Oct 28, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; The facemark of Tulane Green Wave defensive back Rayshawn Pleasant (25) reflects his teammates as he warms up before a game against the Rice Owls. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Tulane Cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant Enters Transfer Portal

Originally posted on G5 Football on SI | By Kevin Barral | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Tulane cornerback and All-American kick returner Rayshawn Pleasant entered the transfer portal on Wednesday with two years of eligibility remaining. He spent two seasons with the Green Wave.

Tulane DB Rayshawn Pleasant (@RayshawnPleasa1) is officially in the portal, per @chris_hummer and @mzenitz.

Pleasant was an All-American kicker returner in 2024. He also had 35 tackles an INT and a defensive touchdown. https://t.co/9bdO4bStI3 pic.twitter.com/ilp1ol6Gf0
— 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) April 16, 2025

Last season, Pleasant posted 35 total tackles (27 solo/eight assisted), one tackle for loss, one interception and three passes deflected.

In 2024, Pleasant was key in the Green Wave's special teams success, returning 13 kicks for 449 yards and taking two for touchdowns, earning All-America nods from multiple outlets.

Coming out of high school, the West Monroe, Louisiana native was rated a three-star recruit per 247Sports and held four offers, all from Group of Five schools. The other schools that offered Pleasant a scholarship included Louisiana, Louisiana Tech, and Memphis.

The Green Wave pass defense ranked second in the American Athletic Conference, allowing 177.7 passing yards per game. They finished with a 9-5 record, losing to the Florida Gators in the Gasparilla Bowl.