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Farrell’s Top 5 Most Impactful Portal Safeties

Caleb Downs, Andrew Mukuba, and the most impactful safeties from the 2024 Transfer Portal.

Mike Farrell| April 15, 2024 (Updated: July 24, 2025)
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My top 5 impact transfer Safeties before the second transfer portal window.


1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State (from Alabama)

— Elite talent who should be an All-American immediately.

Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

2. Andrew Mukuba, Texas (from Clemson)

— A freshman All-American in 2021, Mukuba is an elite talent who fills a big hole at Texas.

Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba (1) breaks up a pass to Syracuse receiver Umari Hatcher (17) during the second quarter Sep 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; at JMA Wireless Dome.

3. Keon Sabb, Alabama (from Michigan)

— Sabb showcased his potential in 2023 with 28 tackles, two interceptions, and five pass breakups while starting five games.

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) is unable to make a catch while defended by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Keon Sabb (3) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium.

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4. Akili Arnold, USC (from Oregon State)

— Arnold totaled 152 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions, and 10 pass breakups during his time with the Beavers.

October 7, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Ashton Stredick (24) is tackled by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Akili Arnold (0) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium.

5. Yam Banks, Ole Miss (from South Alabama)

— During his last three seasons with the Jaguars he totaled 145 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, seven interceptions, and 16 pass breakups.

Sep 2, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave running back Iverson Celestine (8) fumbles the ball on a hit by South Alabama Jaguars safety Yam Banks (8) during the second half at Yulman Stadium.

Honorable mentions: De’Rickey Wright, Texas A&M (from Vanderbilt), Kobe Savage, Oregon (from Kansas State), Rod Heard II, Notre Dame (from Northwestern), Tamarion McDonald, Louisville (from Tennessee), Devin Grant, Syracuse (from Buffalo), Jardin Gilbert, LSU (from Texas A&M), Kamari Ramsey, USC (from UCLA), Misael Powell, Washington (from Miami).

Category: News, PortalTag: Akili Arnold, Caleb Downs, Keon Sabb, Mike Farrell, Ohio State Buckeyes, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans, Yam Banks
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