Tre 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 linemen with 53 tackles and added one pass defended and one forced fumble in 2024.
Dominic Lolesio is ready for a bigger role with Arizona in 2025 after recording 26 tackles, 2.