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PLAYER PROFILES
OLIVER AARON
COREY ADAMS
LB
DT
6-2/205/Sophomore
Gainesville, Fla.
(Gainesville)
6-3/292/ Freshman
Scottsdale, Ariz..
(Saguaro)
18
ASU: Incredibly athletic and versatile defender who will compete for playing
time among a deep and talented linebacker corps this season...enjoyed an
impressive spring, emerging as a likely contributor in 2009…energetic and
tough competitor with impressive speed from sideline-to-sideline...one of
nine redshirt freshmen to make their collegiate debuts last season...originally
recruited as a safety, he moved to linebacker before the 2008 season.
2008: Played in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker and as part of the kickoff
coverage unit on special teams…finished with eight tackles (seven solo) and
a half tackle for loss on the season…recorded his first career tackle at No. 8
USC on Oct. 11…had two solo tackles against Oregon on Oct. 25…collected
a tackle in team’s victory over Washington on Nov. 8…posted a season-high
three tackles (two solo) and shared a tackle for loss in win over UCLA on Nov.
28…had one tackle at Arizona on Dec. 6…earned Hard Hat player recognition
for his work in ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning program.
2007: Redshirted as a member of ASU’s scout team...earned the Glen Hawkins
Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award at the team’s year-end banquet.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Gainesville (Fla.) High School...played
linebacker and defensive end in high school...listed as the No. 24 outside
linebacker in the nation, the No. 12 outside linebacker in the south and the No.
6 outside linebacker in the state of Florida by Scouts, Inc....ranked as the No.
44 weak side linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...totaled 240 tackles over
the course of his junior and senior seasons...as a senior, he totaled 126 tackles,
eight sacks, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery...earned All-Area and
All-State honors in 2006...was named The Gainesville Sun’s Defensive Player
of the Year and was named as one of Florida’s top-50 players by the same
publication...was recognized as Gainesville High’s Linebacker of the Year as a
senior...playing at defensive end as a junior, he recorded 114 total tackles, 10
sacks and seven additional tackles-for-loss, earning him first-team All-Area and
second-team All-State honors...one of the most impressive physical standouts
at Scout.com’s 2006 Jacksonville Combine, he recorded a 39-inch vertical
leap and a 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump, the top marks in those events by any
camp participant...his broad jump and vertical leap scores were the fifth- and
ninth-best among participants in all 13 combines held during the year...at
other scouting combines, he recorded a 4.41 40-yard dash time and a 4.37
shuttle time...was named to the All-Combine Team at Scout.com’s Jacksonville
Combine...was named Gainesville High School’s Defensive Lineman of the Year
as a junior...recorded a 37-inch vertical leap at the Gainesville NIKE Training
Camp in May, 2006, which ranked second among linebackers and third among
all positions...lettered in football and track at Gainesville High School and also
participated on the school’s weightlifting team...coached by Eddy Moore at
Gainesville High School.
PERSONAL: Majoring in psychology at ASU...parents are Oliver and Delma
Aaron of Gainesville, Fla....has one brother, Ulysses...enjoys sports and playing
video games...born Oct. 21, 1988 in Virginia...full name is Oliver James Aaron.
Year
2007
2008
G/GS
Redshirted
12/0
Aaron’s Career Statistics
UT/AT TT TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds PB
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
7/1
8
1.5/1
0.0/0
0
FF
-
0
FR Int
-
0
0
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HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale,
Ariz…one of the nation’s elite defensive prospects among the 2009 class...a
dominant, punishing lineman with explosive abilities...an incredible pass rusher
from the defensive tackle position...attended the same high school as fellow
signees Kody Koebensky and Max Smith, as well as Sun Devil defensive back
Max Tabach...his position coach as a senior was Kyle Caldwell, a Saguaro
alum and former ASU All-Pac-10 performer...one of the leaders on Saguaro’s
three-time 4A-I state championship squads from 2006-08...Saguaro posted
a combined record of 41-1 over those three seasons...participated among
the nation’s elite high school football players in the 2009 Under Armour High
School All-American Game in Orlando, Fla....earned First-Team All-4A honors
in 2008 by the Arizona Republic...regarded as a five-star prospect by Scout.
com...listed by Scout.com as the No. 46 overall recruit in the country and the
nation’s No. 8 defensive tackle prospect...unanimously regarded as the top
defensive tackle in the state of Arizona...also saw action along the offensive
line for Saguaro...earned First-Team Best in the West honors by the Long
Beach Press Telegram, joining fellow signee Vontaze Burfict on that list...rated
as the No. 54 overall prospect in the nation and the country’s No. 5 defensive
tackle by ESPN Scouts, Inc....ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 89 overall
player in the nation and the No. 8 defensive tackle...also regarded as the No.
2 overall prospect in the state of Arizona and the nation’s second-best pass
rushing defensive tackle by Rivals.com...earned All-Arizona honors in 2007
and was included on the Friday Night Heroes list by Phoenix Metro Football
Magazine...collected 240 tackles and 34 quarterback sacks during his threeyear prep career...totaled 71 tackles and five quarterback sacks as a senior...
totaled five or more tackles in eight games...collected a season-high 14 total
tackles against Apache Junction on Oct. 24, 2008...that team included fellow
Sun Devil signee Shane McCullen...totaled 10 tackles and a sack against
Cactus Shadows on Oct. 10, 2008...was one of the nation’s most dominant
linemen in 2007, totaling 117 tackles and 24 quarterback sacks... also rushed
five times for 28 yards...made at least five tackles in every game of the season
and totaled 10 or more stops four times...posted at least one quarterback sack
in 12 of 14 games...collected a season-high 14 tackles and five quarterback
sacks against McClintock on Oct. 26, 2007...recorded three quarterback sacks
against both Shadow Mountain on Sept. 20, 2007 and against Agua Fria on
Nov. 9, 2007...posted 11 tackles and one sack against Chaparral on Oct. 12,
2007....recorded 10 tackles against both Paradise Valley on Sept. 28, 2007
and against Cactus Shadows on Oct. 4, 2007...posted 52 total tackles, five
quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery as a sophomore in 2006...tallied
a season-high 10 tackles and one sack against Nogales on Nov. 10, 2006...
posted seven tackles and one sack against Millennium on Sept. 8, 2006...
recorded a season-high 1.5 quarterback sacks against Cienega on Sept. 21,
2006...chose ASU over Ohio State and USC, and also received offers from
several prominent programs including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan,
Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Stanford, Tennessee
and UCLA...coached by John Sanders at Saguaro High School.
THOMAS ALTIERI
C
6-1/301/Senior
Vista, Calif.
(Vista)
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ASU: Talented lineman who will compete with Garth Gerhart for the starting
job at center this season...has played in 15 games during his Sun Devil career,
making 12 starts in 2008...one of three Sun Devil offensive linemen returning
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Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
in 2009 who started every game last season.
2008: Started all 12 games at center…shouldered the task of replacing twotime All-Pac-10 selection and second-round NFL Draft pick Mike Pollak in the
middle of the Sun Devil offensive line…one of three ASU offensive linemen to
start every game at the same spot on the line, along with Jon Hargis at left
tackle and Paul Fanaika at right guard…was one of six Sun Devils to make
their first career start on the offensive line during the 2008 season, along with
juniors Tom Njunge, sophomore Jon Hargis and freshmen Garth Gerhart, Zach
Schlink and Adam Tello…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in
ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning program.
2007: Appeared in one game as a reserve offensive lineman, playing in ASU’s
victory at Stanford on Sept. 29.
2006: Appeared in two games in his first year on the field for the Sun Devils,
seeing action in home games against Nevada and Washington State.
2005: Redshirted as a member of the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Vista (Calif.) High School...rated as
the No. 8 center in the nation by Rivals.com...member of The Tacoma News
Tribune’s “Western 100” list...named first-team offensive lineman on The North
County Times’ All-North County Team and was a first-team All-C.I.F. selection...
earned first-team all-state honors on offense by Cal-Hi Sports.com...was the
first defensive lineman in school history to earn all-state honors...all-region
selection by PrepStar Magazine in the 2004 preseason and postseason...
rated as the No. 80 player in the FarWest by Scout.com...was the all-state
offensive lineman of the year...helped lead the Panthers to a C.I.F. Division
I co-championship...played in the Cali-Florida High School All-Star game...
posted 25 solo tackles, 47 assists, seven tackles for loss and four sacks as
a junior...named first-team all-league, first-team All-North County and secondteam All-C.I.F as a junior...made second-team All-San Diego Union Tribune as
a junior...named honorable mention all-league as a sophomore...listed winning
a C.I.F. championship as his most exciting sports experience...captained his
football team as a senior...earned three letters in football and two in track and
field...was coached by Dan Williams.
PERSONAL: Majoring in secondary education...parents are Anthony and
Saaga Altieri of Vista, Calif....has two brothers, Tony and Mike, and a sister,
Malia...Tony was a defensive lineman at Boise State, while Mike is currently
a linebacker at Boise State...enjoys listening to music and being with family
and friends...born Nov. 26, 1986 in Vista, Calif....full name is Thomas James
Altieri.
Altieri’s Career
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
Statistics
G/GS
2/0
1/0
12/12
15/1
DERRALL ANDERSON
LB
6-2/231/Sophomore
Tampa, Fla.
(Armwood)
30
ASU: Sophomore linebacker who will provide depth and compete for playing
time this season...spent the spring as the No. 2 on the depth chart at middle
linebacker behind senior Travis Goethel…can play any of the three linebacker
positions…one of the defensive scout team’s top players in 2008.
2008: Did not see game action, spending the season as part of the Sun Devil
scout team…won the Glen Hawkins Defensive Scout Team Award at ASU’s
year-end banquet…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s
offseason strength and conditioning program, placing in the top five in overall
points.
2007: Redshirted as a member of ASU’s scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Armwood High School in Tampa, Fla....
collected 98 tackles, 15 quarterback hurries and six sacks as a senior...listed
as the No. 102 outside linebacker in the nation by Scouts, Inc....Armwood
posted a won-loss record of 13-2 in 2006...selected All-Western Conference
as a senior...earned honorable mention All-Hillsborough County by The Tampa
ARIZONA STATE
Tribune...chose ASU over Colorado State, Mississippi, North Carolina, Iowa
State and Tulane...helped lead Armwood to the 2005 state championship
game, in which the Hawks fell to Nease High School, then led by current
University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow...coached by Sean Callahan at
Armwood.
PERSONAL: Parents are Derrick and Anna McClendon of Tampa, Fla....has
two siblings, Derrick and Shan McClendon...born May 23, 1989 in Tampa, Fla.
RYAN BASS
RB
5-9/205/Sophomore
Corona, Calif.
(Centennial)
1
ASU: Running back with tremendous speed who figures to compete for
playing time in the backfield this season…was one of the most accomplished
high school running backs in the nation…one of a school-record 10 true
freshmen to see action in 2008…was the offensive star of this year’s spring
game, rushing for 61 yards on 12 carries and scoring the game’s only
touchdown, a 35-yard run, to give his side a victory…one of six players on this
year’s roster from Centennial HS in Corona, Calif., along with sophomores
Shelly Lyons and Brandon Magee and freshmen Jarrid Bryant, Vontaze Burfict
and William Sutton.
