TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona State University football program signed 11 student-athletes who will continue their athletic and academic pursuits with the Sun Devil Football Program, as announced by head coach Herm Edwards. The 11 student-athletes that signed as part of the February Signing Period will join the 11 that signed during the early signing period in December.
The February signing class consists of 8 freshmen, one sophomore, a junior and a graduate transfer. The Sun Devils signed a total of 22 student-athletes overall for the 2018 season.
ASU's Signing Class of 2018 Highlights:
- Seven of the signees were rated with four stars or higher by at least one recruiting service.
- Five of the high school signees fell in the top-25 at their position by at least one recruiting service.
- All four JUCO signees in the class have been tabbed as Top-25 junior college prospects at their position and the two that signed today were named CCCFA JUCO All-Americans according to at least one publication.
- Features four offensive linemen in the class measure 6'5"-plus or taller.
- The 11 February signees feature extremely productive defensive prospects that totaled 1,051 total tackles throughout their varsity career.
- In the early signing class, ASU signed three freshman running backs that accounted for 8,152 rushing yards and 124 touchdowns over their junior and senior seasons
ASU's 2018 Class Includes:
- Players from six different home states: California (12), Texas (5), Arizona (2), Washington (1), Louisiana (1), and Colorado (1)
- Seven players designated with a four-star ranking: Merlin Robertson (consensus), Aashari Crosswell (consensus), Casey Tucker (consensus)^, Jermayne Lole (24/7 Sports Composite), Jarrett Bell (Rivals), Reggie Hughes (Rivals), Dominique Harrison (ESPN)
^Class of 2014 ranking
- Nine prospects ranked within the nation's top-25 at their position: Aashari Crosswell (Safety - ESPN No. 6, 24/7 composite No. 10, Rivals No. 13), Merlin Robertson (LB - No. 5 ESPN, No. 8 24/7 composite, No. 11 Rivals), Jarrett Bell (OG – Rivals No. 9, 24/7 Sports composite No. 21), Isaiah Floyd (RB – ESPN No. 3^), Casey Tucker (OT – 24/7 Sports No. 7, Rivals No. 5, ESPN No. 5), Brandon Aiyuk (WR - ESPN No. 11^), Jermayne Lole (DE - 24/7 Sports No. 16), Domininque Harrison (CB - ESPN No. 3^, 24/7 Sports No. 4^), Terin Adams (CB - 24/7 Sports, No. 10^)
^-2018 JUCO Rating
FEBRUARY SIGNING CLASS
Junior — Athlete
6-1 | 195 | Rocklin, Calif. (Sierra College/McQueen)
Productive junior college pass catcher who is a major presence in the red zone…explosive athlete that averaged over 17.2 yards per reception over his two junior college seasons…offers another option in the return game with his ability to return both punts and kickoffs…precise route runner that continues to refine his game earned All-NorCal League honors as a freshman at Sierra College…sure handed receiver with outstanding hand eye coordination…gets off the line of scrimmage with a smooth release with outstanding footwork and hand placement…named a First Team California Community College Football Coaches Association All-American as an All-Purpose athlete…also received Region I First Team All-American honors as a wide receiver and an All-Purpose player…tabbed as the No. 22 wide receiver prospect an the No. 202 overall junior college prospect nationally by 24/7 Composite sports…ranked as the No. 11 JUCO wide receiver prospect in the country by ESPN… totaled 2,499 all-purpose yards and 21 total touchdowns in his two junior college seasons at Sierra College…compiled 60 receptions for 960 yards and 14 touchdowns with five 100-yard games during his senior season…recorded four games in which he accumulated over 200 all-purpose yards in 2017…returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown on September 9th against San Mateo…had a 76-yard kickoff and a 60-yard punt return against Santa Rosa on September 30th …accumulated 573 receiving yards and five touchdowns in his first junior college season…committed to ASU on February 7, 2018…coached by Ben Noonan at Sierra College.
