wildcats, and his new role with the team. Video by Justin Spears/Arizona Daily Star
