As first reported by Chris Hummer of CBS Sports, Arizona has added former Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hertzog Jr. Hertzog provides Arizona adds experience and production with Hertzog. Former Northern Colorado safety Cam Chapa also committed to Arizona on Saturday.
Hartzog suffered a groin/adductor (core muscle) injury that led to season-ending surgery. In three full seasons at Nebraska, plus the two games in 2025, Hartzog Jr. had 108 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 13 pass breakups, eight interceptions and 21.0 passes defended. Hartzog Jr. should compete to be a starting safety for Arizona in 2026.