Freshman — Offensive Line
6-5 | 295 | Norco, Calif. (Norco)
Dominant offensive line prospect who plays with a physical edge…warrior in the weight room, developing his frame making his transition to the next level easier…features a tremendous work ethic, making significant progress in his technique and conditioning during his prep career…offers flexibility with his ability to play any position along the offensive line, but projects to play an interior line position at the next level…spent most of his prep career on the defensive side of the ball…recruiting took off after a senior season in which he focused on the offensive side of the ball, displaying improved balanced and footwork…powerful athlete built low to the ground with a strong lower body…leader of an offensive line that paved the way for 273.2 rushing yards per game and 43.4 points per game…Rivals tabbed him a four-star prospect and rated him as the No. 9 offensive guard prospect and the No. 208 overall prospect in the country…regarded as the No. 21 offensive guard prospect and the No. 441 overall prospect nationally by 24/7 Sports composite rankings…listed by ESPN as the No. 63 offensive guard prospect and a Top-100 player in the state of California…broke out in a big way during his senior season, recording 62 pancake blocks in 12 games…compiled 77 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and an interceptions playing as a defensive tackle over his three-year varsity career…committed to ASU on February 7, 2018…coached by Chuck Chastain at Norco High School.
Freshman — Linebacker
5-11 | 232 | Harbor City, Calif. (Narbonne)
Highly productive and tremendously competitive linebacker prospective…described as one of the most physical linebackers on the west coast, proving himself against some of the state of California's best competition…embraces contact and continues to be relentless aggressive in his pursuit of the ball carrier…tireless motor with the ability to shed blocks and move laterally quickly…possesses valuable leadership characteristics, leading Narbonne High School to a 12-3 overall record...nose for the ball able to anticipate and diagnose plays… excelled as a strongside linebacker in high school with the versatility and physicality to slide inside and the next level…a consensus three-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…listed as the No. 55 outside linebacker prospect and the No. 770 overall prospect by 24/7 Sports…tabbed by ESPN as the No. 48 inside linebacker prospect and a Top-250 overall prospect in the West Coast region by ESPN…received a 5.5 Rivals rank…compiled 321 total tackles, 47 tackles for loss, five sacks, 19 pass deflections and 8 forced fumbles during a brilliant four-year varsity career…recorded 150 total tackles, 33 tackles for loss, five sacks, and an interception in an outstanding senior season…helped lead Narbonne to a 5-0 Marine Football Division record and a Top-10 ranking in the state of California in his final season…accumulated 65 total tackles and 11 tackles for loss while also returning an interception and fumble for a touchdown as a junior…verbally committed to ASU on February 7, 2018…coached by Manuel Douglas at Narbonne High School.
Freshman — Safety
6-0 | 190 | Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly)
Athletically gifted defensive back prospect who plays with a physical edge…excels in coverage thanks to great ball skills and agility…possesses a great frame with room to grow, making him potentially one of the most intimidating safeties on the West Coast…has a nose for the ball with the ability to make plays all over the field…poses a significant threat in the return game...tough mentality makes him relentless and extremely effective in run support…his playmaking ability and elite athleticism makes him an attractive prospect at the next level…teammates at Long Beach Poly with fellow class of 2018 signee Jermayne Lole…attended the same high school as current Sun Devils Ceejhay French-Love and Kobe Williams… a consensus four-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…ESPN lists him as the No. 111 overall prospect and the No. 6 safety prospect in country…tabbed by 24/7 Sports as the No. 10 safety prospect and the No. 134 overall prospect nationally…rated the No. 13 safety prospect and the No. 165 overall prospect in the nation by Rivals…mentioned in the annual The News Tribune's 2018 Western 100 which lists the top high school football recruits on the West Coast…played in 11 games during his senior season, finishing with 47 total tackles, seven pass deflections, and three interceptions…scored in four different ways as a senior, including a 79-yard kickoff return for a touchdown…earned player of the game honors in the CIF Southern Section first round victory over Junipero Serra after rushing for two touchdowns, returning a punt for a touchdown, and intercepting a pass…helped lead Long Beach Poly to a 6-0 record in the Moore League (Southern Section)…Long Beach Poly finished the season ranked No. 13 in the state of California culminating in a berth in the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals…committed to ASU on February 7, 2018.
