Football Recruiting

Oct 12, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Stanford Cardinal cornerback Jshawn Frausto-Ramos (17) strips the ball from Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Beaux Collins (5) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

How Arizona transfer defensive backs ranked as recruits

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Brent Brennan discusses 2 hardest transfer positions to recruit

Where Arizona transfer linebackers ranked as recruits

Brent Brennan says Arizona focused on transfers with meaningful snaps

Aug 31, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Portland State Vikings quarterback Dante Chachere (15) hands the ball off to Portland State Vikings running back Quincy Craig (17) during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona will rely on a significant amount of FCS and Division II transfers

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Nov 25, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats edge Taylor Upshaw (11) and defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea (98) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

How Arizona incoming transfer DL and edge rushers and DL rated as recruits

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Oct 19, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Hawaii Warriors offensive lineman Ka'ena Decambra (78) lines ups for a play against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

How Arizona incoming transfer interior offensive linemen rated as recruits

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Sep 14, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  North Texas Mean Green defensive lineman Jake Shipley (9) rushes against Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive tackle Ty Buchanan (75) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

How Arizona incoming transfer offensive tackles rated as recruits

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Oct 19, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kris Hutson (1) carries the ball after a catch against the Hawaii Warriors in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State won 42-10. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

How Arizona incoming transfer TEs and WRs rated as recruits

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Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Arizona backup QB Braedyn Lock was a prolific high school passer

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Dec 26, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas State Bobcats running back Ismail Mahdi (21) runs with the ball against Rice Owls defensive back AJ Stephens (25) in the second quarter at Gerald J Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

How Arizona incoming offensive backfield transfers rated as recruits

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Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Arizona head coach Brent Brennan speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

National recruiting analyst grades Arizona and Brent Brennan recruiting

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Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Arizona head coach Brent Brennan speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Brent Brennan names which offensive transfer additions excite him

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Nov 14, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats place kicker Casey Skowron (41) runs onto the field with the French flag before the game against the Utah Utes at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

Arizona WR Isaiah Mizell could make an impact as a freshman

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Aug 31, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) celebrates a blocked pass during first quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona needs to increase blue-chip players on its roster

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Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) throws a pass against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Examining the legacy of the remaining players in the 2022 Arizona class

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2025 Big 12 Football Media Days

Arizona named an early favorite for 4-star 2027 QB Ryan Rakowski

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Sep 7, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats flag waves in the air right before a game against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona continues recruiting momentum with 3-star OT Khalil Sanogo commitment

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Nov 22, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive line coach Joe Salave'a on the sidelines against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium.  The Sun Devils defeats the Cougars 52-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona DL coach Joe Salave'a soars to top of Big XII recruiter rankings

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Oct 28, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats flags are displayed during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

Arizona 2026 class vaults with 2 defensive line commitments

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Oct 28, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats flags are displayed during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

Arizona beats out other Big XII programs for edge rusher Prince Williams commit

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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) walks down Wildcat Walk before game against Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Noah Fifita's father praises 2026 Arizona class as special

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Oct 5, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan walks down the Wildcat Walk with Arizona Wildcats Honorary Captain Robert Golden before the game against Texas Tech Red Raiders at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona maintaining loyalty in 2026 class by avoiding decommitments

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Oct 26, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan talks with player on the sidelines during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Several top Arizona prospects have commitment announcements this weekend

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Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan walks on the sidelines during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Arizona has big boost in Big XII 2026 class rankings after weekend commitments

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Nov 22, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive line coach Joe Salave'a on the sidelines against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium.  The Sun Devils defeats the Cougars 52-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How new Arizona assistant coaches are performing as recruiters

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Colorado v Arizona

2 Arizona assistant coaches are in the top 10 2026 recruiters in the Big XII

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Oct 25, 2014; Pullman, WA, USA; Arizona Wildcats fans holds up the school flag during game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Wildcats beat Cougars 59-37. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

3-Star 2026 RB Brandon Smith gives Arizona another playmaker

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