Arizona’s entire defense is going through an overhaul this offseason, with Jedd Fisch saying before spring practice began that there would be “nonstop competition” for nearly every starting spot. It’s a guarantee there will be new starters at both edge positions, as Hunter Echols and Jalen Harris are both finally out of eligibility after six years apiece in college.
The top candidates for those spots in 2023 are a pair of underclassmen who both saw action as true freshmen—one significantly more than the other—and one of Arizona’s key transfer portal additions.