2008: Played in six games as a true freshmen…one of only three true
freshmen offensive players to see game action, along with wide receiver Gerell
Robinson and offensive linemen Zach Schlink…had 26 rushing attempts for
120 yards (4.6 avg.), leading all ASU running backs in yards per carry on the
season…also had one pass reception…had two carries for six yards and a
reception in his first career college game, a victory over NAU on Aug. 30…
ran for 22 yards on five carries (4.4 avg.) at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…saw his
most extensive action and led the team with 56 rushing yards on 10 carries
(5.6 avg.) against Oregon on Oct. 25…finished with 35 yards on seven carries
(5.0 avg.) and had a season-high 21-yard rush in win over Washington State
on Nov. 15.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Centennial HS in Corona, Calif....elitelevel talent...one of the main highlights of ASU’s 2008 class with explosive
potential...accumulated incredible statistics during his career at Centennial...
one of the most dangerous scoring threats in high school football over the
past three years...one of the most highly-acclaimed players in the country in
2007, he was named a Parade All-American and earned Second-Team AllUSA honors by USA Today...was also recognized as a PrepStar All-American
as a senior...was named to the Tacoma News-Tribune’s “Western 100” list...
earned Second-Team All-America honors by EA Sports as a multi-purpose
athlete...earned honorable mention recognition among the Long Beach PressTelegram’s “Best in the West” list...tied for second in the nation in rushing
touchdowns (47) as a senior, 11th in carries (345) and 14th in rushing yards
(2,608)...had more rushing touchdowns as a senior than any player on the
West coast and ranked fourth in the state of California in both carries and
rushing yards in 2007...finished 12th in the nation in rushing touchdowns as
a junior (36), 30th in rushing yards (2,351) and 36th in total carries (294)...
ranked fourth in the state of California in rushing touchdowns as a junior,
10th in rushing yards and 13th in total carries...joins prep teammates Shelly
Lyons and Brandon Magee among ASU’s Class of 2008...ranked as the No.
31 running back in the nation by Scout.com...rated as the No. 2 all-purpose
running back in the nation and the No. 91 overall player in the “Rivals 100” list
by Rivals.com...rated as the No. 32 running back in the nation, the No. 31 overall
prospect in the “California/Nevada/Hawaii 150” region and the region’s No. 5
running back by SuperPrep...also listed as the No. 2 running back in the state
of California and the state’s No. 10 overall prospect by Rivals.com...named
First-Team All-Southern California as a senior by GoldenStatePreps.com, and
was also named Southern California Offensive Player of the Year...listed as
the No. 4 running back in the state of California and the state’s No. 25 overall
player by Scout.com...rated as the No. 6 running back in the West region
and the No. 42 overall player by Scout.com...listed as the No. 2 running back
in the West and the No. 22 prospect at the position in the nation by ESPN
Scouts, Inc....a tremendously efficient running back that improved significantly
as a receiver during his high school career...was Centennial’s offensive focal
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point during his career...ranked No. 4 among running backs nationwide among
Rivals.com’s list of those “Best in Space” and No. 4 among all “Home Run
Threats”...appeared in 38 games at Centennial during the 2005-07 seasons,
carrying 894 times for 7,096 yards (7.9 avg.) with 117 touchdowns...averaged
186.7 rushing yards-per-game for his career...added 28 career receptions
for 324 yards (11.6 avg.)...averaged 23.5 carries-per-game...had 22 career
games with 20 or more carries, nine games with 30 or more, three games
with over 40 and surpassed 50 carries once in his career...scored at least one
touchdown in 35 of 38 games and had 32 games with multiple touchdowns...
had a career-high six rushing touchdowns on three occasions, ran for five
touchdowns six times and had 17 games with at least four scores...ran for at
least 100 yards in 33 of 38 games, surpassed 200 yards in 17 games, had
three games with over 300 rushing yards and surpassed 400 yards once...
as a senior in 2007, he totaled 2,608 rushing yards on 345 carries (7.6 avg.)
with 47 touchdowns...averaged 173.9 rushing yards-per-game...also caught
16 passes for 197 yards (12.3 avg.) with one score...carried 20 or more times
in seven games and 30 or more times in three games...had season-highs
of 43 carries for 326 yards against Mater Dei on Oct. 4, 2007...added four
rushing touchdowns and a season-long run of 65 yards in that game...scored
at least one touchdown in all 15 games he played in 2007...had 13 games
with multiple touchdowns and eight games with four or more rushing scores...
ran for a season-best five touchdowns on two occasions...ran for 100 or more
yards in 13 of 15 games on the year and surpassed 200 rushing yards in six
games...carried 37 times for 206 yards and four touchdowns against Crespi
on Sept. 14, 2007...totaled 294 rushing yards and five touchdowns on only
15 carries against Carter on Nov. 16...enjoyed a phenomenal junior season
in 2006, carrying 294 times for 2,351 yards (8.0 avg.) and 36 touchdowns...
averaged 213.7 rushing yards-per-game...added seven catches for 89 yards
(12.7 avg.)...totaled eight games with 20 or more carries, three games with
30 or more carries...had a career-high 52 carries for 277 yards and four
touchdowns against Santiago on Oct. 20, 2006...scored in 10 of 11 games
on the year, and in those 10 games he had at least two touchdowns in each...
had four or more touchdowns in five games...scored a career-best six times
against Valencia in the opener on Sept. 1, 2006, adding a season-best 293
yards on 38 carries...ran for at least 100 yards in all 11 games and surpassed
200 rushing yards in six games...had an incredible sophomore season in 2005,
rushing 255 times for 2,137 yards (8.4 avg.) and 34 touchdowns...averaged
178.1 rushing yards-per-game...added five catches for 38 yards...had seven
games with 20 or more carries, three games with at least 30 carries...had a
career-high 401 rushing yards on a season-high 40 carries and six rushing
touchdowns against Rancho Cucamonga on Sept. 29, 2005...scored at least
one touchdown in 10 of 11 games, had nine games with multiple touchdowns,
and set a career-best with six rushing touchdowns on two occasions...ran for
more than 100 yards in nine games and over 200 yards in five games...carried
29 times for 307 yards and four touchdowns against Clovis West on Oct. 7,
2005...scored six times and added 246 rushing yards on 32 carries against
Temescal Canyon on Nov. 25, 2005...also considered Arizona, Fresno State,
Louisville, Michigan State, Minnesota, Mississippi and Nebraska...committed
to the Sun Devils on Jan. 13, 2008, the same day Lyons and Magee pledged
to ASU...coached by Matt Logan at Centennial High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Rickey (police officer) and
Cynthia Bass (medical collector) of Corona, Calif....has four siblings: Rickey,
Mike, Ray and Dion...two of his brothers also played Division I football, Mike at
the University of Hawaii and Ray at San Diego State...hobbies include hanging
out with friends, lifting weights and playing Madden football...born July 9, 1990
in Los Angeles, Calif....full name is Ryan Ronnell Bass.
Rushing
Year
2008
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Bass’ Career Statistics
G/GS
6/0
Att.
26
Net
120
Avg.
4.6
TD
0
Lg.
21
Avg./G
20.0
ARIZONA STATE
ALLANTE BATTLE
WR
5-9/205/Sophomore
Corona, Calif.
(Centennial)
82
ASU: A two-sport athlete, as he is also a sprinter on the ASU track and field
team…older brother, Avory, is a running back for the Sun Devils…will provide
depth at wide receiver in 2009.
2008: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Desert Vista High School in Phoenix,
Ariz....a two-sport standout at Desert Vista, playing football and track and field...
helped the football team reach the 5A-I state title game as a senior, playing on
both sides of the ball...tallied 2,771 all-purpose yardage in his prep career...
averaged a staggering 26.4 yards per reception, hauling in 924 yards on only
35 career catches...recorded a career-high 195 yards receiving on only four
catches in the first game of his junior year...totaled 1,130 yards rushing on 133
career carries...scored 22 total touchdowns, 14 rushing and eight receiving...
added 68 tackles as a defensive back along with two interceptions...a highlyaccomplished track and field star, he helped the Thunder win back-to-back
5A-I state titles in track and field in 2007 and 2008...captured four individual
state championships, winning the 100m dash, 200m dash, and 400m dash
as a junior and successfully defending his 400m dash title as a senior...also
anchored the state-champion 4x400m relay teams as a junior and senior...
selected as the 2007 Arizona Republic and East Valley Tribune Male Track
Athlete of the Year...ran the 100m dash in 10.43 seconds and was part of
Arizona’s winning 4x100m relay team at the 2008 Great Southwest Track and
Field Classic.
Personal: Exploratory major...parents are Greg and Anna Battle...has three
brothers: Avory, Anders and Adonis...comes from a Sun Devil family, as
father, Greg, played football for ASU from 1982-85, and mother, Anna, was
a member of the ASU track & field (2x All-American) and basketball teams...
born Nov. 9, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz....hobbies include drawing and spending
time with friends.
JEFF BEREUTER
LB
6-3/223/Junior
Irving, Texas
(MacArthur)
46
ASU: Athletic, aggressive linebacker who could compete for playing time this
season...will add depth at outside linebacker, specifically at the SAM (strong
side) position...has played in 16 games over the last two seasons.
2008: Played in six games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams…had
three tackles (one solo) on the season…collected two tackles in the fourth
quarter of victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…missed six games due to injury,
but returned to play in the final two contests of the season…earned Hard Hat
player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning
program.
2007: Played in 10 games as a reserve linebacker...collected two tackles (one
solo) in his first season on the field...had his first career tackle in ASU’s win
over Colorado on Sept. 8.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of MacArthur High School in Irving,
Texas...rated No. 2 in the state in a list of “Top Bruisers” by The Dallas Morning
News...the article stated, “Get the number of the truck that just hit you”...
named honorable mention all-area by The Dallas Morning News...selected
to the 5A All-District first-team as a junior and senior...made the 2005 AllRegion team...named to the All-City team in 2005...registered 115 tackles,
including 13 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack, four forced fumbles, one
Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
fumble recovered and four pass deflections as a senior....tallied 97 tackles,
eight tackled for loss, three quarterback sacks, three pass break-ups, two
forced fumbles and three fumbles recovered as a junior...captained the
2005 football squad...voted to the leadership council of the football team in
2004 and 2005...in the 2005 off-season was voted by the coaches as the
“Most Improved Lifter” on the team...set a school record 38-inch verticle
leap...MacArthur played in the state playoffs three times with Bereuter as a
linebacker....lettered twice in track and field...coached by David Beaty.
PERSONAL: Undecided in his major...parents are Jeff Sr. and Donna of Irving,
Texas...has two brothers, Cliff and Brett...nominated by his high school counselor
as the male representative to attend Youth Leadership Camp, sponsored by the
YMCA...member of the DECA, the Latin and Theater Club, and was named
among the top 10 in the “Men of the Mac”, a showcase of the talented males in
MacArthur High School...hobbies include attending professional sporting events
and spending time with friends and family...his most exciting athletic experience
is having twice defeated Euless (Texas) Trinity High School, which included
fellow Sun Devils Saia Falahola and Dimitri Nance...born June 12, 1987 in Irving,
Texas...full name is Jeffrey Glenn Bereuter.
Year
G/GS
2006
Redshirted
2007
10/0
2008
6/0
Career 16/0
Bereuter’s Career Statistics
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
1/1
2
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
1/2
3
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
2/3
5
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
FF
-
0
0
0
FR Int
-
0
0
0
0
0 0
DAVID BERTRAND
DL
6-1/265/Senior
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(University of Arizona)
65
ASU: Former transfer who will compete for playing time and provide depth on
the defensive line this season…saw his first action in a Sun Devil uniform in
2008 after spending two years with the University of Arizona from 2005-06.
