It’s portal season, and Kentucky football isn’t immune to the madness.
Three more Wildcats are heading for the exits, entering the transfer portal just as spring practice wraps up in Lexington. The latest departures include a cornerback with NFL size, a former Ohio State commit on the offensive line, and a journeyman tackle in search of his fourth college home.
Let’s break it down.
🔁 Quavo Marshall — One-and-done at UK
Cornerback Jiquavious “Quavo” Marshall will enter the portal after just one season in Lexington. The 6-foot-4, 181-pound defensive back was once a promising three-star recruit out of Macon, Georgia, but an injury-plagued freshman year derailed his debut season.
He didn’t get much game action, and now he'll look for a fresh start elsewhere.
🔁 Marc Nave Jr. — Big body, bigger potential
Former Ohio State commit Marc Nave Jr. is also entering the portal. The 6-foot-6, 335-pound interior lineman redshirted last season and never saw the field, but his high-upside frame made him a development piece for Kentucky's future.
Nave chose Kentucky over offers from Arizona State, Georgia, and USF after decommitting from the Buckeyes. Now he’s back on the market with four years of eligibility remaining. Somebody’s going to take a flier.
🔁 Anfernee Crease — Four schools in four years?
And finally, offensive tackle Anfernee Crease is on the move—again. Is there such a thing as a journeyman in college football?
After starting at Division II Texas-Permian Basin, redshirting, then transferring to Navarro College, Crease committed to SMU before ultimately landing at Kentucky. He played in just two games for the Wildcats and was working with the second unit during the spring game.
Now, the 6-foot-4, 295-pound lineman is searching for his fourth team in four seasons.
🧠 What’s next for Kentucky?
None of these losses are massive individually, but collectively they continue a spring trend. Kentucky has now is under the 85 scholarship, with more expected to follow as the window stays open.
Meanwhile, Mark Stoops and the staff are expected to add wide receiver help, especially after a spring riddled with injuries and inconsistency in the passing game.
The portal opened today and the movement is already fast and furious. Stay tuned—because if the last few springs have taught us anything, it’s that the wildest stories are still to come.
More names will enter. Some will leave. A few might return. It’s transfer portal season in the SEC—nonsense guaranteed.