Arizona junior running back Rayshon "Speedy" Luke becomes the latest Wildcat to enter the transfer portal, which officially opens on Monday.
Luke announced his decision to leave Arizona Tuesday evening. Luke redshirted this season to preserve an extra year of eligibility.
Luke appeared in four games for the Wildcats this season, recording 10 touches for 65 yards.
After playing behind Michael Wiley, Jonah Coleman and DJ Williams for the last two seasons, Luke was expected to have an elevated role for the Wildcats this season, but was rarely used. The 5-9, 172-pound Luke, a former four-star prospect, signed with the Wildcats' loaded 2022 recruiting class, which also included wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, quarterback Noah Fifita, offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea, linebacker Jacob Manu and cornerback Tacario Davis, among others.
In three seasons at Arizona, Luke has 56 carries for 271 yards and a touchdown, a 40-yard run in the Wildcats' win over Washington State last season in Pullman. As a receiver, Luke has 11 catches for 148 yards in his UA career.
With senior Quali Conley graduating and Luke transferring, Arizona's scholarship running backs are now redshirt freshmen Kedrick Reescano and Brandon Johnson. The Wildcats are also planning to sign three-star Houston-area running back Wesley Yarbrough for 2025.
