Arizona wrapped up its final practice of the spring and now the Wildcats turn their attention to the Red-Blue Spring Showcase.Β
In comparison to other practices this spring, Thursday's practice was mild and had several walk-through periods, but the Wildcats β in shells (shoulder pads and helmets) β still got plenty of work in, especially younger players and walk-ons.Β
Here are notes and takeaways from the final practice of the spring at Dick Tomey Practice Fields.Β
* In the first team period, redshirt freshman wide receiver Brandon Phelps hauled in an over-the-shoulder pass from Wisconsin transfer quarterback Braedyn Locke for a 45-yard touchdown.Β
* Arizona's punters worked on pinning opponents inside the 10-yard line. Sophomore Michael Salgado-Medina had arguably one of his best punts of the spring in terms of hang time and the ball spiraling, and landed the punt just inside the 10-yard line. Salgado-Medina also had a punt bounce out of bounds inside the 5-yard line.Β
* Arizona redshirt freshman linebacker Jabari Mann had an interception during a 7-on-7 period. The following play, safetyΒ Genesis SmithΒ grabbed an interception following a tipped pass. CornerbackΒ Marquis Groves-KillebrewΒ had a pass breakup in the same period.
* Nickel back Treydan Stukes participated in a walk-through and looks healthy. He should be available by the start of training camp.Β
* Walk-on quarterback Mason Bray completed a pass to wide receiver Tre Spivey for his first pass attempt this spring. Bray is the son of the late Heath Bray, a former special teams captain, defensive back and quarterback for the Wildcats under Dick Tomey. The younger Bray was a standout quarterback for Scottsdale Saguaro High School. Bray threw for 2,897 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions in two seasons at Saguaro and quarterbacked the Sabercats to a Class 6A state championship in 2023.
* NFL-bound wide receiver and projected first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan attended the final periods of Thursday's practice.Β
