2024 Arizona Wildcats football team

Last updated
2024 Arizona Wildcats football
Arizona Wildcats logo.svg
Conference Big 12 Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Dino Babers (1st season)
Defensive coordinator Duane Akina (1st season)
Home stadium Arizona Stadium
Seasons
  2023
2025 
2024 Big 12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Arizona  0 0   0 0  
Arizona State  0 0   0 0  
Baylor  0 0   0 0  
BYU  0 0   0 0  
Cincinnati  0 0   0 0  
Colorado  0 0   0 0  
Houston  0 0   0 0  
Iowa State  0 0   0 0  
Kansas  0 0   0 0  
Kansas State  0 0   0 0  
Oklahoma State  0 0   0 0  
TCU  0 0   0 0  
Texas Tech  0 0   0 0  
UCF  0 0   0 0  
Utah  0 0   0 0  
West Virginia  0 0   0 0  
Championship: December 7, 2024
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of July 15, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Arizona Wildcats football team will represent the University of Arizona in the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Arizona will be led by first year head coach Brent Brennan. [1] They play at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. The season will be the Wildcats' first year in the Big 12.

Contents

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end [lower-alpha 1]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard [lower-alpha 2] K Kicker [lower-alpha 3] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker [lower-alpha 4] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker [lower-alpha 1] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. 1 2 May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Previous season

The Wildcats finished the 2023 season with a 10–3 overall record and a 7–2 record in conference play, good for third place. The Wildcats finished the season on a seven-game winning streak, achieving the fourth 10-win regular season in program history. The Wildcats netted a berth in the 2023 Alamo Bowl, the school's first bowl appearance since 2017, where they faced the Oklahoma Sooners. Arizona won 38–24, marking their first bowl victory since 2015. Arizona finished ranked 11th in the final AP Poll, their highest finish in the poll since the 1998 season.

Preseason

Spring Game

The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 26, 2024, with spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 27, 2024. [2]

Preseason Big 12 Poll

Big 12
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Utah906 (20)
2Kansas State889 (19)
3Oklahoma State829 (14)
4Kansas772 (5)
5Arizona762 (3)
6Iowa State661
7West Virginia581
8UCF551
9Texas Tech532
10TCU436
11Colorado400
12Baylor268
13BYU215
14Cincinnati196
15Houston157
16Arizona State141

Preseason Big-12 awards

2024 Preseason All Big-12 teams

Source: [3]

Preseason All-Americans

Pre-season All-American Honors
PlayerPositionDesignationAPAthlonCBS SportsESPNPFFSISNWCFF
Tetairoa McMillan Wide Receiver1st Team OffenseGreen check.svgYGreen check.svgY
Tacario Davis Cornerback3rd Team DefenseGreen check.svgY
Jonah Savaiinaea Offensive Line4th Team OffenseGreen check.svgY
Jacob Manu Linebacker4th Team DefenseGreen check.svgY
Other All-Americans teams
PlayerPositionClassSelector(s)

Sources: [4] [5]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYearSource
Lott Trophy Tacario Davis CBJr. [6]
Jacob ManuLB

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 317:30 p.m. New Mexico * ESPN
September 77:00 p.m. Northern Arizona *
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPN+
September 135:00 p.m.at Kansas State [lower-alpha 1] * FOX
September 28TBAat Utah TBA
October 5TBA Texas Tech
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBA
October 12TBAat BYU TBA
October 19TBA Colorado
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBA
October 26TBA West Virginia Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBA
November 2TBAat UCF TBA
November 158:15 p.m. Houston
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1
November 23TBAat TCU TBA
November 30TBA Arizona State
TBA

[7]

Games summaries

vs New Mexico

New Mexico Lobos (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
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at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

  • Date: August 31, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUNMARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Lumberjacks00000
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at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNAUARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Kansas State

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
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at Bill Snyder Family Football StadiumManhattan, KS

  • Date: September 13, 2024
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: FOX
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZKSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Utah

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at Utah Utes (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
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at Rice–Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZUTAH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Texas Tech

Texas Tech Red Raiders (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Red Raiders00000
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at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 5, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsTTUARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas TechPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at BYU

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
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at LaVell Edwards StadiumProvo, UT

