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After an offseason filled mostly with acquisitions, the Wildcats could lose second-year freshman Derick Mourning, .

Mourning, a three-star recruit from Katy, Texas, showed great promise in the spring, when he ran with the first-team defense at the “Mikeâ€� linebacker spot. Mourning (6-3, 234) appeared in all five of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s games in 2020, including one start, recording 10 tackles and one pass breakup.

Mourning would have had a chance to start in 2021, although the UA staff has beefed up the LB group via the portal. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ has added four linebackers. The incoming freshman class also features several ’backers.

Mourning’s decision comes after the July 1 deadline to ensure eligibility for the ’21 season. If he wants to play elsewhere this year, he’ll have to get a waiver.

Pac-12 Media Day is scheduled for July 27 in Los Angeles. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s first training camp under Jedd Fisch will start in early August. The season opener is Sept. 4 vs. BYU in Las Vegas.