2008: Played in five games as a reserve defensive tackle…saw action in
team’s season-opening wins over NAU on Aug. 30 and Stanford on Sept. 6,
and then played in final three games of the season.
2007: Redshirted.
LAST COLLEGE: Attended the University of Arizona for two years...played in
eight games on the defensive line during his two seasons with the Wildcats.
HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Ariz....
earned first-team all-region defensive tackle honors for his junior and senior
seasons...was second-team all-state for his junior year and first-team all-state
for his senior year...lettered three years each in football and wrestling...was
team captain for football during his senior season and for wrestling during
both his junior and senior seasons...won 5A heavyweight wrestling state
championship as a senior in 2005...was region champion in wrestling for his
sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
PERSONAL: Majoring in communication at ASU...parents are Dave and
Diane Bertrand of Scottsdale, Ariz....has one sister, Chrissy...born Jan. 21,
1987 in Phoenix, Ariz....full name is David Jordan Bertrand.
ARIZONA STATE
OMAR BOLDEN
CB
5-10/195/Junior
Ontario, Calif.
(Colony)
3
ASU: Highly recruited cornerback who is a two-year starter in the Sun Devil
defensive backfield...has played in all 25 games of his career, and has made
21 consecutive starts dating back to the fifth game of his freshman season...
recorded three interceptions and 13 pass break-ups in two seasons...also has
82 career tackles (61 solo)…was named to several Freshman All-America
teams in 2007...figures to be ASU’s top cornerback in 2009.
2008: Started all 12 games at cornerback…finished fifth on the team with
49 tackles (37 solo)…totaled seven pass break-ups and two interceptions
on the season…was an Honorable Mention Sophomore All-American by
CollegeFootballNews.com…had two tackles in season-opening victory over
Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…recorded three tackles in win over Stanford
on Sept. 6…collected six tackles (all solo) and a pass break-up against
UNLV on Sept. 13…posted a season-high seven tackles (six solo) and had
a pass break-up against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…had five tackles (four
solo) at California on Oct. 4…recorded his first interception of the season
at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…his interception came on the second of three
straight possessions in the third quarter that the Sun Devils picked off Trojans
quarterback Mark Sanchez…collected six tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup against Oregon on Oct. 25…had four solo tackles, including a tackle for
loss, at Oregon State on Nov. 1…totaled four tackles and two pass break-ups
in win at Washington on Nov. 8…posted two tackles in victory over Washington
State on Nov. 15, part of a defensive effort that produced ASU’s first shutout
in 12 seasons…recorded five tackles (four solo) and a pass break-up in win
over UCLA on Nov. 28…had three tackles at Arizona on Dec. 6, and collected
his second interception of the year when he picked off Wildcats quarterback
Willie Tuitama in the end zone late in the second quarter.
2007: Played in all 13 games, making nine starts...became a starting
cornerback in the fifth game of the season, and remained a starter for the
rest of the year...totaled 33 tackles (24 solo), six pass break-ups and one
interception, which he returned for a touchdown, on the season...was named
to the AON Insurance Freshman All-America Team, as selected by the Football
Writers Association of America...named a First-Team Freshman All-American
by Scout.com, and received Second-Team Freshman All-America honors
from Rivals.com and CollegeFootballNews.com...was selected to the Pac-10
All-Freshman Team by The Sporting News...made his first career tackle in
season-opening win over San Jose State on Sept. 1...in his first career college
start, he intercepted a pass in the second quarter and returned it 29 yards for
a touchdown to help ASU to a victory at Stanford on Sept. 29...he also had
four tackles (two solo) in the win over the Cardinal...recorded two tackles and
a pass break-up at Washington State on Oct. 6 and against Washington on
Oct. 13...collected a season-high five tackles (three solo) in win over California
on Oct. 27...had three tackles and two pass break-ups at Oregon on Nov. 3,
and posted three tackles at UCLA on Nov. 10...recorded four tackles and a
pass break-up in victory over Arizona on Dec. 1...matched his season high with
five tackles (four solo) in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27...
won the Bill Kajikawa Sun Devil Award, given to the team’s most outstanding
freshman, at the team’s year-end banquet.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Colony High School in Ontario, Calif....
one of ASU’s most highly-acclaimed signees of the 2007 class...has blazing
speed and the ability to star either in the offensive backfield or the defensive
secondary...most likely to play cornerback for the Sun Devils...one of the most
exciting athletes in the state of California in 2006...praised for his ball skills
as a defender, mainly resulting from his experience on offense...ran a 4.35
40-yard dash at the 2006 Scout.com Los Angeles Combine, the fastest by
any player at the camp and the fourth-fastest among participants at Scout.
com’s 13 nationwide high school combines throughout the year...ranked as the
preseason No. 37 player overall in the West and the region’s No. 6 cornerback
by Scout.com...also rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.
com...listed as a preseason All-American and the No. 43 cornerback in the
nation by SuperPrep...also regarded as the No. 36 player in the state of
California and the state’s No. 6 cornerback by SuperPrep...rated as the No. 7
all-purpose back in the nation and the No. 31 player in the state of California
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by Rivals.com...regarded as the No. 5 running back in California by Rivals.
com...listed as the No. 16 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com...named the
No. 38 player in the Farwest in the postseason by SuperPrep...was named
the C.I.F. Central Division Most Valuable Player and the Inland Valley Player
of the Year after leading Colony to its first C.I.F. title as a senior in 2006...led
the Mt. Baldy League in scoring and rushing yards in 2006...won the league
rushing crown by over 1,000 yards...as a senior he ran for 2,003 yards and
26 touchdowns and amassed over 2,500 all-purpose yards...averaged 143.1
rushing yards-per-game as a senior...also caught nine passes for 150 yards
(16.7 yards per catch) and one touchdown...on defense, he totaled 80 tackles,
two blocked punts and one interception...recorded over 700 rushing yards and
six touchdowns as a junior, despite missing four games due to injury, but still
earned All-Mt. Baldy League honors and was chosen as Colony High’s Most
Valuable Player...chose ASU over USC and received several other offers,
from schools including Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon State and Washington...
coached by Anthony Rice at Colony High School.
Year
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
13/9
12/12
25/21
Bolden’s Career Statistics
24/9
33
0.0/0
0.0/0
6
37/12
49
1.0/1
0.0/0
7
61/21 82
1.0/1
0.0/0
13
FF
0
0
0
FR Int
0
1
0
2
0 3
JAMES BROOKS
DE
6-5/278/Sophomore
Flagstaff, Ariz.
(Flagstaff)
34
ASU: Tall, athletic defensive end who exited the spring as a projected
starter…will look to help the Sun Devils replace two-time All-Pac-10 honoree
Luis Vasquez at defensive end…figures to combine with senior Dexter Davis
to give ASU one of the top pass-rush duos in the Pac-10…one of nine redshirt
freshmen to make their collegiate debuts in 2008.
2008: Played in 11 games…recorded 11 tackles (five solo), 3.5 tackles for
loss (minus 19 yards), 1.5 sacks (minus 14 yards) and two pass break-ups on
the season…the Flagstaff, Ariz., native made his collegiate debut against his
hometown school, NAU, on Aug. 30, collecting four tackles, including a half
tackle for loss, in ASU’s victory…had a pass break-up in win over Stanford on
Sept. 6…had one tackle and a half tackle for loss against UNLV on Sept. 13…
posted a tackle for loss, including a half-sack, at California on Oct. 4…had
one solo tackle at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…finished with three solo tackles,
including a 12-yard sack, in win at Washington on Nov. 8…the sack seemed
to turn the tide of the game, as it came in the third quarter with ASU trailing
by three, but the Sun Devils outscored the Huskies 23-0 from that point on…
had a half tackle for loss in shutout win over Washington State on Nov. 15…
broke up a pass in victory over UCLA on Nov. 28.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Flagstaff (Ariz.) High School...listed
as the No. 11 player in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep in the pre- and
postseason...regarded as the No. 38 strong side defensive end in the nation
and the No. 12 player in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...earned firstteam All-Region and first-team All-City honors...was named Flagstaff High’s
Offensive Player of the Year...caught 24 passes for 663 yards (27.6 ypc.) and
five touchdowns as a senior...on defense as a senior he had 59 tackles, 15
quarterback sacks and 12 pass deflections...collected 30 receptions for 728
yards (24.3 ypc.) and five touchdowns as a junior...registered 68 total tackles
(45 solo), 17 tackles-for-loss, 12 quarterback sacks, 12 pass deflections, one
forced fumble and one fumble return for a touchdown as a junior...coached by
Craig Holland at Flagstaff High.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Jonathan and Renee
Brooks of Flagstaff, Ariz....has one sister, Celeste...enjoys listening to music
and playing Playstation 2...born in Phoenix, Ariz....full name is James Richard
Brooks.
Year
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G/GS
Brooks’ Career Statistics
FF
2007
2008
Redshirted
11/0
-/-
5/6
-
11
-/-
1.5/14
-
2
-
0
-
0
0
ZACH BROWN
DL
6-2/224/Senior
Dallas, Texas
(Salisbury)
98
ASU: Valuable defender who will provide depth on the defensive line this
season…also figures to continue contributing on special teams, as he has
been part of the kickoff coverage unit the last two years…has played in 24
games during his Sun Devil career.
2008: Played in all 12 games as a reserve defensive end and as part of the
kick coverage unit…recorded two solo tackles on the season, his first career
collegiate tackles…had a tackle at Oregon State on Nov. 1 and in victory over
UCLA on Nov. 28.
2007: Played in 12 games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special
teams, including all nine Pac-10 contests and the Holiday Bowl against
Texas.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Salisbury School in Salisbury, Conn....
earned first-team All-New England honors during the 2005-06 season...named
to first-team All-Erickson League for 2005-06 season...football team captain
for one year... coached by Chris Adamson at Salisbury School...lettered four
years in football and soccer as well as three years in track and field.
PERSONAL: Majoring in supply chain management at ASU...parents are Ike
and Candy Brown of Dallas, Texas...has two brothers, Jordan and Aaron...
enjoys cooking...born May 1, 1986 in Dallas, Texas...full name is Zachary
Michael Brown.
Year
G/GS
2006
Redshirted
2007
12/0
2008
12/0
Career 24/0
Brown’s Career Statistics
UT/AT TT TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
0/0
0
0.0/0
0.0/0
2/0
2
0.0/0
0.0/0
2/0
2
0.0/0
0.0/0
PB
-
0
0
0
FF
-
0
0
0
FR Int
-
0
0
0
0
0 0
JARRID BRYANT
WR
6-4/185/ Freshman
Salisbury, Conn.
(Salisbury Prep)
7
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Salisbury (Conn.) Prep School…tall,
versatile athlete...starred at cornerback and wide receiver for the Knights...
has excellent speed and height, with the ability to cause significant mismatch
problems for opposing defenders...moved to Connecticut in 2006 from
Corona, Calif., where he attended Centennial High School with current Sun
Devils Ryan Bass, Shelly Lyons, Brandon Magee, Vontaze Burfict and William
Sutton...also a very talented basketball player...will be the tallest wide receiver
on the team...caught 10 passes for 140 and two touchdowns in 2008 while
playing in a run oriented offense...an incredibly talented returns specialist, he
scored five times on kickoff returns and three times on punt returns in 2008...
has the ability to make a game-breaking impact each time he touches the ball...
chose ASU over Boston College, California and Kansas...signed with ASU on
Feb. 9, 2009 as a rare post-National Letter of Intent Signing Day addition...
coached by Chris Adamson at Salisbury.
