Summer practice for the Arizona Wildcats is right around the corner, and the defense is fully prepared to carry on the momentum gained from 2025's successful season. While the secondary unit stole the show for much of last year with its four NFL Draft picks and a No. 1 ranking in passing efficiency, much of that could not have been done without a decent rushing attack from the defensive line.

The Wildcats did not have to hit the portal or recruit many high school players because of the overwhelming number of returnees hungry to continue where they left off last season.…