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZBYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
BYUPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Buffaloes00000
Wildcats00000

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCOLARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ColoradoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs West Virginia

West Virginia Mountaineers (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Mountaineers00000
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at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsWVUARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
West VirginiaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at UCF

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at UCF Knights (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Wildcats00000
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at FBC Mortgage StadiumOrlando, FL

  • Date: November 2, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZUCF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
UCFPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Houston

Houston Cougars (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Cougars00000
Wildcats00000

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 15, 2024
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: FS1
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsHOUARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
HoustonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at TCU

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at TCU Horned Frogs (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Wildcats00000
Horned Frogs00000

at Amon G. Carter StadiumFort Worth, TX

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZTCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
TCUPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Sun Devils00000
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at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsASUARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster and coaching staff

2024 Arizona Wildcats football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0Reymello Murphy Redshirt.svg  So
RB 1Jacory Croskey-MerritGS
WR 2Jeremiah PattersonSo
RB 3Kedrick ReescanoFr
WR 4 Tetairoa McMillan Jr
WR 5Montana Lemonious-CraigSr
WR 6A.J. Jones Redshirt.svg  So
RB 7Quali ConleySr
QB 8Anthony Garcia Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 9Jackson Holman Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 10Malachi RileySo
QB 11 Noah Fifita Redshirt.svg  So
QB 12Cole Tannenbaum Redshirt.svg  So
WR 13Devin Hyatt Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 14Rex Haynes Redshirt.svg  So
WR 15Jaden Clark Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 15Adam DomanteSo
WR 16Chris Hunter Redshirt.svg  So
QB 17Brayden Dorman Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 18Brandon PhelpsFr
RB 20Brandon Johnson Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 21Rayshon LukeJr
RB 28Anthony Wilhite Redshirt.svg  So
RB 30Kayden LukeFr
OL 50Shannco MatautiaJr
OL 55J.T. Hand Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 56Tylen Gonzalez Redshirt.svg  So
OL 58Ryan Stewart Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 59Rhino Tapa'atoutai Redshirt.svg  So
OL 60Alexander Doost Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 63Elijha Payne Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 65Leif Magnuson Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 70Zarius Wells Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 71 Jonah Savaiinaea Jr
OL 72Wendell Moe Redshirt.svg  So
OL 73Matthew LadoFr
OL 75Josh BakerSr
OL 76Jonah Rodriguez Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 77Michael Wooten Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 78Grayson Stovall Redshirt.svg  So
OL 79Raymond PulidoSo
TE 80Dylan TapleyFr
WR 81Julius Oliver Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 82Dorian Thomas Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 83Sam Graci-Glazer Redshirt.svg  So
TE 84Sam OlsonJr
TE 85Roberto Miranda Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 86John Hart Redshirt.svg  So
TE 87Tyler Powell Redshirt.svg  So
TE 88Keyan BurnettJr
WR --Carlos Wilson Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB --Mason BrayFr
WR --Jordan McCordFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 0 Justin Flowe Redshirt.svg  Jr
CB 1 Tacario Davis Jr
CB 2Treydan Stukes (C)Sr
DL 3Tre Smith Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 5 Jacob Manu  (C)Jr
LB 6Taye BrownSo
DB 7Demetrius FreeneySr
LB 8Sterling Lane IISo
S 9 Gunner Maldonado  (C)Sr
DB 10Quinn OlsonFr
DE 11Chase Kennedy Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 12Genesis SmithSo
S 13Jack Luttrell Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 15Jabari MannFr
S 16Gavin HunterSo
LB 18Kamuela Ka'aihueSo
CB 19Marquis Groves-Killebrew Redshirt.svg  So
DB 21Johno PriceSo
CB 23Emmanuel Karnley Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 24Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine Redshirt.svg  So
DB 25Arian ParishSo
DB 27Owen GossGS
CB 29Devin Dunn Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 31Kaden WicksFr
DL 34Ammon Kaufusi Redshirt.svg  So
DB 35C. J. Flores Redshirt.svg  So
LB 36Dominic Hanger Redshirt.svg  So
DE 37Nolan Clement Redshirt.svg  So
DL 41Julian Savaiinaea Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 42Dominic Lolesio Redshirt.svg  So
S 43Dalton Johnson Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 44Jarra AndersonSo
DL 46Ta'ita'i UiagaleleiJr
DB 47Stanley Ta’ufo’ouGS
LB 51Tyler MustainSo
LB 52Brandon Craddock Redshirt.svg  So
DE 53Christian Madoski Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 54Chase RandallJr
LB 55Leviticus Su'a Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 56Bryce Echols Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 90Lance KeneleyGS
DL 91Isaiah Johnson Redshirt.svg  So
DL 92Chubba Ma'aeSr
DL 95Keanu Mailoto Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 96Nick FernandezSo
DE 97Tristan Davis Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 99Cyrus Durham Redshirt.svg  So
DB --James Smith Redshirt.svg  Jr
S --Jax Stam Redshirt.svg  So
DB --Nezayah Stubblefield Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL --Joseph WashingtonFr
CB --Marquis Brown Redshirt.svg  So
LB --Stacy BeyFr
LB --Turran WilliamsFr
DE --Edukwa OkundayeFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
PK 19Michael Salgado-MedinaFr
LS 31Justin HollowayGS
P 32Cash Peterman Redshirt.svg  Jr
PK 33Tyler LoopSr
P 49Jordan Forbes Redshirt.svg  So
LS 52Trey Naughton Redshirt.svg  So


Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Dino BabersOffensive coordinator
  • Duane AkinaDefensive coordinator
  • Alonzo Carter – Running backs
  • Josh Oglesby – offensive linemen/Run game coordinator
  • Matt Adkins – Tight Ends/Pass game coordinator
  • Joe Seumalo – Defensive linemen
  • Danny GonzalesSpecial teams coordinator/Linebackers
  • Bobby WadeWide receivers
  • Chip Viney – Cornerbacks
  • Brett Arce – Stars Coach

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 06/21/2024

Depth Chart

True Freshman
Double Position : *
projected Depth Chart Week 1 vs New Mexico

Injury report

NamePositionClassInjuryDuration
/////

Coaching staff additions

NamePositionOld teamOld position
Brent Brennan Head coach San Jose State Head coach
Dino Babers Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks coach Syracuse Head coach
Josh OglesbyOffensive line coachSan Jose StateOffensive line coach/Run game coordinator
Matt Adkins Tight end coach/Passing game coordinatorTight ends coach
Alonzo CarterAssistant head coach/Running backs coachAssistant head coach/Running backs coach/Recruiting coordinator
Danny Gonzales Linebackers coach/Special Teams coordinator New Mexico Head coach
Bobby Wade Wide receivers coach Arizona State Offensive analyst
Duane Akina Defensive coordinatorArizonaAnalyst


Coaching staff departures

NamePositionNew teamNew position
Jedd Fisch Head coach Washington Head coach
Jimmie Dougherty Passing game coordinator/Quarterbacks coachPassing game coordinator/Quarterbacks coach
Brennan Carroll Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach
Jordan Paopao Tight end coachTight ends coach
Scottie Graham Running backs coachRunning backs coach
Jason Kaufusi Outside linebackers coach/Defensive line coach/Co-Special Teams coordinatorOutside linebackers coach/Defensive line coach/Co-Special Teams coordinator
Kevin Cummings Wide receivers coachWide receivers coach
Johnny Nansen Defensive coordinator Texas Defensive coordinator

Team departures

Over the course of the off-season, Arizona lost 42 total players. 5 players graduated, 11 declared for the NFL Draft, while the other 26 entered the transfer portal.

2024 Arizona offseason departures
NamePos.Height/WeightHometownYearReason
Martell IrbyDB5'9, 200San Diego, CASeniorGraduated
Kyle OstendorpP6’2, 215Phoenix, AZ
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Senior
Graduated
Jeremy MercierLB6’3, 245Chandler, AZSeniorGraduated
Sam LangiOL6’5, 320San Francisco, CASeniorGraduated
Seth MacKellarLS6’0, 235San Juan Capistrano, CASeniorGraduated

Transfers

Transfers out

The Wildcats have lost 26 players via transfer.

