The Arizona defense has turned it on over the past four games, and the play of Gunner Maldonado has been a big part of it.
Last week against Oregon State, Maldonado recorded 10 tackles (7 solo, 3 assisted) and on Oregon State’s fake-field goal attempt at the end of the first half he stayed on his assignment and made the tackle to end Oregon State’s drive.
During the first five games of the season, Maldonado averaged a 48.24 defensive grade (according to Pro Football Focus) but in the last three games his grade has gone up to an average of 74.