Arizona's defense has been a huge part of the Wildcats' turnaround on the football field under head coach Brent Brennan and defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales, becoming one of the top units in the country in 2025. However, entering the 2026 season, they need to replace many of the leaders, giving a few overlooked players a chance to shine in the national spotlight. Arizona's Underrated Defenders Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jeff Sims (2) is tackled by Arizona Wildcats linebacker Taye Brown (6) during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images That position group is the Arizona linebacker corps. As the middle of the defense, they'll be counted on to carry a bigger load as the rest of the defense comes along, and the front seven could be considered the strength of the unit. Yet, the standout players are relatively unknown outside of Tucson.…