Xavier Lucas accuses Wisconsin football of blocking transfer portal entry

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas claims that the program is blocking his entry into the transfer portal.

The offseason saga surrounding Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas took an unexpected turn when the freshman standout disclosed some complications that have interfered with his plans to leave the football program.

Lucas, a 6-foot-2, 198-pound defensive back from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, announced his intent to transfer from Wisconsin on Dec. 19. However, Lucas shared that he has yet to be officially entered into the NCAA transfer portal.

"I still intend to transfer, but at the moment Wisconsin is refusing to release me into the transfer portal," Lucas said in a statement on X. "I’ve met all NCAA requirements of the transfer portal process. I’ve yet to be put into the transfer portal by Wisconsin which is impeding my ability to speak with schools."