Arizona Football Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026
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Arizona has a fairly balanced class, featuring 11 offensive players and 10 defensive players. The Wildcats had an emphasis in the trenches, earning commits from eight linemen between both sides of the ball. The Wildcats are also expecting plenty of departures from its group of skill players, and added some depth in that area with this class.
Offense
The Wildcats did secure a commitment from an interesting quarterback prospect. Oscar Rios is the 14th-ranked quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class and a dual-threat under center and could thrive in Seth Doege's offense.
Around him, Arizona secured commitments from three-star tailback Brandon Smith and three receivers. Four-star wideout RJ Mosely might be the best player in Arizona's class, and three-star Hamisi Juma matches his size at 6-foot-4. The Wildcats also pulled in a smaller speed threat in three-star Caleb Smith.
Up front, the best lineman the Wildcats got is Malachi Joyner, an Arizona native. Of the five offensive linemen Arizona got commitments from, three of them way 275 pounds or less, and only one reaches the 300-pound threshold.
Defense
Arizona's secondary has been the key to success this season, but many of those veterans will say goodbye after the bowl game. The Wildcats did what they could to add some depth there, adding three players in the secondary to the recruiting class. Four-star cornerback Xaier Hiler is the best defensive player in Arizona's class, and his 6-foot-4 frame and track speed could get him on the field quickly.
The Wildcats will probably hit the transfer portal hard again this offseason, meaning some of the talent in this class could be redshirting in 2026. Three-star edge rusher Prince Williams is the No. 6 player in the state of Nevada from powerhouse Bishop Gorman HS, and he put up big numbers there. Arizona has some experience up front that could keep limit Williams to a redshirt, but he will be a player to keep an eye on.
Arizona did work on the front seven a bit, bringing in four linebackers or edge rushers in the class, including Dash Fifita, a linebacker and Noah Fifita's younger brother.
Top Commitments in the Class
RJ Mosley, Wide Receiver, Pittsburg HS (Pittsburg, CA)
- 6-foot-4, 185 pounds
- 4 ★, 94 player rating, 112th-ranked player nationally (247 Sports)
- Received offers and visited Cal and Stanford, also holds offer from UCLA
- Could slot into Arizona's offense next season with several departures from receiving room
Xaier Hiler, Cornerback, Denton HS (Denton, TX)
- 6-foot-4, 180 pounds
- 4 ★, 92 player rating, 181st ranked player nationally (247 Sports)
- Committed to Arizona on June 16, 2025
- Received offer and visited Oregon State
- Potential to see snaps as a freshman as a boundary corner
Confirmed Early Signees
Hannibal Carter Navies, Safety – Grayson HS (Loganville, GA)
- Height/Weight: 6'2.5", 195 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 98
- Notable Offers: Kansas State, Arizona State
- Strengths: size, speed, versatility in the slot, high football IQ
Khalil Sanogo, Offensive Tackle – Mansfield Legacy HS (Mansfild, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 300 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 107
- Notable Offers: UNLV, Cal, North Carolina
- Strengths: strength, can play guard or tackle, leadership potential
Jaden Parker, Linebacker – Anna HS (Anna, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'1", 225 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 68
- Notable Offers: San Diego State, Houston
- Strengths: strong run defender, speed, turnover-minded
Xaier Hiler, Cornerback – Denton HS (Denton, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 180 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 21
- Notable Offers: Oregon State, Bowling Green, Colorado State
- Strengths: track speed and triple jumper, length and size, zone coverage
Griffin Tillis, Safety – Grand Oaks HS (Spring, TX)
- Height/Weight: 5'11", 185 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 186
- Notable Offers: Louisiana, Pittsburgh, San Diego State
- Strengths: ballhawk skills, speed, receiver skill set
Kevin Moorer, Defensive Line – Hutchinson C.C. (JUCO) (Mobile, AL)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 277 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 8 (JUCO)
- Notable Offers: Alabama State, Florida Atlantic, Arkansas State
- Strengths: flexibility as an edge rusher and down lineman, run defense
Harvie Moeai, EDGE – Skyridge HS (Lehi, UT)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 225 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 164
- Notable Offers: Fresno State, Air Force, Cal
- Strengths: powerful pass rusher, size, length
Malachi Joyner, Offensive Tackle – Williams Field HS (Gilbert, AZ)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 275 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 16
- Notable Offers: Minnesota, Boise State, Oklahoma State
- Strengths: versatility, long arms, athleticism, strength to finish blocks
Players are listed in order of rating by 247 Sports.
