Arizona was named in the top five for 2026 tight end prospect Nathaniel Salmon. The 6'6, 270 pound Salmon was a professional basketball player in New Zealand and Australia beginning in February 2022. Salmon trained for 10 weeks at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before getting a tryout in the Los Angeles Chargers rookie mini camp.
Salmon named Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Utah and West Virginia in his top five schools he is considered. According to Salmon, the NCAA Clearing House has granted him four years of eligibility. At 6'6 270 pounds, Salmon has the athleticism from playing basketball to be a good receiver and the size to excel as a blocker.