2022 Arizona Wildcats football team

The 2022 Arizona Wildcats football team represents the University of Arizona during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They are led by second-year head coach Jedd Fisch, and they play their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. It is the Wildcats' 123rd season overall and 44th as a member of the Pac-12 Conference and 12th in the Pac-12 South Division.

2022 Arizona Wildcats football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrennan Carroll (2nd season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorJohnny Nansen (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumArizona Stadium
(Capacity: 55,675)
2022 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
California  0 –0   0 –0  
Oregon  0 –0   0 –0  
Oregon State  0 –0   0 –0  
Stanford  0 –0   0 –0  
Washington  0 –0   0 –0  
Washington State  0 –0   0 –0  
South Division
Arizona  0 –0   0 –0  
Arizona State  0 –0   0 –0  
Colorado  0 –0   0 –0  
UCLA  0 –0   0 –0  
USC  0 –0   0 –0  
Utah  0 –0   0 –0  
Championship: December 2, 2022
As of May 2, 2022; Rankings from AP Poll

Previous season
Main article: 2021 Arizona Wildcats football team

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

Team departures
2022 Arizona offseason departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Stanley Berryhill#1WR5'11190 JuniorTucson, AZDeclared for 2022 NFL Draft
Rashie Hodge Jr.#35LB5'11214JuniorPhoenix, AZDeclared for 2022 NFL Draft
Leevel Tatum III#97DL6'1284SeniorFresno, CAGraduated/Declared for 2022 NFL Draft
Mohamed Diallo#26DL6'4306 SeniorToronto, CANGraduated/Declared for 2022 NFL Draft
Trevon Mason#90DL6'5305Graduated StudentArlington, TXGraduated/Declared for 2022 NFL Draft
Lucas Havrisik#43PK6'2188Graduated StudentRiverside, CAGraduated/Declared for 2022 NFL Draft
Christian Young#5DB6'3217SeniorHouston, TXGraduated
Anthony Pandy#8LB6'1228Graduated StudentCarson, CAGraduated
Luke Ashworth#13QB6'2208SeniorPhoenix, AZGraduated
Thomas Reid III#16WR6'3221Graduated StudentChesapeake, VAGraduated
Jacob Meeker-Hackett#32PK6'0215Graduated StudentTucson, AZGraduated
Donte Smith#38LB5'10222RS SeniorRound Rock, TXGraduated
Clay Markoff#44RB5'10239Graduated StudentOlympia, WAGraduated
Josh McCauley#50OL6'4310Graduated StudentMesa, AZGraduated
Matthew Stefanski#54OL6'4324RS SeniorFrankfort, MIGraduated
David Watson#67OL6'5290RS SeniorTucson, AZGraduated
Donovan Laie#78OL6'5323SeniorOceanside, CAGraduated
Connor Hutchings#80TE6'5230Graduated StudentPhoenix, AZGraduated
Bryce Wolma#81TE6'4237Graduated StudentSaline, MIGraduated
Tristen D'Angelo#84WR6'3200RS SeniorAnthem, AZGraduated


Coaching staff departures
Name Position New Team New Position
Don Brown Defensive Coordinator UMass Head Coach
Keith Dudzinski Assistant coach, Linebackers & Co-Special Teams Coordinator UMass Defensive coordinator
Ryan Partridge Director of High School Scouting and Recruiting coordinator UMass Wide receivers coach

Outgoing Transfers

Twenty-two players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2021 season.

Arizona Outgoing Transfers
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New School Source
Boobie Curry#2WR6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)211 pounds (96 kg) SeniorHouston, TXTransferred to Buffalo
BJ Casteel#5WR6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)197 pounds (89 kg) SeniorPasadena, CATransferred to Nevada
Jaden Mitchell#7WR5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)182 pounds (83 kg) FreshmanLas Vegas, NVTransferred to Texas State
Rhedi Short#7DB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)196 pounds (89 kg) SeniorPasadena, CATBD
Tayvian Cunningham#11WR5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)183 pounds (83 kg) GraduateVacaville, CATBD
Brayden Zermeno

