Four-star recruit Nathan Tilford commits to Arizona

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Four-star recruit Nathan Tilford verbally committed to Arizona on Tuesday.

According to Scout.com, Tilford is the No. 13 athlete recruit in the nation and No. 186 overall. Tilford has played running back in high school, but also has the ability to play wide receiver and safety or linebacker on defense.

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The 6' 1", 200-pound recruit from Ontario, Calif., is the sixth member of the 2017 class for the Wildcats.

Been watching Tilford since he was in 8th grade, multi-position player who could end up at RB, WR, LB or safety, very nice pickup for #UA
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) April 12, 2016

Tilford also had offers from Arizona, USC, Michigan and Nebraska.

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