2021 Arizona Wildcats football team

The 2021 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Jedd Fisch, and they played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. It was the Wildcats' 122nd season overall and 43rd as a member of the Pac-12 Conference and 11th in the Pac-12 South Division.

2021 Arizona Wildcats football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
2021 record1–11 (1–8 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrennan Carroll (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorDon Brown (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumArizona Stadium
(Capacity: 55,675)
2021 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 22 Oregon xy  7 2   10 4  
Washington State  6 3   7 6  
Oregon State  5 4   7 6  
California  4 5   5 7  
Washington  3 6   4 8  
Stanford  2 7   3 9  
South Division
No. 12 Utah xy$  8 1   10 4  
UCLA  6 3   8 4  
Arizona State  6 3   8 5  
USC  3 6   4 8  
Colorado  3 6   4 8  
Arizona  1 8   1 11  
Championship: Utah 38, Oregon 10
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Previous season

The Wildcats finished the 2020 season 0–5 in Pac-12 play to finish in last place in the South Division. The Wildcats had games scheduled against Hawaii, Portland State, and Texas Tech, but cancelled these games on July 10, 2020 due to the PAC-12 Conference's decision to play a conference-only schedule because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 12, 2020, Kevin Sumlin was fired after three seasons following a 70–7 loss to ASU in the Territorial Cup on December 11, 2020; Sumlin finished at Arizona with a Pac-12 record of 9–20. On December 23, 2020, the University of Arizona hired Jedd Fisch as the program's 32nd head coach.

Offseason

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Players

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Gary Brightwell#23RB6'1210SeniorChester, PAGraduated/Declared for NFL Draft
Lorenzo Burns#2DB5'11175RS SeniorMurrieta, CAGraduated/Declared for NFL Draft
Roy Lopez51DL6'2310Graduate StudentTempe, AZGraduated/Declared for NFL Draft
Steven Bailey63C6'3313RS SeniorLitchfield Park, AZGraduated
Dante Diaz-Infante40DE6'1262SeniorPhoenix, AZGraduated

Outgoing Transfers

The Wildcats lost fifteen players via transfer portal for the 2021 season.

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownNew school
Grant Gunnell#17QB6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)225 pounds (102 kg)SophomoreThe Woodlands, TXMemphis
Robert Congel#66OL6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)310 pounds (140 kg)JuniorGreenwood Village, COOklahoma
Jamari Williams#55OL6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)298 pounds (135 kg) FreshmanFort Lauderdale, FLMiddle Tennessee
Rhett Rodriguez#4QB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)192 pounds (87 kg) JuniorCatalina Foothills, AZLouisiana-Monroe
Kylan Wilborn#14LB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)243 pounds (110 kg)JuniorNorthridge, CAUNLV
Khary Crump#20DB5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)164 pounds (74 kg)FreshmanCulver City, CAMichigan State
Drew Dixon#1WR6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)205 pounds (93 kg) JuniorTucson, AZTBD
Edric Whitley#11DB5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)144 pounds (65 kg)FreshmanPflugerville, TXKilgore College
Frank Brown#8RB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 pounds (91 kg)FreshmanHouston, TXTBD
Mykee Irving#60DL6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)337 pounds (153 kg) JuniorCalabasas, CASan Diego
Jarrius Wallace#3S6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 pounds (84 kg) SeniorVilla, LAMcNeese State
Kevin Doyle#12QB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)205 pounds (93 kg) JuniorWashington, D.C.William & Mary
Nathan Tilford#33RB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)207 pounds (94 kg) JuniorFontana, CATexas–Permian Basin
Cameron Fietz#16QB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)196 pounds (89 kg) JuniorCalgary, AlbertaTBD
Darrell Branch#71OG6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)319 pounds (145 kg)FreshmanGilbert, AZTennessee State
Derrick Mourning#18LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)229 pounds (104 kg) FreshmanGilbert, AZKilgore College

Incoming Transfers

The Wildcats add fourteen players via transfer portal from the 2020 season.

