As the Arizona Wildcats enjoy their May downtime, the football program is already buzzing with anticipation for the 2026 season. Spring practices have wrapped up, giving us a clearer—though still tentative—look at what head coach Brent Brennan's squad might bring to the field this fall.
One thing is certain: quarterback Noah Fifita will be the man under center, leading the offense with his proven poise and playmaking ability. But beyond that, several position battles remain wide open, making this an exciting time for Wildcats fans to speculate on the roster's future.
While it's far too early for anything to be set in stone, here's a way-too-early depth chart if the season kicked off today:
Offense
- Quarterback: Noah Fifita (RS SR), Sawyer Anderson (RS FR), Oscar Rios (FR)
- Running Back: Kedrick Reescano (SR), Quincy Craig (RS SR), Wesley Yarbrough (SO), Antwan Roberts (RS SR)
- Wide Receiver 1: Tre Spivey (JR), DJ Jordan (RS SO), Isaiah Mizell (SO)
- Wide Receiver 2: Chris Hunter (RS SR), Jordan Ross (JR), Brandon Phelps (RS SO)
- Wide Receiver 3: Gio Richardson (SO), Rodney Gallagher III (SR), R.J. Mosley (FR)
- Tight End: Cole Rusk (RS SR), Tyler Powell (RS SR), Shane King (RS FR), Arthur Ban (RS SO)
- Center: Zach Henning (RS JR), Grayson Stovall (RS SR), Keona Peat (RS JR)
- Left Guard: Rhino Tapa’atoutai (RS JR), Nathan Hale (RS JR), Javian Goo (RS FR)
- Left Tackle: Matthew Lado (RS SO), Jake Griffin (RS JR), Jaxon Griffin (RS FR)
Defense
- Nose Tackle: Leroy Palu (SR), Julian Savaiinaea (RS JR), Zac Siulepa (RS JR)
- Defensive End: Dominic Lolesio (RS JR), Kevin Moorer (SO), Prince Williams (FR)
- Linebacker: Taye Brown (SR), Everett Roussaw Jr. (SR), Jabari Mann (RS SO)
- Linebacker: Chase Kennedy (RS SR), Cooper Blomstrom (SR), Myron Robinson (SO)
With a mix of seasoned veterans and hungry underclassmen, Arizona's depth chart is shaping up to be a compelling story. Whether you're planning your game-day gear or just dreaming of the season ahead, keep an eye on these names—they'll be the ones making plays in the desert soon.