TEMPE, Ariz. - The Sun Devil Football program announced additions to its 2020 Signing Class, which now consists of 20 student-athletes that will continue their athletic and academic endeavors at Arizona State University, as announced by head coach Herm Edwards. The signing class features 18 freshmen student-athletes - 11 of which were regarded as four-star prospects by at least one recruiting service - and two graduate transfers from Division I programs.
ASU's Signing Class of 2020 Highlights:
-- Eleven members of the announced Class of 2020 were recognized as four-star prospects by at least one major recruiting service, eight of which were consensus selections (Elijhah Badger - Consensus; Jordan Banks – Consensus; LV Bunkley-Shelton - Consensus; Chad Johnson Jr. – Consensus; Daniyel Ngata - Consensus; Omarr Norman-Lott – Consensus; DeaMonte Trayanum – Consensus; Johnny Wilson – Consensus; Joe Moore – Rivals & ESPN; D.J. Taylor - 247Sports, Daylin McLemore - ESPN)
-- Additionally, one of ASU's two graduate transfer offensive linemen was rated a four-star prospect out of high school in Texas A&M transfer Kellen Diesch (Consensus)
-- 14 of the prospects in the class rank within the Top-50 nationally at their position according to at least one major recruiting publication, including seven consensus selections:
- Alijhah Badger - Rivals No. 2 ATH, 24/7 Sports No. 3 ATH, ESPN No. 31 WR
- Johnny Wilson – ESPN No. 11 WR, Rivals No. 18 WR, 24/7 Sports No. 21 WR
- Jordan Banks – Rivals No. 12 ILB, 24/7 Sports No. 13 OLB, ESPN No. 35 DE
- DeaMonte Trayanum – Rivals No. 16 RB, 24/7 Sports No. 22 RB, ESPN No. 21 RB
- Joe Moore – Rivals No. 14 WDE, 24/7 Sports No. 14 SDE, ESPN No. 37 DE
- Daniyel Ngata - 24/7 Sports No. 3 APB, ESPN No. 7 RB, Rivals No. 8 RB
- Omarr Norman-Lott – ESPN No. 27 DT, Rivals No. 28 DT, 24/7 Sports No. 32 DT
- LV Bunkley Shelton - Rivals No. 16, WR, 24/7 Sports No. 25 WR
- Daylin McLemore - Rivals No. 15 DUAL, 24/7 Sports No. 27 DUAL
- Caleb McCullough – 24/7 Sports No. 19 ILB, Rivals No. 25 OLB
- T Lee – 24/7 Sports No. 44 ATH
- D.J. Taylor – 24/7 Sports No. 30 CB
- Edward Woods – 24/7 Sports No. 36 CB
- Macen Williams – Rivals No. 42 CB
-- Six recruits in the Sun Devils' class are ranked by at least one publication as a Top-300 overall prospect in the country:
- Daniyel Ngata - ESPN No. 53, 24/7 Sports No. 124, Rivals No. 170
- LV Bunkley-Shelton - Rivals No. 86, 24/7 Sports No. 152
- Johnny Wilson – ESPN No. 94, Rivals No. 103, 24/7 Sports No. 115
- Elijhah Badger - Rivals No. 131, 24/7 Sports No. 139, ESPN No. 197
- Jordan Banks – Rivals No. 176, 24/7 Sports No. 222
- DeaMonte Trayanum – 24/7 No. 267, ESPN No. 285
-- Arizona State landed 10 of the Top-100 overall prospects from the state of California according to 24/7 Sports rankings, its most ever and also the most in the nation.
-- Several members of the class have earned state or California sectional titles during their time in high school, including LV Bunkley-Shelton and Daylin McLemore (Serra), Jake Ray (St. Thomas Aquinas), T Lee (Buford, 2019), Caleb McCullough (Pacifica, 2019), Edward Woods (McClymonds, 2017-2018) and DeaMonte Trayanum (Archbishop Hoban, 2017-18)
-- Seven Sun Devil signees were part of teams that won at least 11 games during their senior season, combing for a 80-7 record (St. Thomas Aquinas - 15-0, Buford – 14-1, Pacifica – 15-1, Serra - 13-2, Red Mountain – 12-2, McClymonds, 11-1).
