Arizona Defensive Back Marquis Groves-Killebrew Exits Transfer Portal, Will Not Join Nebraska

The Huskers will not be getting the defensive back from Arizona.

Nov 15, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) shoves Houston Cougars running back Stacy Sneed (21) during the third quarter at Arizona Stadium. | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Nebraska football won't be getting everyone they thought out of the transfer portal.

Arizona defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew has withdrawn his name from the portal. He is now expected to return to the Wildcats for the 2025 season.

Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) and defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) celebrate an interception in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Groves-Killebrew committed to Nebraska on Jan. 9. He was among seven newcomers at defensive back and four transfers.

New since Groves-Killebrews commitment is the return of DeShon Singleton. In the wake of the Diego Pavia ruling, Singleton and others with junior college experience have been granted an additional year, which he will use to return to NU.

With one returning and another not making his way to Lincoln, Nebraska stands pat at 29 defensive backs on the current roster.

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