By Mark Pszonak
With head coach Jedd Fisch suddenly leaving to take the Washington job, Arizona players are immediately eligible to enter the transfer portal. Numerous players will be contacted by other schools with the hope that they make themselves available. Here are five more who will be the busiest in the coming days and weeks:
WR Tetairoa McMillan
The skinny: McMillan quickly made a name for himself as a true freshman in 2022 with 39 receptions for 702 yards and eight touchdowns, but then gained national attention in 2023 with 90 receptions for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns. Earning All-American honors this season, his production and 6-foot-5 size would make him a top priority for schools from coast to coast.
Schools to watch: Washington, UCLA, USC, Oregon, Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Colorado
QB Noah Fifita
The skinny: The redshirt freshman jumped onto the national stage during the 2023 season while leading the Wildcats to an unexpected 10-3 season. Starting nine games, he finished with 2,869 yards, 25 touchdowns, and only six interceptions while being named PAC-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the Year. He may not possess the size that some schools look for, but he quickly proved this season that he belongs on the biggest stage.
Schools to watch: Washington, UCLA, Auburn, Oregon State, Oklahoma State
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RB Jonah Coleman
The skinny: Coleman flashed his potential during his 2022 true freshman season before taking his game to the next level in 2023 with 871 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. He also had 25 receptions for 283 yards and one touchdown this season. An explosive back, as shown by his 6.8 yards per carry average, he is on the verge of an even bigger season in 2024.
Schools to watch: Washington, Colorado, Tennessee, UCLA, Arizona State, TCU
LB Jacob Manu
The skinny: Manu is yet another Wildcat on this list who gained valuable experience during his 2022 true freshman season before exploding in 2023. Named 1st team All-Pac 12 after leading the conference with 116 tackles, he also proved to be a big play threat with 9.5 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks. While a bit undersized, his production can’t be overlooked.
Schools to watch: Washington, UCLA, Stanford, Cal, Oregon, Texas A&M
DB Ephesians Prysock
The skinny: A productive 6-foot-4 cornerback is not something that is often seen in the transfer portal, so his entry would quickly gain attention. Prysock impressed this season with 61 tackles, one interception and seven pass breakups after starting three games during his 2022 true freshman season. He has the potential to be an elite cornerback next season.
Schools to watch: Washington, USC, Ohio State, Michigan, Colorado, Tennessee
