Safety Lee Molette III had 123 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception, seven pass breakups and a fumble recovery in 36 games with Connecticut from 2023 through 2025. Molette III committed to Arizona on Tuesday as a one-year graduate transfer.
Molette III is the 544th-ranked transfer and 48th safety in the 2026 portal per the 247Sports rankings. The 2025 season was the best for Molette with 65 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, one interception and 3.0 passes defended. At 6'3 and 180 pounds, Molette III provides Arizona with exceptional length in the secondary.
Rebuilding the secondary for Arizona is a primary focus for the 2026 roster.