#12QB6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)216 pounds (98 kg)FreshmanLos Angeles, CATBD
Jalen Johnson#13WR6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)209 pounds (95 kg) SophomoreCorona, CATBD
Logan Kraut#14DB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)197 pounds (89 kg)FreshmanSanta Rosa, CATransferred to UC Davis
McKenzie Barnes#15CB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 pounds (84 kg)JuniorFresno, CATransferred to Hawaii
Regen Terry#17DL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)284 pounds (129 kg) FreshmanFlorence, AZTransferred to Boston College
Nick Moore#18QB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)182 pounds (83 kg)FreshmanNewhall, CATBD
Darrius Smith#20RB5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)187 pounds (85 kg) JuniorHouston, TXTransferred to Jacksonville State
Malik Hausman#23DB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)187 pounds (85 kg) SeniorLas Vegas, NVTBD
Javione Carr#25DB5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)182 pounds (83 kg)FreshmanArlington, TXTBD
Jakelyn Morgan#27DB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)170 pounds (77 kg)FreshmanTyler, TXTransferred to Louisiana Tech
Jackson Bailey#29LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)229 pounds (104 kg)FreshmanDeSoto, TXTBD
Thor Canales#46LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)224 pounds (102 kg)FreshmanPlano, TXTBD
Rourke Freeburg#47LB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 pounds (100 kg) SeniorScottsdale, AZTransferred to Toledo
Lucas Eckardt#51OL6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 pounds (100 kg)FreshmanSpring Grove, ILTransferred to Colorado
David Watson#67OL6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)290 pounds (130 kg) SophomoreTucson, AZTransferred to Adams State
Edgar Burrola#72OL6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)305 pounds (138 kg) JuniorLas Vegas, NVTBD
Zach Williams#82TE6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 pounds (107 kg) SophomoreJohns Creek, GATBD
Colby Powers#83TE6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 pounds (100 kg)FreshmanSpring, TXTBD
Stacey Marshall Jr.#87TE6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)262 pounds (119 kg)SeniorMontgomery, ALTransferred to Marshall
Alex Navarro-Silva#91DL6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)280 pounds (130 kg)SophomoreChino, CATBD
Myles Tapusoa#99DT6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)345 pounds (156 kg)SeniorRose Park, UTTBD

† Elected to use the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA in response to COVID-19. Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn’t land on a new team for the 2022 season.

Incoming Transfers
Arizona Incoming Transfers
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School Source
Jacob Cowing#6WR5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 pounds (77 kg)SophomoreMaricopa, AZUTEP
Jayden de Laura#7QB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 pounds (86 kg)SophomoreHonolulu, HIWashington State
Anthony Solomon#10LB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)215 pounds (98 kg)JuniorFort Lauderdale, FLMichigan
DJ Warnell#14DB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)201 pounds (91 kg)SophomoreLa Marque, TXUCLA
Jeremy Mercier#20LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 pounds (107 kg)JuniorChandler, AZUtah
Hunter Echols#31LB6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)245 pounds (111 kg) SeniorLos Angeles, CAUSC

Anthony 
Ward

#57LB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)225 pounds (102 kg)FreshmanOntario, CAWashington
Jack Buford#59OT6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)310 pounds (140 kg)SophomoreSt. Louis, MONew Mexico
Tanner McLachlan#84TE6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)255 pounds (116 kg)SophomoreLethbridge, ABSouthern Utah
Tiaoalii Savea#98DL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 pounds (125 kg)FreshmanLas Vegas, NVUCLA

Recruiting Class

Arizona signed 25 players in the class of 2022. The Wildcats' recruiting class ranks 19th in the nation for 247Sports and 22nd in Rivals rankings. Four signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Arizona also signed walk-ons during national signing day period.

See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Tetairoa McMillan
WR		 Anaheim, CA Servite High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 17, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 83
Rayshon Luke
RB		 Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Jan 8, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 82
Keyan Burnett
TE		 Anaheim, CA Servite High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Aug 1, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 82
Ephesians Prysock
S		 Mission Hills, CA Bishop Alemany High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Dec 15, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 82
Sterling Lane
LB		 Westlake Village, CA Oaks Christian School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 20, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 80
Kevin Green Jr.
WR		 Mission Hills, CA Bishop Alemany High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Dec 11, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 80
Tyler Martin
LB		 Cambridge, MA Buckingham Browne & Nichols School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Sep 16, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 79
Grayson Stovall
OG		 Chandler, AZ Hamilton High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Jan 21, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 78
Russell Davis II
DE		 Chandler, AZ Hamilton High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jul 3, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 78
Jonah Coleman
RB		 Stockton, CA Lincoln High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Mar 1, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 78
Tacario Davis
CB		 Long Beach, CA Millikan High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Feb 21, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 77
A.J. Jones
WR		 Ontario, CA Colony High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jul 5, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 77
Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine
ATH		 Miami, FL Miami Palmetto Senior High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 15, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 76
Noah Fifita
QB		 Anaheim, CA Servite High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Apr 5, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 76
Isaiah Johnson
DT		 Chandler, AZ Chandler High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Jul 13, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 76
Jacob Manu
LB		 Anaheim, CA Servite High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Oct 10, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 76
Jermaine Wiggins Jr.
DE		 Bridgton, ME Bridgton Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Mar 19, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 75
Jonah Savaiinaea
OG		 Honolulu, HI Saint Louis School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jun 22, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 75
Taitai Uiagelelei
DE		 Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Dec 15, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Tyler Powell
TE		 Phoenix, AZ Brophy Prep 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Aug 13, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Jacob Reece
OG		 Salt Lake City, UT Brighton High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 7, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 72
Wendell Moe
OL		 Long Beach, CA Long Beach Poly High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Apr 30, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: #22  247Sports: #19  ESPN: #24
  • ‡ 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 January 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.

*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89, two stars= .79–.70, no stars= <70)
†= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, McMillian received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Left the Arizona program following signing but prior to the 2022 season.

Overall class rankings
Website National rank Conference rank 5 star recruits 4 star recruits 3 star recruits 2 star recruits 1 star recruits No star ranking
ESPN [1]#24#2-617000
On3 Recruits [2]#27#2-517000
Rivals [3]#19#11415300
247 Sports [4]#21#2-517000


Walk-On
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Joe Borjon
OL		 La Puente, CA Mt. San Antonio College (JC) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 330 lb (150 kg) 1/14/22 (Walk-on) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Jax Stam
DB		 Peoria, AZ Liberty High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2/1/22 (Walk-on) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Rich Kongaika
DL		 Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg) 2/1/22 (Walk-on) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
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:

2023 recruiting class

Coaching staff additions
Name Previous Position/Team New Position/Team
Johnny Nansen Defensive line coach (UCLA) Defensive coordinator (Arizona)
Jason Kaufusi Assistant coach, Outside linebackers (UCLA) Outside linebackers/Defensive ends (Arizona)

Returning starters

Offense

† Indicates player was a starter in 2021 but missed all of 2022 due to injury.

Preseason

Spring game

The 2022 Wildcats spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 9, 2022. The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 2 to April 7, 2022.

See also: Arizona Wildcats football
ARZ Red at ARZ Blue
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at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

  • Date: April 9, 2022
  • Game time: TBD MDT
  • TV: P12N

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released


Pac-12 Media Day

The Pac-12 Media Day was held in July, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

Media poll (South Division)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Arizona
2 Arizona State
3 Colorado
4 USC
5 UCLA
6 Utah

Preseason All-Pac-12 teams

First Team

Position Player Class Team
First Team Offense
Arizona
First Team Defense
Arizona
First Team Special Teams
Arizona

Second Team

Position Player Class Team
Second Team Offense
Arizona
Second Team Defense
Arizona
Second Team Special Teams
Arizona

Personnel

Roster
2022 Arizona Wildcats Football roster

Quarterbacks

  • 3 – Jordan McCloud
    Junior
    (6'0, 185)
  • 7 – Jayden de Laura
    Sophomore
    (6'0, 186)
  • 9 – Gunner Cruz
    Sophomore
    (6'5, 217)
  • 11 – Noah Fifita
    Freshman
    (5'9, 184)
  • 15 – Will Plummer
    Sophomore
    (6'1, 196)

