J'Marcus Rhodes
DB ? JR ? 6-1 ? 195 ? ? ? ??
Orange, Texas/West Orange-Stark/Kilgore JC
Physical specimen with a rare blend of speed and physicality...versatile enough to match up with a wide range of receivers...known for top end closing speed...has the ability to play any position in the defensive backfield...his length and flexibility allow him to tackle well in space...will have a chance to compete for playing time immediately...comes to ASU with three years to play two...enrolled at ASU in January and will participate in spring practice ...member of the eight-man class that is rated as the No. 1 JUCO class in the country...named a JUCO All-American by PrepStar...rated a four star prospect and the No. 2 JUCO cornerback prospect in the country by 24/7...four-star prospect ranked by ESPN as the No. 26 overall JUCO prospect and No. 3 JUCO cornerback prospect nationally...listed as the No. 42 overall JUCO prospect and No. 5 JUCO defensive back prospect in the nation by Rivals...tabbed by Scout as the No. 3 JUCO cornerback prospect and No. 30 overall prospect in the country...recorded 33 tackles, three interceptions and six pass breakups his sophomore season at Kilgore in 2015 en route to being named Second Team All-Conference...added 32 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and four pass breakups his freshmen season in 2014...chose ASU over reported scholarship offers from Colorado, Iowa State, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Utah...verbally committed to ASU on June 14, 2015...coached by J.J. Eckert at Kilgore College...coached by Cornel Thompson at West Orange-Stark High School.