About 20 minutes ago, the Arizona Wildcats' star running back Ka'Deem Carey made it Facebook official: he is going to be a father.

University of Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey popped up on the radar while playing at Canyon Del Oro High School.

Canyon Del Oro junior running back Ka'Deem Carey was "finally healthy" entering the Dorados' season opener against Ironwood Ridge last Friday, according to head coach Dusty Peace.

As Canyon Del Oro High School’s Dorados attempt a drive toward a repeat bid for the 4A-I title game, sophomore Ka’Deem Carey is taking the scenic route.

Ka'Deem Carey, the record-breaking running back who led Canyon Del Oro to a state championship as a junior last season, has verbally committed to attend and play football at the University of Arizona. Carey, hurtling into the end zone a season ago, rushed for 2,738 yards and 45 touchdowns as a junior. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound runner is a mix of speed, quickness and strength. The senior has been rated by The Rivals.com as the nation's 16th best high school running back.

The nation’s leading NCAA rusher, Ka’Deem Carey, is earning attention for more than his on-the-field accomplishments, being served a protective order on Jan. 2.

Fans have a chance to vote on the ESPN poll for the Heisman Trophy - to vote for UA's Ka'Deem Carey, who is currently the nation's leading rusher, visit

Arizona quarterback Matt Scott was a force to be reckoned with on Saturday afternoon at Wildcats’ stadium.

Without the services of Ka'Deem Carey, Canyon Del Oro turned to the feet of quarterback Jason McBrayer in beating Queen Creek 24-7 last Thursday night.

He has great vision, explosiveness and strength — and when you’re a football player what else do you lack?

University of Arizona football sophomore Ka'Deem Carey has been named a first-team All-American by CBSSports.com, it was announced on Monday. He earned the top slot at the running back position for the first All-America honor of his career.

There is the Dec. 15 Gildan New Mexico Bowl, college football's kickoff to the bowl season between Arizona and Nevada. But there also is the matchup that overshadows them all: Ka'Deem Carey versus Stefphon Jefferson.

After starting the season strong under new head coach Rich Rodriguez, the Arizona Wildcats have struglgled in Pac 12 play over the last two weeks, as No. 18 Oregon State held on in the fourth for the 38-35 victory.