This is a partial list as I verify the current status of each player. Remember things can be fluid in this area right now, so expect some changes.
QB Brayden Dorman had verified he is returning.
WR Brandon Phelps is committed to coming to Arizona
WR/TE Dylan Tapley has confirmed he is staying with his commitment.
C Josh Baker is returning.
OG Leif Magnuson is returning.
OG Alex Doost is committed to staying with Arizona.
S Gunner Maldonado is returning.
S Jack Luttrell is coming to Arizona.
Ath/LB Stacy Bey is coming.
More to come later. As we confirm we can add to.
Yes, Maldonado is joined by Stukes and Johnson.
https://247sports.com/college/arizona/article/tetiaroa-mcmillan-noah-fifita-announce-return-arizona-wildcats-next-season-225675952/
https://twitter.com/tomsmallwood/status/1748819575662408067
Manu, Fifita, and McMillan all returning!
Jonah Savaiinaea also returning
The video posted earlier at the basketball game
Intro to the 2024 FB team. That says most of the team is coming back.
Magnuson is returning.
Baker is returning.
https://www.on3.com/college/arizona-wildcats/news/offensive-linemen-jonah-savaiinaea-and-wendell-moe-announce-return-to-arizona/
Is Coleman the only guy committed to Washington? If so, he looks pretty silly. Plenty of reason to cheer for Oregon and the other Big-10 teams to slay UW on the east coast.
They obviously won't lose any OOC games because the Huskies' scheduling is ridiculously weak until they play Tennessee in 2029. Grow a pair in Seattle, boys.
Quote from: KansasCityCats on January 22, 2024, 07:34:35 AMIs Coleman the only guy committed to Washington? If so, he looks pretty silly. Plenty of reason to cheer for Oregon and the other Big-10 teams to slay UW on the east coast.
They obviously won't lose any OOC games because the Huskies' scheduling is ridiculously weak until they play Tennessee in 2029. Grow a pair in Seattle, boys.
Jonah Colman
Demond Williams
Adam Mohammed
Jordan Shaw
Dorian Thomas has not yet committed, but is expected to.
all followed CJF to Washington
Deuce Davis is returning.
Ta'itai Uiagaleli is returning.
Bill Norton is returning.
Genesis Smith is returning.
Tacario David is most likely returning.
Justin Flowe is returning.
Those are players I have not yet mentioned I believe.
Keyan Burnett is returning
Dorian Thomas is returning. I was surprised by this one and excited at the same time. As a freshman this last year he was quite impressive during practice. A star in the making?
https://arizona.rivals.com/news/arizona-snags-back-two-of-its-tight-ends-from-the-portal
https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2024/1/22/24047227/arizona-wildcats-football-keyan-burnett-dorian-thomas-tacario-davis-ncaa-transfer-portal-jedd-fisch
Demond Williams is the only big blow, outside of Jonah. It shouldn't affect us anyway because it's easy to find transfers during coaching transitions. Somebody in 2025 will come along (plus Brayden Dorman has huge upside to learn under Fifita).
Any word on Keyan Burnett. I'm hoping he can break out with this new staff and replace McLaughlan with a heavy dose of playing time. He's talented but hasn't proven that he can be "the guy" yet.
Ok, Raymond Pulido is out of the portal and set to start at LT for us this year! HUGE News!
Lane is also returning for us. He is listed as a LB but was doing some Edge Rusher as well.
Isaiah Ward and Deuce Davis have entered the portal. My original source said Davis was solid here. He wasn't totally right on that. He has however placed a do not contact listing on his portal entrance, which means that the only contact he will get is with the schools he chooses to entertain. Is that good or bad? IDK!
Pulido is a HUGE deal! Our entire O-Line is essentially returning with our QB and best WR (no disrespect to Cowing).
Quote from: KansasCityCats on January 25, 2024, 10:34:55 AMPulido is a HUGE deal! Our entire O-Line is essentially returning with our QB and best WR (no disrespect to Cowing).
No doubt the O will rock. With a few additions on D we should be fine. The CB position worries me a bit, but with Akina back we should be fine.