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Stukes received third-team AP All-American honors and became the second Wildcat in three seasons to earn AP All-American honors, joining former wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. 

Stukes is the first Arizona defensive player named to the AP All-American team since linebacker Scooby Wright III in 2014 — the first defensive back since Antoine Cason in 2007.

Stukes was also recently named an All-Big 12 first-team selection and AP All-Big 12 second-team choice. 

The sixth-year Stukes, who has been a part of three coaching staffs at Arizona and suffered a knee injury last season, is in his final season at Arizona and has 52 tackles and four interceptions this season. His four interceptions are tied for the second-most in the Big 12 this season. 

Stukes' interception in the end zone sparked the Wildcats' three takeaways in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats' win over Baylor last month. Stukes' acrobatic interception in the Territorial Cup win over Arizona State was featured on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays on ESPN. 

Stukes is among the leaders of an Arizona defense that is fourth in the FBS in passing defense, first in pass efficiency defense and fourth in interceptions. The Wildcats have more takeaways (28) than touchdowns allowed (25) this season.

After the season, Stukes will participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, a showcase that features draft-eligible prospects leading up to the NFL Draft. Stukes is currently the only Wildcat this season to accept an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl. 

No. 17 Arizona (9-3) faces SMU (8-4) in the 46th Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Friday, Jan. 2, at 6 p.m. on Fox.