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3.5/19
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PLAYER PROFILES
VONTAZE BURFICT
MIKE CALLAGHAN
LB
LB
6-3/245/ Freshman
Corona, Calif.
(Centennial)
6-2/211/Junior
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Brophy)
7
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Centennial High School in Corona,
Calif…the highest-ranked football prospect ever to sign a letter of intent to
attend Arizona State University...is the prototypical middle linebacker that
starred for one of the nation’s most prominent programs...is incredibly intense,
tenacious, powerful and speedy...unanimously rated as the top middle linebacker
prospect in the United States and is one of the very best high school football
players in America...changes direction very well and is very difficult to block...is
a ferocious hitter and an excellent blitzer...has the ability to significantly impact a
football game in several ways...rated as a five-star prospect by both Scout.com
and Rivals.com...earned First-Team All-America honors by EA Sports...rated by
Rivals.com as the nation’s No. 9 prospect at any position...also rated by Rivals.
com as the No. 2 prospect in the state of California and the best run-stopping
linebacker in the nation....participated among the nation’s elite in the 2009 U.S.
Army All-American game in San Antonio, Texas and was considered one of the
most impressive players during practices and in the game...earned First-Team
All-America Honors by MaxPreps...listed by ESPN Scouts, Inc. as the No. 16
overall player in the ESPN 150 list...regarded as the No. 18 overall recruit in the
country by PrepStar and the No. 26 overall prospect by SuperPrep...ranked by
Scout.com as the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2009 class...ranked as the No.
4 overall prospect by SuperPrep in the California/Hawaii/Nevada 150 list...
was a teammate of fellow ASU signee William Sutton, as well as current Sun
Devils Ryan Bass, Shelly Lyons and Brandon Magee...gives ASU five members
of its roster to have played at Centennial High School, the greatest amount of
out-of-state players from one school ever to be on a Sun Devil roster at the
same time...Centennial earned a No. 2 national ranking at the end of the 2008
season...was named to the Badger/New Level All-Las Vegas Camp Team in
the spring of 2008...earned First-Team Best in the West honors by the Long
Beach Press-Telegram, joining fellow ASU signee Corey Adams on that list...
was named the Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Golden State
honors by GoldenStatePreps.com...also was named the Southern California
Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Southern California honors by
GoldenStatePreps.com...led the Huskies as a senior with 159 total tackles, two
sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries...had 10 or more tackles
in 10 of 14 games and never recorded fewer than eight tackles in a game...
recorded a season-high 17 tackles and added 0.5 quarterback sacks against
Roosevelt on Oct. 10, 2008...collected 16 tackles and two fumble recoveries
against Norco on Nov. 14, 2008...totaled 16 tackles and one sack against Vista
Murrieta on Nov. 28, 2008...totaled 13 tackles with one interception against De
la Salle on Dec. 19, 2008 in the CIF Division-1 Bowl Game...collected a teamhigh 130 tackles as a junior in 2007 and added four sacks, two interceptions
and one fumble recovery...helped anchor a linebackers unit that included Sun
Devils Shelly Lyons and Brandon Magee...registered at least 10 tackles in
seven of 13 games on the year and never posted fewer than seven tackles in
a game...collected a season-high 15 total tackles against Clovis West on Sept.
28, 2007...posted 13 total stops against King on Sept. 7, 2007 and also against
Valley View on Oct. 12, 2007...tallied a season-high two quarterback sacks, in
addition to 11 total tackles, against Glendora on Nov. 23, 2007...chose ASU
over USC and had several additional scholarship offers...committed to the Sun
Devils on February 4, 2009, National Letter of Intent Signing Day...coached by
Matt Loan at Centennial High School.
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ASU: Local product who joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006
season…moved from safety to linebacker during the spring…will provide
depth among a talented linebacker corps and figures to contribute on special
teams again this season.
2008: Played in all 12 games as part of the kickoff coverage unit on special
teams…recorded five tackles (two solo) on the season…got his first career
tackle in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…also recorded a tackle
against UNLV on Sept. 13…posted three tackles (one solo) in victory over
UCLA on Nov. 28…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s
offseason strength and conditioning program.
2007: Did not see game action, spending the season as a member of ASU’s
scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, Ariz....
was named first-team All-State at defensive back in 2004 and 2005 by The
Arizona Republic...earned All-Desert Valley honors after his junior and senior
seasons...was named Brophy’s Most Valuable Defensive Player in 2004
and 2005...was named a High School All-American by the Dairy Council of
Arizona...lettered three times in football and three times in track at Brophy.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major at ASU...parents are Michael and
Rebbecca Callaghan of Scottsdale, Ariz....has one sibling, Carly...lists his
most exciting sports moment as defeating Hamilton High School in the 2005
Arizona 5A state championships game...born July 1, 1988 in Palm Springs,
Calif....full name is Michael Thomas Callaghan.
Callaghan’s Career Statistics
Year
G/GS
2006
Redshirted
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
2007
0/0
-
-
-/-
-/-
-
2008
12/0
2/3
5
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
Career 12/0
2/3
5
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
FF
-
-
0
0
FR Int
-
-
0
0
0 0
DEVERON CARR
CB
5-11/184/ RS Freshman
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Chaparral)
1
ASU: Fast, athletic cornerback who will provide depth in the secondary this
season…hard-working player with good size for the position.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale,
Ariz....tremendous athlete with blazing speed...ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at
Scout.com’s Los Angeles Combine, the seventh fastest time among all
participants in the 15 nationwide camps...earned First-Team 4A All-State
honors at defensive back as a senior by the Arizona Republic...a superb overall
athlete, he bench presses 255 pounds, squats 400 and power cleans 225...
very intriguing prospect that has exhibited tremendous upside and potential
due to his excellent size and versatility...garnered a significant hike in recruiting
attention after his phenomenal camp performances coupled with an excellent
senior season...rated as the No. 5 running back in the state of Arizona and the
state’s No. 20 overall prospect by SuperPrep...earned All-West Region honors
by PrepStar...rated as the No. 5 cornerback in the state of Arizona by ESPN
Scouts, Inc....also starred at running back for Chaparral...listed as the No. 89
running back in the nation and the No. 20 overall player in the state of Arizona
by Scout.com...rated as the No. 5 defensive back in the state of Arizona and the
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PLAYER PROFILES
state’s No. 24 overall prospect by Rivals.com...as a senior in 2007, collected
22 tackles (17 solo), 12 pass deflections and three interceptions...he also
led Chaparral in rushing with 108 carries for 991 yards (9.2 avg.) and nine
scores...caught eight passes for 141 yards (17.6 avg.) and two touchdowns...
totaled 1,567 all-purpose yards (120.5 per game)...averaged 33.3 yards on 12
kickoff returns...had a season-best 83-yard run against Marana High School
in the season opener on Aug. 24...had two 100-yard rushing games, against
Phoenix Shadow Mountain High School (137 yards and three touchdowns
on 11 carries) and against Scottsdale Saguaro High School (119 yards and
one touchdown on 15 carries) in the state semifinal playoff game...attended
Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen, Ariz., as a junior...appeared in only two
games due to injury in 2006, but incredibly had 268 rushing yards on only 26
carries (10.0 avg.) and three touchdowns...carried 11 times for 185 yards and
three touchdowns in the season opener against Tempe Marcos de Niza High
School...had a 98-yard scoring run against the Padres...followed by recording
15 carries for 83 yards against Mesa Dobson High School before missing
the remainder of the 2006 season...chose ASU over Arizona...committed to
the Sun Devils on Dec. 2, 2007, shortly after watching on the sidelines as an
official visitor during ASU’s victory over rival Arizona...attended the same high
school as current Sun Devil and First-Team All-Pac-10 honoree Kyle Williams...
coached at Chaparral High School by Charlie Ragle, a former ASU football
graduate assistant.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business at ASU...parents are Robert and
Loretta Carr of Scottsdale, Ariz....born Aug. 10, 1990.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Charles Page High School in Sand
Springs, Okla....earned two varsity letters and was team captain for football...
originally signed with Missouri State out of high school before electing
to attend Santa Monica College...participated in the Manhattan NIKE
Training Camp in May of 2005 while in high school and tied for the fastest
electronically-timed 40-yard dash at 4.37 seconds.
PERSONAL: A BIS sociology/business major at ASU...mother is Deborah
Carr (USPS worker) of Tulsa, Okla....has three siblings, Teriko, Terane and
Terence...hobbies include watching film and playing Xbox 360...born Nov. 17,
1987 in North Tulsa, Okla....full name is Terell Lee Carr.
Year
2008
G/GS
12/9
Carr’s Career Statistics
34/12
46
3.0/6
0.0/0
3
5-9/177/Senior
Tulsa, Okla.
(Pasadena CC)
5
ASU: Speedy, athletic cornerback that is expected to start in 2009…played
in all 12 games and made nine starts in his first season at ASU…was a midyear junior college transfer and participated in spring practice in 2008...was a
teammate of fellow Sun Devil Tom Njunge at Pasadena CC.
2008: Played in all 12 games, and started the final nine at cornerback…was
sixth on the team with 46 tackles (34 solo)…also had three tackles for loss
(minus six yards), three pass break-ups and an interception…collected three
tackles (two solo) in his Sun Devil debut, a win over Northern Arizona on Aug.
30…recorded three solo tackles and had his first career interception in the
fourth quarter of victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…made his first career start
on Sept. 20 against No. 3 Georgia, totaling three solo tackles in the game…
remained in the starting lineup for the remainder of the season…had three
tackles at California on Oct. 4…tied for the team lead with a season-high eight
tackles (six solo) at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…posted two solo tackles and a
pass break-up against Oregon on Oct. 25…collected six tackles (four solo),
including two tackles for loss, at Oregon State on Nov. 1…had four tackles
(two solo) and two pass break-ups in win at Washington on Nov. 8…helped
ASU get its first shutout since 1996 in win over Washington State on Nov.
15, recording four tackles (three solo) in the game…equaled his season high
with eight tackles (five solo) in victory over UCLA on Nov. 28…wrapped up
the year with two solo tackles at Arizona on Dec. 6.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A 2007 graduate of Pasadena (Calif.) City College...
ranked as the No. 3 junior college cornerback in the nation by JCFootball.
com...rated as the No. 82 overall junior college player in the nation among
SuperPrep’s “SuperPrep JUCO 100” list...listed as a four-star prospect by
Scout.com...was featured by JCFootball.com as one of the top junior college
cornerbacks in the nation entering the 2007 season...listed as the No. 55
overall prospect among junior college transfers by Rivals.com...was named
First-Team All-Mission Conference and earned All-State honors in 2007...led
the Mission Conference in interceptions, pass breakups and total passes
defended as a sophomore...as a sophomore at Pasadena City College in
2007, he tallied 45 tackles (29 solo), seven interceptions, 13 pass deflections,
one fumble recovery and one tackle-for-loss...attended Santa Monica (Calif.)
College in 2006...primarily played wide receiver and caught 28 passes for
333 yards...also returned kickoffs and punts...chose ASU over West Virginia,
Minnesota and South Florida...committed to ASU on Dec. 2...coached by
Kenny Lawler at Pasadena City College.
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0
1
JONATHAN CLARK
S
6-0/187/Sophomore
Arlington, Texas
(Seguin)
TERELL CARR
CB
FF
0
20
ASU: Versatile defensive back who will provide depth at safety this season...
has the ability to play multiple positions in the secondary.
