Watch: 13 best things Jalen Harris, Gary Brightwell said after Arizona's preseason practice

Wildcats at halfway point of preseason training camp

The Arizona Wildcats are officially in the second of its preseason training camp schedule leading up to the Aug. 24 season opener against Hawaii. 

On Friday, edge rusher Jalen Harris and running back Gary Brightwell were the Wildcats to speak to the media following practice. 

Harris, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound stud linebacker from Phoenix, is expected to be among one of Arizona's leaders up front after recording 27 tackles and three sacks last season. Harris packed on 20 extra pounds during the offseason to give Arizona's defensive line and linebackers more bulk. 

For Brightwell, the junior running back from Chester, Pennsylvania became a frequent part of Arizona's running back rotation last season and rushed for 525 yards in 11 games as J.J. Taylor's backup. 

Check out what Brightwell and Harris had to say after practice.

Working with DeMarco Murray

Gary Brightwell says the biggest thing @DeMarcoMurray has taught the UA running backs is patience. pic.twitter.com/sBCVoTcTla

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Mama's mac and cheese helped Harris put on weight

Arizona edge rusher @TheHarris_Era credits his weight gain to his mother’s (@Cha33Cha) mac and cheese. “I go down and get bowls and just start eating.” pic.twitter.com/cUm93mlab0

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Is Brightwell the fastest player on Arizona?

Arizona RB Gary Brightwell says he can still run a 4.3 40-yard dash and beat anyone on the team in a foot race ... including @KhalilDTN. pic.twitter.com/sdxYhJaJt4

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 3, 2019

Emulating Von Miller and Khalil Mack

Jalen Harris says he tries to emulate @VonMiller and Khalil Mack. pic.twitter.com/oJg2l4OKEx

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 3, 2019

OT Donovan Laie's pro potential

Jalen Harris has been impressed with Arizona offensive tackle @donlaie75 during practice. pic.twitter.com/APFW69db4s

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Michael Wiley showing promise

Arizona RB Gary Brightwell says @_michaelwiley has been the most impressive freshman during training camp. pic.twitter.com/brKyeViS0w

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Idolizing LT, and NFL dreams

Arizona RB Gary Brightwell says he watched LaDanian Tomlinson growing up. Does Brightwell think about playing in the NFL someday? “If I didn’t want to do it professionally, I wouldn’t of even came to college.” pic.twitter.com/xHosKrVUZb

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

One-two punch of Taylor-Brightwell

Gary Brightwell says the one-two punch with him and J.J. Taylor on the field at the same time is “unstoppable.” “You gotta choose one. You can’t get both of us.” pic.twitter.com/Ax3gaIQXKx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Taylor's game

Gary Brightwell on J.J. Taylor’s skill set: pic.twitter.com/aSi3EaWFDt

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Physical with sauce

Gary Brightwell describes his game as “physical, but I can give you a little sauce.” pic.twitter.com/iEYjRFQ1Ej

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Looking back on childhood

Jalen Harris says he appreciates his parents pushing him to have a great work ethic during childhood. “When I was younger, I didn’t appreciate it. I hated it and I wanted to play video games all the time.” pic.twitter.com/7heb4ugw1C

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

Offseason progress

Jalen Harris on his biggest improvements from the offseason: pic.twitter.com/hkLgtl6g1F

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019

JB Brown's transition to inside

Jalen Harris on @Jbrown3_ moving to defensive tackle: pic.twitter.com/O2Xg8YOSff

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 3, 2019