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The Latest on Arizona Wildcats Target Ejay Tapeni
Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; The Arizona Wildcats mascot performs for the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images William Purnell-Imagn Images
Arizona Wildcats Big 12 Media Day Talk

The Arizona Wildcats have started to build their month of July up very well. They have landed many commitments in the 2026 recruiting class. Among these are Keytrin Harris and company. Harris is one of the better prospects in the class on the defensive line. They have landed multiple defensive linemen, but one could argue Harris is the best player in the position group to start the class.

Another prospect that they recently brought in is Prince Williams, who is a fellow defensive commit. He is one of the better commits in the class, as he is rated as a three-star at this time in the class. He joined the class from the state of Nevada and is one of the better players inside the state.

There are multiple other guys who has committed to the Arizona Wildcats in the month of July, but the Wildcats aren't done yet. They are hopeful to land more guys in the class, including one of the top prospects who remained on their board. That prospect on the board is Ejay Tapeni.

Tapeni is a defensive lineman prospect from the state of Hawaii. He holds offers from many schools, including schools that have made him a priority. The Wildcats have made him a very big priority, as he has already taken his official visit to Arizona, with his official visit taking place on the 6th of June. This was his only official visit for the talented prospect at this time, despite teams like Boise State, San Jose State, and others.

So where do the Wildcats stand at thjis time in his recruitment?

It is hard not to say that they are the leaders at the time. He has been a priority target for the Wildcats and if he is willing to commit the Wildcats will take him. He could join a great group of defensive prospects in the class of 2026. The Wildcats biggest challenger will be the Boise State Broncos (who made the college football playoffs).

Make sure that you continue to read our content with recruits flying off the board. With guys like Tapeni still on the board, the sky is the limit. The Arizona Wildcats still have commitments to come in the month of July as the fireworks continue to light up the 2026 recruiting cycle for a very impressive start to this class.

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This article first appeared on Arizona Wildcats on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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