2008: Did not see game action…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his
work in ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning program.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Seguin High School in Arlington,
Texas...can run stride-for-stride with receivers and is a solid tackler...listed
as the No. 53 cornerback in the nation by Scouts, Inc....named honorable
mention 2006 4A All-State by The Dallas Morning News and The San
Antonio Express-News...during his prep career, he totaled 124 tackles (43
solo), five sacks, five fumble recoveries and two interceptions...also scored
two defensive touchdowns during his career at Seguin High School...named
to the All-District second team as a senior...collected 63 tackles, four fumble
recoveries, three forced fumbles and five interceptions as a junior at Sequin
High which finished 9-3 on the season...selected to the All-District 7-4A first
team as a junior...named the Defensive Most Valuable Player at Seguin High
School...runs a 4.4 40-yard dash with a 30-inch vertical leap...chose ASU over
Oklahoma State, Tulsa and Wisconsin...coached by Ricky Albus at Seguin
High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in kinesiology at ASU...considering becoming a
physical therapist....parents are Johnny and Nikki Clark of Arlington, Texas...
has three siblings, Ashley, Jhanee and Anton...born Sept. 27, 1988 in Waco,
Texas...full name is Jonathan DeNard Clark.
CHRISTOPHER COYLE
TE
6-3/235/ Freshman
Westlake Village, Calif.
(Oaks Christian)
87
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Oaks Christian High School in
Westlake Village, Calif…one of the top tight end prospects in the nation and
one of ASU’s most accomplished offensive members of the 2009 class...
was invited to participate in the 2009 U.S. Army All-America game in San
Antonio, Texas...was a key three-year contributor on offense and defense for
one of the elite high school football programs in America...rated as the No.
19 tight end prospect in the nation by Scout.com...rated as the No. 42 tight
end in the country by Rivals.com...hails from the same hometown as former
Sun Devil starting quarterback Rudy Carpenter...as a junior, he was named
first-team All-League, All-County and was named Oak Christian’s Offensive
Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
Most Valuable Player...led Oaks Christian with 25 receptions in 2008 totaling
461 receiving yards (18.4 avg.) and six touchdown receptions...had three
receptions for 64 yards (21.3 avg.) and two touchdowns against Bakersfield
Christian on Sept. 5, 2008...registered a career-long 67-yard touchdown
reception against Oak Park on Oct. 31, 2008...totaled four receptions for
a career-high 89 yards (22.3 avg.) and two scores against South on Nov.
21, 2008...also played defensive end and collected 57 tackles (42 solo),
two sacks and one interception...caught 19 passes for 264 yards (13.9
avg.) with four touchdowns as a junior in 2007...totaled four catches for 49
yards (12.3 avg.) with a touchdown against Nordhoff on Nov. 2, 2007...had
a season-high 50 receiving yards on two catches (25.0 avg.) against Serra
on Nov. 23, 2007...defensively, he tied for the team lead as a junior with 10.0
quarterback sacks, adding 60 total tackles (45 solo), one interception and
one fumble recovery...posted three catches for 42 yards (14.0 avg.) as well
as 25 tackles (14 solo) as a sophomore on Oak Christian’s varsity squad in
2006...chose ASU over Boise State, UCLA and Washington among others...
verbally committed to ASU on July 12, 2008...coached by Bill Redell at Oaks
Christian High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business at ASU…parents are Richard
and Karen Coyle of Moorpark, Calif…father, Richard, played water polo at
UCLA from 1972-76…has one sister, Katie…hobbies include wakeboarding
and snowboarding…born March 25, 1991 in Camarillo, Calif…full name is
Christopher Harlan Coyle.
CLAY DAVIE
SN
6-0/218/Sophomore
Scottsdale, Ariz..
(Pinnacle)
51
ASU: Walk-on who joined the team in the spring of 2007...will provide depth
behind returning starter Thomas Ohmart as the Sun Devils’ long snapper.
2008: Did not see game action, spending the season as part of ASU’s scout
team…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason
strength and conditioning program, finishing in the top five in overall points.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Pinnacle High School in Scottsdale,
Ariz....was named 2005 AZFCA first-team All-State at center...also earned
first-team All-Desert Sky Region honors and was selected to the 2005 Arizona
Football All-Star Game...lettered three times in football at Pinnacle...coached
by Dana Zupke.
PERSONAL: Majoring in secondary education at ASU...is interested in
becoming a teacher and coach...parents are Bob and Joanne Davie of
Scottsdale, Ariz....his father, Bob is currently an ESPN/ABC college football
analyst and was the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame from
1997-2001...has one sister, Audra, who is currently a law student at ASU...
lists his most exciting sports experience as playing in the first playoff game in
the history of Pinnacle High School football...favorite professional athlete is
Brett Favre...born Sept. 26, 1987 in College Station, Texas...full name is Clay
Matthew Davie.
DEXTER DAVIS
DE
6-2/255/Senior
Phoenix, Ariz.
(Thunderbird)
58
ASU: One of the Sun Devils’ most consistent defenders and most dangerous
pass-rushers…ranks as one of the top defensive ends in school history...enters
the 2009 season fourth in Sun Devil history with 27.5 career sacks (minus 179
yards)…has finished in the top three in sacks in the Pacific-10 Conference
ARIZONA STATE
each of the last two seasons…has started all 38 games of his ASU career...
totaled 113 tackles (72 solo), 39.0 tackles for loss (minus 212 yards) and eight
forced fumbles in his three seasons at ASU...led all Pac-10 freshmen in 2006
in quarterback sacks (6.0), tackles for loss (10.5) and forced fumbles (three)...
recorded the third-most sacks by an ASU freshman in school history, trailing the
10.0 sacks made by both Terrell Suggs (2000) and Shante Carver (1990).
2008: Started all 12 games at defensive end, the third consecutive season
he has started every game…led the team and finished third in the Pac-10
with 11.0 sacks (minus 81 yards)…also collected 40 tackles (25 solo), a
team-high 15.0 tackles for loss (minus 95 yards), two forced fumbles and
one pass break-up on the season…was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10
selection…was one of two Sun Devils to earn First-Team all-conference
honors from PhilSteele.com, along with linebacker Mike Nixon…had three
tackles, including two sacks (minus 12 yards), in season-opening win over
Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…followed it up with another two sacks (minus
11 yards) in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…recorded four tackles (two
solo) and 1.5 tackles for loss against UNLV on Sept. 13…had three tackles
at California on Oct. 4…collected four tackles, one sack (minus eight yards)
and a forced fumble in the third quarter at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…posted a
season-high six tackles (two solo) at Oregon State on Nov. 1…equaled that
the following week, collecting two sacks (minus 16 yards) and six tackles in
victory at Washington on Nov. 8…had his fourth multiple-sack game of the
season in win over Washington State on Nov. 15, recording two sacks (minus
16 yards) as part of a defensive effort that produced ASU’s first shutout since
1996…totaled four tackles (three solo), one sack (minus eight yards) and a
forced fumble in the second quarter of win over UCLA on Nov. 28…collected
four solo tackles and one sack (minus 10 yards) at Arizona on Dec. 6…
earned the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman award for the second
straight season at the year-end banquet.
2007: Started all 13 games at defensive end...led the team with 10.5 sacks
(minus 63 yards) and 13.5 tackles for loss (minus 72 yards)...finished the
season with 33 tackles (21 solo), three forced fumbles and one pass breakup...earned Second-Team All-Pac-10 honors...had four tackles (two solo) and
a sack (minus nine yards) in season-opening victory over San Jose State on
Sept. 1...recorded four tackles (two solo), 2.5 sacks (minus 12 yards) and a
forced fumble in win at Stanford on Sept. 29...had three tackles (two solo),
two sacks (minus seven yards) and a forced fumble in victory over Washington
on Oct. 13...made a season-high six total tackles against Oregon on Nov. 3...
had four solo tackles and two sacks (minus 10 yards) in win at UCLA on Nov.
10...recorded three solo tackles and two sacks (minus 20 yards) while forcing
a fumble in victory over Arizona on Dec. 1...finished the season with three solo
tackles in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27...was named the
team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman at the year-end banquet.
2006: Started all 13 games at defensive end as a redshirt freshman...earned
honorable mention Freshman All-America and Pac-10 All-Freshman and
honors by The Sporting News...was presented the team’s Bill Kajikawa Sun
Devil Award, given to the team’s top freshman player at ASU’s year-end
banquet...led ASU in sacks (6.0) and tackles-for-loss (10.5)...posted the
most sacks by a Sun Devil freshman since NCAA sack leader and current
Baltimore Ravens’ All-Pro Terrell Suggs’ 10.0 sacks in 2000...totaled 40
tackles (26 solo), leading all Sun Devil defensive linemen and is the most by an
ASU freshman since former Freshman All-American Jason Shivers in 2001...
forced a team-high three fumbles, the most by a freshman in the Pac-10 for
the season...recorded three solo tackles and a five-yard sack in his Sun Devil
debut against Northern Arizona...tied for the team lead with six tackles (two
solo), adding a five-yard sack and a pass break-up against Nevada...posted
five total tackles (four solo) and 2.0 tackles-for-loss (-3 yards) at Colorado...
tallied three total tackles against No. 12 Oregon, at Washington and at
Oregon State..posted three solo tackles, 2.0 tackles-for-loss (-6 yards) and a
five-yard sack of quarterback John David Booty at No. 3 USC...totaled three
tackles (two solo), 1.5 tackles-for-loss (-13 yards), a 10-yard sack and a forced
fumble against UCLA...posted three tackles (two solo), a five-yard sack and a
forced fumble at Arizona...capped off the season with three tackles (two solo),
2.0 tackles-for-loss (-8 yards) and a five-yard sack of Warrior quarterback Colt
Brennan against Hawai’i in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl.
2005: Redshirted as a member of ASU’s defensive scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Thunderbird High School in Phoenix...
pre- and postseason all-region selection by PrepStar Magazine...two-time firstteam all-state honoree (as a junior and senior) and was an All-Arizona selection
by the Arizona Republic...named Super All-State 2004 on defense by Phoenix
Metro Football Magazine and won the Curley Culp Award, presented by the
Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College
Football Hall of Fame to the state’s best defensive lineman...collected over
120 tackles and six quarterback sacks as a senior ... collected 105 tackles,
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PLAYER PROFILES
including 54 solo stops, 30 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback sacks, five
forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior...three-time letterman
and captain of the football team as a senior...voted defensive lineman of the
year twice and defensive player of the year by his teammates...collected
200 tackles, 26 sacks and 11 forced fumbles over two seasons...set school
single-season and career records for tackles, sacks and forced fumbles...also
lettered three times in track and field and wrestling and captained each team
as a senior...was the state of Arizona 4A wrestling champion at 215 pounds
as a junior and defended his state title as a senior...is also a two-time region
champ in wrestling...school record holder for pins in a season with 27...won
the state discus championship in 2005 after placing third in 2004...region
champion in both the discus and shot put as a senior...also finished sixth in
the state in the shot put...honor roll student who maintained a 3.5 GPA in high
school...was coached by Gary Mauldin in football and Ray Kropke in track
and field.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Craig (sales engineer) and
Janice (receptionist) Davis of Phoenix, Ariz....has a brother, Drew, and a sister,
Dalila...enjoys cars, music, movies, sports, video games and computers...born
Nov. 10, 1986 in Greensboro, N.C....full name is Dexter Alexander Davis.
