Former Kentucky commit Marquise Davis will enter transfer portal

Cleveland (Ohio) Heights running back Marquise Davis was a major recruiting win for the Kentucky football program in the 2025 cycle. The blue-chip prospect committed to the Wildcats early and remained firm to his commitment — until the end. A surprise flip to Missouri happened in December as UK limped to a disappointing 4-8 finish.

But this recruitment is back open again. The tailback is set to enter the transfer portal after spending just one season in Columbia.

BREAKING: Missouri True Freshman RB Marquise Davis plans to enter the @TransferPortal, he tells @On3Sports

The 6’1 220 RB will have 4 years of eligibility left

Was ranked as the #5 RB in the Class of 2025 (per Rivals)https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/CmfP1prjr7

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 10, 2025

The former top-200 recruit rushed for 200 yards on 34 carries in his debut season. However, he was buried on the depth chart. ULM transfer Ahmad Hardy (1,560 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns) and Jamal Roberts (697 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns) each had big seasons for the Tigers. Now Marquise Davis will be looking for a new college football home with more opportunities.

Just last season, Kewan Lacy left Missouri after rushing for 104 yards on 23 carries as a true freshman. The former top-200 recruit landed at Ole Miss where he rushed for 1,279 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Lacy will be participating in the College Football Playoff next weekend when Ole Miss hosts Tulane. Marquise Davis will be looking to make a similar splash somewhere else.

Kentucky currently has just four full scholarship tailbacks on the 2026 roster: Dante Dowdell, Jason Patterson, Tovani Mizell, and Deuce Alston. Could the Cats make a push for Marquise Davis? We’ll find out soon.

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