Arizona has found a likely replacement for Stanley Berryhill III.Β
The Wildcats landed former UTEP standout wide receiver Jacob Cowing through the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Monday. Cowing committed to the UA over offers from Florida, Texas Tech, Louisville, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, LSU, South Carolina and Oregon.Β
Cowing is the second transfer to commit to the UA on Monday; earlier, former USC linebacker Hunter Echols did the same.Β
The 5-foot-11-inch, 170-pound Cowing, an Arizona native who starred at Maricopa High School, led UTEP in receiving the last three seasons. He was at his best in 2021, amassing 1,354 receiving yards and seven touchdowns for Miners coach Dana Dimel, a former UA assistant. Over three seasons in El Paso, Cowing put up 2,595 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns.Β
Cowing will join an Arizona receiver room that includes five-star 2022 recruit Tetairoa McMillan and returners Jamarye Joiner, Dorian Singer, Anthony Simpson and Ma'jon Wright, who missed all of 2021 after transferring back prior to the season. Arizona is also adding freshmen AJ Jones and Kevin Green Jr.
Cowing will likely fill the void left by Berryhill, the do-it-all slot receiver who led the Wildcats in receiving and was a standout on special teams. Berryhill declared for the NFL draft last month.