Year
G/GS
2005
Redshirted
2006
13/13
2007
13/13
2008
12/12
Career 38/38
Davis’ Career Statistics
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
26/14
40
10.5/45
6.0/35
21/12
33
13.5/72
10.5/63
25/15
40
15.0/95
11.0/81
72/41 113 39.0/212 27.5/179
PB
-
1
1
1
3
FF
-
3
3
2
8
FR Int
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
DEAN Deleone
DE
6-2/245/Junior
Park City, Utah
(Orange Coast College)
49
ASU: Mid-year junior college transfer who joined the team for spring practice
and will compete for playing time at defensive end this season…exited the
spring listed as the top reserve behind senior Dexter Davis…talented, speedy
pass rush specialist who spent four years in the Coast Guard after high
school and joins the Sun Devils as a 25-year-old junior…one of four mid-year
enrollees among the 2009 signing class…has three years to play two at
ASU…recorded a sack in the spring game.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A 2008 graduate of Orange Coast College in Costa
Mesa, Calif....played both defensive end and outside linebacker at OCC...
his father, Tom, played football at Ohio State University and in the NFL with
the Cleveland Browns...can perform 27 repetitions of 225 pounds on the
bench press and boasts a 36-inch vertical leap...incredibly speedy, and at
245 pounds he clocked a 4.44 40-yard dash time...saw action on kickoff
returns as a sophomore and had a 97-yard touchdown return...rated as the
No. 84 overall junior college player in the nation by Rivals.com...was named
the 2008 Defensive Player of the Year for the Southern California Football
Association (SCFA) National Division Southern Conference...tied for third in
the SCFA in sacks, tied for seventh in total tackles-for-loss and ranked ninth
in total tackles...led the Pirates with 78 total tackles (32 solo)...also paced
the squad in tackles-for-loss (15.5), quarterback sacks (9.5) and quarterback
hurries (seven)...led OCC with a 37.7-yard average on kickoff returns and
added 23 total rushing yards...tied for the team lead with five pass breakups
and added a forced fumble and a fumble recovery...as a freshman in 2007, he
ranked second on the team with 46 tackles (32 solo), while tying for second
on the squad with four sacks and added a forced fumble...chose ASU over
Oregon and also was pursued by Arizona, Boise State, BYU, California and
Kansas State...committed to ASU on Dec. 17, 2008...coached by Mike Taylor
at Orange Coast College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Park City (Utah) High School.
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ARIZONA STATE
SHAUN DEWITTY
RB
6-2/210/Senior
Colorado Springs, Colo..
(Doherty)
36
ASU: Well-rounded running back with excellent size...ASU’s biggest tailback
and is also the Sun Devils’ best pass blocking running back...equally
dangerous in the passing game as in the running game...returned to action
in 2008 after redshirting during the 2007 season...has totaled 91 carries for
402 yards (4.4 avg.) and 18 receptions for 184 yards (10.2 avg.) and two
touchdown catches in 25 career contests…had 110 rushing yards against
Oregon State in 2008, making him the 81st player in ASU history to have a
100-yard rushing game.
2008: Played in 10 games, starting four at running back…totaled 283 rushing
yards on 62 carries (4.4 avg.) and caught nine passes for 77 yards (8.6
avg.) on the season…saw his first game action since the 2006 Sheraton
Hawai’i Bowl on Sept. 6 against Stanford, getting one carry and recording
two catches for 19 yards in the victory…rushed for 48 yards on 13 carries
(3.7 avg.) and had a 20-yard reception against UNLV on Sept. 13…had two
rushing attempts and one catch against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…ran three
times for 12 yards and had two receptions for four yards at California on Oct.
4…rushed for 15 yards on four carries and had an 11-yard reception against
Oregon on Oct. 25…had the Sun Devils’ first 100-yard rushing game of the
season, totaling 110 yards on 16 carries (6.9 avg.) while getting his first start
of the year at Oregon State on Nov. 1…also had the team’s longest run from
scrimmage of the season in that game against the Beavers, a career-long
54-yard scamper in the fourth quarter…started the next three games as well…
ran for 47 yards on 12 carries (3.9 avg.) and had his season-best 22-yard
reception in win at Washington on Nov. 8…had five carries for 30 yards and
one catch in victory over Washington State on Nov. 15.
2007: Redshirted...received the team’s McBurney Scout Team Player of the
Year Award at the year-end banquet.
2006: Played in 10 games with one start, coming against Hawai’i in the
Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl...totaled 23 carries for 95 yards (4.1 avg.)...caught nine
passes for 107 yards (11.9 avg.) and two touchdowns...carried six times for 34
yards and caught three passes for 58 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown
reception, in the season opener against Northern Arizona on Aug. 31...caught
a 22-yard touchdown pass against Nevada on Sept. 9...totaled 27 yards on six
carries at No. 21 California on Sept. 23...carried three times for 17 yards and
caught two passes for 35 yards in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl against Hawai’i,
his first career start...exploded for 121 rushing yards, 21 receiving yards and a
touchdown reception in the spring game...earned Hard Hat Player recognition
for his work in the team’s winter strength and conditioning program.
2005: Played in five games as a true freshman...had six carries for 24 yards
(4.0 avg.)...had three carries for 13 yards against Northwestern and three
carries for 11 yards at Oregon State.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Doherty High School in Colorado
Springs, Colo....was listed as the No. 25 player in the Midlands Hot 100 by
Scout.com...a pre- and postseason PrepStar Magazine All-American...listed
on SuperPrep’s All-America team and as the publication’s No. 15 running
back...ranked as the No. 9 player in the Midlands by SuperPrep...received
votes on The Long Beach Press-Telegram’s “Best in the West” squad...was
the Colorado Springs Player of the Year in 2004 by the Gazette...earned
Most Valuable Player honors from his conference...two-time first-team allstate selection...was a three-time first-team all-conference and all-area pick...
rushed for 2,225 yards (second in the state) and scored 39 touchdowns (led
state)...ran for 200 yards or more in five games in 2004...had a season-best
287 yards against Douglas County ...ran for 1,438 yards and 20 touchdowns
as a junior...finished his state of Colorado rushing career with 3,388 yards...
earned four letters in both football and track and two in baseball...runs a 10.7
100-meters and long jumps 23-9 (state best for the year)...was the only track
and field athlete in Colorado to qualify in four events in the state meet (triple
jump, long jump, 100-meters and 4x100-meter relay)...qualified for the state
meet in the triple jump on the first attempt he ever made in the event... moved
to Colorado Springs from St. Louis following his sophomore season...was part
of the state championship 4x100 relay team in St. Louis (tied state record)...
was coached by Mike Sirko at Doherty...Sirko also coached former Sun Devil
Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
tight end Jamaal Lewis.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Delbert and Charlotte
DeWitty of Colorado Springs, Colo....his father is the director of data
warehouse decision support at Fed Ex, and his mother is an accountant...has
two siblings: Bryson and Kirsten...born Sept. 26, 1986 in Wichita, Kan....full
name is Shaun Jamaal DeWitty.
Rushing
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
Career
Receiving
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
Career
DeWitty’s Career Statistics
G/GS
5/0
10/1
Redshirted
10/4
25/5
Att.
6
23
-
62
91
Net
24
95
-
283
402
Avg.
4.0
4.1
-
4.4
4.4
TD
0
0
-
0
0
Lg.
9
25
-
54
54
Avg./G
4.8
9.5
27.0
16.1
G/GS
5/0
10/1
Redshirted
10/4
25/5
Rec.
0
9
-
9
18
Yds.
0
107
-
77
184
Avg.
-
11.9
-
8.6
10.2
TD
0
2
-
0
2
Long
-
26
-
22
26
Avg./G
10.7
7.7
7.4
pass deflections and two fumble recoveries...had six games with 10 or more
tackles at defensive tackle in 2006...recorded 12 total tackles and three
sacks against West Jefferson (Sept. 21, 2006) and posted 14 total tackles
and three sacks against St. James (Oct. 27, 2006)...as a junior he recorded
112 tackles, 12 sacks, two interceptions and four pass deflections...totaled
100 tackles and nine sacks as a sophomore and 65 tackles and five sacks
as a freshman...also lettered in basketball and track...captained his basketball
and football teams as a junior and as a senior...chose ASU over LouisianaMonroe, Memphis, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Tulane and Wisconsin...was
coached by J.T. Curtis in high school.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business at ASU...parents are Johnes and
Althea English of Kenner, La....has one brother, Johnes...enjoys watching
sports and the television show Law and Order...born Sept. 25, 1988...full
name is Jonathan David English.
Year
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
13/0
11/1
24/1
English’s Career Statistics
1/1
2
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
7/5
12
3.5/5
0.0/0
1
8/6
14
3.5/5
0.0/0
1
FF
0
0
0
FR Int
0
0
0
0
0 0
Saia falahola
JONATHAN ENGLISH
DT
DT
6-1/298/Junior
Euless, Texas
(Trinity)
6-0/282/Junior
River Ridge La.
(John Curtis Christian)
99
ASU: Massive, powerful defensive lineman who has played in 24 games
on the defensive line over his first two years at ASU...has 14 tackles (eight
solo) and 3.5 tackles for loss in two seasons…missed spring practice after
suffering a season-ending injury late last season, but is expected to return
and compete for playing time at defensive tackle in 2009…was one of
three members of the 2007 signing class to play as a true freshman, joining
cornerback Omar Bolden and wide receiver Kerry Taylor...nicknamed “Tank”
and can bench press 455 pounds and squat 600.
2008: Played in 11 games, making one start…finished with 12 tackles (seven
solo), 3.5 tackles for loss (minus 5 yards) and one pass break-up on the
season…had three tackles in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…
collected two tackles against UNLV on Sept. 13…made his first career start
at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11, recording a tackle and a pass break-up…had a
tackle for loss in win at Washington on Nov. 8…posted three tackles (two
solo), including two tackles for loss, in shutout win over Washington State on
Nov. 15…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason
strength and conditioning program.
2007: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman...recorded two tackles (one
solo) in his role as a reserve defensive tackle...collected first career tackle in
season-opening victory over San Jose State on Sept. 1.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of John Curtis Christian School in New
Orleans, La....played for one of the most prolific prep teams in the nation at
John Curtis Christian High School in River Ridge, La....has shown the ability
to gain overpowering penetration through interior offensive linemen...uses his
hands well to gain separation from blockers...listed as the No. 38 defensive
tackle in the nation by Scouts, Inc....regarded as the No. 65 defensive tackle
in the nation, the No. 7 defensive tackle in the state of Louisiana and the
state’s No. 31 overall player by Rivals.com...ranked as the No. 28 player and
the No. 10 defensive lineman in SuperPrep’s postseason Louisiana-40...
listed as the No. 30 player and No. 4 defensive tackle in Louisiana during the
preseason by SuperPrep...second-team All-America honors by MaxPreps.
com in 2006...earned as a senior, he earned All-District, All-State and AllMetro New Orleans honors...was also named the All-Metro Most Valuable
Player...ranked 11th in the nation in total sacks as a senior (20.0), according
to MaxPreps...played for back-to-back state championship teams as a junior
and as a senior...totaled 232 tackles and 32 sacks between his junior
and senior seasons...as a senior, he totaled 120 tackles, 20 sacks, 23
quarterback hurries, 11 additional tackles-for-loss, five forced fumbles, two
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ASU: Defensive lineman who exited the spring as a projected starter at
defensive tackle...has played in 15 games, making four starts, and has
20 tackles (seven solo) over the course of his career thus far…moved to
defensive tackle in the spring before the 2007 season after being recruited
as an offensive linemen...has dropped over 25 pounds since the start of his
Sun Devil career.