-- Nine different Class of 2020 signees were ranked among the Top-30 overall prospects in their state:
- Johnny Wilson – CA - #11 247Sports, #14 Rivals, #7 ESPN
- Daniyel Ngata - CA - #4 ESPN, #13 247Sports, #21 Rivals
- LV Bunkley-Shelton – CA - #10 Rivals, #12 247Sports
- Elijhah Badger - CA - #14 247Sports, #15 ESPN, #19 Rivals
- Jordan Banks – CA - #19 247Sports, #22 Rivals, #28 ESPN
- DeaMonte Trayanum – OH - #5 247Sports, #5 Rivals; #4 ESPN
- Joe Moore – MO - #7 247Sports, #8 Rivals, #6 ESPN
- Omarr Norman-Lott – CA - #29 247Sports, #30 Rivals
- Ben Bray – AZ - #28 247Sports, #28 ESPN
2020 SIGNEES
Jordan Banks
Freshman – Linebacker
6-2 | 230 | Harbor City, CA (Narbonne)
Highly-sought after prospect that has proved himself as one of the top linebackers on the west coast…Possesses a diverse skill set that gives him the versatility to make an impact in a variety of roles for a defense… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…Consensus four-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 139 overall prospect in the country…Rivals listed him as the No. 8 inside linebacker prospect in the country and a Top-20 overall prospect in the state…247 Sports ranks him as the No. 208 overall prospect nationally…Ranked as the No. 15 outside linebacker prospect nationally and the No. 17 overall prospect in the state…No. 35 defensive end prospect and No. 51 overall prospect in the entire West region according to ESPN… teamed up with fellow Class of 2020 signee Macen Williams to form one of the top defenses in the country…The unit allowed only 7.0 points per game against California competition, pitching three shutouts…Compiled 128 total tackles, 30 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in only 20 games over his final two varsity seasons…Added three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown), and five pass deflections…Thrived as a senior filling a slightly different role, recording 68 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two sacks, and three interceptions in a standout senior season…Broke onto the national scene with an extremely productive junior season, finishing with 61 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks…Comes from the same high school as current ASU sophomore captain Darien Butler.
Elijhah Badger
Freshman – Wide Receiver
6-1 | 190 | Sacramento, CA (Folsom)
Premier wide receiver prospect who continued to improve dramatically throughout his prep career…Precise route runner with the ability to get open in a variety of ways…Dangerous weapon in the passing and return game, becoming a threat to score every time he touches the ball…Selected to the 2020 Under Armour All-American Game along with fellow class of 2020 signees Daniyel Ngata, Johnny Wilson, and Chad Johnson Jr….A top-200 overall prospect in the nation according to 247Sports composite rankings (#139) and Rivals (#131) ESPN (#197)…A unanimous four-star prospect by all recruiting outlets…Ranked as the No. 3 athlete in the nation in 247Sports Composite rankings and the No. 2 athlete in the country by Rivals…ESPN tabbed him as the No. 31 wide receiver in the nation…The No. 15 prospect in the state of California by both 247Sports and ESPN and the No. 19 player in the state according to Rivals…Had a monstrous prep career at Folsom, recording 3,398 receiving yards over three years on varsity on 183 catches and 52 receiving touchdowns…Recorded a career-best 1,386 receiving yards (19th in the state of California) with 20 touchdowns as a senior, averaging 17.5 yards per catch on 79 receptions…Received 2019-20 All-USA High School Football Offensive Second Team honors from USA Today, recognized by the publicization as one of the eight best wide receivers nationally…Had a 1,000-yard season as a junior as well with 1,113 yards and 20 touchdowns on just 55 catches…Found the endzone in several different ways in high school, scoring six career touchdown on kickoff and punt returners as well as one on an interception return as a junior…Finished with 956 kickoff return yards and 417 punt return yards over his final two seasons at Folsom…Teamed up with fellow Class of 2020 signee Daniyel Ngata to help lead Folsom to the California State Championship in the Division 1-AA bracket as well as the 2018 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section title …The pair was a large reason why Folsom earned the No. 1 seed in the 2019 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs, where the team reached the semifinals during his senior season.
Ben Bray
Freshman – Offensive Line
6-5 | 270 | Mesa, AZ (Red Mountain)
Dominant local offensive line prospect who paved the way for one of the top rushing attacks in the state…Has the ability to fill multiple roles along the offensive line…High I.Q. player that understands different run blocking and protection schemes while also excelling in the classroom… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…Ranked by ESPN as the No. 73 offensive guard prospect nationally and the No. 27 overall prospect in Arizona…Listed as a three-star prospect, the No. 84 offensive tackle prospect in the country and the No. 26 overall prospect in the state in 247 Sports composite rankings…Helped lead Red Mountain High School to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the 2019 6A AIA State Championship Game…A key piece to an offense that averaged 46.3 points per game, including 250 rushing yards per game… 2019 MaxPreps Arizona Football Second Team All-State selection.
LV Bunkley-Shelton
Freshman – Wide Receiver
5-11 | 180 | Gardena, CA (Junipero Serra)
Widely-pursued wide receiver prospect who possess the skill set to excel at the next level...Elite quickness and footwork make him an excellent route runner and a tough cover…Versatile athlete with the ability to play anywhere on the field, just as comfortable lining up in the slot as he is out wide…Selected to the 2020 All-American Bowl, earning high praise in practice leading up to the game…Earned a spot in the 2020 Polynesian Bowl along with fellow class of 2020 signees Johnny Wilson and Macen Williams…Consensus four-star recruit amongst all major recruiting services…Tabbed as a Top-100 overall prospect (#86) by Rivals, which rates him as the No. 16 wide receiver prospect nationally and the No. 10 overall prospect in California…247 Sports rankings lists him as the No. 152 overall prospect, the No. 25 wide receiver prospect in the country and No. 12 overall prospect in California…Ranked as the No. 63 wide receiver prospect in the nation and No. 32 overall prospect in California by ESPN…Finished with 156 catches for 1,896 yards and 10 touchdowns in 30 career games at the high school level…Shined on both sides of the ball at Gardena High School, compiling 76 total tackles, six interceptions, three tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups as part of the secondary in his final two seasons…Recorded 51 catches for 630 yards and three touchdowns while picking off three passes on defense, including returning one for a touchdown during an impactful senior season…Enjoyed a breakout junior season in which he posted 81 catches for 1,012 yards and three touchdowns, adding three interceptions on defense.
Kellen Diesch
Transfer – Offensive Line
6-6 | 300 | Trophy Club, TX (Texas A&M)
Graduate transfer offensive lineman who has prototypical size to play offensive tackle…Comes to Tempe from Texas A&M, where he played three seasons after redshirting in his first year on campus…Will enroll in the spring and have one year of immediate eligibility at Arizona State…Saw action in all 12 of the Aggies games in 2019, serving as the backup left tackle and playing on special teams…Played in eight games as a sophomore, providing depth along the offensive line…Made his collegiate debut in the Aggies' 55-14 victory over New Mexico back in 2017…Highly-touted recruit in the 2016 class, earning four-star distinction from all major recruiting services…Rivals ranked him as the No. 68 overall prospect and No. 5 offensive tackle prospect in the country…Listed by 247 Sports as the No. 101 overall prospect and the No. 12 offensive tackle prospect nationally…A member of the ESPN 300 and the No. 20 offensive tackle prospect according to the publication.
Henry Hattis
Transfer – Offensive Line
6-5 | 297 | Rio Rancho, NM (Stanford)
Versatile transfer offensive lineman who has experience starting at the Power 5 level… Comes to Tempe after spending the previous three seasons at Stanford…Will enroll in the spring and have one year of immediate eligibility at Arizona State…Started the first six games of the season at right guard for Stanford before suffering an injury that would sideline him the rest of the season…Played in all 13 games as a junior in 2018, serving as a reserve offensive lineman and on special teams for the Sun Bowl Champion Cardinal team…2018 Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention…Consensus four-star recruit and No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2016 from New Mexico amongst all major recruiting services… Selected to the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-America Game…Did not allow a sack as a senior helping pave the way for one of the state's top offenses…Two-time First Team All-State selection by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (2014 & 2015)…Led Cleveland High School to the 2015 6A New Mexico High School Football State Championship and a perfect 13-0 record…Led football team to 2015 state title and undefeated record (13-0)…Brother of former Sun Devil Women's Basketball player Sara Hattis, who played the 2016-17 season at Arizona State after transferring from Texas.
Chad Johnson Jr.
Freshman – Wide Receiver
6-2 | 180 | Los Angeles, CA (Cathedral)
One of the most highly-regarded wide receiver prospects on the west coast…Dynamic athlete with unique footwork which gives him the ability to create separation and get open…Boasts a combination of size and speed that make him a handful for opposing secondaries…Received an invite to the Under Armour All-American Game, taking place January 2, 2020 in Orlando…Consensus four-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…247 Sports ranks him as the No. 292 overall prospect nationally and the No. 53 wide receiver prospect in the country…Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 55 wide receiver prospect in the nation and the No. 30 overall prospect in California…Listed by ESPN as the No. 68 wide receiver prospect in the country and the No. 60 overall prospect in the West region…Finished with 51 receptions for 761 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games during his senior season…Son of former All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson, who played 11 seasons in the NFL.
T Lee
Freshman – Defensive Back
5-10 | 170 | Buford, GA (Buford)
All-around athlete who has shined for one of the top high school teams in Georgia…Features track speed and excellent quickness, which allow him to fill multiple in a secondary… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…Ranked as a three-star prospect according to 24/7 Sports, with their composite rankings listing him as the No. 45 athlete prospect and the No. 757 overall prospect in the country…Rated by Rivals as a three-star prospect, the No. 59 cornerback prospect nationally, and the No. 65 overall prospect in Georgia...Tabbed by ESPN as the three-star and the No. 63 cornerback prospect in the nation…Key piece of the Buford High School team that went 14-1 and won the 20195A GHSA State Championship over Warner Robbins…Buford finished ranked No. 4 in the talent-rich state of Georgia according to MaxPreps…Part of a defense that allowed only 12.8 points per game and held their opponents to seven points or less on seven occasions, including three shutouts…Named one of the Top-10 defensive backs in the state by the Atlanta Journal Constitution heading into his senior season.
Caleb McCullough
Freshman – Linebacker
6-2 | 203 | Oxnard, CA (Pacifica)
Extremely productive linebacker prospect who posted insane statistics at the prep level…Made an impact on the game in a variety of ways, disrupting opposing offenses at inside and outside linebacker… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…Tabbed by 247 Sports as a three-star prospects, the No. 18 inside linebacker prospect, and the No. 586 overall prospect nationally…Rivals evaluated as a three star, while ranking him as the No. 36 outside linebacker prospect in the country and the No. 43 overall prospect in California…Major contributor for Pacifica High School, who finished 15-1 and captured the 2019 Division 2A CIF State Championship over fellow class of 2020 signee Edward Woods and McClymonds High School…Named Pacific View League Defensive Player of the Year after a standout senior season…Collected an incredible 479 total tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and seven sacks in only 38 games during his three-year varsity career…Recorded 217 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one interception and one sack as the senior leader of a defense that seven points or less on eight occasions…Registered the first of two 200+ tackle seasons, finishing with 211 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, and six sacks during a breakout junior season.
Joe Moore
Freshman – Defensive Line
6-3 | 240 | Florissant, MO (Cardinal Ritter College Prep)
Standout defensive line prospect with a combination of size and quickness that makes him difficult to block…Played mostly defensive end at the prep level, but his frame and ability give him flexibility to play several positions on the defensive line…Consensus Top-10 overall prospect in the state of Missouri amongst major recruiting services…Evaluated as a four-star prospect by Rivals, who listed him as the No. 14 weakside defensive end prospect in the country and the No. 8 overall prospect in Missouri…247 Sports Composite rankings has him as the No. 17 strong-side defensive end prospect and the No. 411 overall prospect in the nation…ESPN rated him as a four-star prospect, the No. 37 defensive end prospect nationally, and the No. 6 overall prospect in the state…Starred on defense as a junior for a Cardinal Ritter College Prep team that went 15-1 in 2018, falling in the Class 3 MSHSAA Football Championship…Shined at The Opening Regional in St. Louis, taking home top defensive performer honors on the final day…Son of former NFL running back Joe Moore, who was First Round pick by the Chicago Bears in 1971.
Daylin McLemore
Freshman – Quarterback
6-3 | 195 | San Mateo, CA (Junipero Serra)
Features a combination of arm talent and athleticism that makes him a dangerous dual-threat…Extremely accurate passer with great anticipation giving him the ability to fit the ball into tight windows…Excellent at extending plays and throwing on the run, causing defenses fits with his legs…Possess the ideal size and frame for the position…ESPN rated his as a four-star prospect, the No. 15 dual-threat quarterback in the country, and the No. 35 overall prospect in California…Tabbed by 24/7 Sports as the No. 27 dual-threat quarterback prospect nationally and the tenth Top-100 overall prospect from California in the 2020 Sun Devil Signing Class…Listed as a three-star prospect according to Rivals and a Top-100 overall prospect in California…Went 8-0 as the starting quarterback for Junipero Serra in 2019 before suffering an injury that kept him out until the 2019 CIF State Football Championship Division IA Championship…Produced at a high level when on the field, completing 79% (94-for-119) of his passes for 1,573 yards and 15 touchdowns in nine games during a breakout senior season…Added 429 rushing yards on 60 carries (7.2 ypc) and another five touchdowns on the ground…Brother of current Sun Devil Softball utility player Mailey McLemore… Son of six-year NFL veteran Dana McLemore, who was defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints in the mid-1980s.
Daniyel Ngata
Freshman – Running Back
5-9 | 193 | Folsom, CA (Folsom)
Widely-pursued running back prospect recognized as one of the top all-purpose athletes in the country…Ideal combination of power and speed for the running back position…Elite agility and quickness allow it tough for defenders to bring him down in the open field…Selected to the 2020 Under Armour All-American Game along with fellow class of 2020 signees Elijhah Badger, Johnny Wilson, and Chad Johnson Jr….Consensus four-star prospect amongst all major recruiting services…Tabbed by ESPN as the No. 53 overall prospect in the class, the No. 4 overall prospect in the state, and the No. 7 running back prospect nationally…Ranked as the No. 124 overall prospect and No. 3 all-purpose back in the country in 24/7 Sports' Composite rankings, which lists him as the No. 13 overall prospect in California…Rivals rated him as the No. 170 overall prospect and No. 8 all-purpose back nationally while also tabbing him as the No. 21 overall prospect in the state…Teamed up with fellow Class of 2020 signee Elijhah Badger to help lead Folsom to the California State Championship in the Division 1-AA bracket as well as the 2018 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section title …The pair was a large reason why Folsom earned the No. 1 seed in the 2019 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs, where the team reached the semifinals during his senior season…Compiled an incredible 4,176 all-purpose yards (2,434 rushing, 1,237 receiving, 498 kick return) during his three-year varsity career…Ran for 2,434 yards and 33 touchdowns, averaging over 8.4 yards/carry at the prep level…Scored 52 total touchdowns in a variety of ways, including four scores on kick-off returns…Enjoyed a breakout junior campaign in which he ran for 874 yards and recorded 666 yards receiving while scoring 22 touchdowns in only 15 games…Cousin of Sun Devil All-American senior wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Omarr Norman-Lott
Freshman – Defensive Line
6-3 | 296 | North Highlands, CA (Grant Union)
Physically-imposing prospect that excelled at the line of scrimmage despite being the focal point of opposing blocking schemes…Consensus four-star prospect amongst the major recruiting services…Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 27 defensive tackle recruit nationally and the No. 29 overall prospect in California…Evaluated by ESPN as the No. 29 defensive tackle recruit in the country and the No. 59 overall prospect in the West region…Ranked as the No. 364 overall prospect and the No. 35 defensive tackle prospect nationally in addition to receiving a spot in the Top-30 overall prospects of California in 247 Sports Composite ranking…Extremely productive in the 21 varsity games he played in over the course of three seasons, finishing his career with 110 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks according to MaxPreps…Selected as one of Sacramento's best lineman on either side of the ball by the Sacramento Bee heading into the 2019 season…More than lived up to the preseason hype, impacting the game in a variety of ways…Compiled 45 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks, and an interception returned for a touchdown during his six-game senior campaign…Broke onto the national scene with a dynamic junior year in which he recorded 45 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and ten sacks.
Jacob Nunez
Freshman – Offensive Line
6-4 | 280 | Lompoc, CA (Lompoc)
Regarded as a three-star offensive lineman by 247Sports and Rivals...Tabbed as the Channel League Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior as he helped open lanes for a Lompoc rushing attack that totaled more than 2,100 yards and 27 rushing touchdowns as a team this year…All-Channel League and All-Area left tackle as a junior where he helped Lompoc to a first-place finish in the league… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…A versatile athlete that also competed on Lompoc wrestling and track and field teams…A consummate team player, Nunez appeared on the defensive line to help with Lompoc's depth during his senior season, recording a sack.
Jake Ray
Freshman – Tight End
6-4 | 240 | Fort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Versatile tight end prospect that is already physically built for the collegiate level…Played his prep ball at one of the most competitive high schools in the country…Dominant and willing blocker who helped pave the way for a rushing attack that finished with over 3,000 yards and averaged 224.1 yards/game…Also played a factor in the passing game as the team's fifth-leading receiver…Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, who lists him as the No. 38 tight end prospect in the country…Tabbed as a three-star prospect in the 24/7 Sports Composite Rankings and a Top-100 tight end prospect nationally…Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas, where he spent two seasons on the Varsity team…During those two seasons the Raiders went 28-2, including capturing the 2019 FHSAA Class 7A Football State Championship…Part of the 2019 team that went 15-0 and finished No. 5 in the final MaxPreps rankings.
D.J. Taylor
Freshman – Defensive Back
5-11 | 190 | Brandon, FL (Tampa Catholic)
Regarded as a four-star prospect by 247Sports and a three-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN…Considered by 247Sports as one of the Top-30 corners in the nation and a Top-50 player out of Florida… Credited with 68 tackles during his senior season and recorded 300 yards on offense as well…Had two interceptions and three passes deflected…A threat in all phases of the game, he was second on the team with nine touchdowns responsible for (2 rushing, 1 receiving, 1 interception return, 2 punt returns and 3 touchdown returns)…Had 45 tackles, 12 pass breakups, two fumbles forced and three picks as a junior…Also rushed for 305 yards on just 20 carries with two touchdowns while also recording a pick six and a kick return for a touchdown…Will likely see significant time on special teams with the Sun Devils.
