To say that there has been a flurry of recruiting activity would be a gross understatement, but we take a moment to examine the current picture position by position in terms of newcomers and what's left on the To-Do list:
Quarterback
Returning scholarship players:
Trenton Bourguet
Daylin McLemore
Bennett Meredith
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Emory Jones (Transfer)
Paul Tyson (Transfer)
Finn Collins (Transfer)
Commits:
Jacob Conover (Transfer)
Israel Carter (2023 class)
Drew Pyne (Transfer)
Potential additions:
N/A
Target number:
Hard to imagine more than five scholarship quarterbacks in the room, which makes me feel that Daylin McLemore won’t be on the roster post-spring practice. Notre Dame QB transfer Drew Pyne was a secret visitor on campus, is now committed, which is why I see ASU being done recruiting for this role.
Running Back
Returning scholarship players:
Tevin White
George Hart
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
X Valladay
Daniyel Ngata (Transfer)
Commits:
DeCarlos Brooks (Transfer)
Cam Skattebo (Transfer)
Potential additions:
N/A at this time
Target number:
Five scholarship running backs is a healthy number for a roster, and the pledge of Cam Skattebo puts ASU closer to that goal. Look for ASU to try and land another transfer, perhaps in May rather than next month. And Daniyel Ngata exiting the portal and returning isn’t out of the question, and that potential move could have ASU close the book on trying to seek out players in the group during this recruiting cycle.
Offensive Line
Returning scholarship players:
Isaia Glass
Emmit Bohle
Danny Valenzuela
Armon Bethea
Ben Bray
Joey Ramos
Austin Barry
Thomas Le Boucher
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Des Holmes
Chris Martinez
Ladarius Henderson (Transfer)
Ben Scott (Transfer)
Commits:
Aaron Frost (Transfer)
Sirri Kandiyeli (2023 class)
Kyle Scott (Junior College)
Ben Coleman (Transfer)
Maxwell Iheanachor (Junior College)
Potential additions:
Leif Fautanu (Transfer)
Bram Walden (Transfer)
Target number:
The magic number here is usually 15, so even if ASU added Leif Fautanu (who can fill the void Ben Scott left at center if Scott doesn't come back) and I think they are in great shape to add Fautanu, ASU will probably need one or two more transfer additions in May assuming some attrition among the returning players takes place post-spring. It's been quite with Bram Walden, but still expect him to sign with ASU.
Wide Receiver
Returning scholarship players:
Elijhah Badger
Gio Sanders
Andre Johnson
Chad Johnson Jr.
Javen Jacobs
Zeek Freeman
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Bryan Thompson
Zeek Freeman
Charles Hall
Cam Johnson (Transfer)
Commits:
Jake Smith (Transfer)
Melquan Stovall (Transfer)
Korbin Hendrix (2023 class)
Potential additions:
Josh Cobbs (Transfer)
Xavier Guillory (Transfer)
Ja’Kobi Lane (2023 prospect and USC commit)
Kaleb Black (2023 prospect and Memphis commit)
Target number:
The magic number here is usually 10. ASU has a very good chance to land all three prospects in Josh Cobbs, Xavier Guillory and Kaleb Black. Chances with Ja’Kobi Lane a true 50-50 and him deciding to sign only in the February period, with either school, is a feasible option.
Tight End
Returning scholarship players:
Jaylin Conyers
Messiah Swinson
Bryce Pierre
Jacob Newel
Ryan Morgan
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Case Hatch (declared for NFL draft)
Commits:
N/A
Potential additions:
N/A
Target number:
I don’t think we’ll see more than six players in this group. ASU may try to add one more player, perhaps going the post-spring transfer route.
Quarterback
Returning scholarship players:
Trenton Bourguet
Daylin McLemore
Bennett Meredith
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Emory Jones (Transfer)
Paul Tyson (Transfer)
Finn Collins (Transfer)
Commits:
Jacob Conover (Transfer)
Israel Carter (2023 class)
Drew Pyne (Transfer)
Potential additions:
N/A
Target number:
Hard to imagine more than five scholarship quarterbacks in the room, which makes me feel that Daylin McLemore won’t be on the roster post-spring practice. Notre Dame QB transfer Drew Pyne was a secret visitor on campus, is now committed, which is why I see ASU being done recruiting for this role.
Running Back
Returning scholarship players:
Tevin White
George Hart
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
X Valladay
Daniyel Ngata (Transfer)
Commits:
DeCarlos Brooks (Transfer)
Cam Skattebo (Transfer)
Potential additions:
N/A at this time
Target number:
Five scholarship running backs is a healthy number for a roster, and the pledge of Cam Skattebo puts ASU closer to that goal. Look for ASU to try and land another transfer, perhaps in May rather than next month. And Daniyel Ngata exiting the portal and returning isn’t out of the question, and that potential move could have ASU close the book on trying to seek out players in the group during this recruiting cycle.
Offensive Line
Returning scholarship players:
Isaia Glass
Emmit Bohle
Danny Valenzuela
Armon Bethea
Ben Bray
Joey Ramos
Austin Barry
Thomas Le Boucher
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Des Holmes
Chris Martinez
Ladarius Henderson (Transfer)
Ben Scott (Transfer)
Commits:
Aaron Frost (Transfer)
Sirri Kandiyeli (2023 class)
Kyle Scott (Junior College)
Ben Coleman (Transfer)
Maxwell Iheanachor (Junior College)
Potential additions:
Leif Fautanu (Transfer)
Bram Walden (Transfer)
Target number:
The magic number here is usually 15, so even if ASU added Leif Fautanu (who can fill the void Ben Scott left at center if Scott doesn't come back) and I think they are in great shape to add Fautanu, ASU will probably need one or two more transfer additions in May assuming some attrition among the returning players takes place post-spring. It's been quite with Bram Walden, but still expect him to sign with ASU.
Wide Receiver
Returning scholarship players:
Elijhah Badger
Gio Sanders
Andre Johnson
Chad Johnson Jr.
Javen Jacobs
Zeek Freeman
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Bryan Thompson
Zeek Freeman
Charles Hall
Cam Johnson (Transfer)
Commits:
Jake Smith (Transfer)
Melquan Stovall (Transfer)
Korbin Hendrix (2023 class)
Potential additions:
Josh Cobbs (Transfer)
Xavier Guillory (Transfer)
Ja’Kobi Lane (2023 prospect and USC commit)
Kaleb Black (2023 prospect and Memphis commit)
Target number:
The magic number here is usually 10. ASU has a very good chance to land all three prospects in Josh Cobbs, Xavier Guillory and Kaleb Black. Chances with Ja’Kobi Lane a true 50-50 and him deciding to sign only in the February period, with either school, is a feasible option.
Tight End
Returning scholarship players:
Jaylin Conyers
Messiah Swinson
Bryce Pierre
Jacob Newel
Ryan Morgan
Players lost due to exhaustion of eligibility or transfer portal:
Case Hatch (declared for NFL draft)
Commits:
N/A
Potential additions:
N/A
Target number:
I don’t think we’ll see more than six players in this group. ASU may try to add one more player, perhaps going the post-spring transfer route.
Last edited:
