Chase Kennedy is Arizona’s do-it-all linebacker edge weapon
In the 2025 season, Chase Kennedy emerged as one of Arizona’s most productive defenders with 42 tackles, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles, and he entered 2026 as a senior leader in the Wildcats’ linebacker room.[1][6][13] What makes him intriguing isn’t just the box score: the former defensive end brings edge-rush juice, a 6'3", 235-pound frame, and the versatility to line up as an off-ball linebacker or pressure piece in Arizona’s hybrid front, which is exactly the kind of matchup chaos smart defenses love.[11][12]
