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NFL Draft: Tally reaches 12 players selected from historic 2023 Arizona team
TL;DR
Twelve players from the Arizona Wildcats' historic 2023 team have been drafted into the NFL. Six players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, contributing to the team's impressive tally.
Key points
- Twelve players from the 2023 Arizona Wildcats have been drafted
- Six players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Arizona won 10 games in the 2023 season
- The team played in the Alamo Bowl
- Players drafted include Treydan Stukes and Genesis Smith
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 28: Arizona Wildcats players celebrate their 38 -24 win over the Oklahoma Sooners after the Valero Alamo Bowl game featuring the Arizona Wildcats and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 28, 2023 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
It wasnât the best team in school history in terms of wins, but what Arizona did during the 2023 season was truly historic. And, itâs turned out, quite professional.
Six members of that â23 squad, which won 10 games including the Alamo Bowl less than two years removed from a 20-game losing streak, were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft over the weekend. That brings the tally to 12 players who suited up for the Wildcats that season who have been drafted.
In addition to defensive backs Treydan Stukes (2nd round, Las Vegas Raiders), Genesis Smith (4th round, Los Angeles Chargers) and Dalton Johnson (5th round, Raiders), all of whom finished their careers at the UA, three ex-Wildcats were also drafted. Cornerback Tacario Davis went in the 3rd round to the Cincinnati Bengals, running back went in the 4th round to the and corner was a 4th-round pick of the .
Q&A
How many players from the 2023 Arizona Wildcats were drafted in 2026?
Six players from the 2023 Arizona Wildcats were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which teams drafted players from the Arizona Wildcats in 2026?
Players were drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and San Francisco 49ers.
Who are the notable Arizona Wildcats players drafted in 2026?
Notable players include Treydan Stukes, Genesis Smith, Dalton Johnson, Tacario Davis, Jonah Coleman, and Ephesians Prysock.
What was the Arizona Wildcats' record during the 2023 season?
The Arizona Wildcats finished the 2023 season with a record of 10 wins, including a victory in the Alamo Bowl.
