Arizona Wildcats defensive standouts Colin Schooler and Kylan Wilborn have been named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team for the 2017 season.
This is at least the fourth such honor for Schooler, who also earned Freshman All-America accolades from ESPN.com, USA Today and 247Sports.
The linebacker from Orange County, California, ranked second on the team with 95 tackles, including 13.5 for losses. All 13.5 came in Pac-12 play. Schooler, who also had four sacks and two interceptions, was named the conferenceโs Defensive Freshman of the Year.
Wilborn, named to the FWAA team as a defensive end, had a UA-high 7.5 sacks and a conference-best four forced fumbles. Wilborn also was named a Freshman All-American by USA Today. He missed most of the season-ending Foster Farms Bowl because of an apparent shoulder injury.
The FWAA team includes true and redshirt freshmen, making it even more impressive that Schooler and Wilborn made the cut.
The Wildcats are expected to hold a team meeting Tuesday, the day before the spring semester begins, as the search continues for a new head coach. Arizona fired Rich Rodriguez last Tuesday amid allegations that he created a hostile workplace and sexually harassed a former employee.
