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Jeilani Davis, a defensive back who entered the NCAA transfer portal recently after spending the 2024 season with the Utah Utes, has signed to play with the Montana football team.

The 6-foot, 194-pound Davis is a native of suburban Los Angeles who was a three-star recruit out of Mater Dei High School. He was named one of the nation's top 20 high school defensive backs in 2023 by SBLive.

Davis, who redshirted in his one season with the Utes, racked up 91 tackles in three varsity seasons with Mater Dei.

He had five interceptions and a forced fumble in 2023 for a team that was ranked No. 3 in the country by MaxPreps.

Although he never played for the Utes, Davis felt he matured as a player through the fall and then in spring camp. He also feels he

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