Sophomore – Running Back
5-7 | 185 | Pleasanton, Calif. (City College of San Francisco/Foothill)
Productive junior college running back prospect with terrific speed and breakaway ability…outstanding quickness and agility allow him to thrive in the open field…possesses versatility that make him a valuable at the next level…natural pass catcher that could pose a threat in the screen game…competes with a chip on his shoulder because many people doubt him due to his height...has worked hard in the weight room since high school, putting on muscle to increase his physicality…comes to ASU after a year at City College of San Francisco...attended City College of San Francisco, the same JUCO as current Sun Devil punter Michael Sleep-Dalton and Sun Devil offensive lineman A.J. McCollum as well as fellow class of 2018 signee Terin Adams…named a first-team All-American by the CCCAA Football Coaches Association…ESPN lists Floyd as their No. 3 JUCO running back prospect in the country…during his one year at CCSF he led the entire California Community College Athletic Association with 1,797 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 235 carries…showed his explosiveness by averaging 7.7 yards per attempt and 163.4 yards per game… Floyd recorded 91 carries for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns in just conference (Bay-6) games alone…averaged 227.67 yards per game over a three game stretch where he helped CCSF go 3-0 with an average margin of victory of 39 points…Floyd and CCSF went 8-3 including a victory in the NCFC Captial City Bowl…committed to ASU on January 31, 2018…coached by Jimmy Collins at City College of San Francisco in California.
Freshman — Defensive Line
6-2 | 270 | Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly)
Ultra-talented defensive line prospect featuring an explosive first step off the edge…plays hard with a non-stop motor, making him a difficult matchup for opposing offensive lineman…utilizes his hands and reach extremely well, allowing him to maintain leverage on taller blockers…possesses the versatility to line up at any spot on the defensive line, which should translate to early playing time at the next level…played offensive line as well in high school, spending time at guard where he was a recruitable prospect…continues to add strength and muscles to his frame, improving ability to stop the run and impact the line of scrimmage…teammates at Long Beach Poly with fellow class of 2018 signee Aashari Croswell…attended the same high school as current Sun Devils Ceejhay French-Love and Kobe Williams… 24/7 Sports lists him as a four-star prospect and the No. 16 strong-side defensive end prospect in the country and the No. 53 overall prospect in California…ESPN tabbed him as the No. 83 defensive end prospect nationally and the No. 81 overall prospect in California…Rivals rates him as a three star prospect, giving him a 5.5 Rivals rank…enjoyed a wonderfully successful senior campaign in which he spent most of his time in the opposing backfield…he finished with 80 total tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks…also helped pave the way along the offensive line for an offense that averaged 38.8 points per game and 389.6 yards per game…helped lead Long Beach Poly to a 6-0 record in the Moore League (Southern Section)…Long Beach Poly finished the season ranked No. 13 in the state of California culminating in a berth in the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals…committed to ASU on February 7, 2018.
Freshman — Offensive Line
6-6 | 303 | Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain)
Massive offensive line prospect who will immediately add significant size and strength to the trenches…displays proper football I.Q. and technique helping him become a force in any run blocking scheme…possesses a combination of a powerful frame and unique athleticism for someone his height…saw time as an interior lineman while in high school, but projects to move out to tackle in order to best utilize his long arms and extraordinary reach…enjoys the physical aspect of the game, thriving when he finds himself at the second level blocking a smaller defender…anchored an offensive line that paved the way for an offense that averaged 156.2 rushing yards per game…also played some basketball in high school which has improved his footwork and agility…recognized as a CHSAA/MaxPreps All-State Honorable Mention after an outstanding senior season…24/7 Sports lists him as a three-star prospect, ranking him as the No. 78 offensive guard prospect in the class and the a Top-10 player in the state of Colorado…committed to ASU on February 4th, 2018…coached by Mark Brook at Rocky Mountain High School.
Freshman — Safety
6-1 | 170 | Houston, Texas (Clear Lake)
Talented defensive back prospect that plays with toughness and intensity…excels in zone coverage because of his range and high football I.Q…outstanding instincts while the ball is in the air allows him to track it and get the ball at its highest point…played mostly corner in high school, but projects to be able to play any of the defensive backfield positions at the next level…advanced technique and solid fundamentals allow him to establish good positioning on larger receivers…fits perfectly in a nickel scheme because of his ability to stay disciplined in zone coverage…earned 2017 Second Team 24-6A All-District honors after a productive senior campaign…a consensus three-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…recognized by 24/7 sports composite rankings as the No. 111 safety prospect and a Top-1500 player nationally…ESPN rated him as the No. 110 safety prospect in the country…Rivals assigned him a 5.6 rating…totaled 149 tackles, 13 pass deflections, two tackles for loss, and an interception during his two-year varsity career…recorded 82 tackles, 11 pass deflections and an interception in a breakout senior season…led his team to a berth in the Area Championship game of the 2017 Division II 6A playoffs…verbally committed to ASU on February 7th, 2018…coached by Larry McCrae at Clear Lake High School.