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrev. school
Mohamed Diallo#--DL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)306 pounds (139 kg)SeniorToronto, CanadaCentral Michigan
Isaiah Rutherford#2CB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)193 pounds (88 kg)SophomoreSacramento, CANotre Dame
Jordan McCloud#4QB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)193 pounds (88 kg)SophomoreTampa, FLSouth Florida
Jason Harris#6LB6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)240 pounds (110 kg)FreshmanGilbert, AZColorado
Drake Anderson#8RB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 pounds (82 kg)SophomoreChandler, AZNorthwestern
Gunner Cruz#9QB6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)217 pounds (98 kg)FreshmanGilbert, AZWashington State
Gunner Maldonado#9DB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 pounds (82 kg)FreshmanChandler, AZNorthwestern
Kenny Hebert#21LB6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)232 pounds (105 kg) SeniorNew Orleans, LAVanderbilt
Treshaun Hayward#23LB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)235 pounds (107 kg)SeniorYpsilanti, MIWestern Michigan
Jerry Roberts#33LB6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 pounds (107 kg) JuniorErie, PABowling Green
Alex Lines#34TE6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)245 pounds (111 kg)FreshmanGilbert, AZUNLV
Clay Markoff#44RB5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)239 pounds (108 kg)SeniorOlympia, WAWashington State
Malik Reed#53LB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 pounds (100 kg)FreshmanChandler, AZWisconsin
Davis DiVall#79OL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)293 pounds (133 kg)FreshmanPhoenix, AZBaylor
Leevel Tatum#97DE6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)259 pounds (117 kg)SeniorFresno, CAFresno State

Recruiting class

The Wildcats signed a total of 18 scholarship recruits and 7 walk-ons during national signing period.

Overall class rankings

Website Overall rank Conference rank 5 star recruits 4 star recruits 3 star recruits
ESPN000
Rivals68110122
247 Sports77110122

Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Javione Carr
CB
Arlington, TX Sam Houston High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Sep 10, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 76
Kevon Garcia
LB
Houston, TX Andy Dekaney High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 15, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 76
James Bohls
RB
San Clemente, CA San Clemente High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Aug 23, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 75
D.J. Fryar
LB
Steilacoom, WA Steilacoom High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jul 4, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Alex Navarro-Silva
DE
Chino, CA Riverside Community College (JC) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 28, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Jackson Bailey
LB
Red Oak, TX Red Oak High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 220 lb (100 kg) May 8, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Dalton Johnson
S
Katy, TX Katy High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 15, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Kolbe Cage
LB
New Orleans, LA Holy Cross High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) May 6, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Isaiah Taylor
CB
Fort Lauderdale, FL St. Thomas Aquinas High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 8, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 73
Logan Kraut
ATH (WR/DB)
Santa Rosa, CA Maria Carrillo High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jul 12, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 73
Matthew Weerts
LB
Batavia, IL Batavia High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 22, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 73
J.T. Hand
OL
Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) May 31, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 73
Colby Powers
TE
Klein, TX Klein Collins High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Jun 26, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 71
Luke Eckardt
OT
Richmond, IL Richmond-Burton High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Jul 17, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 71
Anthony Simpson
ATH (RB/S)
Bloomfield, CT Bloomfield High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 8, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 71
Evan Branch-Haynes
DT
San Francisco, CA Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jun 7, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 70
Jakelyn Morgan
CB
Tyler, TX Tyler Legacy High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Aug 27, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 70
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 64  247Sports: 65  ESPN: 40
  • ‡ 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 August 16, 2021.
  • "2021 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

2021 NFL Draft

The following Wildcats were selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Round Pick Player Position NFL Team
6195Roy LopezDTHouston Texans
6196Gary BrightwellRBNew York Giants

Returning starters

Offense

Indicates player was a starter in 2020 but missed all of 2021 due to injury.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Doak Walker Award[1] Michael Wiley RB So.
Rimington Trophy[2] Josh McCauley C GS.
Wuerffel Trophy[3] Bryce Wolma TE GS
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[4] Michael Wiley RB So.
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award[5] Donovan Laie OL Sr.

Pac-12 Media Day

The Pac-12 Media Day was held in July 27, 2021 in Hollywood, California. Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, wide receiver Stanley Berryhill III, and linebacker Anthony Pandy were in attendance to field questions from the media.

