Trio of Wildcats Impress During Spring Football Without Reescano, Craig

Arizona running backs coach Lyle Moevao singled out these players for having an impressive spring so far.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:06pm

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With senior running backs Kedrick Reescano and Quincy Craig sidelined due to injuries, Arizona's running backs coach Lyle Moevao has been impressed by the performances of redshirt freshman Cornelius Warren III, sophomore Wesley Yarbrough, and senior transfer Antwan Roberts during spring practices. The trio have stepped up to fill the void left by the team's top two running backs from last season.

Why it matters

Arizona's running game was a key part of their offense last season, with Reescano and Craig forming a productive backfield duo alongside quarterback Noah Fifita. The ability of the younger and newer players to step up and impress the coaching staff during spring practices suggests the Wildcats may have a strong stable of running backs to rely on even without their top two options.

The details

Redshirt freshman Cornelius Warren III and sophomore Wesley Yarbrough, who have a combined 109 yards on 28 carries in their careers, have risen to the top of the depth chart in the absence of Reescano and Craig. Meanwhile, senior transfer Antwan Roberts, who had 512 yards and 4 touchdowns at Marshall last season, has also stood out with his toughness and leadership. Running backs coach Lyle Moevao has praised the trio's ability to learn from the example set by Reescano and Craig and take on more responsibility.

  • Arizona began its spring practices in March 2026.

The players

Kedrick Reescano

A senior running back who led the Arizona backfield alongside Quincy Craig last season.

Quincy Craig

A senior running back who led the Arizona backfield alongside Kedrick Reescano last season.

Cornelius Warren III

A redshirt freshman running back who has impressed the coaching staff during spring practices.

Wesley Yarbrough

A sophomore running back who has impressed the coaching staff during spring practices.

Antwan Roberts

A senior transfer running back from Marshall who has stood out with his toughness and leadership.

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What they’re saying

“There's so much we're learning every day as a position group, especially with those three guys, that it's just been awesome. You can see it, too. They're starting to lead by the example of what Ked and Quincy have done.”

— Lyle Moevao, Arizona running backs coach

“There's something to some of those guys that you're able to get on your roster that have faced some big-time adversity. They were able to find their way through it and get back to the field. I think there is something to that as far as building a culture. I believe that's the type of culture we're creating; being able to look adversity in the face and overcome it.”

— Lyle Moevao, Arizona running backs coach

“It's as if he's been here for three years in a row as far as the chemistry that they've built in a short time. He's a smart kid. He cares a lot. ... You just know that he's a natural-born leader.”

— Lyle Moevao, Arizona running backs coach

What’s next

The Wildcats will continue their spring practices leading up to the 2026 season, where they will look to integrate Reescano and Craig back into the backfield alongside the emerging trio of Warren, Yarbrough, and Roberts.

The takeaway

Arizona's running back room has impressive depth and talent, with the younger and newer players stepping up to fill the void left by the team's top two running backs from last season. This suggests the Wildcats may have a strong stable of running backs to rely on in the upcoming season.