2012: Did not compete in his first year at Arizona while recovering from an injury ... Will contend for backup duty on the offensive line next season.

Before Arizona: Redshirted his initial college season at Colorado Mesa in 2011.

High School: Lettered in football (offensive line) and track and field (shot put/discus) at Chaparral High School ... Was named honorable mention all-region in 2011 ... His team won back-to-back-to-back state championships and earned a 14-0 record during his senior year.

Personal: Son of former UA starting defensive tackle Dave and Jan Wood, both UA grads ... Father also spent two seasons in the NFL with the `49ers ... Uncle, Brent, played linebacker on the same UA teams as dad ... Majoring in pre-business.