Media poll (South Division)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 USC 223(27)
2 Utah 183(6)
3 Arizona State 170(6)
4 UCLA 135(1)
5 Colorado 88
6 Arizona 41

Preseason All-Pac-12 teams

Second Team

Position Player Class Team
Second Team Special Teams
PK Lucas Havrisik Sr. Arizona

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Alma mater Year at Arizona
Jedd FischHead CoachUniversity of Florida (1998)1st
Brennan CarrollOffensive Coordinator, Offensive line coachUniversity of Pittsburgh (2001)1st
Jimmie DoughertyAssistant coach, Quarterbacks, Passing game coordinatorUniversity of Missouri (2002)1st
Scottie GrahamAssistant coach, Running BacksOhio State University (1996)1st
Kevin CummingsAssistant coach, Wide receiversOregon State University (2014)1st
Jordan PaopaoAssistant coach, Tight Ends & Co-Special Teams CoordinatorUniversity of San Diego (2008)1st
Don BrownDefensive CoordinatorNorwich University (1977)1st
Ricky HunleyAssistant coach, Defensive LineUniversity of Arizona (1983)1st
Chuck CecilAssistant coach, SafetiesUniversity of Arizona (1987)1st
DeWayne WalkerAssistant coach, CornerbacksUniversity of Minnesota (1981)1st
Keith DudzinskiAssistant coach, Linebackers & Co-Special Teams CoordinatorUniversity of New Haven (1991)1st
Tedy BruschiSenior Advisor to Head CoachUniversity of Arizona (1995)1st
Tyler OwensDirector of Strength and ConditioningUniversity of Alabama (2015)1st
Graduate assistants
Name Position Alma mater Year at Arizona
Luke McNittOffensive Graduate AssistantUniversity of Nebraska (2018)2nd
Darren AndrewsGraduate Assistant, wide receivers coachUCLA (2018)1st
Ty NicholsGraduate AssistantTexas Tech University (2020)1st
Garrison SmithGraduate AssistantUniversity of Georgia (2013)3rd
Analysts
Name Position Alma mater Year at Arizona
Derron MontgomeryAssistant running backs coach, Senior Offensive AnalystAbilene Christian University (2011)1st
Beyah RasoolAssistant Defensive backs coach, Senior Defensive AnalystEastern Arizona College (2007)1st
Scott SpurrierSpecial Teams AnalystUniversity of South Carolina (2008)1st
Darell GarretsonOffensive AnalystOregon State University (2016)1st
Aaron Van HornDefensive AnalystUniversity of Michigan (2019)1st
Kyle RosenbaumRecruiting AnalystIndiana University (2020)1st

Roster

2021 Arizona Wildcats roster

Quarterback

  • 4 – Jordan McCloud – Junior (6'0, 200)
  • 9 – Gunner Cruz – Sophomore (6'5, 227)
  • 12 – Brayden Zermeno – Freshman (6'4, 219)
  • 13 – Luke Ashworth – Junior (6'2, 208)
  • 15 – Will Plummer – Sophomore (6'1, 204)
  • 17 – Jaden White – Freshman (6'0, 197)

Running Back

  • 6 – Michael Wiley – Junior (5'11, 207)
  • 8 – Drake Anderson – Sophomore (5'11, 194)
  • 20 – Darrius Smith – Junior (5'9, 187)
  • 21 – Jalen John – Sophomore (5'11, 221)
  • 23 – Stevie Rocker – Freshman (6'0, 202)
  • 28 – Nazar Bombata – Junior (6'0, 202)
  • 29 – Jashon Butler – Sophomore (5'10, 201)
  • 33 – James Bohls – Freshman (6'0, 211)
  • 44 – Clay Markoff – Graduate (5'10, 239)

Wide Receiver

  • 1 – Stanley Berryhill II – Senior (5'11, 190)
  • 2 – Boobie Curry – Junior (6'2, 211)
  • 3 – Jalen Johnson – Sophomore (6'2, 209)
  • 5 – Brian Casteel – Senior (6'0, 197)
  • 7 – Jaden Mitchell – Freshman (5'9, 182)
  • 10 – Jamarye Joiner – Junior (6'1, 208)
  • 11 – Tayvian Cunningham – Graduate (5'7, 183)
  • 16 – Thomas Reid III – Graduate (6'3, 221)
  • 18 – Ma'Jon Wright – Freshman (6'2, 197)
  • 24 – Dorian Singer – Freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 25 – Anthony Simpson – Freshman (5'11, 184)
  • 26 – Jaden Clark – Freshman (5'10, 172)
  • 84 – Tristen D'Angelo – Junior (6'3, 200)

