The Arizona Wildcats bolstered their roster by securing Wisconsin quarterback transfer Braedyn Locke. Locke, a sophomore with two years of eligibility remaining, previously played at Mississippi State before joining Wisconsin. He steps into a backup role behind returning starter Noah Fifita for the 2025 season.
Locke played a significant part in Wisconsin’s offense last season after stepping in for an injured Tyler Van Dyke. He recorded 1,936 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions with a 55% completion rate.
Arizona also strengthened its defense by adding FCS All-American linebacker Blake Gotcher, who led Division I with 162 tackles last season. Gotcher has one year of eligibility left. Another notable acquisition is wide receiver Tre Spivey, a Kansas State transfer and Chandler native, who caught 14 passes for 160 yards as a redshirt freshman.
Arizona Wildcats Transfer Portal Tracker (2025 Offseason)
Additions:
- RB Mike Mitchell (Utah)
- Edge Riley Wilson (Montana)
- WR Tre Spivey (Kansas State)
- LB Blake Gotcher (Northwestern State)
- S Dalton Johnson (Returning to Arizona)
- WR Kris Hutson (Washington State)
Departures:
- CB Marquis Groves-Killebrew
- QB Adam Damante
- LB Jacob Manu (Washington)
- CB Tacario Davis
- S Gunner Maldonado (Kansas State)
- TE Keyan Burnett (Kansas)
The Wildcats’ offseason moves highlight both key gains and significant challenges as they aim to rebuild for the 2025 campaign.
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