Bear Down Wildcats

Maldonado is a 6-0, 198, Senior defensive back from Chandler, AZ. He has only missed 3 games and started 27 in his 3 years at Arizona (he spent his Freshman year at Northwestern). Last year he broke out as a team leader on defense and a fan favorite after being the whipping boy early in the year.

Last season Maldonado had a career high 81 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. His fumble return for a touchdown in the Alamo Bowl will live on as one of the great plays in Wildcat history. Maldonado was a team captain last year and will be one of our defensive leaders this season.







Arizona intercepted 9 passes last year averaging 9.8 yards per interception return.

I didn’t think this kid would make much of an impact last year but I’m stupid and also dumb.

Akina loves the kid. Says he’s a great leader.

I always thought his run support was better than his pass D, until he started picking off passes last season.

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2024 5:53 am I didn’t think this kid would make much of an impact last year but I’m stupid and also dumb.

To be fair that all stemmed from the first third to half of the season where he wasn't playing well at all.

But he certainly proved them all wrong by the end!

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2024 5:53 am I’m stupid and also dumb.

Amiki Skels, a $600 shoe. Must have worn them for Halloween.