TUCSON, Ariz. — Energy was high as the Arizona Wildcats strapped on pads for the first time at day three of 2022 Spring Camp.

Defense was the focus for day three, with defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen, defensive line coach Ricky Hunley, and linemen JB Brown and Paris Shand taking center stage.

For more coverage of day three, continue reading below.

Quote of the Day

"My biggest thing was making sure [the defensive players] understand football. And what does that mean? It's teaching them about offense. Because when they understand why they're doing things then the scheme makes sense to them." -Defensive Coordinator Johnny Nansen

Photo of the Day

Number of the Day — 5.8

Last season, the Arizona defensive front averaged 5.8 tackles for loss per game, the second best mark in the Pac-12.

Featured Player — JB Brown

Featured Player — Paris Shand

Social Media Recap

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