University of Arizona spring game

Newcomer Orin Patu, right, wrestles running back Jonah Coleman down during Arizona football’s spring game April 15 at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona defensive end Orin Patu entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, in addition to his younger brother Kayo Patu decommitting from the Wildcats' 2024 recruiting class.

Orin Patu, a 6-4, 245-pound edge rusher from Seattle, transferred to Arizona this season after four seasons at Cal. He logged four tackles in two games for the Wildcats this season.

The younger Patu, a 6-foot, 165-pound defensive back at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, committed to Arizona's 2024 recruiting class in June. The three-star Patu also has offers from Cal, Washington State, Florida Atlantic and UNLV, among others.Β 

The early signing period for Arizona's begins on Dec. 20.Β 


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Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports