Tre Smith return leads Arizona edge rusher depth chart

Sep 7, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Tre Smith (3) forces Northern Arizona Lumberjack quarterback Ty Pennington (6) to fumble the ball during the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn ImagesTre Smith, who started all 12 games in 2024 and led Arizona with 8.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 2024 tops the edge rusher depth chart for the Wildcats entering the 2025 season. Arizona needs significantly improved production from its edge rushers in 2025.

Arizona was 90th nationally, averaging 5.08 tackles for loss and 93rd, posting 1.67 tackles per loss per game in 2024. Smith led all Arizona defensive…