Tight Ends

  • 80 – Connor Hutchings – Graduate (6'5, 230)
  • 81 – Bryce Wolma – Graduate (6'4, 237)
  • 82 – Zach Williams – Junior (6'3, 239)
  • 83 – Colby Powers – Freshman (6'4, 230)
  • 85 – Roberto Miranda – Sophomore (6'2, 217)
  • 87 – Stacey Marshall – Senior (6'5, 262)
  • 88 – Alex Lines – Freshman (6'5, 245)

Placekicker

  • 32 – Jacob Meeker-Hackett Graduate (6'0, 215)
  • 33 – Tyler Loop – Sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 43 – Lucas Havrisik – Graduate (6'2, 188)
 

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 – Josh McCauley – OL – Graduate (6'4, 310)
  • 51 – Lucas Eckardt – OT – Freshman (6'6, 290)
  • 54 – Matthew Stefanski – OG – Junior (6'4, 324)
  • 55 – JT Hand – OL – Freshman (6'4, 310)
  • 56 – Josh Donovan – OT – Senior (6'5, 320)
  • 58 – Sam Langi – OG – Junior (6'5, 311)
  • 65 – Leif Magnuson – OT – Freshman (6'4, 296)
  • 67 – David Watson – OT – Junior (6'5, 290)
  • 71 – Jaxon McBride – OT – Freshman (6'5, 295)
  • 73 – Woody Jean – OL – Sophomore (6'4, 302)
  • 74 – Paiton Fears – OT – Senior (6'6, 307)
  • 75 – Josh Baker – OL – Sophomore (6'3, 305)
  • 76 – Anthony Patt – OT – Sophomore (6'5, 275)
  • 77 – Jordan Morgan – OT – Junior (6'6, 312)
  • 78 – Donovan Laie – OT – Senior (6'5, 323)
  • 79 – Davis DiVall – OG – Freshman (6'4, 295)

Defensive Lineman

  • 1 – Jalen Harris – DT – Senior (6'5, 254)
  • 12 – JB Brown – DT – Graduate (6'3, 281)
  • 17 – Regen Terry – DE – Freshman (6'4, 284)
  • 26 – Mohamed Diallo – Graduate Student (6'4, 306)
  • 41 – Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa – DE – Freshman (6'3, 245)
  • 44 – Shontrail Key – DT – Freshman (6'4, 261)
  • 52 – Aaron Blackwell – DT – Graduate (6'3, 284)
  • 55 – Evan Branch-Haynes – DE – Freshman (6'2, 309)
  • 58 – Nahe Sulunga – DT – Junior (6'3, 253)
  • 90 – Trevon Mason – DT – Graduate (6'5, 305)
  • 91 – Alex Navarro-Silva – ‘’Sophomore (6'5, 280)
  • 92 – Kyon Barrs – DT – Junior (6'3, 295)
  • 93 – Ugochukwu Nosike – DT – Freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 94 – Dion Wilson Jr. – DE – Freshman (6'4, 285)
  • 95 – Paris Shand – DE – Sophomore (6'5, 281)
  • 96 – Reid Codwell – DT – Freshman (6'2, 262)
  • 97 – Leevel Tatum III – DT – Graduate (6'1, 285)
  • 99 – Myles Tapusoa – DT – Graduate (6'1, 345)

Punter

  • 19 – Kyle Ostendorp – Junior (6'1, 215)
 

Linebacker

  • 6 – Jason Harris – Freshman (6'7, 255)
  • 8 – Anthony Pandy – Graduate (6'1, 228)
  • 10 – Jabar Triplett – Freshman (6'1, 238)
  • 11 – Kolbe Cage – Freshman (6'0, 205)
  • 18 – Kenny Hebert – Graduate (6'4, 231)
  • 23 – Treshaun Hayward – Graduate (6'1, 229)
  • 29 – Jackson Bailey – Freshman (6'3, 237)
  • 32 – Matt Weerts – Freshman (6'1, 223)
  • 34 – John Burton – Sophomore (5'11, 205)
  • 35 – Rashie Hodge Jr. – Graduate (5'11, 214)
  • 36 – RJ Edwards – Freshman (6'2, 217)
  • 37 – Kevon Garcia – Freshman (6'2, 240)
  • 38 – Dante Smith – Junior (5'10, 222)
  • 40 – Ammon Allen – Freshman (6'3, 194)
  • 42 – DJ Fryar Jr. – Freshman (6'2, 227)
  • 45 – Issaiah Johnson – Sophomore (6'1, 245)
  • 46 – Victor Zayas – Freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 47 – Rourke Freeburg – Senior (6'2, 220)
  • 48 – Jerry Roberts – Graduate (6'2, 226)
  • 51 – Chandler Kelly – Sophomore (6'2, 222)
  • 53 – Malik Reed – Freshman (6'1, 225)