2008: Played in all 12 games, including starting the first four…recorded 18
tackles (six solo), including a half tackle for loss, on the season…had one
tackle and a half tackle for loss in his first career start, the season-opening win
over NAU on Aug. 30…collected three tackles against UNLV on Sept. 13…
totaled three tackles at California on Oct. 4…posted three tackles (one solo)
at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…had two tackles (one solo) in victory at Washington
on Nov. 8…recorded two tackles (one solo) in win over UCLA on Nov. 28.
2007: Played in three games (at Stanford, at Washington State and against
Texas in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl) as a reserve defensive tackle...had two
tackles (one solo) on the season...collected his first career tackle in ASU’s win
at Stanford on Sept. 29.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Trinity High School in Euless, Texas...
was a leader on the Trinity High Texas 5A state champions in 2005...teammate
of fellow Sun Devil Dimitri Nance...selected to The Dallas Morning News’
All-Area first-team...selected first-team all-state on the offensive line by the
Associated Press...was selected to the All-Texas Class 5A first-team...made
first-team All-Texas 5A by TexasFootball.com...District 6-5A first-team offensive
guard...selected to the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s Super Team as an offensive
lineman...named to the first-team of the Class 5A All-State squad by TSWA
(Texas Sports Writer’s Association)...Euless Trinity (14-1) won the 5A Texas
state Championship for the first time in school history...was part of an offensive
line that helped Trinity gain 5,036 yards in total offense (492 yards per game,
including 354.3 yards rushing) and score 44.6 points per game...Trinity’s
backfield featured 3,100 yards rushing and 47 touchdowns, led by Falahola
and Sun Devil Nance...won the Ray Verkerk Outstanding Lineman Award at
Trinity High...a two-year starter, and was a team captain during his junior and
senior seasons...also lettered in track...coached by Steve Lineweaver.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Akuila (ramp service clerk
for American Eagles Airlines) and Vera Kakauta (Trinity High School employee)
of Euless, Texas...has three siblings, Loisi, Casendra and Soane...volunteered
for a local church youth group in Texas...born May 6, 1988 in Bedford, Texas...
full named is Saia Eric Falahola.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Year
G/GS
2006
Redshirted
2007
3/0
2008
12/4
Career 15/4
Falahola’s Career Statistics
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
1/1
2
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
6/12
18
0.5/1
0.0/0
0
7/13
20
0.5/1
0.0/0
0
FF
-
0
0
0
FR Int
-
0
0
0
0
0 0
steven figueroa
TE
Tempe, Ariz.
(Desert Vista)
88
ASU: Redshirt freshman tight end with excellent hands and blocking ability…
has the potential to be a tremendous red zone threat…has the size to make
difficult catches in traffic and absorb tackles…could compete for playing time
in 2009, and figures to be a big part of the future at the tight end position for
the Sun Devils…missed most of spring practice with an injury.
2008: Redshirted.
Ariz....Arizona’s finest true tight end as a senior and the first commitment
of the Sun Devils’ 2008 class, giving his verbal pledge to ASU on June
5, 2007...earned All-West Region honors by PrepStar as a senior...causes
frequent mismatches due to his combination of size and speed...ranked as
the No. 28 tight end in the nation and the No. 13 overall player in the state
of Arizona by Scout.com...rated as the No. 2 tight end in the state of Arizona
and the state’s No. 13 overall prospect by SuperPrep...was named to the
“Western 100” list by the Tacoma News-Tribune...ranked as the top tight end
in the state of Arizona in the preseason by 24-7 Football.com...rated as the
No. 10 overall player and the No. 2 tight end in the state of Arizona by the
Arizona Republic...earned honorable mention 5A All-State recognition by the
Arizona Republic...listed as the No. 2 tight end in the state of Arizona, the
No. 8 tight end in the West region and the No. 32 tight end in the nation by
ESPN Scouts, Inc....rated as the No. 21 tight end in the nation, the No. 2
tight end in the state of Arizona and the state’s No. 11 overall prospect by
Rivals.com...participated in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and was
joined by fellow ASU signees Kemonte Bateman and Andrew Sampson on
the West squad...a three-year varsity letterman and starter at Desert Vista...
attended the same high school that produced former Sun Devil All-American
Zach Miller, currently with the Oakland Raiders, as well as his brother Brent
Miller, a recently graduated two-year starter for the Sun Devils...is a Tempe
native...participated in the Arizona-Sonora Bowl along with prep teammate
Zeb Togiai...joins Togiai as members of ASU’s signing class and also played
youth basketball with fellow signee Patrick Jamison...also one of the state of
Arizona’s top throwers with a junior season-best shot put of 60’ ½” and a
discus throw of 173’ 9”...was named all-city, all-region and all-state for the shot
put and discus...selected to The Arizona Republic Boys All-Arizona Track and
Field Team for the shot put...a member of the Desert Vista High School boys
track and field team that won the Nike Web National high school title in 2007...
totaled 34 catches for 524 yards (15.4 avg.) with eight touchdowns during
his prep career...caught 18 passes for 222 yards (12.3 avg.) with four scores
as a senior, helping lead the Thunder to the 5A-I Arizona State Championship
game...had a season-high four catches, one for a touchdown, against Brophy
Prep in the state championship game on Dec. 8, 2007...caught three passes
for 39 yards and two scores against Yuma High School on Oct. 12, 2007...
recorded 13 receptions for 208 yards (16.0 avg.) with four touchdown grabs
as a junior...totaled three receptions for 94 yards (31.3 avg.) with one score as
a sophomore in 2005...selected ASU over Colorado State, Nebraska, Oregon
State, San Diego State and UNLV...coached by Dan Hinds at Desert Vista.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major at ASU...parents are Jose Figueroa
and Kim Shaughnessy of Phoenix, Ariz....has two brothers, Joe and Chris
(his twin)...hobbies include playing basketball, hanging out with friends and
eating...born Oct. 18, 1989 in Phoenix, Ariz....full name is Steven Charles
Figueroa.
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ARIZONA STATE
EVAN FINKENBERG
OL
6-6/265/ Freshman
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.
(Tesoro)
62
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa
Margarita, Calif…athletic, versatile lineman with tremendous upside...switched
to offensive tackle late in his high school career after seeing action at tight
end...has the frame to add mass to become an imposing blocker...runs a 4.9
40-yard dash...helped guide Tesoro to the South Coast championship and
the CIF-SS Pac-5 finals in 2008...was also a pitcher on Tesoro’s baseball
team...rated as the No. 48 offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com...listed
as the No. 96 overall prospect in the state of California and the state’s No. 7
offensive tackle prospect by Scout.com...also regarded by Scout.com as the
No. 13 offensive tackle in the West region...earned First-Team All-CIF, FirstTeam All-Orange County and First-Team All-League honors as a senior...before
switching to offensive line, he caught five passes for 74 yards and collected 31
rushing yards as a junior in 2007...chose ASU over Colorado and Washington
State, and also received interest from Boise State, California, Oregon State
and Tennessee...verbally committed to the Sun Devils on Jan. 26, 2009...
coached by Brian Barnes at Tesoro High School.
CLINT FLOYD
S
5-10/198/Sophomore
Los Angeles, Calif.
(Crenshaw)
9
ASU: Athletic safety who is a projected starter this season…one of a schoolrecord 10 true freshmen to see game action in 2008, and one of just three
who started a game, along with defensive tackle Lawrence Guy and offensive
linemen Zach Schlink…recruited as an athlete, he played quarterback, wide
receiver and defensive back at the high school level…has standout ball skills
and playmaking abilities…had a fumble recovery in the spring game.
2008: Played in eight games, making two starts…collected seven tackles
(five solo) on the season and had a forced fumble…made his collegiate debut
in win over NAU on Aug. 30…recorded his first career tackle and forced a
fumble in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…had a solo tackle against No. 3
Georgia on Sept. 20…posted a season-high four tackles (two solo) in his first
start, at California on Oct. 4…had one tackle at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…
missed four games due to injury, but returned to play in the season’s final two
contests.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles,
Calif....adds experience of having played quarterback to benefit his mental
approach to the game...had an impressive performance at Scout.com’s
2007 Los Angeles Combine, especially in his 40-yard dash timing...earned
All-West Region honors as a senior by PrepStar...was largely evaluated as
a cornerback by recruiting services but has extensive experience on both
sides of the ball...rated as the No. 4 cornerback in the state of California,
the No. 7 cornerback in the West region and the No. 52 cornerback in the
nation by ESPN Scouts, Inc...has excellent speed (4.47 40-yard dash) and
the physical tools to become a nightmare for opposing players...listed as the
No. 28 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com...listed as the No. 60 overall
prospect and the No. 4 cornerback in the “California/Hawaii/Nevada 150”
region by SuperPrep...rated by Scout.com as the No. 4 cornerback and the
No. 78 overall player in the West region...also listed by Scout.com as the No.
4 cornerback and the No. 54 overall player in the state of California...regarded
as the No. 4 cornerback in the State of California, the No. 6 cornerback in the
West region and the No. 52 cornerback in the nation by ESPN Scouts, Inc....
as a senior in 2007, he recorded 1,654 all-purpose yards with 18 touchdowns
on offense and totaled 78 tackles, 11 pass breakups, five interceptions, two
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forced fumbles and a fumble recovery on defense...totaled over 600 receiving
yards with eight touchdown catches as a junior in 2006...was a member of
Crenshaw’s 2005 City Section championship team...chose ASU over Oregon,
UCLA and Washington and committed to the Sun Devils on Oct. 28, 2007...
pledged to ASU after visiting for the Sun Devils’ victory over No. 18 California
in front of a sold-out Sun Devil Stadium crowd...coached by Robert Garrett at
Crenshaw High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business management at ASU...parents are
Clint Floyd Sr. and Shermanita Williams of Los Angeles, Calif...has 3 siblings,
Qujuan Floyd, Sherman Floyd, Cherry Davis…born Jan. 23, 1990.
Year
2008
G/GS
8/2
Floyd’s Career Statistics
5/2
7
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
FF
1
FR Int
0
0
SPENCER GASU
DL
6-1/289/Senior
Santa Ana, Calif.
(Santa Ana JC)
45
ASU: Athletic defensive lineman with excellent size…is very quick off the snap
and excels in run pursuit…former junior college transfer who should provide
depth and compete for playing time at defensive tackle this season…had a
sack in the spring game.
2008: Played in one game, the Sun Devils’ season-opening victory over NAU
on Aug. 30…had one solo tackle in that game.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Santa Ana (Calif.) College...runs a 4.8 40-yard
dash, an excellent time for a player his size...bench presses over 330 pounds...
listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 6 junior college defensive tackle in
the nation by Scout.com...ranked as the No. 53 overall junior college player
in the nation among SuperPrep’s “SuperPrep JUCO 100” list...rated as the
No. 13 defensive tackle and the No. 97 overall prospect among junior college
transfers by Rivals.com...earned Second-Team All-America honors as a
sophomore at Santa Ana...appeared in 12 games in 2007, totaling 26 tackles
(17 solo), seven tackles-for-loss, one sack and one pass breakup...was named
First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Mission Conference...was presented
Santa Ana’s “Don of the Year” Award for his performance on the gridiron...had
a season-high seven tackles (four solo) against rival Fullerton College and five
tackles (three solo) against Orange Coast College...appeared in seven games
as a freshman in 2006, recording 11 tackles (nine solo) with four sacks...
had three total tackles and two sacks in the season opener against Compton
College...greyshirted at Mt. San Antonio College in 2005 before transferring
to Santa Ana...coached by Geoff Jones at Santa Ana College...chose the Sun
Devils over California, Oregon and Utah...gave his verbal pledge to ASU on
Dec. 21, 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Valencia (Calif.) High School...totaled
48 tackles (40 solo), five sacks and one blocked kick as a senior at Valencia
in 2004...played along the defensive line and at tight end in high school...
earned All-League honors during his freshman and sophomore seasons...
named conference Lineman of the Year his senior season and was named
team Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior...coached by Mike Marrujo
at Valencia High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...born Feb. 12, 1986.
