Arizona cornerback Tacario Davis enters NCAA transfer portal

One of the top potential NFL Draft prospects in the country is headed to the NCAA transfer portal, with Arizona cornerback Tacario Davis entering on Wednesday.

Davis is a junior defensive back for the Wildcats who boasts rare size at 6 foot 4. He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection and a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist in 2024.

Widely considered an early-round draft pick in the NFL whenever he opts to leave college, Tacario Davis has been a productive multi-year contributor with the Wildcats. He first appeared in five games during the 2022 season.

But after his first season with Arizona, Davis really emerged on the scene. He started 11 of 13 games as a sophomore in 2023, earning AP second-team All-Pac-12 honors.

During his three seasons with the Wildcats, Davis has logged 76 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, an interception, a fumble recovery and 23 passes defended. He has a knack for making plays on the ball in the air.

Prior to enrolling at Arizona, Tacario Davis was ranked as a three-star recruit and the No. 1,153 overall prospect in the 2022 recruiting class. He also checked in as the No. 112 cornerback in his class and the No. 85 overall player from the state of California, hailing from Long Beach (CA) Millikan.

The Draft Network projects Tacario Davis as a potential first-round pick at cornerback when he decides to enter the league. They write:

“In addition to his physical tools and traits, Davis possesses a natural feel for the game. His ability to diagnose, anticipate, and close on the football makes him a versatile and explosive defensive weapon. It’s a skill set that fits multiple defensive schemes, another plus when identifying his potential best fit at the next level.

“Behind his unique combination of size, athleticism, and fundamental coverage skills, Davis remains one of the most intriguing corner prospects in the 2025 pool of talent. With projected continued development—including getting stronger—to come down the line, Davis checks off many of the boxes teams look for in a potential CB1.”