University of Arizona vs Texas Tech

Arizona tight end Keyan Burnett (88) looks up field for room to run after making a catch over the middle against Texas Tech in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.

The transfer portal is officially closed for new entries, but the Arizona Wildcats are still adding players.Β 

Here's a look at who's leaving β€” and joining β€” the Arizona football program:Β 

Departures (35)

Keyan Burnett, tight end, Kansas (transferred back to Arizona)

Elijah Brown, cornerback

Jai-ayviauynn Celestine, cornerback, Florida International

Adam Damante, quarterback

Tacario Davis, cornerback, Washington

Tristan Davis, defensive line

Brayden Dorman, quarterback, Colorado State Pueblo

Cyrus Durham, defensive end

Nicholas Fernandez, defensive line

Justin Flowe, linebacker, UNLV

Demetrius Freeney, cornerback, Boise State

Anthony Garcia, quarterback

Tylen Gonzalez, offensive line

JT Hand, offensive line, Oregon State

Jackson Holman, wide receiver, Wyoming

Brandon Johnson, running back, Northern Colorado

Isaiah Johnson, defensive tackle, North Carolina

AJ Jones, wide receiver, Middle Tennessee

Kamuela Ka'aihue, linebacker

Emmanuel Karnley, cornerback, Miami (back in the portal)

Sterling Lane II, defensive end

Rayshon Luke, running back, Fresno State

Leif Magnuson, offensive line, Cal Poly

Keanu Mailoto, defensive tackle

Gunner Maldonado, safety, Kansas State

Jacob Manu, linebacker, Washington

Wendell Moe, offensive line, Tennessee

Reymello Murphy, wide receiver, UConn

Elijha Payne, offensive tackle, Delaware State

Cash Peterman, kicker

Malachi Riley, wide receiver, San Jose State

Jonah Rodriguez, offensive line

Dylan Tapley, tight end

Dorian Thomas, tight end, New Mexico

Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei, defensive line, Washington

Newcomers (28)

Malachi Bailey, defensive end, Alcorn State

Cameron Barmore, tight end, Mercyhurst

Tristan Bounds, offensive tackle, Michigan

Jordan Brown, offensive lineman, Georgia Tech

Ty Buchanan, offensive tackle, Texas TechΒ 

Jay'Vion Cole, cornerback, Texas

Quincy Craig, running back, Portland State

Michael Dansby, cornerback, San Jose State

Ka'ena Decambra, offensive line, Hawaii

Jshawn Frausto-Ramos, safety, Stanford

Ayden Garnes, cornerback, West Virginia

Blake Gotcher, linebacker, Northwestern State

Max Harris, linebacker, Texas State

Kris Hutson, wide receiver, Washington State

Braedyn Locke, quarterback, Wisconsin

Ismail Mahdi, running back, Texas State

Deshawn McKnight, defensive line, UT Martin

Mike Mitchell, running back, Utah

Chancellor Owens, defensive end, Northwestern State

Isaac Perez, offensive line, Portland State

Chance Roberts, offensive line, Albany

Avery Salerno, long snapper, Jackson State

Tiaoalii Savea, defensive line, Texas

Tre Spivey, wide receiver, Kansas State

Javin Whatley, wide receiver, Chattanooga

Riley Wilson, edge rusher, Montana

Ian Wagner, kicker/punter, Illinois State

Luke Wysong, wide receiver, New Mexico


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Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports