Arizona State currently has 11 commitments for the 2016 class, and looks to be assembling a class on par with their recent successes. Over the last 7 months I've had the opportunity to see quite a few of these prospects in person. I figured why not put together a shopping list of who I'd like to see commit to the Maroon and Gold.
Quarterback
Commits: Dillon Sterling-Cole
Uncommitted wish list: None. I feel that ASU landed a verbal commitment from the best possible recruit for this offense and this class.
If I could flip anyone: Terry Wilson, who just broke his commitment with Nebraska to commit to Oregon. Dynamic kid. Low risk, high reward player.
Running back
Commits: Freddie Holly, Tre Turner
Uncommitted wish list: Devin White. White is a 6-0, 260 pound track star and seems to be the football reincarnation of Jerome Bettis. I spoke with White this summer and he said Todd Graham told him he could play both sides of the ball at ASU.
If I could flip anyone: The obvious choice here would be Ohio State commit Kareem Walker, right? Personally, I like Washington commit and certified pocket-lightning Sean McGrew. JuCo super-athlete Mark Thompson, who is pledged to Florida, would also be on my list.
Wide Receiver
Commits: Jeremy Smith, Kyle Williams
Uncommitted wish list: The locals, N'Keal Harry and Chase Lucas are obviously priorities. However, everything I've seen on Dillon Sterling-Cole's teammate, Tyrie Cleveland makes, make me think he's the real gem of the 2016 recruiting class.
If I could flip anyone: Tyler Vaughns of USC. He has an attitude of contempt for defensive backs. He glides into the secondary like Randy Moss, has the hands of Plaxico Burress, and makes the most of his 6-2, 180 frame.
Tight End
Commits: Jared Bubak
Uncommitted wish list: Isaac Nauta is the best TE in the country, and Darel Middleton has the biggest physical upside, but I'm curious about what Thad Moss could bring to the table.
If I could flip anyone: Nasier Upshur, Florida State. He had ASU in his top 4, and he promises to be something special at the next level.
Offensive Line
Commits: Cohl Cabral, Marshal Nathe
Uncommitted wish list: ASU's most recent visitor, Johncarlo Valentin, of Philadelphia would be a great addition to the pieces ASU already has in place. Two very realistic commits to the 2016 class could be JuCo OL Garrett Bolles and Nevada's Keenen King.
If I could flip anyone: The two players in this class that I think have a chance to be legitimate NFL prospects with the right coaching are Henry Hattis, who committed to Stanford, and Frank Martin, who committed to USC.
Local 2016 offensive players without ASU offers that are worth a look:
QB: Daniel Bridge-Gadd
RB: N/A
WR: John Okwoli
TE: N/A
OL: Deya Mhiesen (JuCo), Tanner Hawthorne
Quarterback
Commits: Dillon Sterling-Cole
Uncommitted wish list: None. I feel that ASU landed a verbal commitment from the best possible recruit for this offense and this class.
If I could flip anyone: Terry Wilson, who just broke his commitment with Nebraska to commit to Oregon. Dynamic kid. Low risk, high reward player.
Running back
Commits: Freddie Holly, Tre Turner
Uncommitted wish list: Devin White. White is a 6-0, 260 pound track star and seems to be the football reincarnation of Jerome Bettis. I spoke with White this summer and he said Todd Graham told him he could play both sides of the ball at ASU.
If I could flip anyone: The obvious choice here would be Ohio State commit Kareem Walker, right? Personally, I like Washington commit and certified pocket-lightning Sean McGrew. JuCo super-athlete Mark Thompson, who is pledged to Florida, would also be on my list.
Wide Receiver
Commits: Jeremy Smith, Kyle Williams
Uncommitted wish list: The locals, N'Keal Harry and Chase Lucas are obviously priorities. However, everything I've seen on Dillon Sterling-Cole's teammate, Tyrie Cleveland makes, make me think he's the real gem of the 2016 recruiting class.
If I could flip anyone: Tyler Vaughns of USC. He has an attitude of contempt for defensive backs. He glides into the secondary like Randy Moss, has the hands of Plaxico Burress, and makes the most of his 6-2, 180 frame.
Tight End
Commits: Jared Bubak
Uncommitted wish list: Isaac Nauta is the best TE in the country, and Darel Middleton has the biggest physical upside, but I'm curious about what Thad Moss could bring to the table.
If I could flip anyone: Nasier Upshur, Florida State. He had ASU in his top 4, and he promises to be something special at the next level.
Offensive Line
Commits: Cohl Cabral, Marshal Nathe
Uncommitted wish list: ASU's most recent visitor, Johncarlo Valentin, of Philadelphia would be a great addition to the pieces ASU already has in place. Two very realistic commits to the 2016 class could be JuCo OL Garrett Bolles and Nevada's Keenen King.
If I could flip anyone: The two players in this class that I think have a chance to be legitimate NFL prospects with the right coaching are Henry Hattis, who committed to Stanford, and Frank Martin, who committed to USC.
Local 2016 offensive players without ASU offers that are worth a look:
QB: Daniel Bridge-Gadd
RB: N/A
WR: John Okwoli
TE: N/A
OL: Deya Mhiesen (JuCo), Tanner Hawthorne
