Arizona lost a member of its 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday, just a week before national signing day. Three-star offensive tackle Cedric Melton decommitted from the Wildcats.
The Houston native announced his decision on Twitter.Β
— Cedric Melton (@iamcedricmelton) January 30, 2020
The 6-foot-5-inch, 275-pound Melton is rated as the 126th-best offensive tackle in the country, per 247Sports.com's national rankings.
He was one of four offensive linemen in Arizona's 2020 recruiting class, but was the only one who didn't sign a national letter-of-intent (NLI) during the early signing period in December. Canadian Leif Magnuson committed last week; and while he has yet to sign a NLI, he said his official visit over the weekend "cemented" his decision.Β
Melton has been pursued by Ole Miss, which recently visited him at family'sΒ home.
Arizona's 2020 recruiting class now has 18 prospects, including 12 who have already signed, four who have committed and two graduate transfers: wide receiver Brenden Schooler (Oregon) and defensive tackle Aaron Blackwell (New Mexico). Two linemen β three-star Missouri center Josh Baker and three-star Florida tackle Woody Jean βΒ are among those who have signed.Β Β
National Signing Day will take place on Feb. 5.Β
