ASU: A four-year letterman who played in 26 games...grabbed 15 receptions for 197 total yards...finished his career with 13.1 yard per catch average...accumulated two touchdowns during this time and had a career-long reception of 35 yards...averaged 7.6 yards per game...also played a primary role on special teams...made his mark with his one kick return, which went for 54 yards, in 2011.

2012: Started the first game of the season against the NAU Lumberjacks and saw action in three games.

2011: Saw an increase in playing time this season by seeing action in every game...scored first touchdown as well as two other catches in win vs Oregon State...had career long 35 yard touchdown grab vs UCLA...had multi-catch game in Las Vegas Bowl vs #6 Boise State.

2010: Played in seven games...one of nine redshirt sophomores to see playing time...made first career reception in a loss vs Oregon State Oct. 2...made two critical catches on a late first half touchdown drive that put ASU up two scores in win vs Washington...earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU's offseason strength and conditioning program.

2009: Played in three games.

2008: Redshirted, serving as a member of the scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Don Lugo High School in Chino, Calif....all-purpose weapon that starred all over the football field as a prep standout...ranked as the No. 10 wide receiver in the West region and the No. 87 receiver in the country by ESPN Scouts, Inc...rated as the No. 60 all-purpose athlete in the country and the No. 74 overall player in the state of California by Rivals.com... earned All-West Region honors as a senior by PrepStar...rated as the No. 100 overall prospect and the No. 11 wide receiver in the "California/Hawaii/Nevada 150" region by SuperPrep...rated as the No. 86 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 8 wide receiver in the state of California and the No. 10 receiver in the West region by Scouts, Inc....listed No. 142 on Scout.com's Top 150 Players in the West list...during his three years at Don Lugo High, he carried 244 times for 1,843 yards (7.6 avg.) with 19 touchdowns and caught 38 passes for 446 yards with three scores...accumulated 3,234 career all-purpose yards...totaled 63 tackles (33 solo) with one pass deflection and one interception during his prep career and averaged 34.3 yards on 24 kickoff returns and 12.8 yards on six punt returns...had 25 total touchdowns...lead the team as a senior with 10 total touchdowns and paced the squad with 102 carries for 930 yards (9.1 avg.) and nine scores...added 14 receptions...totaled a team-high 1,184 all-purpose yards (107.6 per game)...collected 19 tackles (15 solo) with one pass deflection and one interception...averaged 47.0 yards on three kickoff returns as a senior...led Don Lugo High as a junior with 14 total touchdowns...paced the squad with 120 carries for 808 yards (6.7 avg.) and 10 scores...caught 21 passes for 316 yards (15.6 avg.) with three touchdowns...tallied a team-best 1,494 all-purpose yards (149.4 per game)...posted 24 total tackles (10 solo)...averaged 28.42 yards on 12 kickoff returns, including a 99-yard touchdown return, and also returned punts...ranked second on the team with 556 all-purpose yards as a sophomore in 2005...carried 22 times for 105 yards (4.8 avg.) and caught three passes for 61 yards...totaled 20 tackles (eight solo)...averaged 38.0 yards on nine kickoff returns and 12.0 yards on four punt returns...chose ASU over Arizona, Oregon State and Washington...committed to the Sun Devils on Jan. 2, 2008...coached by Greg Setlich at Don Lugo High School.

PERSONAL:BIS major with an emphasis on education and sociology major at ASU...parents are Dwight (tax consultant) and Sherice Pickens (correctional officer) of Gardena, Calif...has two siblings, Michelle and Kayla...hobbies include watching movies and bowling...born Dec. 1, 1989...full name is Andre Jeron Pickens.

CAREER STATISTICS

A.J. Pickens Class: RS Senior Hometown: Chino, Calif. High School: Don Lugo Height / Weight: 5-11 / 179 Position: WR Experience: 4V