We take a look at the student-athletes who are competing this season after earning their degrees. Nearly 30 student-athletes studying 14 different majors and competing for nine different sports make up this year's list of current Sun Devil graduate student-athletes. Below is a list of those athletes who are competing in the 2018-19 season.
QUINN BAILEY, FOOTBALL, BS CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 2017
Last season, Quinn Bailey accumulated nine starts at the right tackle position in his junior campaign. The fifth-year senior returns is a native of the valley, originally from Gilbert, Ariz.
SYDNEY BOSMANS, LACROSSE, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Bosmans Named to IWCLA Academic Honor Roll
Sydney Bosmans graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2018 after transferring from Sheppard University. She was selected as a part of the Pac-12 All-Academic Second Team in her first season with the Sun Devils. Bosmans racked up seven starts in the inaugural season for the Maroon and Gold. She is from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
JAKE CLIFFORD, HOCKEY, BA BUSINESS, 2018
Clifford Personifying 'Be the Tradition' Mantra On & Off the Ice
Clifford Named Men's Hockey DI Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar Athlete of the Year
Jake Clifford finished his bachelor's last spring doing so in less than four years. He was selected for one of the most prestigious awards in the country, being named the 2018 Arthur Ashe Jr. athlete of the year after maintaining a 3.43 GPA, while committing to work in the community. During the 2017-18 season, Clifford completed the season with two goals to go along with three assists. Clifford has lived in seven states and two Canadian providences, originally growing up in Brecksville, Ohio.
MARK COSGROVE, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2017
Mark Cosgrove appeared in two games for the Sun Devils last season, receiving carries against USC and New Mexico State. Around the locker room, he's notable for being called "Goose" by fellow teammates. In his offseason work, Cosgrove trains with former Minnesota fullback Ryan D'Imperio. Cosgrove is from Mullica Hill, New Jersey.
It's Graduation Week here at @ASU.
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) December 12, 2017
Sending a shoutout to all of our guys that are walking this week, including @GooseCosgrove! pic.twitter.com/fYNAF2nhvl
ANTHONY CROSTON, HOCKEY, BS FINANCE, 2018
Anthony Croston graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors last spring and is pursuing his masters in legal studies after graduating in less than four years. During the 2012 Entry Draft, he was drafted #96 overall by Sioux City Musketeers. In 2016, Croston recorded the programs first hat trick in history against Southern New Hampshire and accumulated 10 goals in his sophomore season which was a team high. After leading the team in goals scored, Croston was among the top-five point scorers for the Maroon and Gold last season, scoring two goals apiece in matchups against UMass and Air Force. Croston is from Phoenix, Ariz., and attended Pinnacle High School.
KORON CRUMP, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2017
Crump Named to Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List
Koron Crump Tabbed to Butkus Award Watch List
Ballage (Maxwell) and Crump (Bednarik) on Watch Lists for Prestigious Awards
After clearance from the NCAA, Koron Crump returned to the defensive line with a medical red shirt after an injury shortened his senior season to just two games. He has since decided to get healthy and train for the NFL. In those two games, he had four sacks. Crump was selected for both the annual 2017 Butkus and Bednarik award, the highest of defensive honors. Crump is from St. Louis, Missouri.
COURTNEY EKMARK, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2017
@SunDevilWBB's Courtney Ekmark embracing dual challenge of Division I basketball, law school
Courtney Ekmark returns back home after competing for two seasons at the University of Connecticut where she was a part of two national championship teams. In the 2018-19 academic year, Ekmark will be working towards her Doctorate at the Sandra Day O'Connor college of law. As a junior, Ekmark started in every game for the Sun Devils as she led the team in 3-point FGs (58) and free throw pct. (76.8). Following the season, she was named Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention after excelling both on the court and in the classroom. Ekmark is from Arcadia, Ariz.
Squad ?? #SunDevilsGraduate pic.twitter.com/jFwdWqsvca
— Sun Devil WBB (@SunDevilWBB) May 8, 2017
JALEN HARVEY, FOOTBALL, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Jalen Harvey completed last season hauling in 33 receptions for 558 yards and a touchdown. 45 of Harvey's 58 career catches have gone for first downs. This year, Harvey made a selfless decision to transition from receiver to the defensive secondary. He is currently a starting safety on a much improved Sun Devil defensive unit. Harvey is from El Cerrito, California.
Stole Ceremony ???? pic.twitter.com/wNGSMEyc4X
— Daniel Kwon ???? (@dakwon) May 7, 2018
DAVID HOFFER, MEN'S DIVING, BS ECONOMICS/BA BUSINESS, 2018
David Hoffer returns to ASU after redshirting in the 2017-18 season. He received action early on in his career as a freshman being awarded back-to-back Pac-12 Diver of the month in December and January in 2016. He concluded his junior campaign with yet another Pac-12 Diver of the month award (November) and earning Pac-12 Second Team All-Academic award. Hoffer is from Littleton, Colo.