Defensive backs

  • 2 – Isaiah Rutherford – CB – Sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 3 – Jaydin Young – S – Freshman (6'0, 192)
  • 4 – Christian Roland-Wallace – CB – Sophomore (6'0, 194)
  • 5 – Christian Young – S – Senior (6'3, 217)
  • 7 – Rhedi Short – S – Senior (6'1, 196)
  • 9 – Gunner Maldonado – S – Freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 13 – Isaiah Mays – CB – Senior (6'1, 193)
  • 14 – Logan Kraut – S – Freshman (6'2, 197)
  • 15 – McKenzie Barnes – CB – Senior (6'2, 185)
  • 16 – Dalton Johnson – S – Freshman (5'11, 187)
  • 19 – Adama Fall – CB – Freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 20 – Treydan Stukes – CB – Sophomore (6'1, 184)
  • 21 – Jaxen Turner – S – Junior (6'0, 209)
  • 23 – Malik Hausman – CB – Senior (6'0, 187)
  • 25 – Javione Carr – CB – Freshman (5'11, 182)
  • 27 – Jakelyn Morgan – CB – Freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 28 – Isaiah Taylor – S – Freshman (5'11, 196)
  • 30 – Anthony Gonzales – S – Freshman (5'10, 183)
  • 31 – Trey Cartledge – S – Freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 39 – Jeffrey Robinson – CB – Freshman (5'9, 178)

Long Snappers

  • 39 – Kameron Hawkins – Sophomore (5'11, 211)
  • 64 – Seth Mackellar – Junior (6'0, 220)

Legend

  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Source and player details:[6]

Depth chart

Starters and backups.

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Depth Chart Source: 2021 Arizona Wildcats Football Fact Book

Schedule

Spring game

The 2021 Wildcats spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 24, 2021. The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 23, 2021, will practice every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for five weeks.

DateTimeSpring GameSiteResultSource
April 24, 202112:07 p.m.Red vs BlueArizona StadiumTucson, AZRed 17–13

Regular season

The Wildcats' 2021 schedule consists of 4 home and 5 away games and 1 neutral site game for the regular season. Arizona's out of conference opponents represent the Big Sky, NCAA Division I FBS independent and Mountain West conferences. The Wildcats currently own the nations longest FBS losing streak at 14 games.

The Wildcats are scheduled to play three non-conference games, against San Diego State from the (Mountain West) and Northern Arizona from the (Big Sky) at home and on the neutral against BYU (NCAA Division I FBS independent) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Wildcats are scheduled to host California, UCLA, Utah and Washington. They are scheduled to travel to Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, USC and arch-rival Arizona State for the 95th annual Territorial Cup. Arizona is not scheduled to play Pac-12 North opponents Oregon State, and Stanford for the 2021 Pac-12 regular season.

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 47:30 p.m.vs. BYU*ESPNL 16–2454,541
September 117:00 p.m.San Diego State*P12NL 14–3839,097
September 187:00 p.m.Northern Arizona*
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 19–2133,481
September 257:30 p.m.at No. 3 OregonESPNL 19–4150,024
October 97:30 p.m.UCLA
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPNL 16–3443,258
October 1612:30 p.m.at ColoradoP12NL 0–3449,806
October 227:30 p.m.Washington
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPN2L 16–2130,880
October 304:00 p.m.at USCESPNUL 34–4152,435
November 612:00 p.m.California
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 10–330,677
November 1312:00 p.m.No. 24 Utah
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 29–3832,008
November 197:00 p.m.at Washington StateP12NL 18–4422,541
November 272:00 p.m.at Arizona StateP12NL 15–3852,305
Schedule Sources:[7]