NamePos.Height/WeightYearHometownNew school
Jacob KongaikaDL6'2, 300Sophomore Rowland Heights, CA Arizona State
Orin PatuDL6'4, 245Senior Seattle, WA Bethune–Cookman
(FCS)
Jason HarrisDL6'7, 240
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Freshman
Gilbert, AZ Marshall
Isaiah TaylorDB5'11, 200Sophomore Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami
Stevie Rocker Jr.RB6'0, 215
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Sophomore
Tucson, AZ Montana
(FCS)
Ammon AllenLB6'3, 220Junior Gilbert, AZ Northern Arizona
(FCS)
Canyon MosesDB5'11, 195Freshman Midland, TX Northern Arizona
(FCS)
Charles Yates Jr.DB5'11, 200Junior Mobile, AL Old Dominion
Tiaoalii SaveaDL6'4, 305Junior Las Vegas, NV Texas
Jonah Coleman RB5'9, 225Sophomore Stockton, CA Washington
Ephesians Prysock DB6'4, 190Junior Mission Hills, CA Washington
Russell Davis IIDL6'3, 220Junior Chandler, AZ Washington
Audric HarrisWR6'0, 175FreshmanLas Vegas, NVWashington
Anthony WardLB6'1, 195
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Sophomore
Ontario, CA Washington
Cruz RushingDB6'0, 194JuniorTucson, AZ Oregon (walk-on)
Isaiah WardDL6'5, 225
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Sophomore
Ontario, CA Washington
Daniel HeimuliLB6'0, 225Junior East Palo Alto, CA Georgia State
Bill NortonDL6′6, 300Junior Memphis, TN Texas
DJ WarnellDB6'1, 202Junior La Marque, TX Indiana
Joe BorjonOL6'8, 330Sophomore La Puente, CA San Diego State
Kameron HawkinsLS5'11, 220
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Junior
Victorville, CA Colorado
Kevin Green Jr.WR5'11, 170
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Sophomore
Mission Hills, CA Washington
Anthony PattOL6'5, 300
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Junior
San Marcos, CA Old Dominion
Michael WatkinsIOL6'2, 300Senior Glendale, AZ Washington
Demond Williams Jr.QB5'10, 180SeniorChandler, AZWashington
Jordan WashingtonRB5'10, 160Freshman Long Beach, CA Washington
Deric EnglishWR6'4, 215FreshmanScottsdale, AZ

Transfers in

The Wildcats have added 26 players via transfer. According to 247 Sports, Arizona had the No. 37 ranked transfer class in the country. [8]

NamePos.Height/WeightYearHometownOld schoolSources
Chubba MaaeDL6′2, 347Junior Long Beach, CA UC Davis
(FCS)
[9]
Jack LuttrellS6′0, 180Freshman Gainesville, GA Tennessee [10]
Alexander DoostIOL6′6, 309Freshman Glendale, AZ Northwestern [11]
Quali ConleyRB5′10, 207Senior Fresno, CA San Jose State [12]
Kevon DartonDL5′11, 271Senior Fitchburg, MA Syracuse [13]
Cyrus DurhamEDGE6′4, 235Sophomore Redwood, CA College of San Mateo (JC) [14]
Johno PriceCB6′2, 175Sophomore East Palo Alto, CA College of San Mateo (JC) [15]
Tre SmithEDGE6′5, 255Junior Mesa, AZ San Jose State [16]
Ryan StewartOL6′4, 295Junior Mokena, IL San Jose State [17]
Marquis Groves-KillebrewCB6'0, 180
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Freshman
Kennesaw, GA Louisville [18]
Anthony WilhiteRB5'11, 185Freshman Tucson, AZ Ottawa (AZ) --
Justin HollowayLS6'3, 206Senior Venice, FL Ohio [19]
Anthony GarciaQB6'1, 192Freshman Sacramento, CA San Jose State [20]
Sam OlsonTE6'3, 238Junior Visalia, CA San Jose State [21]
Jarra AndersonDL6'2, 260Freshman Katy, TX Memphis [22]
James SmithDB6'1, 190
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Sophomore
Los Angeles, CA San Jose State [23]
Chase KennedyEDGE6'3, 231Sophomore Dallas, TX Utah [24]
Michael WootenOL6'4, 310
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Freshman
Simi Valley, CA Oregon [25]
Reymello MurphyWR6'0, 185Sophomore Fremont, CA Old Dominion [26]
Jonah RodriguezOL6'4, 275Freshman San Diego, CA San Diego State [27]
Marquis BrownCB6′4, 200Sophomore Hillsboro, OR Golden West College (JC) [28]
Lance KeneleyLB6′4, 250Senior Mission Viejo, CA Stanford [29]
Demetrius FreeneyCB6′0, 190Junior San Leandro, CA Miami [30]
Jeremiah PattersonWR5′9, 175Sophomore Union City, CA College of San Mateo (JC) [31]
Kedrick ResscanoRB6'0, 210Freshman New Caney, TX Ole Miss [32]
Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB5′11, 205Senior Montgomery, AL New Mexico [33]
Adam DamanteQB6'2, 180Freshman Gilbert, AZ Northern Arizona
(FCS)
[34]
Shannco MatautiaOL6'2, 346Sophomore Anaheim, CA New Mexico [35]
Stanley Ta’ufo’ouDL6′2, 275
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Senior
Simi Valley, CA USC [36]
Owen GossDB6′0, 205Senior Hinsdale, IL Colgate
(FCS)
[37]
Anthony Frias IIRB5′10, 212
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Junior
Turlock, CA Kansas State

Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2024 season.

NFL Draft

Entered NFL draft

PlayerPositionRoundPickDrafted by
Jordan Morgan OL125 Green Bay Packers
Jacob Cowing WR4135 San Francisco 49ers
Tanner McLachlan TE6194 Cincinnati Bengals
Michael Wiley RBUDFA Washington Commanders
Taylor UpshawLBUDFA Carolina Panthers
Tyler ManoaDLUDFA Minnesota Vikings
DJ WilliamsRBUDFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CFL Draft

CFL global draft

The following player have headed for the 2024 CFL global Draft : TE Tanner McLahlan.

PlayerPositionRoundPickDrafted by
Tanner McLachlan DL651 Calgary Stampeders

Returning starters

Offense

Recruiting Class

Arizona signed 8 players in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Wildcats' was ranked fifty-six by 247Sports and ranked forty-six by Rivals.com rankings. No Arizona signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Arizona also signed 4 JuCo, 6 walk-ons during national signing period.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Dylan Tapley
Tight end
Scottsdale, AZ Desert Mountain High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Nov 11, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Turran Williams
Safety
Pasadena, CA John Muir High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg)Jul 3, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 78
Edukwa Okundaye
Defensive end
Katy, TX Obra D. Tompkins High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jun 13, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
Brandon Phelps
Wide receiver
Gilbert, AZ American Leadership Academy6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 22, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
Stacy Bey
Inside linebacker
Fontana, CA Rancho Cucamonga High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)205 lb (93 kg)Oct 8, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75
Matthew Lado
Offensive tackle
Glendale,AZ Apollo High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)260 lb (120 kg)Jun 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75
Michael Salgado-Medina
Kicker
Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 18, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Jabari Mann
Athlete
San Mateo, CA Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 lb (91 kg)Feb 21, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Arizona Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  • "2024 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  • "Arizona 2024 Football Commitments". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.

*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89)
= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, Williams and Whittington received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Demond Williams Jr. and Jordan Washington left the Arizona program following signing but prior to the 2024 season.


2024 overall class rankings

WebsiteNational rankConference rank5 star recruits4 star recruits3 star recruits
ESPN [38] ------217
On3 Recruits [39] 509--217
Rivals [40] 465--215
247 Sports [41] 5611--221

Walks-ons

NamePos.Height/WeightHometownHigh school
Jordan McCordWR5’11, 170 Soquel, CA Soquel
Joseph WashingtonDB5’10, 175 Phoenix, AZ Mountain Pointe
Kayden LukeRB/LB5’11, 220 Tucson, AZ Canyon del Oro
Mason BrayQB6’0, 175 Scottsdale, AZ Saguaro
Quinn OlsonDB6’3, 195 Sioux City, IA Bishop Heelan Catholic
Taniela TaliauliDB6’0, 190 Honolulu, HI Iolani

Rankings

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Statistics

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Awards and honors

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Notes

  1. Although both Arizona and Kansas State are in the Big 12, this game will not count in conference standings.

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