Name | Position | Height | Weight | High School | Hometown | Star Rating (247 Sports) | Early Signee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ Mosley | WR | 6-foot-4 | 185 pounds | Pittsburg HS | Pittsburg, CA | 4 ★ | Yes |
Xaier Hiler | CB | 6-foot-4 | 180 pounds | Denton HS | Denton, TX | 4 ★ | Yes |
Malachi Joyner | OT | 6-foot-4 | 275 pounds | Williams Field HS | Gilbert, AZ | 4 ★ | Yes |
Oscar Rios | QB | 6-foot-3 | 175 pounds | Downey HS | Downey, CA | 4 ★ | Yes |
Henry Gabalis | TE | 6-foot-4 | 215 pounds | Archbishop Murphy HS | Everett, WA | 4 ★ | Yes |
Justin Morales | OT | 6-foot-4 | 265 pounds | El Paso Franklin HS | El Paso, TX | 4 ★ | Yes |
Brandon Smith | RB | 6-foot | 185 pounds | Central East HS | Fresno, CA | 3 ★ | Yes |
Caleb Smith | WR | 5-foot-8 | 160 pounds | Allen HS | Allen, TX | 3 ★ | Yes |
Keytrin Harris | DL | 6-foot-3 | 290 pounds | AZ Compass Prep | Chandler, AZ | 3 ★ | Yes |
Prince Williams | EDGE | 6-foot-3 | 255 pounds | Birhop Gorman HS | Las Vegas, NV | 3 ★ | Yes |
Jaden Parker | LB | 6-foot-1 | 225 pounds | Anna HS | Anna, TX | 3 ★ | Yes |
Hannibal Carter Navies | S | 6-foot-2.5 | 195 pounds | Grayson HS | Loganville, GA | 3 ★ | Yes |
Manoah Faupusa | DL | 6-foot-2 | 360 pounds | Santa Margarita Catholic HS | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 3 ★ | Yes |
Khalil Sanogo | OT | 6-foot-4 | 300 pounds | Mansfield Legacy | Mansfield, TX | 3 ★ | Yes |
Hamisi Juma | WR | 6-foot-4 | 195 pounds | Chandler HS | Chandler, AZ | 3 ★ | |
Nathan Allen | IOL | 6-foot-5 | 275 pounds | Carlsbad HS | Carlsbad, CA | 3 ★ | Yes |
Griffin Tillis | S | 5-foot-11 | 185 pounds | Grand Oaks HS | Spring, TX | 3 ★ | Yes |
Harvie Moeai | EDGE | 6-foot-4 | 225 pounds | Skyridge HS | Lehi, UT | 3 ★ | Yes |
Kaisi Lafitaga | IOL | 6-foot-3 | 290 pounds | Tafuna HS | Pago Pago, AS | 3 ★ | |
Kevin Moorer | DL | 6-foot-4 | 277 pounds | Hutchinson C.C. (JUCO) | Mobile, AL | 3 ★ | Yes |
Dash Fifita | LB | 5-foot-10 | 185 pounds | Santa Margarita Catholic HS | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 3 ★ | Yes |
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Arizona has a fairly balanced class, featuring 11 offensive players and 10 defensive players. The Wildcats had an emphasis in the trenches, earning commits from eight linemen between both sides of the ball. The Wildcats are also expecting plenty of departures from its group of skill players, and added some depth in that area with this class.
Offense
The Wildcats did secure a commitment from an interesting quarterback prospect. Oscar Rios is the 14th-ranked quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class and a dual-threat under center and could thrive in Seth Doege's offense.
Around him, Arizona secured commitments from three-star tailback Brandon Smith and three receivers. Four-star wideout RJ Mosely might be the best player in Arizona's class, and three-star Hamisi Juma matches his size at 6-foot-4. The Wildcats also pulled in a smaller speed threat in three-star Caleb Smith.
Up front, the best lineman the Wildcats got is Malachi Joyner, an Arizona native. Of the five offensive linemen Arizona got commitments from, three of them way 275 pounds or less, and only one reaches the 300-pound threshold.
Defense
Arizona's secondary has been the key to success this season, but many of those veterans will say goodbye after the bowl game. The Wildcats did what they could to add some depth there, adding three players in the secondary to the recruiting class. Four-star cornerback Xaier Hiler is the best defensive player in Arizona's class, and his 6-foot-4 frame and track speed could get him on the field quickly.