vs. BYU

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +12.554.0
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Cougars 0 14 7324
Wildcats 0 3 10316

at Allegiant StadiumParadise, Nevada

  • Date: September 4, 2021
  • Game time: 7:30 P.M. MST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 54,541
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
StatisticsBYUArizona
First downs1827
Plays–yards63–36883–426
Rushes–yards34–16135–81
Passing yards207345
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–29–036–48–1
Time of possession28:5331:07
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BYUPassingJaren Hall18/28, 198 YDS, 2 TD
RushingTyler Allgeier17 CAR, 94 YDS, TD
ReceivingNeil Pau'u8 REC, 126 YDS, 2 TD
ArizonaPassingGunner Cruz34/45, 336 YDS, TD, INT
RushingMichael Wiley15 CAR, 64 YDS
ReceivingStanley Berryhill III12 REC, 102 YDS
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP BYU Arizona
2 9:17 9 73 3:58 BYU Tyler Allgeier 15-yard touchdown run, 2-point run no good 6 0
2 2:06 5 80 2:26 BYU Neil Pau'u 67-yard touchdown reception from Jaren Hall, 2-point pass good 14 0
2 0:13 11 65 1:47 ARIZ 28-yard field goal by Lucas Havrisik 14 3
3 7:28 9 80 4:48 BYU Neil Pau'u 6-yard touchdown reception from Jaren Hall, Justen Smith kick good 21 3
3 3:12 2 -1 0:11 ARIZ Lopini Katoa tackled in end zone for a safety by Trevon Mason, Rashie Hodge Jr. 21 5
3 2:00 3 46 1:05 ARIZ BJ Casteel 29-yard touchdown reception from Gunner Cruz, 2-point pass good 21 13
4 7:34 8 51 4:08 BYU 40-yard field goal by Justen Smith 24 13
4 0:49 12 65 2:35 ARIZ 37-yard field goal by Lucas Havrisik 24 16
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 16

To begin the 2021 season, Arizona will host BYU in the season opener in Las Vegas. In the 2018 season, Arizona lost 28–23 to the Cougars. Arizona fell to BYU 24–16 in Las Vegas. Arizona leads the all-time series 12–11–1.

San Diego State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona −1.547.0
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San Diego State Aztecs vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Aztecs 21 14 3038
Wildcats 7 0 0714

at Arizona StadiumTucson, Arizona

  • Date: September 11, 2021
  • Game time: 7:00 P.M. MST
  • Game attendance: 39,097
  • Referee: Mike Cuttone
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), and Yogi Roth (analyst)
StatisticsSan Diego StateArizona
First downs219
Plays–yards70–45454–230
Rushes–yards55–27120–51
Passing yards183179
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–15–018–36–1
Time of possession37:3422:26
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Diego StatePassingJordon Brookshire10/14, 183 yds, 2 TD
RushingGreg Bell17 car, 125 yds, 1 TD
ReceivingDaniel Bellinger3 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD
ArizonaPassingWill Plummer8/17, 109 yds, 1 TD
RushingStanley Berryhill III2 car, 26 yds, 0 TD
ReceivingTayvian Cunningham5 rec, 81 yds, 1 TD
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP San Diego State Arizona
1 13:22 4 75 1:38 SDSU Greg Bell 55-yard touchdown run, Matt Araiza kick good 7 0
1 9:12 6 96 3:08 SDSU Jordon Brookshire 3-yard touchdown run, Matt Araiza kick good 14 0
1 7:07 3 6 2:05 SDSU Tyrell Shavers 27 yd return of blocked punt, Matt Araiza kick good 21 0
1 5:50 4 75 1:17 ARIZ Stanley Berryhill III 43-yard touchdown reception from Gunner Cruz, Tyler Loop kick good 21 7
2 12:29 7 78 3:35 SDSU Daniel Bellinger 25-yard touchdown reception from Jordon Brookshire, Matt Araiza kick good 28 7
2 1:52 3 56 0:55 SDSU Ethan Dedeaux 40-yard touchdown reception from Jordon Brookshire, Matt Araiza kick good 35 7
3 5:13 6 6 3:22 SDSU 32-yard field goal by Matt Araiza 38 7
4 8:24 11 80 2:52 ARIZ Tayvian Cunningham 7-yard touchdown reception from Will Plummer, Tyler Loop kick good 38 14
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 38 14

After playing BYU in the season opener, Arizona will host San Diego State in the home opener. In the 2001 season, Arizona beat the Aztecs, 23–10. Arizona leads the all-time series 10–5.

