When former ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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, here’s a look at how some of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s outgoing transfers have been performing this season:
Jonah Coleman, running back
Current school: Washington
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Coleman led the Wildcats in rushing as a sophomore with 128 carries for 871 yards and five touchdowns. Coleman’s top performance as a Wildcat was an 11-carry, 179-yard outing in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s walk-off win over Colorado in Boulder last season. He also rushed for three touchdowns in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s 44-6 win over Washington State, which kickstarted the Wildcats’ nine-game winning streak that carried into this season.
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What they’re doing now: Coleman leads the Huskies in rushing with 141 carries for 889 yards and seven touchdowns. Coleman’s rushing yards currently ranks 17th in college football. According to , 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.
Russell Davis II, defensive end
Current school: Washington
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: 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 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s win over Oklahoma at the Alamo Bowl.
What they’re doing now: Davis appeared in Washington’s 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.
Jacob Kongaika, defensive tackle
Current school: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: 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 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s interior defensive front rotation. Kongaika transferred before Fisch left for Washington.
What they’re doing now: Kongaika has six tackles and two sacks in five games for the surging Sun Devils.
Bill Norton, nose tackle
Current school: Texas
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: After constantly being buried on the depth chart at Georgia, Norton transferred to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ last season and morphed into one of the Wildcats’ top defensive players. Norton had 32 tackles, two forced fumbles and three pass breakups in 12 starts. Norton’s 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 they’re doing now: Norton has eight tackles and a quarterback hurry in eight games for the fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns.
Ephesians Prysock, cornerback
Current school: Washington
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Prysock was one of the Wildcats’ 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 they’re doing now: Prysock has 24 tackles, a forced fumble and five pass breakups as a starting cornerback for the Huskies.
Stevie Rocker, running back
Current school: Montana
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Rocker, a ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ native and Canyon del Oro High School graduate, averaged 4.9 yards per carry as a true freshman in 2021, an ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s depth chart for two seasons, before transferring to Montana.
What they’re 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.
Tiaoalii Savea, defensive tackle
Current school: Texas
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Savea’s health at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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 — the takeaway was in the Territorial Cup game. Savea also blocked a field goal in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s upset win over UCLA in 2022.
What they’re 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.
Isaiah Ward, defensive end
Current school: Washington
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Ward ascended ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s 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 they’re doing now: Ward has 18 tackles and three sacks this season.
DJ Warnell, safety
Current school: Indiana
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: The transfer from UCLA played nickel back and safety and mostly played as a member of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s seven-defensive back dollar package and special teams.
What they’re doing now: Warnell has four tackles and a sack for the undefeated and eighth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers.
Demond Williams, quarterback
Current school: Washington
What they did at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Williams signed with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s 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 ‘24, per . 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 they’re 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 — running for 148 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.
Contact Justin Spears, the Star’s ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports