Arizona State running back Raleek Brown had declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, but he appears headed to the transfer portal instead.

Special teams have been a thorn in the side of the Arizona State program for the most part, as busted coverages, inconsistent punting, and a woeful kicking room in 2024 have all been prevalent in losses that the program has suffered.

The Arizona football staff will have very little time to celebrate its productive season when the Wildcats play SMU in the Holiday Bowl Friday.

Arizona's 2025 transfer portal class, which had a plethora of one-year players, was a key recipe to the Wildcats' path to the Holiday Bowl.

The 2026 transfer portal officially opened at midnight, and programs across the country have already been actively pursuing and making progress with some of the