Honors & Awards

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll
• 2022: College Sports Communicators Academic All District
• 2022: Pac-12 Fall Honor Roll

2023: Started all 13 games at center on the offensive line... Has started 32 games over four seasons with the Wildcats... Helped lead an offensive line that paved the way for the 20th ranked total offense (448.0), 8th ranked passing offense (308.3), and 18th ranked scoring offense in the nation (34.6 ppg)... Helped the Wildcats finish 5th in the nation in red zone offense (93.0%), 8th in 3rd down conversion percentage (48.8%), tied for 14th nationally in 4th down conversion percentage (66.7%), and 10th in team passing efficiency (164.97)... Arizona's offensive line led the Wildcats to a 10-3 season and a 38-24 win over No. 12 Oklahoma in the Valero Alamo Bowl... The nine-win improvement from 2021 to 2023 marked the largest win improvement over two years in program history... The offensive line led the Wildcats to seven straight wins to end the season, tying a program record for in-season consecutive wins. 

2022: Started all 12 games at center on the offensive line… Has started 19 games over three seasons with the Wildcats… Helped make time for the Wildcats sixth-ranked passing offense and 21st ranked total offense, averaging 30.8 points per game... Did not allow a sack in 844 total snaps on offense, including 553 passing snaps (14th in the nation) and 291 rushing snaps… Held a 98.8 efficiency rating and committed only two penalties all season in 2022… All 844 snaps came during 12 games played at center… The Wildcats posted a four-win improvement from 2021 (1-11) to 2022 (5-7) to mark the second-largest win improvement in program history.

2021: Played in all 12 games and started seven games as Arizona’s top reserve offensive lineman ... Saw action at center and the two guard positions … Started seven of the last eight games of the season.

2020: Appeared in three of Arizona’s five games as a true freshman in the COVID-19 shortened season. Helped pave the way for big rushing games by Wildcat backs that included 268 yards versus Colorado (12-5-2020).

High School: Lettered four years in football at Eureka Senior High School in Missouri…Earned three All-Conference selections, two All-District nods, and one second team All-State selection for his work along the offensive line…Holds school record for most career starts, with 48…Also lettered in baseball twice and once in wrestling.

Personal: Joshua Andrew Baker…Son of George and Beverly Baker…One older brother, Matt, and one older sister, Lauren…Majoring in Criminal Justice Studies…Chose Arizona because, “It was the right fit for me, it felt like home.”

High School: A three-star athlete that played running back and linebacker at Rancho Cucamonga High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California… Received offers from San Diego State, Colorado, Colorado State, Florida State, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisville, Nevada, and Washington. Made 59 total tackles during senior season in 2023, also rushed for 185 yards on 28 carries and four touchdowns… Team Captain… Ranked 52nd in California and the 47th athlete overall.
“There were a lot of reasons why I chose Arizona,” Bey said. “The biggest thing was the coaching staff and how well I connected with everyone. It wasn’t just one or two coaches, but it was several guys on the staff that I talked with. Coach (Jedd) Fisch is a great guy and a great coach, and I really see him turning things around and I’m excited to be a part of that.”

2023: Appeared in all 13 games with two starts at tight end during his second season with the program... Made three receptions for 34 total yards with a long reception of 17 yards while averaging 11.3 yards per catch... Made a career-long 17-yard reception in the season-opener against Northern Arizona on Sept. 2 ... Caught one pass for six yards against UCLA on Nov. 4... Made one reception for 11 yards against Utah on Nov. 11.

2022: Appeared in nine games with one start… Caught three passes for 10 yards against Oregon (10/8).

High School: Attended Servite High School in California…Teammates with fellow Arizona signees QB Noah Fifita, WR Tetairoa McMillan, and LB Jacob Manu…Four-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports…Nationally ranked as the No. 8 tight end in his class by 247Sports…Participated in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl…Logged time in 13 varsity games at Servite and picked up 36 receptions for 660 yards and seven touchdowns…As a senior, went for 34 catches, 605 yards, and six scores…Also played basketball and ran track during prep career.

Personal: Keyan Chester Burnett…Son of Chester and Jeena Burnett…One brother, Gage…One sister, Memphis… Father, Chester, was a linebacker at Arizona 1995-97 and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft... Uncle, Emmett Mosley, played football at Notre Dame…Grandfather, J.D. Burnett, played professional baseball…Chose Arizona because, “Arizona has always meant something to my family. In addition to that, the opportunities here are second to none. The character of the program is top notch, and I believe I’ll be developed into the best version of myself.”

2023: Appeared in all 13 games on defense and special teams during his first season with the Wildcats... Made six total tackles (2 solo, 4 assists) at linebacker... Posted season-best two tackles on two separate occasions; 1st against Northern Arizona (1 solo, 1 assist) on Sept. 9; 2nd vs. UTEP (2 assists) on Sept. 16... Made one tackle in each of the last two games to end the regular season against Utah (1 solo) and at Arizona State (1 assist)... Finished with one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup, both recorded against Arizona State on Nov. 25. 

High School: A dual threat athlete who played outside linebacker and tight end at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. … Appeared in 31 games on varsity, making 181 total tackles (94 solo, 87 assists), averaging 5.8 tacklers per game and notching 18.0 tackles for loss… Recorded 16.0 sacks for loss of 32 yards… Averaged 0.5 sacks per game and forced 26 quarterback hurries… Deflected four passes and caused one fumble… In limited action on offense, caught one pass for nine yards, a touchdown… A three-star prospect per 247Sports with offers from Kansas State, San Diego State, Air Force, Idaho, Idaho State, and New Mexico State… The 24th ranked linebacker in Arizona and 132nd overall linebacker prospect.

2023: Appeared in nine games on special teams and defensive back... Made three total tackles (1 solo, 2 assists)... Returned three kicks for 56 yards with a long of 20 yards after spending much of the season at kick returner... Made his first-career tackle (1 solo) against Northern Arizona on Sept. 2... Posted an assisted tackle on Oct. 14 at Washington State and an assisted tackle on Nov. 18 against Utah. 

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season... Redshirt.

High School: Prepped at Miami Palmetto High School in Florida…Three-star recruit by 247Sports…Picked up 50 tackles, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups as a senior in 2021…Ultra-utility player during prep career, contributing time at cornerback, safety, wildcat quarterback, wide receiver, and running back.

Honors and Awards

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll
• 2022: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Appeared in all 13 games on special teams during the 2023 season... Did not record a stat. 

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

2021: Did not see any action in the 2021 season.

High School: Was named second-team All-Region in the 6A division … Was named the Desert Vista Varsity Football Character Award winner in 2019 and 2020.

Personal: The son of Ricardo and Shannon Clark … Has one brother, Christian … His father Ricardo played football at Marshall … His uncle Kenny Felder played football and baseball at Florida State and was a first-round draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers … His great uncle Walter Lewis was the first African American quarterback at Alabama.

2023: Did not make an appearance during the 2023 season... Redshirt. 

High School: Rated a three-star prospect out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona... Held offers from New Mexico, Idaho State, Navy, Nevada, Northern Arizona, Northern Iowa, St. Thomas, Utah Tech, and Weber State... Rated the 43rd edge position player in the state of Arizona...

Before Arizona: In 2023 with San Jose State, rushing for 842 yards (7th in MW) and nine rushing touchdowns (6th in MW)… Recorded a career-high 6.4 yards per carry… Rushed for a touchdown in the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl against Coastal Carolina (12/23)… 13 carries for 155 yards and one touchdown against SDSU (11/18)… 15 carries for 98 yards against No. 25 Fresno St. (11/11)… 19 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown at Hawai'i (10/28)… Ran for 79 yards and tied season-high two touchdowns vs. Utah State (10/21)… Season-high 124 rushing yards with career-best rush of 68 yards and a TD at UNM (10/14)… Had rushing touchdown, plus caught two passes for 25 yards at Boise State (10/07) … Ran for 62 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns vs. Cal Poly (9/9/23) … Six carries for 108 yards including a career-high 57-yard run at No. 6 USC (8/26/23) … In 2022 with Utah Tech, Played in all 11 games and finished with 1095 yards on the ground on 186 carries with eight rushing touchdowns… Rushed for more than 100 yards in six of the 11 games… Ran for a career-high 215 yards on 25 carries against Tarleton State (Nov. 12)… Racked up three rushing touchdowns in a single game in a win over Chadron State (Sept. 10)… Finished the year with 12 receptions for 89 yards… In 2021 with Utah Tech, Played in all 11 games and finished with 263 yards on the ground on 69 carries with one rushing touchdown… Ran for a season-high 67 yards and scored his lone rushing touchdown in the win vs. Fort Lewis (Nov. 13)… Racked up 66 yards on seven carries vs. Tarleton State (Oct. 16)… Caught a TD pass and tallied 64 all-purpose yards at UC Davis (Sept. 18)… Finished the year with 24 receptions for 151 yards… In the Spring of 2021 at Utah Tech, started in all five games and was the Trailblazers’ feature back, carrying the ball 83 times for an even 400 net yards and four touchdowns… First collegiate touchdown on DSU’s first FCS scoring drive at Tarleton (Feb. 27) … Scored two touchdowns, including a 43-yard run and a 75-yard catch-and-run at New Mexico State (March 7)… Racked up 97 all-purpose yards with a touchdown at Kennesaw State (March 20), and just missed his first collegiate 100-yard game with 98 yards on 22 carries at home vs. Tarleton (March 13)… Caught 14 balls out of the backfield for 207 yards and two receiving touchdowns overall.

High School: Was a two-time varsity letter winner at Central HS… Led the All-Valley league in rushing in back-to-back seasons and was a two-time first team all-league ad all-state performer… Also attended Edison HS.

Personal: Born in Fresno, California … Parents are Ghanges and Runisha Conley .... His siblings are Imari, Malik, Iman, Akeli, Quali and Nyeli.

Awards & Honors

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season. 

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

High School: Played at Sandra Day O’Conner High School in Glendale, Ariz... On the field, he’s regarded as a leader... ILB and RB from Phoenix Arizona... 3 year Varsity Starter, 350 career tackles... Senior season stats: 119 total tackles, 16 TFLs, 2021 SW Region Player of the Year, 2020 and 2021 Ed Doherty Nominee, 2020 and 2021 ALL FEVER TEAM, 2020 and 2021 All 6A Conference... 2021 National Football Foundation H.A.T. award recipient.... 4.0 GPA 1st team AZ 360 All-Academic Team... Received offers from Georgetown, Marist, Morgan State, and Southwest Minnesota State out of high school.

Honors & Awards

• 2023: AP Second-Team All-Pac-12 (12/7)
• 2023: All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention (12/5)

2023: Appeared in all 13 games with 11 starts during second season with Arizona... Led the conference with 15 pass breakups and 16 passes defended...  Named All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention and AP Second-Team All-Pac-12 for the first time in collegiate career... Finished with career-high 25 total tackles (18 solo, 14 assists) including 0.5 tackles for loss... Made one interception at Washington State on Oct. 14... Posted season-high three pass breakups against Oregon State on Oct. 28... Recorded season-high four tackles twice; 1st vs. Washington (2 solo, 2 assists) on Sept. 30; 2nd vs. Oregon State (4 solo) on Oct. 28... Moved his career tackle total to 32 over 18 games played with Arizona. 

2022: Appeared in five games at defensive back in first season with Arizona… Made seven total tackles (5 solo, 2 assists) with one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery… Made a season-high three tackles against Arizona State (11/25) helping the Wildcats to a 38-35 win in the Territorial Cup… Recovered the first fumble of his career against Washington State on 11/19… Posted his first pass breakup at UCLA on 11/12.

High School: A three-star prospect out of Milikan High School in Long Beach, Calif... Received offers from Arizona State and Kansas... Finished sophomore campaign with 19 tackles, one interception (a pick six), and a fumble recovery... Appeared on varsity for two seasons and made 45 solo tackles, 29 assists, and 74 total tackles with 4.1 tackles/game... A two-way athlete that played wide out, making 26 receptions for 463 yards... Averaged 17.8 yards per catch with a long of 45 yards and six total touchdowns.

2023: Did not make an appearance during the 2023 season.

High School: Prepped at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Ore. ... Made 73 total tackles (18 solo, 55 assists) during senior season on varsity... Posted 6.1 tackles per game and 12.5 tackles for loss... A three-star prospect per 247Sports with offers from Arizona State, Colorado, and Nevada... Recruited defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen... Began high school career at Wilsonville High School and finished career at Lakeridge HS... Rated the third-best prospect in Oregon and 110 edge rusher in the nation.

Prior to Arizona: A transfer from Northwestern who joined the Wildcats in the Spring of 2024... Did not make an appearance at Northwestern during the 2023 season... At Mountain Ridge High School in Phoenix, Ariz., Four-year varsity letter-winner at Mountain Ridge High School... Earned First Team All-State and All-Region honors following his senior season in 2022. Also earned Second Team All-State honors as a sophomore... Ranked as No. 95 interior offensive lineman in the nation and No. 18 overall recruit in the state of Arizona, per 247 Sports Class of 2023 rankings.

High School: Prepped at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs Colorado... #2 prospect out of Colorado and #18 QB prospects nationally... Made 2nd Team All-State in his Junior and Senior season... Accumulated 10,285 yards passing with 116 passing TDs across 4 varsity seasons... As a Senior, threw for 3,783 yards with 49 TDs and a QBR of 138.9 in 12 games.... In 2021, led Vista Ridge to a 7-4 record and a Colorado 4A second-round playoff appearance as a junior... Passed for 2,765 yards, 30 touchdowns and completed 60.6 percent of his passes (206-for-340)... A four-star quarterback (247Sports) who received offers from California, Colorado, Colorado State, Iowa State, Kansas, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi State, Oregon State, and Wisconsin... Recruited by passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jimmie Dougherty.... Committed to Arizona on Feb. 22.

Awards & Honors

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Made one appearance in the Valero Alamo Bowl during the 2023 season... Did not recorda stat.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

High School: Made 127 total tackles over three seasons with Chandler High School... Recorded 53 solo and 74 assists with 5.5 tackles per game and 8.5 tackles for loss... Posted three sacks during his three seasons in high school... Made one interception and 10 pass deflections with one fumble recovery and four forced fumbles.

Personal: Son of James and Tina... Has one brother named Shaun... His father, James, played defensive back at Arizona State... “I chose Arizona because of the love and dedication that the coaches show towards the game of football. Arizona gave me an opportunity when a lot of other schools didn’t. Arizona was the clear school for me and the one that will give me the most opportunities for my future.”

2023: Did not see any action during 2023 season.

High School: A two-star prospect out Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada... Received offers from Butler, Southern Utah, Dartmouth, and Valparaiso... Commit to the Arizona Wildcats on Jan. 28, 2022.

2023: Did not see any action during 2023 season.

High School: A dual threat athlete who played tight end and defensive end at San Pedro High School in San Pedro, Calif. ... Made 40 receptions for 551 yards and seven touchdowns over 24 games as a tight end on varsity... Made 55 total tackles (38 solo, 17 assists) with 10.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss at defensive end... A member of a 10-1 overall and 4-0 in conference San Pedro High School football team in 2022... Ranked the 90th athlete in California and 70th defensive end... A three-star prospect per 247Sports with offers from Boise State, Colorado State, Air Force, Army, Cal Poly, Fresno State, Grambling State, Montana State, Pennsylvania, Princeton, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah State, Washington State, and Yale... Recruited by defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen.

Honors and Awards

• 2023: FWAA Offensive Freshman of the Year (1/16)
• 2023: Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the Year (12/5)
• 2023: Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Finalist (12/1)
• 2023: Shaun Alexander Award Freshman of the Week (11/25 - Week 13)
• 2023: Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (11/25 - Week 13)
• 2023: Manning Award Star of the Week (11/25 - Week 13)
• 2023: Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 (11/25 - Week 13)
• 2023: Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (11/6 - Week 10)
• 2023: Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 (11/6 - Week 10)
• 2023: Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (10/28 - Week 9)
• 2023: Manning Award Star of the Week (10/28 - Week 9)
• 2023: Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 (10/28 - Week 9)
• 2023: Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (10/14 - Week 7)
• 2023: Shaun Alexander Award Freshman of the Week (10/7 - Week 6)
• 2023: Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (10/7 - Week 6)
• 2022: Pac-12 Fall Honor Roll

2023: Named the Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year after making 12 appearances with nine starts during his first full season of action with the Wildcats... Posted the highest single-season completion percentage (72.4%) in program history, completing 241-of-333 pass attempts for 2,869 yards and 25 touchdowns with just six interceptions... Guided the Wildcats to a seven-game winning streak to conclude the season, tying for the longest single-season winning streak in program history... 2,869 passing yards are the 8th-most in a single-season in program history... 25 touchdown passes tied Jayden de Laura (2022; 25) for 6th in a single season in program history... Guided the passing offense to average 308.3 yards per game which is 4th in a single season in program history... 165.9 pass efficiency rating is the second highest in a single season in program history, trailing only Keith Smith (174.2 in 1998)... Threw a career-high five touchdown passes in two games (1st; 5 vs. USC, 10/7) (2nd; at ASU, 11/25)... Threw for a Territorial Cup and single-game record 527 yards against Arizona State on Nov. 25... Posted career-high five touchdown passes at ASU (11/25)... With 527 passing yards in the Territorial Cup, became the 18th player in program history with 2,000-plus passing yards in a single-season... In the 38-24 win over No. 12 Oklahoma in the Valero Alamo Bowl, passed for 354 yards marking the second-most in a bowl game in program history (1st; Matt Scott, 382 yards; New Mexico Bowl, 2012)... Finished 7-2 as the starting QB to clinch a No. 11 ranking in the final AP Poll marking the highest ranking in that poll since 1998... First QB in school history to complete over 70% of their passes... Finished first among freshman in completion percentage (72.4) among FBS quarterbacks... Posted the fifth-most passing yards (2,869), second-most touchdown passes (25), top touchdown percentage (7.5%), second-fewest interceptions (6), third-most completions (241), fourth-most yards per game (239.1), and highest rating (165.9) among freshman quarterbacks in FBS.

2022: Made three appearances at quarterback during his first season with Arizona... Completed 9-of-19 pass attempts for 128 yards and one touchdown... Threw only touchdown of season to high school teammate Tetairoa McMillan at Utah on 11/5.

High School: Prepped at Servite High School in California...Teammates with fellow Arizona signees WR Tetairoa McMillan, TE Keyan Burnett, and LB Jacob Manu...Three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports...Played in 32 varsity games across four seasons and threw for 7,273 yards and 83 touchdowns on 499-for-796 passing...As a senior in 2021 went 206-for-334 through the air for 2,974 yards and 34 scores...Also added 187 career rushing attempts for 685 yards and 22 touchdowns...Participated in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl...Selected as the CalHi State Sophomore of the Year and State Junior of the Year...Holds Servite HS program records in career passing touchdowns, yards, and completions, season passing touchdowns and completions, and single game passing touchdowns and attempts...Also played golf during prep career.

Personal: Noah Malakai Fifita...Son of Les and Winnona Fifita...One brother, Dash...Chose Arizona because, “The love and loyalty from the coaching staff. They wanted me for me, never doubted me, and kept all of their promises.”

2023: Did see any action during 2023 season.

2022: Did not make an appearance with NAU.

High School: Played at Cienega High School... A two-year starter and one-year captain for the Bobcats... Finished his career with 47 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and two passes defended... Bobcats went 2-0 in their shortened season during his senior year... During Flores' junior season, Cienega finished the regular season 8-2 and reached the 5A Conference quarterfinals... Also wrestled at Cienega.

Personal: Born Carlos Jakob Flores on May 12 in Tucson, Ariz.... Son of Carlos... Has one sister, Alyza... Most admires his dad for how hard he works while going above and beyond for others.

Honors & Awards

• 2023: Butkus Award Watch List (8/10)
• 2023: Preseason All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention
• 2023: Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List (5/4)

2023: Appeared in all 13 games during first season with Arizona... Made career-high 44 total tackles (13 solo, 31 assists) with two tackles for loss and one sack... Finished sixth on the team with 44 total tackles... Broke up two passes and recovered one fumble... Recorded season-high 12 tackles (1 solo, 11 assists) at Mississippi State on Sept. 9... Reached double-digits in tackles once more with 10 tackles (3 solo, 7 assists) against UTEP on Sept. 16... Recorded a tackle in all but one game during the 2023 season... Made 1.0 sack at USC on Oct. 7.

Before Arizona: In 2022, made career-high 35 tackles (14 solo, 21 assists) with 2.5 tackles for loss over 10 games played... Recorded season-high 10 tackles (5 solo, 5 assists) against Georgia (9/3) in the season opener... Finished ninth on the team in total tackles... Shined in the 2021 season opener vs. Fresno State before missing the rest of the season due to injury ... Named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week after racking up a career-high 14 tackles, including five solo tackles, one tackle-for-loss, and a forced fumble in his first career start ... 14 tackles were the most by a UO freshman since Troy Dye on Sept. 21, 2016 ... Became the first Oregon player since 2007 and just the fourth since 2000 to record at least 14 tackles and force a fumble in the same game ... Eighth player in program history to have at least 14 tackles in a season opener... In 2020 as a freshman, appeared in just one game, recording a solo tackle, before missing the rest of the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season due to injury.

High School: Prepped at Upland High School in Upland, Calif... A consensus five-star prospect, top 11 player in the nation, No. 1 inside linebacker and top defensive player in California by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports ... Named the 2019 Butkus Award high school winner and the 2019-20 All-USA High School Football Defensive Player of the Year by USA Today ... Finished No. 6 overall in the 247Sports composite ranking as the No. 1 inside linebacker and No. 2 player in California ... No. 8-rated player overall by Rivals and the No. 10 prospect in the ESPN300 ... Named a Prepstar Top 150 Dream Teamer at No. 3 overall ... Named to 2019 first-team MaxPreps high school football All-American Team ... One of four finalists for the All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year ... A member of the 2019 SI All-American Defensive Team ... Played in the 2020 All-American Bowl and the 2020 Polynesian Bowl ... Back-to-back CIF Southern Section Division 2 Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior ... A 2018 first-team All-California selection as a linebacker by USA Today ... A CalHiSports.com first-team all-state selection as a junior ... Four-year letterman and two-time team captain ... Earned All-CIF honors three consecutive seasons ... Finished career with 434 tackles, 24 sacks, 48 tackles for loss and 10 forced fumbles ... 27 career games with double-digit tackles, including nine with 15-or-more tackles and a career-best 21 tackles vs. Mission Viejo as a junior ... As a senior, finished with 123 tackles (75 solo), 10 sacks, 19 TFLs, an interception and five forced fumbles ... Also rushed for 238 yards and five TDs on 23 carries ... Had eight double-digit tackle games in his final season including a season-best 18 vs. La Habra with two TFLs ... Finished with 15 tackles and two TFL vs. Mission Viejo ... Had five TFLs in two separate games during senior season ... As a junior, had a career-best 145 tackles, five sacks, 17 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles ... Finished with three games with 15-plus tackles ... As a sophomore, had 119 tackles, six sacks, nine TFLs and three forced fumbles ... Finished with seven double-digit tackle games including a season-high 16 twice ... High school coach was Darryl Thomas ... Chose Oregon over Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, California, Clemson, Colorado, Colorado State, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon State, Penn State, Rutgers, San Diego State, San Jose State, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Utah, USC, Washington and Washington State.

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season.

High School: Prepped at Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, New Mexico... Made 12 total tackles (7 solo, 5 assists) averaging 2.0 tackles per game, and 3.0 tackles for loss... Recorded 2.0 sacks for a loss of five yards... An unranked prospect per 247Sports.

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

High School: Played defensive back at IMG Academy... Was a member of a 9-1 team that was ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 2 in Florida during his senior season... Also played baseball for two years as a shortstop, center fielder, and pitcher... Ran track and competed in the 100m high jump as well as the long jump and 4x1... Named offensive MVP and won a national championship in 2020...

Personal: Nickname is ‘Bam’... Son of Jay and Michelle... Has four siblings including his brother Joey and sisters Lucy, Amber, and Cherielee... Amber ran track at Arizona, Joey played football at Montana, and Cherrielee was a cheerleader for Alabama... “I chose Arizona because I believe in Coach Fisch’s process and fully trust it. It is like a real brotherhood around the team.”

2023: Made two appearances on the offensive line during the 2023 season.

2022: Appeared in five games during the 2022 season.

2021: Played in three games vs. Cal, Washington State and ASU ... and made his first career start vs. Washington State ... Started at left guard vs. WSU ... Also saw extended time vs. Cal.

High School: Joins the Wildcats in Spring of 2021 as one of two early prep enrollees alongside Stevie Rocker Jr.... Decorated prep standout at Mission Viejo High School and received a top-20 position ranking from various recruiting services...2019 Second Team All-County and All-South Coast League selection... Helped guide Mission Viejo to 2019 CIF-SS Division I semifinals with a record of 11-1... Part of a senior class at Mission Viejo that included four Division I signees... Follows in the footsteps of his father, Bryan, to Tucson as a legacy as Bryan played offensive line for the Wildcats from 1992 to 1996... Member of head coach Jedd Fisch’s first recruiting class at Arizona.

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season.

High School: Appeared in 26 games over three seasons on varsity at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz... Made 156 total tackles (75 solo, 81 assists), averaging 6.0 tackles per game and recording 13.0 tackles for loss.... Posted 5.0 sacks for a loss of four yards and nine hurries.

Awards & Honors2023:

• Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll
  

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

High School: A dual sport athlete that played basketball, football, and volleyball at Sunrise Mountain High School... Appeared at tight end and defensive end... Made 21 receptions for 215 yards through 33 games played in high school... Averaged 10.2 yards per catch and 6.2 yards per game with a long of 25 yards.... Named Team Captain, All District, and All Region... Academic Player of the Year... Earned Honor Roll for all four years...

Personal: Cousin of Taysom Hill with the New Orleans Saints... Chose Arizona because the coaching staff and the environment really made him feel at home.

Awards & Honors

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.
High School: Played football at Cathedral Catholic in San Diego, Calif... Made 39 receptions for 984 yards with 11 touchdowns during his college career... Named Team Captain, All Conference, All City... Won the State Championship during his senior year in 2021... Ran the fastest 4x1 in school history.

Personal: Son of Mike and Gigi... His father Mike played for the Raiders and the Patriots and is in the NFL Hall of Fame.

2023: Did not see any action during the 2023 season.

High School: Prepped at powerhouse Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... Made 79 receptions for 1,339 yards and 16 touchdown grabs over three seasons on varsity... Reeled in 26 catches for 528 yards and seven touchdowns during senior season in 2022... Posted career-high 46 grabs for 699 yards and eight touchdowns during junior season... Caught 23 total touchdowns during high school career... Named player of the game twice; first on Oct. 10, 2019 (3 catches, 105 yards vs. Leunzinger); second on Oct. 31, 2019 (2 catches for 74 yards and 1 TD vs. CVHS)... Mission Viejo fell to St. John Bosco in the CIF Southern Section playoffs... A three-star prospect who had offers from Utah, Vanderbilt, Colorado State, Cornell, Fordham, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Tulane, and Yale.

Awards & Honors

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Saw action in five games including the Valero Alamo Bowl 38-24 win over No. 12 Oklahoma during the 2023 season... Did not record a stat.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

High School: Appeared at wide receiver and free safety at Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, La.... Made 26 receptions for 420 yards and four touchdowns over three seasons...Averaged 16.2 yards per catch and 24.7 yards per game with a long of 72 yards over 17 games played... On defense, made six total tackles including four solo and two assists.

2023: Appeared in one game and made one tackle (1 solo) against Northern Arizona (9/2) on special teams during the 2023 season.

High School: Prepped at Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawai’i... Named to the Polynesian Bowl roster... During junior season, rushed eight times for 39 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry... Made 42 receptions for 511 yards, averaging 12.2 yards per catch and 51.1 yards per game with five touchdowns... Recruited by defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen... A three-star prospect with offers from Oregon State, San Diego State, and Utah State.

2023: Did not see any action during 2023 season.

High School: Prepped at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla... Made 20 receptions for 410 yards and three touchdown catches over three seasons on varsity... Averaged 20.5 yards per catch and 24.1 yards per game with a long of 57 yards... During sophomore season, recorded career bests in receptions (13), yards (228), and a long of 57 yards... Rated a three-star and 107th wide receiver nationally per 247Sports... Recruited by wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings... Signed with the Wildcats on Feb. 1, 2023 and joined the team as a mid-year entry... Received offers from Auburn, Kentucky, Alabama, Coastal Carolina, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Marshall, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, UCF, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia.

2023: Did not see any action during 2023 season.

High School: A running back who prepped at Highland High School in Palmdale, Calif. ... Rushed for 3,001 yards and 48 touchdowns on 340 carries over three seasons on varsity... Averaged 8.8 yards per carry, 107.2 yards per game, and rushed for a long of 79 yards with 14 100-plus-yard games... Made 20 receptions for 349 yards and four touchdowns... Recorded 3,350 all-purpose yards while averaging 119.6 yards per game... Scored 386 total points during his high school career... A three-star prospect with offers from Colorado State, Columbia, Fordham, Fresno State, Harvard, Nevada, Northern Arizona, Princeton, UNLV, Washington, Washington State, and Yale.

2023: Saw action on defense in all 13 games played... Named 2023 Valero Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP after making 13 tackles (7 solo, 6 assist), and forcing one pivotal fumble to lead the Wildcats comeback 38-24 win over No. 12 Oklahoma... Finished with career-high 86 tackles (53 solo, 33 assists), career-high six tackles for loss, career-high two sacks, one interception, two pass deflections, and four forced fumbles... Finished 10th in the Pac-12 with 86 tackles (2nd on team)... Tied for first in the Pac-12 with four forced fumbles... The 13 tackles in the Alamo Bowl were a career-high surpassing his previous high of 11 tackles against Utah (8 solo, 3 assists) on Nov. 18... Recorded first-career interception at Arizona State on Nov. 25, and made eight tackles (7 solo, 1 assist) including two tackles for loss in the Territorial Cup win... Made nine tackles against Washington (5 solo, 4 assists) with two forced fumbles on Oct. 14.

2022: Appeared in 11 games primarily on special teams... Made six total tackles with three solo and three assists... Recorded a blocked kick against San Diego State on 9/3... Made a season-high three tackles against Arizona State to help win The Territorial Cup 38-35.2021: Played in three games as a true freshman and picked up two tackles in the Territorial Cup... Made three total tackles, two solo, one assist.

High School: Was named to the 2020 Texas MaxPreps All-State Second Team and was a member of the 2020 Texas 19-6A Division 2 State Champion Team ... Was named First Team All Greater Houston in 2020 ... Two-time team captain ... Recipient of the 2020 John Culpepper Memorial Award ... Was named the 2020 Padilla Poll 6A-D2 Defensive Player of the Year ... Was on the 2020 Academic All-District team.

Personal: The son of Dedrick and Mandy Johnson ... Has two brothers, Daylin and Dane ... His father played one season at Howard Payne University and his brother Daylin plays safety for the Southern Shreveport Jaguars.

2023: Appeared in two games on the defensive line against Washington (9/30) and Arizona State (11/15)... Did not record a stat.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

High School: Played defensive tackle at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.... Made 114 total tackles including 38 solo and 76 assist... Averaged 6.3 tackles per game and recorded 27.5 tackles for loss... Received offers from Colorado, Idaho, and Utah State... Left high school as a three-star prospect per 247Sports.com... No. 23 defensive lineman in Arizona.

Honors and Awards●

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll
• 2022: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Appeared in 10 games during the 2023 season... Made five receptions for 27 yards with a long of 14 yards... Posted season-high 17 yards on two receptions at Washington State (10/14).

2022: Appeared in two games during the 2022 season, did not record a stat.

High School: Attended Colony High School in Ontario, California...Three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports...Pulled in 19 receptions for 521 yards and four touchdowns to help Colony HS to an 8-7 record and a playoff appearance as a senior.

2023: Appeared in 12 games during the 2023 season... Made 15 total tackles (5 solo, 10 assists)... Recorded career-high five tackles in back-to-back games, first against Utah (11/18); second at Arizona State (11/25) in the Territorial Cup 59-23 victory.

High School: A dual sport athlete who played basketball and football at President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Hawai’i... A three-star prospect per 247Sports that is ranked 10th at linebacker in Hawai’i, and held offers from Army, Hawai’i, Nevada, Boise State, Utah, Washington, and Washington State... Recruited by defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen.

2023: Did not make an appearance in the 2023 season... Redshirt.

High School: Prepped at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, Calif. ... Played wide receiver and cornerback for the Las Lomas Knights... Made eight total tackles (6 solo, 2 assists), 2.7 tackles for loss over 11 games played on varsity at cornerback... At wide receiver, made 19 receptions for 365 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 19.2 yards per catch and 33.2 yards per game during his high school career... Made a reception of 42 yards during his senior season... A three-star prospect (247Sports), who is ranked No. 68 at defensive back in California... Received offers from San Diego State, Arizona State, Boston College, Nevada, Oregon State, Utah, Utah State, Washington, and Washington State... Committed to Arizona on Dec. 16, 2022.

2023: Did not make an appearance in the 2023 season... Redshirt.

High School: A dual sport athlete that played basketball and football at Highland High School in Salt Lake City Utah

High School: A three-star offensive lineman that played at Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona... Chose Arizona over Colorado State, Montana State, New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, and Utah State... Committed to Arizona on June 19, 2023... Rated No. 32 in Arizona and No. 129 overall at offensive tackle... Played 17 total games over two seasons on varsity in high school... Made 36 total tackles including 12 solo and 24 assists along with seven tackles for loss... Posted 3.5 sacks and 11 QB hurries. “I like the culture the team has,” Lado said. “It’s like a family that not many other programs have. The highlight of the visit was talking about football with coach Brennan Carroll in his room as well as seeing the players workout. My relationship with the staff is great, especially with coach Carroll. I think he is the best O-line coach I have seen so far.”

2023: Appeared in three games during the 2023 season... Did not record a stat... Redshirt.

2022: Appeared in four games on the defensive line for Arizona... Made eight tackles (4 solo, 4 assist) with 0.5 tackles for loss... Recorded a season-high five tackles at Utah (11/5)... Made two tackles at UCLA (11/12)... Posted his first-career tackle at San Diego State on 9/3.
High School: Played defensive end and tight end at Oaks Christian High School... Made 116 total tackles for an average of 6.8 per game... Recorded 31.0 tackles for loss over 17 gamesplayed through two seasons... A four-star linebacker, per 247sports.com, who was ranked No. 27 overall and No. 31 among linebackers... Chose Arizona over Colorado, Oregon State, Arizona State, and Arkansas.

2023: Appeared in all 13 games during the 2023 season... Made a reception in all but one game for 28 total receptions... Reeled in season high five receptions against Washington State and Colorado... Recorded 296 receiving yards with three touchdowns... Pulled in one touchdown reception against UTEP (9/16), UCLA (11/4), and Utah (11/18)... Grabbed five receptions for a season-high 67 receiving yards in a 34-31 win at Colorado (11/11).

Before Arizona: At Colorado, played in 25 career games, starting 12.... Has 33 receptions for 482 yards and five touchdowns in his career. In 2022, played in 12 games, had 23 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns... Made first career start against TCU... Named the offensive player of the game against California by the coaching staff... Named a member of the Victory Club for his play in the win against California... Had eight catches for 119 yards and the game winning touchdown in overtime against California.... In 2021, played in the first 10 games of the season before being listed as injured for the final two ... Registered 10 receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns on the season ... Most productive game came in week one against Northern Colorado when he had two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown and was named Colorado’s nomination for Pac-12 Freshman of the Week ... Had a clutch touchdown against Oregon State, hauling in a pass from Brendon Lewis with just 2:24 left in regulation to put the Buffs back ahead after the Beavers took their only lead of the game... In 2020, played in three games and dressed for all six including the Alamo Bowl ... Played in the first two games of the season, vs. UCLA and at Stanford, and in the Alamo Bowl against Texas ... Didn't have any catches in the regular season, but had a 15-yard reception from Brendon Lewis in the Alamo Bowl, kicking off a scoring drive in the fourth quarter ... Named first-team Academic All-Colorado by the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation.

High School: A three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and PrepStar as a consensus top 100 player out of California ... 247Sports rates him as the No. 54 athlete in the class and No. 84 player from California ... Rivals ranked him the No. 85 player out of California ... He helped spur a turn-around at Inglewood that saw the team improve from a 0-10 record as a junior and to 12-1, losing by one point in the CIF Southern Section Division 13 Semifinals while having a perfect 5-0 record in the Pioneer League under coach Mil’Von James ... He played receiver, cornerback and was the team’s punter and punt returner ... His senior season he had 46 receptions for 1,289 yards and 23 touchdowns and added two rushes for 22 yards for 1,314 yards from scrimmage ... He added two two-point conversions for a total of 142 points scored ... He had one 200-yard receiving game, six 100-yard receiving games, eight games with multiple receiving touchdowns, and six games with at least one 50-yard reception ... On defense he added 70 tackles, including five for a loss, six interceptions, four pass break-ups and one fumble recovery ... On special teams as a senior, he averaged 49.0 yards per punt on five punts with a long of 53 and one inside the 20 ... Also had one punt return for 46 yards ... As a junior, he had 30 receptions for 573 yards and eight touchdowns and 10 rushes for 47 yards and a touchdown ... He had four 100-yard receiving games ... He added 62 tackles on defense, including six for a loss, to go with two interceptions, one forced fumble and a pass breakup ... He also had four kick returns for 67 yards ... He had 215 yards on just five receptions with four touchdowns in a 77-0 win over West as a senior when he also had four tackles and a 46-yard punt return ... In a 63-7 win over Hamilton as a senior, both of his receptions went for touchdowns when he racked up 136 yards and added eight tackles on defense ... He had a 100-yard game on five receptions to go with two interceptions on defense in a 68-14 win over Gardena his senior season ... He had 13 tackles, an interception and two pass breakups on defense and six catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in a 28-0 win over North as a senior ... Had four catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns on offense and seven tackles on defense in a 60-21 win over Santa Monica his senior season ... He also played basketball and was named the MVP of the Pioneer League his junior season.

Personal: He was born on July 29, 2002 in Inglewood, Calif. ... He was raised by his mom, Daisy Lemonious, and grandmother, Brenda Lemonious ... He has an older sister ... He enjoys working out and resting in his free time ... He is interested in going into broadcasting after his football days are over ... He has done community service through his church ... Full name is Montana-George Eugene Lemonious-Craig ... He was nicknamed “Mr. Inglewood” by the new coaching staff his senior season for being the heart and soul of the team. (Last name is pronounced lee-moan-E-us.)... He is majoring in Communication at Colorado and pursuing a minor in Sports Media ... He was a member of the National Honor Society in high school ... Named first-team Academic All-Colorado by the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation his true freshman season in 2020 and received honorable mention status ... Honored with the Byron R. White Leadership and Initiative Award at CU's 2022 Academic Breakfast for exhibiting outstanding initiative and demonstrating a strong commitment to service the CU and Boulder Community.

2023: Appeared in four regular season games and the Valero Alamo Bowl during the 2023 season... Recorded two total tackles (1 solo, 1 assist), one solo at Colorado (11/11) and one assist (0.5 TFL) against Utah (11/18)... Hurried the QB once against Utah... Redshirt.

High School: Prepped at Long Beach Poly High School in Long Beach, Calif. ... Made 89 total tackles (53 solo, 36 assists) over two seasons (20 games) on varsity... Averaged 4.5 tackles per game and recorded 26.0 tackles for loss... Posted 8.5 sacks for a loss of 41 yards, averaging 0.4 sacks per game and notched 19 quarterback hurries... Deflected five passes and caused two fumbles... A three-star prospect per 247Sports with offers from Washington State, Colorado, and San Jose State.

Honors and Awards

• 2023: All-Pac-12 Second Team Specialist (12/5)
• 2023: Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week (11/13)
• 2023: Lou Groza Award Semifinalist (11/9)
• 2023: Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List (8/2)
• 2023: Preseason All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention
• 2022: Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List
• 2022: All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention

2023: Appeared in all 13 games during the 2023 season... Made 19-of-24 field goal attempts for 79.2%... Booted a career-long 52-yarder at Colorado in a game where he also made a game-winning 24-yard field goal as time expired... Made 53-of-53 extra-point attempts to move to 103-for-103 on extra-point attempts in his collegiate career... Has made 49-of-57 (86.0%) of his field goal attempts in college... Kicked two field goals from beyond 50 yards (51 vs. Oregon State, 10/28), and the aforementioned 52-yarder vs. Colorado (11/11), marking the two longest field goals made of his collegiate career... Third in the Pac-12 in made field goals (19)... Seventh in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage (79.2%)... Finished junior season 12th all-time in career-field goal percentage (86.0%, 49-57).

2022: Appeared in all 12 games as the teams primary kicker, handling kickoff duties as well... Made 18 of 21 attempts with a career-long of 48 yards for a percentage of 85.71... Made 38 of 38 extra points... Booted his long of 48 yards at Washington on 10/15... Made nine straight field goals to end the season, going 3-for-3 against USC on 10/29, 1-for-1 at Utah on 11/5, 2-for-2 at UCLA on 11/12, 2-for-2 vs. Washington State on 11/19, and 1-for-1 in the Territorial Cup victory over Arizona State on 11/25... Booted 45 touchbacks on kickoff marking a career high... 30-for-33 on field goals in career.

2021: Played in eight games ... Finished the season as Arizona’s PAT and short kick specialist ... Made all 12 of his attempts with a long of 42 ... Became the first player in Arizona history to make their first 10 career kicks ... Made all 12 of his point after attempts ... Led the team in scoring with 48 points.

2020: Played in all five games as the Wildcats primary punter...Totaled 24 punts on the year and averaged 43.0 yards per punt with a long of 64...Downed eight punts inside the opponents 20 yard line...Boomed eight kicks 50+ yards...Only notched two touchbacks...Long punt of 64 yards came in the Territorial Cup on Dec. 11, one of three punts in the game...Career-high seven punts came on Dec. 5 versus Colorado...Forced three fair catches in both the Nov. 21 game at Washington and the next week, Nov. 28 at UCLA...Best performance of the year came Dec. 5 versus Colorado, booming three punts of 50+ yards and averaging 47.14 yards per punt.High School: Graduated from Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas in May 2020...Lettered three years in football as a kicker/punter, two years in soccer (forward), and one year in track and field (high jump, 100-meter, 200-meter)...Finished high school ranked as the No. 8 kicker in the country by Kohl’s Kicking...Competed in 2019 Texas Showcase and won both the field goal and kickoff portions of the event...Named to 2019 Whataburger Super Team.

Personal: Steven Tyler Loop...Son of Steve and Linda Loop...One brother, Andrew, and one sister, Sarah...Majoring in Pre-Business...Chose Arizona because, “I saw the best opportunity for myself to develop into the best kicker I can be and compete early in my career.

2023: Appeared in all 13 games during the 2023 season... Averaged 4.1 yards per attempt and 11.8 yards per game... Rushed for 153 total yards and one touchdown on 37 carries... Tallied the first rushing touchdown of his career at Washington State (10/14)... Gained a career-high 71 yards on 10 carries against the Cougars on the road... Posted a career-long 40-yard rush (9/30 at WSU) and 66-yard reception (11/4 vs. UCLA)... Caught four passes for 95 yards (23.8 yards per catch)... Returned two kickoffs for 22 yards.

2022: Appeared in seven games at running back during his first season with Arizona... Rushed for 105 yards on 15 attempts with a long of 28 yards... Averaged 7.0 yards per rush and 15.0 yards per game... Gained a season-high 42 yards on three carries at Utah (11/5)... Rushed for 32 yards on two carries against North Dakota State (9/17)... Made one reception for one yard.

High School: Prepped at St. John Bosco and was a four-star recruit per 247Sports.com... Had offers from San Jose State, Arizona State, Boston College, and Duke... Named to the All-American Bowl roster... Also participated in track and ran a sub-11.00 100-meter time as a freshman, including a PR of 10.55 at the CIF State Track and Field Championships in May 2019... Committed and signed with the Wildcats on Jan. 8, 2022... No. 14 athlete and No. 18 running back in California... Rushed for 2,010 yards on 201 carries with 24 total touchdowns... Posted a career-high 944 yards rushing on 76 carries with 10 touchdowns during senior season... Averaged 12.4 yards per carry during his final season with St. John Bosco... Named Team Captain, MVP, All-Conference, All-State, and All-American...

Personal: Nicknamed ‘Speedy’... Son of Raymond and Nicole... Chose Arizona because, “I felt the brotherhood and the rebuilding because we are underdogs.”

Before Arizona: A transfer from Tennessee... Speedy and athletic defensive back from Gainesville, Georgia, located an hour northeast of Atlanta ... Helped lead Colquitt County to a 7A state semifinal finish in 2022 after an undefeated regular season ... Rated as a three-start prospect by all major recruiting services ... The No. 62 rated player in the state of Georgia by Rivals ... Named the All-Region 1-7A Utility Player of the Year by the region’s coaches after averaging 32.9 yards per return on kickoffs and 8.9 yards per return on punts ... Named one of the top multi-position players in the state of Georgia for the 2022 season by AJC.com ... Incredibly versatile throughout high school, logging 850 yards receiving, 495 yards rushing and 247 yards passing, while amassing 1,061 kickoff return yards and 280 punt return yards ... On the defensive side of the ball, had 211 tackles, including 103 his senior year, five interceptions and eight pass breakups ... Began his high school career at Johnson as a quarterback before transferring to Hebron Christian and ultimately finishing his prep career at Colquitt County ... Coached by Sean Calhoun ... Also played soccer where he was an all-region performer.

Honors and Awards

• 2023: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll
• 2022: Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

2023: Appeared in 11 games including the Valero Alamo Bowl 38-24 win over No. 12 Oklahoma during the 2023 season... Helped lead an offensive line that paved the way for the 20th ranked total offense (448.0), 8th ranked passing offense (308.3), and 18th ranked scoring offense in the nation (34.6 ppg)... Paved the way for the Wildcats to finish 5th in the nation in red zone offense (93.0%), 8th in 3rd down conversion percentage (48.8%), tied for 14th nationally in 4th down conversion percentage (66.7%), and 10th in team passing efficiency (164.97)... Arizona's offensive line led the Wildcats to a 10-3 season and a 38-24 win over No. 12 Oklahoma in the Valero Alamo Bowl... The nine-win improvement from 2021 to 2023 marked the largest win improvement over two years in program history... The offensive line led the Wildcats to seven straight wins to end the season, tying a program record for in-season consecutive wins.

2022: Did not see any action during the 2022 season.

2021: Played in the final four games of the season vs. Cal, Utah, Washington State and ASU as a reserve offensive lineman and was a member of the field goal unit. 2020: Did not make an appearance
High School: Prepped at Bethlehem Catholic High School in Saskatoon, Canada...During high school career spent time playing running back, quarterback, linebacker, defensive line, tight end, and offensive line...Also lettered in track and field, where he competed in discus, shot put, and javelin...Owns high school program record in shot put and discus and is two-time city and provincial champion in both events.

Personal: Leif Walter-Quinn Magnuson...Son of Quinn and Kirsten Magnuson...One sister, Annika...Father, Quinn, played college football at Washington State and professionally in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ottowa Rough Riders, and Montreal Alouettes...Great uncle, Keith, played professional hockey with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and logged 589 career games...Majoring in Sociology.