Arizona lost one of its top offensive linemen on Friday, when junior guard Wendell Moe announced on social media his decision to enter the transfer portal.Β
Moe, a multi-year starter on Arizona's offensive line, will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Moe joined the Wildcats in 2022 under former head coach Jedd Fisch after a standout career at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California. As a true freshman, Moe started three games in Arizona's 5-7 campaign in 2022. Moe started all 13 games at left guard in Arizona's quest to a 10-3 record and win the Alamo Bowl.Β
As a starter this past season, due to injuries on Arizona's offensive line, Moe played both left guard and right guard. Moe logged 638 snaps at left guard, 122 at right guard. He received the second-best pass-blocking grade (87) this season, according to Pro Football Focus. Moe played 1,775 snaps over his three-year career at Arizona.
Arizona offensive lineman Wendell Moe gets in position during the first half of the Wildcats win last season over Utah in Tucson on Nov. 18, 2023.
There's still a possibility Moe returns to Arizona, but with the 6-2, 339-pounder exploring other options, with center Josh Baker out of eligibility and tackle Jonah Savaiinaea expected to enter the NFL Draft, the only returning starters on the offensive line are left tackle Rhino Tapa'atoutai and right guard Alexander Doost.Β
Moe is the latest Wildcat to reveal their plan to enter the transfer portal, joining tight end Dorian Thomas, quarterback Brayden Dorman, offensive lineman JT Hand, wide receiver AJ Jones and running back Rayshon Luke.Β
The transfer portal officially opens on Monday.Β
