Arizona Wildcats Bold Training Camp Observations

Gio Richardson

• One of the most underrated recruits of the 2025 recruiting cycle was three-star receiver Gio Richardson, who helped put Basha football on the map but suffered a serious injury his final year in high school that kept him out of spring football for Arizona.

• Since recovering from the injury, Richardson has been getting better each day of training camp and has been one of the best freshmen on the Wildcats’ roster.

• Richardson has torched the defensive units the last couple of days in camp and has proven to be one of the better options out in space for Doege in his offensive scheme. He has gone from seeing little time with the second unit to being a major part of the first team rotation of receivers.

Michael Wooten

• One transfer from last season was tackle Michael Wooten, who came to Tucson from the Ducks and due to injuries on the team saw playing time down the stretch of the season. Wooten struggled in those games and really couldn’t hold his own against high-level Power 4 opponents.

• Although he is still in the development process, Wooten has clearly improved his game and has become more mobile and has done a better job in the passing game by protecting his quarterback. Still, he has a little ways til you can call him a reliable starting Power 4 tackle but is making massive strides.

Danny Gonzales

• From the very first time defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales stepped foot on Arizona’s campus he has brought energy to the coaching staff. Now as the top defensive coach that energy has been elevated to another level and is rubbing off on the team and his unit.

• Gonzales is going to be a very creative defensive coordinator this season for Arizona that will be aggressive in what he throws at opposing offenses. The Wildcats will be playing with high energy and a purpose to get into the backfield and create havoc.