Running Backs

  • 6 – Michael Wiley
    Junior
    (5'11, 202)
  • 8 - Drake Anderson
    Junior
    (5'11, 191)
  • 21 – Jalen John
    Sophomore
    (5'11, 212)
  • 23 – Stevie Rocker Jr.
    Sophomore
    (6'0, 199)
  • 24 – Jonah Coleman
    Freshman
    (5'8, 216)
  • 28 – Nazar Bombata
    Junior
    (6'0, 214)
  • 33 – James Bohls
    Freshman
    (6'0, 207)
  • 34 – Jashon Butler
    Junior
    (5'10, 197)

Wide Receivers

  • 2 - Jacob Cowing
    Junior
    (5'11, 170)
  • 4 – Tetairoa McMillan
    Freshman
    (6'4, 186)
  • 5 – Dorian Singer
    Sophomore
    (6'1, 188)
  • 10 – Jamarye Joiner
    Junior
    (6'1, 209)
  • 12 – Kevin Green Jr.
    Freshman
    (5'10, 159)
  • 16 – AJ Jones
    Freshman
    (6'3, 202)
  • 18 – Ma'Jon Wright
    Sophomore
    (6'2, 218)
  • 25 – Anthony Simpson
    Sophomore
    (5'11, 181)
  • 26 – Jaden Clark
    Freshman
    (5'10, 198)
  

Tight Ends

  • 45 – Issaiah Johnson
    Junior
    (6'1, 261)
  • 84 - Tanner McLachlan
    Sophomore
    (6'6, 249)
  • 85 – Roberto Miranda
    Freshman
    (6'3, 235)
  • 88 – Alex Lines
    Freshman
    (6'5, 256)
  • 89 – Keyan Burnett
    Freshman
    (6'5, 225)

Offensive Lineman

  • 55 – JT Hand
    Freshman
    (6'4, 295)
  • 56 – Josh Donovan
    Senior
    (6'5, 324)
  • 57 – Shontrail Key
    Freshman
    (6'5, 277)
  • 58 – Sam Langi
    Senior
    (6'5, 323)
  • 62 – Joseph Borjon
    Sophomore
    (6'7, 339)
  • 63 - Jack Buford
    Junior
    (6'4, 343)
  • 65 – Leif Magnuson
    Sophomore
    (6'4, 298)
  • 71 – Jonah Savaiinaea
    Freshman
    (6'4, 337)
  • 73 – Woody Jean
    Sophomore
    (6'4, 314)
  • 74 – Paiton Fears
    Senior
    (6'6, 321)
  • 75 – Josh Baker
    Sophomore
    (6'3, 299)
  • 76 – Anthony Patt
    Freshman
    (6'5, 269)
  • 77 – Jordan Morgan
    Junior
    (6'5, 328)
  • 78 – Grayson Stovall
    Freshman
    (6'2, 288)
  • 79 – Davis DiVall
    Freshman
    (6'5, 295)
  

Defensive Lineman

  • 1 – Jalen Harris
    Graduate
    (6'5, 266)
  • 6 – Jason Harris
    Freshman
    (6'7, 252)
  • 12 – JB Brown
    Graduate
    (6'3, 267)
  • 31 – Hunter Echols
    Graduate
    (6'5, 245)
  • 37 – Kevon Garcia
    Freshman
    (6'2, 231)
  • 41 – Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa
    Sophomore
    (6'3, 234)
  • 55 – Evan Branch-Haynes
    Freshman
    (6'2, 299)
  • 58 – Nahe Sulunga
    Junior
    (6'3, 287)
  • 92 – Kyon Barrs
    Junior
    (6'3, 297)
  • 93 – Ugochukwu Nosike
    Freshman
    (6'3, 280)
  • 94 – Dion Wilson Jr.
    Freshman
    (6'4, 294)
  • 95 – Paris Shand
    Sophomore
    (6'5, 276)
  • 96 – Reid Codwell
    Freshman
    (6'2, 253)
  • 97 – Jermaine Wiggins Jr.
    Freshman
    (6'4, 246)
  • 98 – Tiaoalii Savea
    Freshman
    (6'4, 293)

