Noah Fifita faces NFL size scrutiny ahead of Arizona-West Virginia game

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita enters a matchup against West Virginia while navigating professional scrutiny regarding his physical stature. Fifita, who leads the Big 12 in passing touchdowns with 13, has maintained high efficiency, boasting the highest completion percentage in the conference.

Despite his collegiate success, analysts have raised concerns about his NFL prospects due to his height of 5-foot-10 and weight of 190 pounds. Some draft experts, including Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated, project him as an undrafted free agent, noting that finding quarterbacks under 6 feet tall is rare in the professional ranks. However, Arizona offensive coordinator Seth Doege expressed confidence in Fifita’s ability to secure and maintain an NFL roster spot regardless of draft position.

Arizona currently holds a 4-1 record and looks to leverage Fifita’s consistency against a West Virginia defense that has recently struggled, allowing 500 yards of offense in back-to-back performances.