Three-star running back Adam Mohammed, left, is a Glendale native and Apollo High School star.

Arizona is a finalist to land one of the top Phoenix-area running backs and offensive tackles. 

Three-star Glendale Apollo running back Adam Mohammed announced Friday morning that he's narrowed his list of schools down to the UA and Cal. His Apollo teammate, offensive tackle Matthew Lado, announced that his final schools are Arizona, Colorado State and Utah State. The 6-6, 260-pound Lado is rated by 247Sports.com as the 31st-best recruit in Arizona. 

The 6-foot, 180-pound Mohammed is rated by 247Sports.com as the 61st-best prospect in Arizona; Rivals.com lists Mohammed as a Top 20 in-state prospect. 

In two seasons at Glendale Apollo, Mohammed has rushed for 2,905 yards and 54 touchdowns and has averaged 7.3 yards per carry. 

Arizona currently has six commits for 2024.

Arizona finished spring practice after hosting its annual spring game on Saturday at Arizona Stadium. Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch recapped the spring and talked about the "halftime" of the offseason.


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