Linebackers

  • 10 - Anthony Solomon
    Junior
    (6'1, 221)
  • 11 – Kolbe Cage
    Sophomore
    (6'0, 205)
  • 17 – Jabar Triplett
    Freshman
    (6'1, 229)
  • 32 – Matt Weerts
    Freshman
    (6'1, 219)
  • 34 – John Burton
    Junior
    (5'11, 212)
  • 36 – RJ Edwards
    Sophomore
    (6'2, 222)
  • 38 – Dante Smith
    Sophomore
    (5'10, 220)
  • 40 – Ammon Allen
    Freshman
    (6'3, 207)
  • 44 – Jeremy Mercier
    Junior
    (6'3, 235)
  • 47 - Victor Zayas
    Freshman
    (6'2, 211)
  • 48 – Jerry Roberts
    Senior
    (6'2, 225)
  • 53 – Malik Reed
    Freshman
    (6'1, 225)
  • 57 – Anthony Ward
    Freshman
    (6'0, 225)
  

Defensive Backs

  • 2 – Isaiah Rutherford
    Junior
    (6'1, 190)
  • 3 – Jaydin Young
    Sophomore
    (6'0, 176)
  • 4 – Christian Roland-Wallace
    Junior
    (6'0, 200)
  • 5 – Christian Young
    Senior
    (6'3, 222)
  • 7 – Ephesians Prysock
    Freshman
    (6'3, 174)
  • 9 – Gunner Maldonado
    Sophomore
    (6'0, 189)
  • 13 – Isaiah Mays
    Senior
    (6'1, 192)
  • 14 – DJ Warnell Jr.
    Junior
    (6'2, 194)
  • 16 – Dalton Johnson
    Sophomore
    (5'11, 193)
  • 19 – Adama Fall
    Freshman
    (6'2, 191)
  • 20 – Treydan Stukes
    Sophomore
    (6'1, 184)
  • 21 – Jaxen Turner
    Junior
    (6'0, 197)
  • 24 – Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine
    Freshman
    (5'8, 167)
  • 28 – Isaiah Taylor
    Sophomore
    (5'11, 203)
  • 30 – Anthony Gonzales
    Freshman
    (5'10, 179)
  • 34 – Trey Cartledge
    Freshman
    (6'0, 176)
  • 35 – Samuel Chung
    Freshman
    (5'7, 150)
  • 39 – Jeffrey Simpson
    Freshman
    (5'9, 178)

Placekicker

  • 33 – Tyler Loop
    Sophomore
    (6'0, 180)

Punter

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

Long Snappers

  • 39 – Kameron Hawkins
    Sophomore
    (5'11, 199)
  • 64 – Seth Mackellar
    Junior
    (6'0, 208)


2022 Arizona Football Roster (04/11/2022)

Source and player details:[5]

Coaching staff
Name Position Alma Mater Joined staff Before Arizona
Jedd FischHead CoachFlorida (1998)2021New England Patriots – NFL QB Coach (2020)
Brennan CarrollAssistant coach, Offensive Coordinator/Offensive line coachPittsburgh (2001)2021Seattle Seahawks - NFL Running game coordinator (2020)
Johnny NansenAssistant coach, Defensive Coordinator/Inside linebackers coachWashington State (1996)2022UCLA – Defensive line coach (2021)
Jimmie DoughertyAssistant coach, Quarterbacks Coach/Passing game coordinatorMissouri (2002)2021UCLA - Wide Receiver (2017-2020)
Scottie GrahamAssistant coach, Running backs coachOhio State (1996)2021Arizona State - Associate AD (2014-2020)
Kevin CummingsAssistant coach, Wide receivers coachOregon State (2014)2021San Jose State - WR coach (2017-2020)
Jordan PaopaoAssistant coach, Tight ends coach/Co-Special Teams CoordinatorSan Diego (2008)2021UNLV - TE coach/Co-Special Teams Coordinator (2020)
Ricky HunleyAssistant coach, Defensive Line coachArizona (1983)2021Memphis - DL coach (2014-2015)
Chuck CecilAssistant coach, Defensive backs coachArizona (1987)2021St. Louis Rams NFL CB coach (2012-2016)
DeWayne WalkerAssistant coach, Co-Defensive backs coachMinnesota (1981)2021Cleveland Browns - NFL DB coach (2017-2019)
Jason KaufusiAssistant coach, Outside Linebackers coach/Co-Special Teams CoordinatorUtah (2003)2022UCLA - Outside linebackers coach (2019-2021)
Tyler OwensDirector of Strength and ConditioningAlabama (2014)2021Alabama - Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach (2015)
Support Staff
  • Tedy Bruschi - Senior Advisor to Head Coach
  • Matthew Hayes - Associate Athletic Director of Football Operations
  • Syndric Steptoe - Senior Director of Player and Community Relations
  • Brian DeSpain - Director of Football Operations
  • Matt Doherty - Director of Player Personnel
  • Jeremy Gray — College Scouting Coordinator
  • Josh Omura — High School Recruiting Coordinator
  • Brandon Sanders — Football Alumni Coordinator and High School Relations
  • Kendel Bennett — On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator
  • Cameron Lemons - Recruiting Strategy Coordinator
  • Steven Gonzales — Creative Media Manager
  • Kim Becker - Team Reporter
  • LB Brown — Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning
  • Lauren Vossler — Assistant Director of Football Operations
  • Aaron Brosz — Assistant Strength Coach
  • Ben Hilgart - Assistant Strength Coach
  • Trei Mitchell — Assistant Strength Coach
  • John Shaw — Assistant Strength Coach
  • Barry Boyd — Assistant Athletic Director of Football Equipment Operations
  • Kevin Kikugawa - Athletic Trainer
  • Tim Cummins — Director of Football Video Operations
  • Brian Riden — Assistant Football Video Coordinator
Assistants
  • Luke McNitt - Offensive Graduate Assistant
  • Ty Nichols - Graduate Assistant
  • Teddy Bolin - Defensive Graduate Assistant
  • Aaron Van Horn - Graduate Assistant
Analysts
  • Michael Switzer - Senior Offensive Analyst
  • Beyah Rasool - Senior Defensive Analyst
  • Scott Spurrier - Special Teams Analyst
  • Darell Garretson - Offensive Analyst
  • Brett Arce - Defensive Analyst
  • Tyler Ruskin - Recruiting Analyst
  • Darren Andrews - Offensive Analyst

Depth Chart

True Freshman

Injury report
NamePositionInjuryDuration

Schedule
Main article: 2022 Pac-12 Conference football season

Regular season

The Wildcats' 2022 schedule consists of seven home and five away games for the regular season. Arizona will play against three non-conference opponents from the Mountain West, SEC, and Missouri Valley conferences to begin the season.

The Wildcats will face San Diego State (Mountain West) on the road and Mississippi State (SEC) and North Dakota State (Missouri Valley) at home. The Wildcats are scheduled to host Colorado, Oregon, USC, Washington State and archrival Arizona State for the 96th annual Territorial Cup to close out the Pac-12 regular season at home. They are scheduled to travel to California, UCLA, Utah, and Washington. Arizona is not scheduled to play Pac-12 North opponents Oregon State and Stanford this season.

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 3at San Diego State*
September 10Mississippi State*
September 17North Dakota State*
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
September 24at California
October 1Colorado
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
October 8Oregon
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
October 15at Washington
October 29USC
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
November 5at Utah
November 12at UCLA
November 19Washington State
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
November 25Arizona State
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 1 released prior to game
  • All times are in Mountain time
    Source:[6]

    at San Diego State
    Arizona Wildcats vs San Diego State Aztecs
    1 2 Total
    Wildcats 0
    Aztecs 0

