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In comparison to other practices this spring, Thursday's practice was mild and had several walk-through periods, but the Wildcats — in shells (shoulder pads and helmets) — still got plenty of work in, especially younger players and walk-ons. 

Here are notes and takeaways from the final practice of the spring at Dick Tomey Practice Fields. 

* In the first team period, redshirt freshman wide receiver Brandon Phelps hauled in an over-the-shoulder pass from Wisconsin transfer quarterback Braedyn Locke for a 45-yard touchdown. 

* ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s punters worked on pinning opponents inside the 10-yard line. Sophomore Michael Salgado-Medina had arguably one of his best punts of the spring in terms of hang time and the ball spiraling, and landed the punt just inside the 10-yard line. Salgado-Medina also had a punt bounce out of bounds inside the 5-yard line. 

* ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ redshirt freshman linebacker Jabari Mann had an interception during a 7-on-7 period. The following play, safety Genesis Smith grabbed an interception following a tipped pass. Cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew had a pass breakup in the same period.

* Nickel back Treydan Stukes participated in a walk-through and looks healthy. He should be available by the start of training camp. 

* Walk-on quarterback Mason Bray completed a pass to wide receiver Tre Spivey for his first pass attempt this spring. Bray is the son of the late Heath Bray, a former special teams captain, defensive back and quarterback for the Wildcats under Dick Tomey. The younger Bray was a standout quarterback for Scottsdale Saguaro High School. Bray threw for 2,897 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions in two seasons at Saguaro and quarterbacked the Sabercats to a Class 6A state championship in 2023.

* NFL-bound wide receiver and projected first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan attended the final periods of Thursday's practice.