Northern Arizona

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona −26.553.0
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Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Lumberjacks 0 7 7721
Wildcats 10 3 0619

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: September 18, 2021
  • Game time: 7:00 P.M. MST
  • Game attendance: 33,481
  • Referee: Mike McCabe
  • TV announcers (P12N): Chris Fisher (play by play), Lance Briggs (analyst)
StatisticsNorthern ArizonaArizona
First downs1519
Plays–yards65–24068–363
Rushes–yards45–14827–106
Passing yards92257
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–20–225–41–2
Time of possession34:4125:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern ArizonaPassingRJ Martinez11/16, 88 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingKevin Daniels27 car, 127 yds, 1 TD
ReceivingDraycen Hall4 rec, 48 yds
ArizonaPassingWill Plummer19/34, 191 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingDrake Anderson12 car, 72 yds
ReceivingStanley Berryhill III11 rec, 94 yds
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Northern Arizona Arizona
1 5:13 4 5 1:51 ARIZ 31-yard field goal by Lucas Havrisik 0 3
1 2:05 4 68 1:01 ARIZ Boobie Curry 49-yard touchdown reception from Will Plummer, Lucas Havrisik kick good 0 10
2 13:05 7 18 2:20 ARIZ 24-yard field goal by Lucas Havrisik 0 13
2 1:48 1 0 0:08 NAU Interception returned 28 yards for touchdown by Brady Shough, Luis Aguilar kick good 7 13
3 4:16 7 65 3:05 NAU Kevin Daniels 12-yard touchdown run, Luis Aguilar kick good 14 13
4 7:53 10 60 5:00 NAU Hendrix Johnson 9-yard touchdown reception from RJ Martinez, Luis Aguilar kick good 21 13
4 2:16 7 85 2:14 ARIZ Boobie Curry 3-yard touchdown reception from Jordan McCloud, 2-point pass failed 21 19
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 21 19

After playing against San Diego State, Arizona will host Northern Arizona for the final non-conference game. In the 2019 season, Arizona beat the Lumberjacks, 65–41. Arizona leads the all-time series 15–1.

at No. 3 Oregon

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Arizona Wildcats at Oregon Ducks – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Wildcats 7 3 9019
No. 3 Ducks 17 7 01741

at Autzen StadiumEugene, Oregon

  • Date: September 25, 2021
  • Game time: 7:30 P.M. MST
  • Game weather: 66 °F (19 °C); Wind: NW 8 MPH
  • Game attendance: 50,024
  • Referee: Francisco Villar
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play by play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
StatisticsArizonaOregon
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Arizona Oregon
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

To begin the conference season, Arizona will head to Eugene to face Oregon. In the 2019 season, Arizona lost 34–6 to the Ducks. Arizona trails the all-time series 17–27.

UCLA

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bruins 7 7 101034
Wildcats 3 10 3016

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: October 9, 2021
  • Game time: 7:30 P.M. MST
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) Clear
  • Game attendance: 43,258
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play by play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
StatisticsUCLAArizona
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCLAPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP UCLA Arizona
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After playing Oregon, Arizona will host UCLA. Last season, Arizona lost 27–10 to the Bruins. Arizona trails the all-time series 17–26–2.

at Colorado

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Buffaloes 3 3 21734

at Folsom FieldBoulder, Colorado

  • Date: October 16, 2021
  • Game time: -
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 49,806
  • Referee: Matthew Richards
  • TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
StatisticsArizonaColorado
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ColoradoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Arizona Colorado
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After playing UCLA, Arizona will travel to Boulder to face off with Colorado. Last season, Arizona lost 24–13 to the Buffaloes. Arizona trails the all-time series 8–15.

Washington

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Washington Huskies vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Huskies 0 0 71421
Wildcats 3 10 3016

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

StatisticsWashingtonArizona
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WashingtonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Washington Arizona
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After playing Colorado, Arizona will host Washington. Last season, Arizona lost 44–27 to the Huskies. Arizona trails the all-time series 11–23–1.

at USC

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Helmet Jersey Pants
Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Wildcats 7 7 71334
Trojans 14 21 3341

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, California

  • Date: October 30, 2021
  • Game time: -
  • Referee: Michael Mothershed
  • TV announcers (-): -
StatisticsArizonaUSC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
USCPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Arizona USC
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After playing Washington, Arizona will travel to Los Angeles to face USC. Last season, Arizona lost 34–30 to the Trojans. Arizona trails the all-time series 8–35.