DeaMonte Trayanum
Freshman – Running Back
5-11 | 215 | Akron, OH (Archbishop Hoban)
An elite running back prospect, unanimously regarded as a four-star recruit by all major services…Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 16 running back prospect in the nation while 247Sports and ESPN ranked him 22nd among running backs nationally…The No. 4 prospect out of the state of Ohio by ESPN, No. 5 by 247Sports and No. 6 by Rivals… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…Named first team OPSWA D-II All-Ohio at linebacker as a junior and first team at running back this season…Four-year starter that helped Hoban win three state titles…As a junior, he scored 26 touchdowns and rushed for 1,313 yards on just 106 carries… He finished with 60 tackles, eight sacks, five forced fumbles and 10 pass breakups defensively as a junior…Was limited by a deep bone bruise as a senior but still battled through to lead Hoban to the state championship...Had a monstrous game against Cardinal Mooney, rushing for 250 yards on just eight carries with four touchdowns…Named an all-state running back by numerous media outlets following his senior season.
Macen Williams
Freshman – Defensive Back
5-10 | 170 | Carson, CA (Narbonne)
Regarded as a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals…Rivals ranks him as one of the Top-50 prospects in California while he is tabbed in the Top-70 in the state by 247 and ESPN…A Top-100 corner nationally… One of several class of 2020 signees that will enroll in the Spring, giving them a chance to participate in Spring practice with the team…Teamed up with fellow Class of 2020 signee Jordan Banks to form one of the top defenses in the country…The unit allowed only 7.0 points per game against California competition, pitching three shutouts…Recorded 30 tackles during his senior campaign and 74 total tackles total in his junior and senior years…Deflected 14 passes with three interceptions in his career…At The Opening regional event this year, the defensive back clocked in electronically at 4.55 seconds in the 40-yard dash, as well as registering 4.3 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle. Additionally, he posted a 30-inch vertical jump…Comes from the same high school as current ASU sophomore captain Darien Butler…An All-Area selection at 100 meters in track and field.
Johnny Wilson
Freshman – Wide Receiver
6-6 | 230 | Calabasas, CA (Calabasas)
Unanimously regarded as a Top-100 overall prospect by all major recruiting outlets (#89 247Sports Composite, #89 Rivals, #62 ESPN)…Considered one of the Top-16 receiving prospects in the nation by all major outlets (#16 247Sports Composite, #15 Rivals, #8 ESPN)…A four-star prospect by all services, checking in as the No. 11 player in the state of California by 247Sports Composite and Rivals and the No. 6 player in the state by ESPN… An Under Armour All-American and Polynesian Bowl All-Star …Helped Calabasas to the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals and recorded 15 catches for 264 yards and two touchdowns in two playoff matches as a senior..In his first three seasons at Calabasas, Wilson recorded over 2,400 receiving yards and 35 receiving touchdowns through his junior year…Had 40 or more receptions in each of his first three seasons.
Edward Woods
Freshman – Defensive Back
6-0 | 175 | Oakland, CA (McClymonds)
Regarded as the No. 39 cornerback prospect nationally and No. 50 overall recruit in California's 2020 class, as evaluated by 247Sports…A three-start prospect in 247Sports' Composite rankings (and a top-100 prospect in the talent-rich state of California and a Top-100 corner nationally)…Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN as well…A versatile athlete that could factor into the return game and spent time at wide receiver in high school…Features elite speed, clocking a 10.82 100-meter dash…Named Oakland League MVP and led McClymonds to a perfect 11-0 regular season record during his senior season and a spot in the CIF Division 2-A state championship game…Helped pace a stout defensive that posted five straight shutouts during the middle of the season and held nine opponents to single-digit scoring…Logged four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown, adding three punt returns for touchdowns and a kick return as well…Was tabbed at No. 14 in the Mercury News as one of the "Fab-40" ranking the top-40 players in the Bay Area prior to his senior season.