TUCSON, Ariz. – University of Arizona football to hold Pro Day with NFL scouts and executives in attendance on March 16. Pro Day begins at 9:15 a.m. MST and a schedule of events will be made available later.
The football program will host NFL scouts and executives for Pro Day on March 16. The participants are
Josh Donovan,
Hunter Echols,
Paiton Fears,
Jalen Harris,
Dante Smith, and
Christian Young. All interview requests for the above athletes can be sent to University of Arizona Athletics Associate Director, Communication Services Jeff Bowe.
Arizona Pro Day Participants
Josh Donovan
Appeared on the offensive line in 37 games over four seasons with the Wildcats… In 2022, Appeared in 11 games, making eight starts on the offensive line… Helped make time for the Wildcats sixth-ranked passing offense and 21st ranked total offense, averaging 30.8 points per game… Recorded one tackle on 9/24 at California.
Hunter Echols
After transferring from USC for his final collegiate season in 2022, Started all 12 games at defensive end… Led the defensive line with a career-high 54.0 tackles (26 solo, 28 assists)… Posted career-highs in tackles for loss (8.5 for minus 37), sacks (4.5 for minus 31), pass deflections (3), forced fumbles (2), and fumble recoveries (2)… Made a career-high nine tackles in the home opener against Mississippi State (9/10) including 1.5 tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery… Sacked the quarterback 4.5 times including a season-high 1.5 sacks against Colorado (10/1)… Made six total tackles including 0.5 tackles for loss helping defeat Arizona State 38-35 in the Territorial Cup.
Paiton Fears
Appeared in 39 games over four seasons with the Wildcats, including 29 consecutive starts during his final three seasons with the program… In 2022, started all 12 games on the offensive line marking the third straight season of starting all games… Has started 34 total games over four seasons with the Wildcats… Helped make time for the Wildcats sixth-ranked passing offense and 21st ranked total offense, averaging 30.8 points per game.
Jalen Harris
Appeared in 56 games over six seasons with the Wildcats, including 24 starts during his final two seasons of his collegiate career… In 2022, made a career-high 51 tackles including a career-high 7.5 tackles for loss… Tied a career-high 3.5 sacks for a loss of 23 yards… Forced one fumble… Deflected three passes… Recorded season-high eight tackles with 1.0 sack for a loss of six yards against San Diego State on 9/3… Recorded six tackles on three occasions including in the 38-35 win over Arizona State to take the Territorial Cup back for the first time in five years… Recorded a season-high 2.0 tackles for loss including 1.0 sack and a forced fumble… Finished career with 171 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 11 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.
Dante Smith
Appeared in 20 games over four seasons with the Wildcats, including a career-high 12 games during the 2021 season… A two-way athlete that recorded 12 receptions for 181 years during his first season with the Wildcats in 2019 and made 10 tackles for his career.
Christian Young
Appeared in 48 games over his five seasons with the Wildcats, making 182 total tackles including nine tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and three fumble returns… In 2022, started all 12 games at safety during his 5th season with the Wildcats… Made career-high 76 tackles including a career-high 47 solo tackles (29 assists)… Recorded career-high 6.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks alongside two pass breakups and one fumble recovery… Posted season-high nine tackles on two separate occasions, first on 10/8 against Oregon and second on 11/19 against Washington State… Made 182 total tackles including 102 solo tackles and 80 assists, 9 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 11 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries over 48 games with Arizona.
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