In recent years, especially with Arizona in the Big 12, the Wildcats have prioritized recruiting Texas.
Arizona landed its first Texan for the 2026 recruiting class after three-star wide receiver Caleb Smith pledged to the Wildcats on Friday.
The 5-8, 160-pound Smith committed to Arizona over Arkansas, Baylor, Mississippi State, Nebraska and Texas Tech, among others. The Dallas-area product and Allen High School receiver is rated by 247Sports.com as the 99th-best prospect in Texas for 2026.
In two seasons at Allen, Smith has a combined 47 receptions for 410 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 197 yards as a punt returner.
Smith — nicknamed "The Jet" — is Arizona's fourth commit of the '26 class, joining Bay Area offensive lineman Michael Langi, Chandler wide receiver Hamisi Juma and three-star linebacker Dash Fifita, who is the younger brother of UA quarterback Noah Fifita.
