From camp stars to rotation decisions: How Arizona plans to deploy it crowded receiver room
- Arizona has eight or nine receivers trusted to execute, with Hunter, Spivey and Gio Richardson positioned as the first group onto the field.
- Isaiah Mizell and Rodney Gallagher are expected to enter quickly behind the first group, while Brandon Phelps retains a significant role in the rotation.
- Gio Richardson has emerged as Arizona's leading receiving candidate because of his speed, toughness, route running, spatial feel and ability to process complex assignments without repeated practice reps.
- Freshman R.J. Mosley has unmatched ability on contested catches but still needs greater consistency and faster pre-snap processing before Arizona can count on him every down.
- Freshman Caleb Smith is expected to play because his slot skill set provides a dynamic the other receivers do not, and the staff will no longer limit young players for redshirt preservation.
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