Nebraska freshman defensive lineman Keona Davis plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Nebraska true freshman defensive lineman Keona Davis plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Monday.

In his lone season with the Huskers, Davis recorded nine tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss while appearing in 11 games.

However, after the departure of defensive line coach Terrance Knighton for Florida State, Davis will be in search of a new home. He will have four years to play three at his next destination.

“After thoughtful reflection and careful consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with four years of eligibility remaining,” he wrote on Twitter in his announcement. “I want to thank Coach Rhule and his staff, my teammates, and everyone in Husker Nation who has supported me along the way. I am deeply grateful for the experiences, relationships, and opportunities I’ve had as a Cornhusker.
Thank you, Husker Nation!”

As a high schooler, Davis was the No. 633 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also ranked as the nation’s No. 54 edge rusher and No. 12 recruit in Arizona.

The 6-foot-5, 255-pounder recorded 60 tackles as a senior, including 18.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks. He added four pass breakups and an interception that he returned for 74 yards. Davis was an honorable-mention Class 6A all-state selection by the Arizona Republic and was a first-team all-conference selection in 2023.