Short is a 6-0, 185, redshirt Freshman safety from Cathedral HS, Los Angeles, CA. Short helped to lead his team as a HS Senior to an undefeated season (losing in the second round of the playoffs) by making 47 tackles (4 for a loss), 2 sacks, 12 pass break-ups, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. He was selected to the 2017 Polynesian Bowl. Short is another DB with good length and has shown good ball skills. He has the ability to play multiple safety spots and has a good chance to make the playing rotation.
24 was the most passes Arizona completed in a game last year it was against Utah. That game also was the season high for pass attempts with 42.