When former Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch left for the same position at Washington in January, some Wildcats followed to Seattle and plenty of others hit the transfer portal.
With about a month left of the college football regular season, hereβs a look at how some of Arizonaβs outgoing transfers have been performing this season:
Washington running back Jonah Coleman runs the ball on his way to a touchdown against USC during the first half on Nov. 2, 2024, in Seattle.
Jonah Coleman, running back
Current school: Washington
What they did at Arizona: Coleman led the Wildcats in rushing as a sophomore with 128 carries for 871 yards and five touchdowns. Colemanβs top performance as a Wildcat was an 11-carry, 179-yard outing in Arizonaβs walk-off win over Colorado in Boulder last season. He also rushed for three touchdowns in Arizonaβs 44-6 win over Washington State, which kickstarted the Wildcatsβ nine-game winning streak that carried into this season.
What theyβre doing now: Coleman leads the Huskies in rushing with 141 carries for 889 yards and seven touchdowns. Colemanβs rushing yards currently ranks 17th in college football. According to Pro Football Focus, Coleman is averaging just over 5 yards per carry this season, which is second nationally (with a minimum of 150 snaps); the UW star running back trails likely Heisman Trophy finalist and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) is sacked by Arizona defensive lineman Russell Davis II on Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Russell Davis II, defensive end
Current school: Washington
What they did at Arizona: In 23 games over two seasons, the Chandler native recorded 28 tackles, 7.5 stops for loss and 3.5 sacks. His final sack as a Wildcat was in Arizonaβs win over Oklahoma at the Alamo Bowl.
What theyβre doing now: Davis appeared in Washingtonβs win over USC last week, his first snaps this season. At this pace, Davis could be trending towards redshirting this season. He could play in the final three games against No. 6 Penn State, UCLA and No. 1 Oregon, and still preserve a year of eligibility.
Arizona defensive lineman Jacob Kongaika puts the wraps on Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo (4) on a rushing attempt in the third quarter of the 97th Territorial Cup in Tempe on Nov. 25, 2023.
Jacob Kongaika, defensive tackle
Current school: Arizona State
What they did at Arizona: Kongaika totaled 22 tackles, two sacks and two fumble returns in two seasons. The former Mater Dei High School (California) standout was a key part of Arizonaβs interior defensive front rotation. Kongaika transferred before Fisch left for Washington.
What theyβre doing now: Kongaika has six tackles and two sacks in five games for the surging Sun Devils.
Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) and defensive lineman Bill Norton (15) celebrate a stop against Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2024.Β
Bill Norton, nose tackle
Current school: Texas
What they did at Arizona: After constantly being buried on the depth chart at Georgia, Norton transferred to Arizona last season and morphed into one of the Wildcatsβ top defensive players. Norton had 32 tackles, two forced fumbles and three pass breakups in 12 starts. Nortonβs 6-6, 330-pound frame occupied blockers and consumed space at the line of scrimmage, which helped the Wildcats have the 25th-best rushing defense in college football last season.
What theyβre doing now: Norton has eight tackles and a quarterback hurry in eight games for the fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns.
Washington cornerback Ephesians Prysock (7) commits pass interference against Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford Nov. 2, 2024.
Ephesians Prysock, cornerback
Current school: Washington
What they did at Arizona: Prysock was one of the Wildcatsβ top defensive backs last season. The 6-4, 193-pound Prysock finished the 2023 season with 61 tackles, an interception and seven pass deflections.
What theyβre doing now: Prysock has 24 tackles, a forced fumble and five pass breakups as a starting cornerback for the Huskies.
Arizona running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (23) runs past Southern California linebacker Ralen Goforth during the Oct. 30, 2021, matchup with the Trojans in Los Angeles.
Stevie Rocker, running back
Current school: Montana
What they did at Arizona: Rocker, a Tucson native and Canyon del Oro High School graduate, averaged 4.9 yards per carry as a true freshman in 2021, an Arizona team that finished 1-11. With the additions of Coleman, Rayshon Luke and transfer DJ Williams, along with veteran starter Michael Wiley returning, Rocker slid on Arizonaβs depth chart for two seasons, before transferring to Montana.
What theyβre doing now: Rocker has 20 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns, along with four receptions for 64 yards. Montana is 7-2 and third in the Big Sky.
Washington State running back Nakia Watson carries the ball while pressured by Arizona defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea during the first half. UA spotted the Cougars an early touchdown and then outscored WSU 44-0.
Tiaoalii Savea, defensive tackle
Current school: Texas
What they did at Arizona: Saveaβs health at Arizona was inconsistent, and the former UCLA Bruin was often injured, but when he was available, he impacted the UA interior defensive line. In two seasons, Savea had 36 tackles, 7.5 stops for loss, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery β the takeaway was in the Territorial Cup game. Savea also blocked a field goal in Arizonaβs upset win over UCLA in 2022.
What theyβre doing now: Savea was the second Wildcat to follow former UA defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen, who is now a linebackers coach, to Texas. Savea has two tackles in two games for the Longhorns.
Eastern Michigan quarterback Cole Snyder (15) is tackled by Washington players, including edge Isaiah Ward (91) on Sept. 7, 2024, in Seattle.
Isaiah Ward, defensive end
Current school: Washington
What they did at Arizona: Ward ascended Arizonaβs depth chart after redshirting his freshman season in 2022. After a productive spring and training camp in 2023, Ward rose to starter status and started in 11 games for the Wildcats last season. Ward had 30 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and nine quarterback hurries last season.
What theyβre doing now: Ward has 18 tackles and three sacks this season.
Indiana defensive back DJ Warnell Jr. celebrates with fans after Indiana defeated UCLA 42-13 Sept. 14, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif.
DJ Warnell, safety
Current school: Indiana
What they did at Arizona: The transfer from UCLA played nickel back and safety and mostly played as a member of Arizonaβs seven-defensive back dollar package and special teams.
What theyβre doing now: Warnell has four tackles and a sack for the undefeated and eighth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers.
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. throws before the teamβs spring game May 3, 2024, in Seattle.
Demond Williams, quarterback
Current school: Washington
What they did at Arizona: Williams signed with Arizonaβs 2024 recruiting class and became an early enrollee for the spring semester until he transferred to Washington. The 5-11, 187-pound Williams was a star at Chandler Basha High School and signed with the Wildcats as the highest-rated in-state prospect for β24, per 247Sports.com. Williams passed for 10,035 yards and 93 touchdowns on a 71.4% completion rate over four years at Basha. He also rushed for 2,723 yards and 42 touchdowns. Williams also scored three touchdowns at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
What theyβre doing now: The dual-threat Williams is the backup to Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers, but Williams has appeared in nine games, completing 26 of 35 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns β running for 148 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.
