The winter transfer window has officially closed but there will still be some new entries over the next few weeks as players are allowed a five-day transfer window after completing their postseason schedule.
More than 2,000 players entered the transfer portal in December and a large percentage of them have already chosen their transfer destination, but there are still plenty of impact players that remain unsigned.This week we’re highlighting the top available transfer prospects at each position. Up last are the defensive backs.
THIS SERIES: Ranking the top five QBs still available in the transfer portal | Top available RBs | Top available WRs | Top available TEs | Top available OL | Top available DL | Top available LBs
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1. TACARIO DAVIS
Davis has explored the possibility of declaring for the NFL Draft but it seems more likely that he remains in college for one more season. He nearly left Arizona last offseason but this time he’ll definitely make his way to a new team.
Washington is the favorite to land Davis, which would reunite him with former head coach Jedd Fisch.
2. KENDAL DANIELS
During his three seasons with Oklahoma State, Daniels turned into one of the best defenders in the Big 12. With his last season of eligibility, Daniels is expected to find a new team that fits his somewhat unique skill set.
Penn State hosted Daniels for a visit last month and even Oklahoma is involved in his recruitment.
3. FRED PERRY
Perry thrived at Jacksonville State this past season and was an all-conference first-team selection. He was credited with 13 quarterback pressures, three sacks, 73 tackles, and two forced fumbles by Pro Football Focus.
Perry’s former head coach, Rich Rodriguez, left Jacksonville State to become head coach at West Virginia so it wouldn’t be a total shock to see Perry end up a Mountaineer.
4. KEIONTE SCOTT
Scott gained another year of eligibility thanks to the NCAA’s blanket waiver for former junior college players and now the former Auburn standout is exploring his options. Houston and USC hosted Scott, who grew up in southern California, this week but there are many other Power Four teams that would love to get his attention.
Ole Miss, LSU, Louisville, Nebraska, Florida State, Florida and Notre Dame are among the programs involved in his recruitment.
5. XAVIER LUCAS
Lucas is in a very strange position. He announced he will be entering the transfer portal and says he submitted all the paperwork to the Wisconsin administration but Lucas alleges they are wrongfully holding up his entry into the transfer portal. However this drama plays out, Lucas remains a coveted defensive back prospect after a strong freshman campaign in Madison.
The Fort Lauderdale native could end up withdrawing but he has already been linked to Miami and the Hurricanes would certainly be one team to watch in his recruitment if/when he shows up in the transfer portal.