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28 Nazar Bombata

  • Position Running Back
  • Ht./Wt. 6-1 / 220
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Los Angeles, Calif.
  • High School Bishop Alemany HS
  • Instagram kinggg_naz
  • Twitter https://twitter.com/KingNaz10

Biography


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2023: Played in 11 games primarily on special teams with one appearance on offense... Made one solo tackle... Rushed one time for 11 yards against Arizona State in the Territorial Cup win... It marked his first rush attempt since his first year with the program in 2019... Made eight tackles (4 solo, 4 assists) with two blocked kicks and rushed for 23 yards on three carries over five seasons with the Wildcats. 

2022: Appeared in all 12 games on special teams… Made five tackles (2 solo, 3 assists)… Made season-high two assisted tackles to help Arizona take down Arizona State 38-35 in the Territorial Cup… Has made seven total tackles with two blocked kicks over 32 games played with the Wildcats.

2021: Played in eight games on special teams … Blocked two punts during the season vs. Washington and Utah … Became the first player since Michael Jolivette (2002) to block two punts in one season … His blocked punt vs. Utah led to a scoop and score by Rhedi Short.

2020: Regular fixture in numerous special teams units as he played in all five of Arizona’s games in the COVID-19-shortened season… Recorded special teams tackle in Territorial Cup.

2019: Appeared in 11 games in a reserve running back role and on special teams...Carried twice for 12 yards against Northern Arizona (Sept. 7)...Totaled one tackle on special teams at USC (Oct. 19), while returning one kick for 16 yards.

2018: Redshirt.

High School: Graduated in 2018 from Bishop Alemany High School...Earned letters in football and track and field...Earned Most Valuable Sprinter Award twice for track team...Registered 16 tackles and three sacks as a defensive back as a senior...Averaged 5.9 yards per carry with three touchdowns as a senior.
 
Personal: Son of Foluso Oluyide...Has one sister, Nailah...Majoring in Studio Art.

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Historical Player Information

  • 28

    2018Freshman

    Running Back
    5'11" 195 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2019Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    6'0" 206 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2020Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    6'0" 206 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2021Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    6'0" 200 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2022Redshirt Junior

    Running Back
    6'1" 220 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2023Redshirt Senior

    Running Back
    6'1" 220 lbs
    28
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