Standing next to Nathan Tilford, it’s easy to forget he’s just a freshman. Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez is quick to point that fact out, however, noting that it was only a year ago that the Wildcats running back was a senior in high school.
Still, Tilford just looks different for a first-year player. He’s 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 207 pounds. He’s muscular, even powerful.
“I think he’s probably been that size since he was in eighth grade,” Rodriguez said, laughing. “I know he’s been playing varsity football for a long time, but he is advanced physically.