We're not crying, you are ??#SunDevilsGraduate pic.twitter.com/mhPuNTqeOT
— Sun Devil Swim/Dive (@ASUSwimDive) May 7, 2018
DYLAN HOLLMAN, HOCKEY, BS ACCOUNTING/BS FINANCE, 2018
Dylan Hollman graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2018. He provides veteran leadership in the upcoming year, after playing in 33 games this past season. Hollman was named captain the past two seasons. In 2017, Hollman accumulated three goals and four assists at the forward position. Hollman is from Red Deer, Alta., Canada.
RYAN JENKINS, FOOTBALL, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Ryan Jenkins enters his third season with the Sun Devil football program after transferring from the University of Tennessee in 2014. Jenkins adds depth to the wide receiver position. After appearing in nine games in his first two season in Tempe, Jenkins has already appeared in five games this season. Jenkins is from Marietta, Georgia.
MADISON KERLEY, WOMEN'S GOLF, BA SPORTS JOURNALISM/BUSINESS, 2018
Madison Kerley graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2018 in less than four years. She was named WGCA All-American scholar and Pac-12 First Team All-Academic. She returns to the ASU Women's Golf team after appearing in 13 tournaments in her junior season. Kerley attended Xavier College Prep and calls Scottsdale, Ariz. home.
GAGE KOHNER, MEN'S SWIMMING & Diving, BA ECONOMICS/BUSINESS, 2017
Gage Kohner transfers to ASU for his senior season after graduating from Northwestern University. Kohner looks to add veteran leadership to a very talented team for the 2018-19 season. Kohner is from Baca Raton, Fla.
CASEY MARTINEZ, SOCCER, BS BIOLOGY, 2018
Casey Martinez joined the Sun Devils after graduating from Duke University. In her junior campaign, Martinez posted two goals while appearing in 19 games for the Blue Devils. One of those goals came in the NCAA second round playoff game, scoring off a free kick against Illinois State. Martinez is from Townson, Maryland.
KYLIE MINIEFIELD, SOCCER, BA BUSINESS, 2018
Kylie Miniefield graduated Summa Cum Laude in less than four years. In her two seasons with ASU, Miniefield appeared in 37 of the 38 matchups. In 2016, she received recognition as a Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention member. Kylie's roots grow deep with Sun Devil athletics as her father, Kevin, was a former member of the Sun Devil Football program. Miniefield is from Glendale, Ariz.
ASU not only gave me a great teammate, but my best friend?? Thank you for always supporting me.. on AND off of the field! #SunDevilsGraduate pic.twitter.com/JKgVXyGpid
— Kylie Miniefield (@kylieminie) May 8, 2018
JOHN O'BRIEN, FOOTBALL, BS EXERCISE AND WELLNESS, 2017
John O'Brien returns for his final season with the Sun Devil football program. As a member of the special team's group the past two season, O'Brien has competed for the starting placekicker job. O'Brien is from New Braunfels, Texas.
GARRETT O'TOOLE, CROSS COUNTRY, PHILOSOPHY, 2018
Garrett O'Toole joined the Sun Devils after graduating from Princeton University. He was one of the most talented runners in the New England area code, being named four-time all-league and all-New England in cross country during his years in high school. O'Toole's family lineage holds deep ties to both Princeton and the NFL, with three uncles who competed in the NFL, including Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett. O'Toole is from Weston, Mass.
CHRISTIAN PAGDILAO, WRESTLING, BS EXERCISE & WELLNESS 2018
@ASUWrestling Pac-12 Champion Q&A #7: Christian Pagdilao
Christian Pagdilao returns in his final season with the Maroon and Gold after being granted a medical hardship waver. In 2015, Pagdilao accumulated one of his best seasons as a Sun Devil, registering a 21-5 record while earning a Pac-12 title and a berth to the 2015 National Championships in the 149 pound weight class. Pagdilao is from Redlands, Calif.
We had the honor of celebrating our student-athlete graduates yesterday, including our own Christian Pagdilao and Anthony Anderson! #SunDevilIntensity pic.twitter.com/PYRo3FK3oj
— Sun Devil Wrestling (@ASUWrestling) May 8, 2018
WILLIAM PAULSON, CROSS COUNTRY, BS ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 2018
William Paulson joins the ASU cross country team after transferring from Princeton University. Before his time at Princeton, Paulson represented England at the European Cross Country Championships while going on to win the title in the 1500. Paulson is from Tetbury, England.
NICK RALSTON, FOOTBALL, BS FINANCE/BA BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, 2018
Nick Ralston enters his fourth and final season in a Sun Devil uniform after graduating Summa Cum Laude in less than four years. While competing at the running back position his first three seasons, Ralston has showed the ability to play on the defensive side of the ball to add depth in the linebacker core, as well as serving in a fullback role for the Sun Devil offense. As a freshman, he compiled the fourth most rushing yards on the squad with 139 yards. Ralston is from Argyle, Texas.
? 4.0 GPA
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) June 15, 2018
? B.S. Degree (Finance and Business Comm. Double Major)
? Enrolled in @barretthonors
? Working towards Finance MBA at @WPCareySchool
Oh, and he's only a Redshirt Junior.