Freshman — Wide Receiver
6-2 | 180 | Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Etiwanda)
Speedy wide receiver prospect who can beat any defense deep…was clocked running a 4.32 in the 40-yard dash and a 10.61 in the 100-meter…developed into a high major prospect thanks to his improved strength and route running…described as being a fluid athlete who is natural in his movements and cuts…dangerous in the return game able to get out of his break quickly and beat man-to-man coverage…long reach utilizing his length to create separation of the line of scrimmage helping him excel when facing press coverage…has room to add muscle with a frame that can hold more weight… a consensus three-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…tabbed as the No. 94 wide receiver prospect and the No. 562 overall prospect in the country by 24/7 Sports composite rankings…Rivals ranked him as the No. 67 wide receiver prospect nationally and the No. 48 overall prospect in the state of California…listed as the No. 117 wide receiver prospect in the country and the No. 86 overall prospect wide receiver in the West Coast region…totaled 56 receptions for 980 yards and 10 touchdowns over in 18 games over his two varsity seasons…was in the midst of a breakout senior campaign before an injury cut his season short…had recorded 23 receptions for 468 (20.3 yards per receptions) yards and five touchdowns while averaging 39.4 yards per kick off return in six games as a senior in 2017…captain of the Etiwanda High School varsity team…committed to ASU on February 7, 2018…coached by Kevin Davis at Etiwanda High School.
Freshman — Linebacker
6-3 | 235 | Gardena, Calif. (Junipero Serra)
Physically imposing and gifted prospect who will see the field right away…highly sought-after national recruit because of his tools and intangibles…displays excellent instincts with the ability to anticipate plays on the fly…known to be a sure tackler who is fundamentally sound in his technique making him unafraid of contact…a nuisance to opponents running game, frequently spending time in the opposing backfield…has significantly improved his lateral quickness and footwork as a prep prospect, allowing him to hold his own in pass coverage…tough, hard-working individual that will impact a locker room in a positive way…a consensus four-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services… selected to participate in the 2018 Under Armour All-American game, recognizing the top high school football players, as part of Team Spotlight…tabbed by 24/7 Sports Composite rankings as the No. 8 outside linebacker prospect and the No. 129 overall prospect in the country…rated as the No. 11 outside linebacker prospect and the No. 133 overall prospect nationally by Rivals…listed by ESPN as the No. 5 inside linebacker prospect and the No. 179 overall prospect in the nation… mentioned in the annual The News Tribune's 2018 Western 100 which lists the top high school football recruits on the West Coast…four-year starter on varsity at Junipero Serra High School, who has turned out elite athletes such as former Sun Devil great Barry Bonds…capped an outstanding varsity career finishing with 377 total tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, and eight forced fumbles…totaled 126 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two interceptions during his senior season…compiled 88 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks as a junior…broke out onto the California prep scene with an outstanding sophomore campaign where he accumulated 95 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and three sacks…committed to ASU on February 7, 2018…coached by Scott Altenberg at Junipero Serra High School.
Graduate — Offensive Line
6-6 | 316 | Gilbert, Arizona. (Stanford/Hamilton)
Former five-star recruit expected to make an instant impact once he arrives in Tempe…physically imposing prospect that can move people off the ball with brute strength…a force in the run game, paving the way for one of the most successful rushing attacks in the nation…offers the versatility to play any position on the offensive line, but is most experienced at offensive tackle…shows flashes of dominance on film with the ability to bury smaller defenders…outstanding athlete for his size, making him an fantastic perimeter blocker on screens and a candidate to pull…made significant strides with his footwork and mobility while at Stanford, displaying improved pass blocking…graduated from Stanford with a degree in Philosophy…played in 27 games over three years at Stanford, spending time at each tackle position…started 22 games including all 14 during Stanford's 2015 Rose Bowl run his sophomore season…former Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey ran for 2,019 yards behind Tucker and company during that season…one of the elite high school recruits coming out of high school in 2013…Tucker was tabbed the nation's 22nd (Scout), 39th (ESPN), 74th (Rivals) overall recruit…participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-American Game and was also invited to the 2014 U.S. Army All-American game…rated as Arizona's second-best recruit by Scout, Rivals and ESPN…Scout listed him as the top-ranked offensive lineman in the West…member of the 2013 PrepStar Dream Team…part of the 2012 state championship team at Hamilton…committed to ASU on January 30, 2018…coached by Steve Belles at Hamilton High School.