On the night when Kentucky fans were delighted to receive some transfer portal acquisition news, there is also another departure to share. <\/p>\n
Defensive back Quay\u2019sheed Scott<\/a> is entering the transfer portal, according to On3\u2019s Pete Nakos<\/a>. He has two years of eligibility remaining. <\/p>\n Known simply as Q, Scott was a significant recruiting win for the former coaching staff. The Cats got on him early and staved off a late push by South Carolina to bring the four-star talent to Lexington. <\/p>\n Primarily a special teams player as a true freshman, he emerged as a rotational player with a ton of upside in 2025. He spent time at nickel and safety, logging 39 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, and a pair of pass deflections. He also had an electric interception return against Florida. <\/p>\n He\u2019s the second member of the Kentucky secondary to enter the portal in the last 48 hours. Cam Dooley was also a part of the 2024 Kentucky recruiting class. Expect the Wildcats to actively shop for safeties in the transfer portal. One is on campus right now, former Florida Gator Jordan Castell<\/a>. <\/p>\n The transfer portal is open for business. So far, we know of 19 Kentucky football players who will be looking for a new place to play college football this offseason. The portal window officially closes Jan. 16.<\/p>\n LB Landyn Watson<\/p>\n EDGE Steven Soles Jr.<\/p>\n QB Stone Saunders<\/p>\n WR David Washington Jr.<\/p>\n WR Preston Bowman<\/p>\n CB Nasir Addison<\/p>\n DT Austin Ramsey<\/p>\n WR Troy Stellato<\/p>\n EDGE Javeon Campbell<\/p>\n CB DJ Waller Jr.<\/p>\n EDGE Jacob Smith<\/p>\n DL Jerod Smith II<\/p>\n QB Cutter Boley<\/p>\n WR Montavin Quisenberry<\/p>\n RB Dante Dowdell<\/p>\n S Cam Dooley<\/p>\n RB Jamarion Wilcox<\/p>\n WR Quintin Simmons Jr.<\/p>\n DB Quay\u2019sheed Scott<\/p>\n