Arizona has targeted quite a few JUCO players in this class and almost all of them on the defensive side of the ball. I decided to take a closer look at some of the stats these players posted last season to give you an idea of why Arizona is looking at the players it is right now ... speed, versatility and production is the name of the game with these prospects though.
AJ Hotchkins: 101 tackles (team leader), 9 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PBUs
London Iakopo: 60 tackles (2nd on team), 6 TFLs, 2 FF, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs
Josh Allen: 58 tackles (3rd on team), 17 TFLs (team leader), 7 sacks (2nd on team), 1 FF, 3 FR (team leader)
Elijah Battle: 44 tackles (8th on team), 8 PBU's (team leader), a reported 4.28 40-yard dash
So while Arizona is still looking at JUCO guys going into Year No. 4 under Rich Rodriguez you can see why some of these prospects have been targeted.
AJ Hotchkins: 101 tackles (team leader), 9 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PBUs
London Iakopo: 60 tackles (2nd on team), 6 TFLs, 2 FF, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs
Josh Allen: 58 tackles (3rd on team), 17 TFLs (team leader), 7 sacks (2nd on team), 1 FF, 3 FR (team leader)
Elijah Battle: 44 tackles (8th on team), 8 PBU's (team leader), a reported 4.28 40-yard dash
So while Arizona is still looking at JUCO guys going into Year No. 4 under Rich Rodriguez you can see why some of these prospects have been targeted.
