Arizona State Receiving Corps and Quarterbacks from Texas Embrace the Three-Point Stance

Arizona State’s Successful #Texas2Tempe Campaign

Since Kenny Dillingham took over as the head coach at Arizona State in 2023, one of the major focuses for the Sun Devils’ recruiting efforts has been on Texas prospects. This initiative has led to the creation of the popular social media hashtag, #Texas2Tempe, which has seen great success from the start. In 2023, Arizona State managed to bring in a total of 11 players, both through the transfer portal and high school recruiting, who had played high school football in Texas. Moving on to the 2024 class, they secured commitments from eight players from Texas. In the current recruiting cycle for the 2025 class, the Sun Devils have already received commitments from three Texas-based prospects – four-star wide receiver Adrian Wilson, three-star Joseph Smith, and three-star Xavier Skowron. These three commits make up half of the Sun Devils’ six commitments for the 2025 class, underlining the continued success of the #Texas2Tempe campaign.

Looking ahead, Dillingham and his staff are not looking to slow down in their Texas recruiting efforts for the 2025 class. The Arizona State coaching staff has extended offers to over 70 prospects in the state of Texas for this recruiting cycle. Based on their track record over the past two years, it is highly likely that they will also target players from around the country who played high school football in Texas through the transfer portal. Some Texas-based prospects to keep an eye on as they potentially take official visits to Arizona State include three-star wide receiver Carterrious Brown, three-star safety Joseph Albright, four-star linebacker Jonathan Cunningham, and three-star linebacker Ke’Breion Winston.

Wide Receivers and Quarterbacks in the 2025 Class

The wide receiver position in the 2025 class seems to be lagging behind in commitments compared to other positions. Only 14 of the top 50 wide receivers in the class have committed to schools so far, representing just 28% of the top 50 prospects. Conversely, the majority of the top quarterbacks in both the pro-style and dual-threat categories have already committed to schools. This raises the question of why wide receivers are slower to commit compared to other positions.

As official visits take place during the summer months, it is expected that a larger number of wide receivers will begin to make commitments. Additionally, once some dominoes fall at the position in the coming months, it may trigger a chain reaction of commitments from other receivers looking to secure their spots in the class.

Recruiting Competition for Ty Hawkins and Keelon Russell

Despite being committed to TCU and SMU respectively, four-star quarterbacks Ty Hawkins and Keelon Russell have seen increased interest from other programs in recent months. Their standout performances have led to their recruiting situations heating up, with multiple programs reaching out to them.

Hawkins has attracted interest from powerhouse programs like Alabama and Oregon, with Oregon having already extended an offer. The Tide’s interest in Hawkins is a more recent development, but they have yet to offer him a scholarship. Both schools are seen as potential threats to TCU’s hold on Hawkins.

On the other hand, Russell has garnered attention from schools such as Texas, Florida, and Alabama. Texas A&M has also shown interest in Russell, despite recently landing another highly touted quarterback, Husan Longstreet. Any decision made by Hawkins or Russell could have far-reaching effects on the quarterback recruiting landscape, potentially leading to shifts in commitments and openings at major programs.

In conclusion, Arizona State’s #Texas2Tempe campaign has proven to be successful in attracting talented Texas prospects, while the wide receiver and quarterback recruiting landscapes in the 2025 class continue to evolve with new developments and potential commitments on the horizon.

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