Over the last two years, the Arizona Wildcats have struck it rich in the transfer portal, which has emerged as an essential resource to rebuild rosters in college football.
Arizona has also lost a star — or two or three — in the transfer portal.
This year, over two dozen scholarship Wildcats have departed the program. Here’s who they are — and where they landed in the transfer portal, if they did:
Arizona wide receiver Dorian Singer (5) steps out of bounds after keeping two feet in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against Colorado at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022.
Dorian Singer
Position: Wide receiver
What they did at the UA: Singer was an All-Pac-12 selection after catching 66 passes for 1,105 yards and six touchdowns last season. Singer averaged 16.7 yards per reception in a passing offense that ranked sixth in FBS in 2022. The former walk-on had a seven-catch, 141-yard, three-touchdown performance against USC in Tucson last year.
Where they are now: USC
Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace, right, celebrates a little after helping drag down USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson in the second quarter of their Pac-12 football game at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 29, 2022.
Christian Roland-Wallace
Position: Cornerback
What they did at the UA: Roland-Wallace ended his four-year career at Arizona with 169 tackles, two interceptions, 18 pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
Where they are now: USC
Arizona safety Jaxen Turner, left, returns a fumble he caused against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 10, 2022.
Jaxen Turner
Position: Safety
What they did at the UA: The two-year starter led the Wildcats with two interceptions in his final season at Arizona, half of the Wildcats’ season total of four, which ranked last in the Pac-12. Over four seasons, Turner played in 33 games and had 159 tackles, nine pass breakups and three forced fumbles.
Where they are now: UNLV
Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs, left, chases down NAU quarterback Jeff Widener for a sack in the early going of the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.
Kyon Barrs
Position: Defensive tackle
What they did at the UA: The former under-the-radar recruit budded into one of the Wildcats’ top interior defensive linemen. In 2021, Barrs was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection.
Where they are now: USC
Arizona linebacker Kolbe Cage, left, stops against Oregon running back Bucky Irving on an outside run in the second quarter of their Pac-12 football game at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022.
Kolbe Cage
Position: Linebacker
What they did at the UA: Despite the previous coaching regime, which recruited him to Arizona, getting fired, the safety-turned-linebacker signed to play for the Wildcats in 2021. Cage initially started last season at “Will” linebacker but struggled and fell out of the rotation midway through the year.
Where they are now: Southern Miss
Receiver Jamarye Joiner takes a quick break from filling water balloons to dance to the music on the sidelines at Arizona’s 2022 spring game at Arizona Stadium.
Jamarye Joiner
Position: Wide receiver
What they did at the UA: Multiple foot surgeries sidelined the Tucson native for the latter part of his UA career. Originally signed to play quarterback under former coach Rich Rodriguez, who’s now the head coach of Jacksonville State, Joiner moved to wide receiver under Kevin Sumlin. In Jedd Fisch’s first season as head coach of the Wildcats, Joiner played “Wildcat” quarterback in certain situations.
Where they are now: Jacksonville State
Arizona defensive line Paris Shand answers questions during an interview at the team's 2022 media day at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center on Aug. 2, 2022.
Paris Shand
Position: Defensive line
What they did at the UA: The Toronto native and former basketball standout started 10 games in the last two seasons at Arizona. Shand had a career-high five tackles in the season-opening win at San Diego State.
Where they are now: LSU
Quarterback Jordan McCloud runs onto the field in excitement before stretches begin during spring practice at the Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields on April 7, 2022.
Jordan McCloud
Position: Quarterback
What they did at the UA: McCloud played in three games before suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2021. He slid down the depth chart last year with the additions of Jayden de Laura and Noah Fifita.
Where they are now: James Madison
Arizona defensive lineman JB Brown, left, smiles while talking with safety Christian Young before team stretching during a 2022 training-camp practice at the Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields on Aug. 16, 2022.
JB Brown
Position: Defensive line
What they did at the UA: Another RichRod product, Brown was around the program for six years. He opted out of the 2020 pandemic-influenced season, then missed the remainder of the 2021 season after playing in the first four games. Brown entered the transfer portal in October.
Where they are now: UMass
Arizona wide receiver Ma'jon Wright (18) gets hemmed in by Arizona State defensive back Kejuan Markham, left, and linebacker Caleb McCullough in the second quarter of their Pac-12 game at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 11, 2020.
Ma’jon Wright
Position: Wide receiver
What they did at the UA: The Florida native entered the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2020 and hauled in 15 catches for 176 yards and a touchdown in five games. Wright transferred to Middle Tennessee State early in 2021, then returned in the spring of 2022, only to re-enter the portal.
Where they are now: Grambling State
Tight end Alex Lines tracks a throw from Nick Moore as the two work on their routes during a drill for Arizona spring football on March 25, 2021.
Alex Lines
Position: Tight end
What they did at the UA: Lines, a Gilbert native, followed tight ends coach Jordan Paopao from UNLV to Arizona and started in 11 games for the Wildcats. With the rise of Tanner McLachlan and the addition of big-time recruit Keyan Burnett, Lines entered the portal during last season.
Where they are now: No known destination as of June 8, 2023.
Arizona running back Drake Anderson smiles on the field while teammates warm up before the Wildcats' game against Colorado at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022.
Drake Anderson
Position: Running back
What they did at the UA: The scatback started three games in 2021 after transferring from Northwestern but didn’t make any appearances in ‘22.
Where they are now: Akron
D-lineman Dion Wilson Jr. and the Wildcats go through their pre-practice routine as Arizona continues preparing for the upcoming season at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 21, 2020.
Dion Wilson Jr.
Position: Defensive tackle
What they did at the UA: Wilson logged 31 tackles and a sack in 20 games over three seasons.
Where they are now: New Mexico State
Tyler Martin
Position: Linebacker
What they did at the UA: The Don Brown disciple and Massachusetts native played one season for the Wildcats, then returned home to reunite with Arizona’s former defensive coordinator — also known as “Dr. Blitz.”
Where they are now: UMass
Running back Jalen John looks for pursuit on his way to the end zone after catching a pass during Arizona's spring game at Arizona Stadium on April 9, 2022.
Jalen John
Position: Running back
What they did at the UA: The Oregon native recorded 280 rushing yards in two seasons.
Where they are now: UMass
Jermaine Wiggins Jr.
Position: Defensive line
What they did at the UA: Wiggins, the son of former NFL tight end Jermaine Wiggins, was the top-rated recruit from Maine but didn’t see any action at Arizona.
Where they are now: UMass
Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin, right, walks offensive lineman Woody Jean off the field in the final moments of the Wildcats' 70-7 loss against Arizona State at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 11, 2020.
Woody Jean
Position: Offensive tackle
What they did at the UA: The 6-5, 315-pound Fort Lauderdale product played three career games for the Wildcats.
Where they are now: Florida Atlantic
Shontrail Key
Position: Offensive line
What they did at the UA: The Chicago native and former basketball standout didn’t appear in any games — either at defensive end, his original position, or offensive line — in two seasons.
Where they are now: Grambling State
Arizona wide receiver Anthony Simpson, right, skips around Oregon placekicker Andrew Boyle on a kickoff return at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022.
Anthony Simpson
Position: Wide receiver
What they did at the UA: The speedster from New York, who was recruited by Brown, primarily played kick returner for the Wildcats. Last season, Simpson had 342 return yards on 18 attempts.
Where they are now: UMass
Arizona linebacker Malik Reed drags down a Sun Devil during the 2021 Territorial Cup game in Tempe.
Malik Reed
Position: Middle linebacker
What they did at the UA: Reed transferred to Arizona from Wisconsin and contended for a starting linebacker role after a promising end to 2021 but played in only one game on special teams.
Where they are now: No known destination as of June 8, 2023.
Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts touches the Button Salmon bust during the Wildcat Walk before the game against San Diego State for the home opener at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.
Jerry Roberts
Position: Middle linebacker
What they did at the UA: Roberts started two seasons at middle linebacker following three seasons at Bowling Green. Roberts had 112 tackles and 6.5 stops for loss in the ‘21 and ‘22 seasons.
Where they are now: UMass
Offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, right, blocks freshman defensive lineman Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa during a scrimmage.
Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa
Position: Defensive end
What they did at the UA: Siaumau-Sanitoa committed to Arizona to play safety. Then he became a linebacker. And then a defensive end. Siaumau-Sanitoa played in four games in four seasons.
Where they are now: No known destination as of June 8, 2023.
Evan Branch-Haynes
Position: Defensive tackle
What they did at the UA: The Bay Area lineman, who signed to the UA in 2021, had four tackles in four games last season for the Wildcats.
Where they are now: Bowling Green
Arizona safety Jaydin Young (3) stretches with teammate during a 2022 training-camp practice at the Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields on Aug. 11, 2022.
Jaydin Young
Position: Safety
What they did at the UA: Young was promoted from walk-on to scholarship player leading up to the 2021 season. He had 61 tackles and four pass deflections in three seasons.
Where they are now: No known destination as of June 8, 2023.
Cornerback Isaiah Rutherford tracks his target as the team works out on the first day of Arizona spring practice on March 23, 2021.
Isaiah Rutherford
Position: Cornerback
What they did at the UA: The Notre Dame transfer and former four-star recruit played two seasons for the Wildcats. In the spring, Rutherford competed with Charles Yates Jr. and Tacario Davis for one of Arizona’s starting cornerback spots opposite Ephesians Prysock.
Where they are now: No known destination as of June 8, 2023.
Arizona finished spring practice after hosting its annual spring game on Saturday at Arizona Stadium. Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch recapped the spring and talked about the "halftime" of the offseason.