    at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA

    • Date: September 03, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsArizonaSDSU
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    SDSUPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP Arizona SDSU
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    Mississippi State
    See also: 2022 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team
    Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Bulldogs 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: September 10, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsMississippi StateArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Mississippi StatePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP MSST ARIZ
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    North Dakota State
    North Dakota State Bison vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Bison 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: November 17, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsNorth Dakota StateArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    North Dakota StatePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP NDSU ARIZ
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    at California
    See also: 2022 California Golden Bears football team
    Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
    1 2 Total
    Wildcats 0
    Golden Bears 0

    at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA

    • Date: September 24, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsArizonaCalifornia
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    CaliforniaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP ARIZ CAL
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    Colorado
    See also: 2022 Colorado Buffaloes football team
    Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Buffaloes 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: October 1, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsColoradoArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ColoradoPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP COLO ARIZ
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    Oregon
    See also: 2022 Oregon Ducks football team
    Oregon Ducks vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Ducks 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: October 8, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsOregonArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    OregonPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP ORE ARIZ
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    at Washington
    See also: 2022 Washington Huskies football team
    Arizona Wildcats vs Washington Huskies
    1 2 Total
    Wildcats 0
    Huskies 0

    at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA

    • Date: October 15, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsArizonaWashington
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    WashingtonPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    USC
    See also: 2022 USC Trojans football team
    USC Trojans vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Trojans 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: October 29, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsUSCArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    USCPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP USC ARIZ
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    at Utah
    See also: 2022 Utah Utes football team
    Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes
    1 2 Total
    Trojans 0
    Utes 0

    at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

    • Date: November 5, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsArizonaUtah
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    UtahPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP ARIZ UTAH
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    at UCLA
    See also: 2022 UCLA Bruins football team
    Arizona Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins
    1 2 Total
    Wildcats 0
    Bruins 0

    at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

    • Date: November 12, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsArizonaUCLA
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    UCLAPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP ARIZ UCLA
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    Washington State
    See also: 2022 Washington State Cougars football team
    Washington State Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Cougars 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: November 19, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsWashington StateArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––—-
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Washington StatePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    Arizona State
    See also: 2022 Arizona State Sun Devils football team
    Arizona State Sun Devils vs Arizona Wildcats
    1 2 Total
    Sun Devils 0
    Wildcats 0

    at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

    • Date: November 25, 2022
    • Game time: TBD
    • Game weather: -
    • Referee: TBA
    • TV: TBD
    StatisticsArizona StateArizona
    First downs
    Plays–yards––
    Rushes–yards––
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    ArizonaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Scoring summary
    Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
    Plays Yards TOP ASU ARIZ
    0 0
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.

    Rankings
    Ranking movements
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314Final
    AP
    Coaches
    CFPNot releasedNot released

    Statistics

    Team
    ArizonaOpp
    Scoring
      Points per Game
    First Downs
      Rushing
      Passing
      Penalty
    Rushing yards
      Avg per play
      Avg per game
      Rushing touchdowns
    Passing yards
      Att-Comp-Int
      Avg per pass
      Avg per catch
      Avg per game
      Passing touchdowns
    Total Offense
      Avg per Play
      Avg per Game
    Fumbles-Lost
    Penalties-Yards
      Avg per Game
    ArizonaOpp
    Punts-Yards
      Avg per Punt
    Time of Possession/Game
    3rd Down Conversions
    4th Down Conversions
    Touchdowns Scored
    Field Goals-Attempts
    PAT-Attempts
    Attendance
      Games/Avg per Game
      Neutral Site

    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

    Scoring

    Arizona vs Non-Conference Opponents

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Arizona 0 0 0 0 0
    Opponents 0 0 0 0 0

    Arizona vs Pac-12 Opponents

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Arizona 0 0 0 0 0
    Opponents 0 0 0 0 0

    Arizona vs All Opponents

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Arizona 0 0 0 0 0
    Opponents 0 0 0 0 0

    After the season

    Pac-12 weekly honors
    Weekly honors
    Honors Player Position Date Awarded Ref.

    Sources:


    Media coverage

    Radio

    TV

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    5. "2022 Arizona Wildcats roster". ArizonaWildcats.com.
    6. "2022 Arizona Wildcats football schedule". University of Arizona. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
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