The Wildcats will probably hit the transfer portal hard again this offseason, meaning some of the talent in this class could be redshirting in 2026. Three-star edge rusher Prince Williams is the No. 6 player in the state of Nevada from powerhouse Bishop Gorman HS, and he put up big numbers there. Arizona has some experience up front that could keep limit Williams to a redshirt, but he will be a player to keep an eye on.
Arizona did work on the front seven a bit, bringing in four linebackers or edge rushers in the class, including Dash Fifita, a linebacker and Noah Fifita's younger brother.
Top Commitments in the Class
RJ Mosley, WR, Pittsburg HS (Pittsburg, CA)
- 6-foot-4, 185 pounds
- 4 ★, 94 player rating, 112th-ranked player nationally (247 Sports)
- Received offers and visited Cal and Stanford, also holds offer from UCLA
- Could slot into Arizona's offense next season with several departures from receiving room
Xaier Hiler, CB, Denton HS (Denton, TX)
- 6-foot-4, 180 pounds
- 4 ★, 92 player rating, 181st ranked player nationally (247 Sports)
- Committed to Arizona on June 16, 2025
- Received offer and visited Oregon State
- Potential to see snaps as a freshman as a boundary corner
Confirmed Early Signees
Hannibal Carter Navies, Safety – Grayson HS (Loganville, GA)
- Height/Weight: 6'2.5", 195 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 98
- Notable Offers: Kansas State, Arizona State
- Strengths: size, speed, versatility in the slot, high football IQ
Khalil Sanogo, Offensive Tackle – Mansfield Legacy HS (Mansfield, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 300 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 107
- Notable Offers: UNLV, Cal, North Carolina
- Strengths: strength, can play guard or tackle, leadership potential
Jaden Parker, Linebacker – Anna HS (Anna, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'1", 225 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 68
- Notable Offers: San Diego State, Houston
- Strengths: strong run defender, speed, turnover-minded
Xaier Hiler, Cornerback – Denton HS (Denton, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 180 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 21
- Notable Offers: Oregon State, Bowling Green, Colorado State
- Strengths: track speed and triple jumper, length and size, zone coverage
Griffin Tillis, Safety – Grand Oaks HS (Spring, TX)
- Height/Weight: 5'11", 185 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 186
- Notable Offers: Louisiana, Pittsburgh, San Diego State
- Strengths: ballhawk skills, speed, receiver skill set
Kevin Moorer, Defensive Line – Hutchinson C.C. (JUCO) (Mobile, AL)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 277 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 8 (JUCO)
- Notable Offers: Alabama State, Florida Atlantic, Arkansas State
- Strengths: flexibility as an edge rusher and down lineman, run defense
Harvie Moeai, EDGE – Skyridge HS (Lehi, UT)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 225 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 164
- Notable Offers: Fresno State, Air Force, Cal
- Strengths: powerful pass rusher, size, length
Malachi Joyner, Offensive Tackle – Williams Field HS (Gilbert, AZ)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 275 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 16
- Notable Offers: Minnesota, Boise State, Oklahoma State
- Strengths: versatility, long arms, athleticism, strength to finish blocks
Justin Morales, Offensive Tackle – El Paso Franklin HS (El Paso, TX)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 265 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 31
- Notable Offers: Baylor, Kansas State, Arizona State, Arkansas
- Strengths: versatility, athleticism as a pulling blocker, great hand placement and drive
Keytrin Harris, Defensive Line – AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ)
- Height/Weight: 6'3", 290 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 95
- Notable Offers: Missouri, UCLA, Cal, Arizona State, Georgia
- Strengths: strength, can defeat double teams, efficient pass rusher from the interior
Nathan Allen, Guard – Carlsbad HS (Carlsbad, GA)
- Height/Weight: 6'5", 275 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 156
- Notable Offers: Cal, Utah State
- Strengths: has length to play tackle, projectable frame, good strength
Dash Fifita, Linebacker – Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
- Height/Weight: 5'10", 185 lbs
- Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: No. 248
- Notable Offers: Sacramento State
- Strengths: tackling machine, solid instincts, brother of Noah Fifita
Logan Brown is an alumnus of the prestigious Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He currently works as a General College Sports Reporter On SI. Logan has an extensive background in writing and has contributed to Cronkite Sports, PHNX Sports, and Motion Graphics.
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