California

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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California Golden Bears vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 0 0 303
Wildcats 0 0 3710

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: November 6, 2021
  • Game time: 06:10 PM PDT
  • Game attendance: 30,677
  • Referee: Mark Duddy
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein (play by play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)
StatisticsCaliforniaArizona
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CaliforniaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP California Arizona
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After playing USC, Arizona will host California. In the 2018 season, Arizona beat the Golden Bears, 24–17. Arizona leads the all-time series 18–14–2.

No. 24 Utah

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
No. 24 Utes 7 14 10738
Wildcats 14 3 3929

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 13, 2021
  • Game time: 12:10 PM MS
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein, Lincoln Kennedy
StatisticsUtahArizona
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Utah Arizona
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After playing California, Arizona will host Utah. In the 2019 season, Arizona lost 28–13 to the Utes. Arizona trails the all-time series 19–24–2.

at Washington State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Arizona Wildcats at Washington State Cougars – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 7 3818
Cougars 7 14 16744

at Martin StadiumPullman, WA

  • Date: November 19, 2021
  • Game time: 7:10 P.M. MST
  • Game attendance: 22,541
  • Referee: Matthew Richards
  • TV announcers (P12N): JB Long, Maurice Jones-Drew
StatisticsArizonaWashington State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

After playing Utah, Arizona will travel to Pullman, WA to face Washington State. In the 2018 season, Arizona lost 69–28 to the Cougars. Arizona leads the all time series 27–17.

at Arizona State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona
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Helmet Jersey Pants
Arizona Wildcats at Arizona State Sun Devils – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Wildcats 3 6 6015
Sun Devils 7 7 17738

at Sun Devil StadiumTempe, Arizona

  • Date: November 27, 2021
  • Game time: -
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C); Sunny
  • Game attendance: 52,305
  • Referee: Steven Strimling
  • TV announcers (P12N): : Ted Robinson, Yogi Roth
StatisticsArizonaArizona State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Arizona Arizona State
0 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 0

After the Washington State game, Arizona will travel to Tempe, face their arch-rivals, the Arizona State Sun Devils, in the 95th annual "Territorial Cup" for the season finale. Last season, Arizona lost 70–7 to the Sun Devils. The Wildcats are currently in the midst of a four game losing streak against the Devils. Arizona leads the all-time series 49–44–1.

Statistics

Team statistics

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Scores by quarter (non-conference opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 0 0 0 0 0
Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

Scores by quarter (Pac-12 opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
Pac-12 opponents 0 0 0 0 0
Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

Scores by quarter (All opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 0 0 0 0 0
Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: — = Not ranked.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot releasedNot released

After the season

Awards and honors

Weekly Awards
Player Position Date Ref.

Conference

Conference Awards
Player Position Award Ref.

National

Individual Awards
Player Position Award Ref.

All-Americans

All Star games

NFL Draft

The NFL Draft will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on April 28–30, 2022.

Six Arizona Wildcats players who were picked in the 2022 NFL Draft:

Round Pick Player Position NFL Team
Stanley BerryhillWR
Leevel Tatum IIIDL
Rashie Hodge Jr.LB
Mohamed DialloDL
Trevon MasonDL
Lucas HavrisikPK

NFL Draft combine

No members of the 2021 team were invited to participate in drills at the 2022 NFL scouting Combine.

2022 NFL Combine Participants
NamePOSHTWTArmsHands40Bench PressVert JumpBroad Jump3 Cone Drill20-yd Shuttle60-yd ShuttleRef

† Top performer

DNP = Did not participate

Media affiliates

Radio

TV

References

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  2. "Rimington Trophy Press Release". July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  3. "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2021 Watch List". July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  4. "Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award announces 2021 Preseason Watch List" (PDF). August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  5. "2021 Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award Watch List". August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  6. "2021 Arizona Wildcats roster". ArizonaWildcats.com.
  7. "2021 Arizona Wildcats football schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
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