Nick Ralston is your @SunDevil_OSAD High Achiever of Spring 2018! pic.twitter.com/DHx6PIVnIM
JOHN RENIEWICKI, MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK, BSD GRAPHIC DESIGN, 2018
John Reniewicki graduated Summa Cum Laude in the spring while doing so in the Barrett Honors College program. During 2015, he was selected as a member of Pac-12 All-Academic first team. Reniewicki was at the top of nearly every team competition for the Sun Devil cross country team in 2017 and was the lone participant at the NCAA West Regional Championships, finishing 120th in the field. Reniewicki is from Scottsdale, Ariz.
It's that time of the year again!!! ??????????#SunDevilsGraduate pic.twitter.com/IEFJXh05OC
— Sun Devil TFXC (@SunDevilTFXC) May 7, 2018
TYSON RISING, FOOTBALL, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Tyson Rising joined the Sun Devil football team in 2016, adding depth to both tackle and guard positions. He was a part of the eight-man class rated the #1 Junior College class in the country. Rising is from Ventura, Calif.
Forks up forever!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/aHXN9U3xS7
— Tyson Rising (@bigtyty33) May 17, 2018
JACK ROWE, HOCKEY, BS COMMUNICATIONS, 2018
Four Sun Devils Earn AHCA All-American Scholar Honors
Jack Rowe graduated Summa Cum Laude in less than four years and is a big part of history scoring the first NCAA goal in program history in 2015. During his time with Team USA Select 17 team in 2010, Rowe finished with a gold medal to his credit. Rowe is from Cary, Ill.
MICHAEL SLEEP-DALTON, FOOTBALL, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Michael Sleep-Dalton earned Cum Laude honors in under four years. Sleep-Dalton returns for his second year as the primary punter for ASU after transferring from City College of San Francisco where he was considered the #1 JUCO punter in the nation. Last season, Sleep-Dalton appeared in all 13 games, pinning 17 punts inside the 20-yard line. Sleep-Dalton is from Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Once I couldn't even imagine going to college and now I've graduated in only 3 years. Also happy birthday to my beautiful partner in crime, 23 hasn't looked so good ?? #graduated?? #sundevils #forksup #smrt #puntersarepeopletoo @saralichterman pic.twitter.com/45DUzv0Rek
— Michael Sleep-Dalton (@mjsleepdalton36) May 8, 2018
DOUG SUBTYL, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2018
Doug Subtyl began his path in football only a few years ago after moving from Haiti. In 2016, Subtyl was rated the #2 JUCO defensive end prospect in the country. This year he looks to bring an increased role on the defensive front after appearing in four games in his junior season. Subtyl grew up in Haiti before moving to Bunnell, Fla.
DASMOND TAUTALATASI, FOOTBALL, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Dasmond Tautalatasi returns for his fifth and final season for the Sun Devil football team. In his time at ASU, Tautalatasi received significant playing time in three years in special teams and at the safety position, playing in 33 of the 38 games. A starter a year ago, Tautalatasi accumulated 22 tackles with three pass break ups and a recovered fumble. Tautalatasi is from Concord, Calif.
MANNY WILKINS, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2017
In the Spotlight: Manny Wilkins
Wilkins Tabbed to Manning Award Watch List
Manny Wilkins Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
ASU's Manny Wilkins Named to Davey O'Brien Award's "Great 8" List
Wilkins Honored for Inspiring 'Good Works' by Allstate, American Football Coaches Association
Wilkins and Harry Tabbed to Maxwell Award Watch List
Manny Wilkins comes in as one of most experienced offensive specialists to return in 2018, with 23 career starts. In 2016, Wilkins earned the starting quarterback position going on to total 12 passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns in the season. During his junior campaign, Wilkins recorded the school record for most consecutive passes without an interception with 192, ultimately earning Pac-12 Honorable mention following the season. In his two years under center, Wilkins has moved up the ladder in all-time program history in passing yards (seventh), rushing touchdowns (second) and pass completions (sixth). Wilkins is from Navato, California and will compete in his fourth and final season with the Sun Devils.
ALEXANDRA WILLIAMS, WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD, BS PSYCHOLOGY/ NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING, 2018
Alexandra Williams graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2018 and will be pursuing her masters in counseling this fall. In her final outdoor competition of 2018, she finished 10th in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2018 Pac-12 Championships. Williams is from Ham Lake, Minn.
RENELL WREN, FOOTBALL, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Renell Wren returns as one of the most experienced defensive players on the Sun Devil roster in 2018. Through his three seasons at the defensive tackle position, Wren has recorded 38 tackles with 10 going for negative yardage, two sacks and one interception. Wren enters his senior year as one of the four players selected as honorary captain. Wren is from St. Louis, Mo.
Undergrad ? || Masters In The Fall || 1 More Season Of College Football || & Many More Blessings To Come From My Lord And Savior ???? #sundevilgraduates #G2G pic.twitter.com/Yk8iFcfo2d
— Renell A. Wren ?? #G2G † (@Renell_Wren) May 11, 2018