Year
2008
G/GS
1/0
Gasu’s Career Statistics
1/0
0
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
FF
0
FR Int
0
0
GARTH GERHART
OL
6-1/302/Sophomore
Norco, Calif.
(Norco)
52
ASU: Powerful blocker who will compete with senior Thomas Altieri for the
starting center job this season...one of nine redshirt freshmen to make their
collegiate debuts in 2008…showed his versatility by playing guard during the
final three games last season.
2008: Played in six games, starting the final three…saw his first career
collegiate action in team’s win over Stanford on Sept. 6, going up against his
brother Toby, who is a running back for the Cardinal…moved from center to
guard near the end of the season…started at left guard each of the last three
games…one of three freshmen to start on the offensive line during the season,
along with redshirt freshman tackle Adam Tello and true freshman guard Zach
Schlink… was one of six Sun Devils to make their first career start on the
offensive line during the 2008 season, along with juniors Thomas Altieri and
Tom Njunge, sophomore Jon Hargis and freshmen Zach Schlink and Adam
Tello…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason
strength and conditioning program, placing in the top 10 in overall points.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Norco (Calif.) High School...joined
prep teammate and fellow ASU signee Adam Tello as recipients of the
2006 Co-Most Valuable Player of the C.I.F. Eastern division, an award
rarely presented to an offensive lineman...the top-rated center in the state of
California and one of the very best in the country at his position...was named
All-Inland Empire, All-Southern Section and first-team All-State...listed as
the No. 7 center in the nation and the No. 61 player overall in the state of
California by Rivals.com...also ranked as the No. 7 center in the country by
Scout.com...regarded as the No. 8 offensive lineman in the state of California
by Rivals.com...ranked as the No. 8 center in the nation and the No. 1 at his
position in the West region by Scouts, Inc....listed as the No. 85 player overall
in the Farwest by SuperPrep...incredibly powerful, he bench presses 335
pounds, squats 585 and power cleans 315...as a junior, he recorded 130
pancake blocks, averaging 10-per-game...brother, Toby, now a running back
at Stanford, established the California state career rushing record while at
Norco, largely aided by Garth’s blocking...an excellent student, he reports a
3.8 grade-point-average...also a standout baseball player at Norco...originally
committed to Colorado before switching to ASU...also received offers from
Boise State, Boston College, Colorado State, Hawaii and Utah...coached by
his father Todd Gerhart at Norco High School.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 21, 1988 in Corona, Calif.
Gerhart’s Career Statistics
Year
G/GS
2007
Redshirted
2008
6/3
TRAVIS GOETHEL
LB
6-3/237/Senior
Vista, Calif.
(Vista)
44
ASU: Physical, tenacious linebacker who has been a fixture in ASU’s
linebacker corps the last two seasons...versatile defender who excels in run
defense and has the ability to play any of the three linebacker positions...
has played in all 38 games, starting 29, of his Sun Devil career...totaled 171
tackles (103 solo), 12.0 tackles for loss (minus 33 yards), two sacks (minus
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13 yards), two interceptions, three forced fumbles and three pass break-ups
in his three seasons at ASU.
2008: Started all 12 games at outside linebacker, the second consecutive
season he has started every game…was the only linebacker to start every
game during the season…finished third on the team with 71 tackles (39 solo)…
recorded his first two career interceptions, returning one for a touchdown…
also totaled 7.5 tackles for loss (minus 17 yards) and four pass break-ups…
collected five tackles (two solo) in win over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…
posted a season-high nine tackles (four solo) in victory over Stanford on Sept.
6…equaled that total the following week, with nine tackles (four solo) and
1.5 tackles for loss against UNLV on Sept. 13…recorded six tackles (three
solo) and 1.5 tackles for loss against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…had seven
tackles (three solo), one tackle for loss and one pass break-up at California
on Oct. 4…totaled four tackles and one tackle for loss at No. 8 USC on Oct.
11…led the team with eight tackles (seven solo), and had two tackles for loss
against Oregon on Oct. 25…had four tackles (two solo) at Oregon State on
Nov. 1…collected four tackles (two solo) and got his first career interception,
returning it 19 yards to set up an ASU field goal in the second quarter of win
at Washington on Nov. 8…had two tackles to help ASU’s defense record
its first shutout since 1996 in victory over Washington State on Nov. 15…
recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and had a 38-yard interception return for
a touchdown in the second quarter of win over UCLA on Nov. 28, as the Sun
Devils tied an NCAA record with four defensive touchdowns in the game…
wrapped up the season by making five tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Started all 13 games at outside linebacker...finished second on the
team with 71 tackles (43 solo) and tied for the team lead with three forced
fumbles...also had 3.5 tackles for loss (minus 11 yards), one sack (minus
eight yards) and three pass break-ups on the season...recorded five tackles
(four solo) in season-opening victory over San Jose State on Sept. 1...had
four tackles and a pass break-up against Colorado on Sept. 8...collected four
tackles in win over San Diego State on Sept. 15...had five tackles (three solo)
and a pass break-up in victory over Oregon State on Sept. 22...recorded five
tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble at Stanford on Sept. 29...posted seven
tackles (five solo) in victory at Washington State on Oct. 6...had six tackles
(five solo) and one pass break-up against Washington on Oct. 13...collected
eight tackles (four solo) at Oregon on Nov. 3...posted five tackles (four solo)
against USC on Nov. 22...recorded seven tackles (four solo), forced a fumble
and had his only sack of the season in win over Arizona on Dec. 1...finished
the year by leading the team with a season-high nine tackles (four solo) and
forcing a fumble in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27.
2006: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman, starting four at outside
linebacker...earned Pac-10 All-Freshman and honorable mention Freshman
All-America honors by The Sporting News...totaled 29 tackles (21 solo), and
a five-yard sack on the season....recorded a five-yard sack of Lumberjack
quarterback Jason Murrietta in his Sun Devil debut against Northern Arizona
on Aug. 31...tallied three solo tackles at No. 21 California on Sept. 23...finished
second on the team with six total tackles (five solo) at No. 3 USC on Oct. 14...
ranked second on the team with five total tackles (four solo) versus Stanford
on Oct. 21, his first career start...started at Washington on Oct. 28 and against
UCLA on Nov. 18...totaled three tackles (two solo) at Oregon State on Nov.
4...posted three tackles (two solo) against Washington State on Nov. 11...
collected three tackles (two solo) as a starter at Arizona on Nov. 25.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Vista (Calif.) High School...as a senior,
he earned honorable mention accolades from the The Long Beach PressTelegram’s “Best In The West” survey...rated as the No. 10 linebacker in
the nation by Rivals.com...ranked in the Rivals 250 by Rivals.com...listed as
the No. 30 linebacker in the state of California by SuperPrep...ranked in the
postseason at No. 21 player in the state of California by Rivals.com...listed as
the No. 48 linebacker in the nation according to Scout.com...named first-team
all-state by Cal-Hi Sports...played in the California-Florida All-Star game...
named the C.I.F. San Diego Section Defensive Player of the Year...chosen firstteam Hall of Champions All-San Diego Section Team...as a junior was selected
to the Breitbard All-C.I.F. first-team...had 155 tackles, including 14 tackles for
loss and eight quarterback sacks, five interceptions (two for touchdowns);
one fumble caused and one recovery as a senior...also played tight end...
tallied more than 90 tackles with five quarterback sacks, two fumbles caused
and two interceptions as a junior...as a junior helped the Panthers finish as the
C.I.F. San Diego Section Division I Co-Champions...was a teammate of Sun
Devil redshirt freshman offensive lineman Thomas Altieri at Vista...coached by
Dan Williams.
PERSONAL: Parents are Peter and Connie Goethel of Oceanside, Calif...
enjoys snowboarding...born July 27, 1987 in Oceanside, Calif...full name is
Travis Peter Goethel.
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Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
13/4
13/13
12/12
38/29
Goethel’s Career Statistics
21/8
29
1.0/5
1.0/5
0
43/28
71
3.5/11
1.0/8
3
39/32
71
7.5/17
0.0/0
4
103/68 171 12.0/33
2.0/13
7
FF
0
3
0
3
FR Int
0
0
0
0
0
2
0 2
BRENT GOOD
OL
6-2/342/Senior
Chandler, Ariz.
(Holy Cross)
79
ASU: Local product who transferred to ASU from Holy Cross in 2007...will
provide depth on the offensive line and could continue to see action on special
teams this season.
2008: Played in all 12 games, seeing time as a reserve offensive lineman
and as part of the field goal and extra point unit on special teams…earned
Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason strength and
conditioning program.
2007: Redshirted.
LAST COLLEGE: Spent two seasons at the College of the Holy Cross...
played guard on the offensive line and nose tackle on defense for the
Crusaders.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Dobson High School in Mesa, Ariz....
was football team captain as a senior...named to the All-State second team as
an offensive guard...also lettered in track and field...was Mesa’s power clean
and bench heavyweight champion.
PERSONAL: A psychology major at ASU...parents are Douglas and Maxine
Good of Chandler, Ariz....has two siblings, Deja and Marcus...born July 19,
1987 in Darlington, S.C....full name is Brenton Douglas Good.
LAWRENCE GUY
DL
6-5/293/Sophomore
Las Vegas, Nev.
(Western)
50
ASU: Big, athletic defensive tackle that had an outstanding freshman season
in a Sun Devil uniform…an excellent pass-rushing force along the defensive
line…causes fits for opposing offensive linemen and wreaks havoc in the
backfield for quarterbacks and ballcarriers…played in all 12 games as a true
freshman in 2008, moving into the starting lineup for the final eight games…
named to several Freshman All-America teams…expected to be an anchor of
the ASU defensive line in 2009 and beyond.
2008: Played in all 12 games, starting the final eight games of the season…
totaled 44 tackles (17 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss (minus 22 yards), two
sacks (minus nine yards) and one fumble recovery that he returned for a
touchdown…his 44 tackles were the second-highest among Pac-10 defensive
tackles on the season…earned First-Team Freshman All-American honors from
the Football Writers Association of America, Sporting News, PhilSteele.com
and CollegeFootballNews.com…also was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10
selection…had three tackles in his first career college game, ASU’s seasonopening win over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…collected five tackles (one
solo) in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…recorded four tackles against UNLV
on Sept. 13…had four tackles and a half-sack against No. 3 Georgia on Sept.
20…made his first start at California on Oct. 4, totaling six tackles (two solo),
including four tackles for loss and a half-sack…collected three tackles (two
solo) and a tackle for loss against Oregon on Oct. 25…had six tackles (three
solo) and a tackle for loss at Oregon State on Nov. 1…recovered a fumble
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PLAYER PROFILES
and returned it 22 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of victory over
Washington State on Nov. 15…also had three tackles (two solo) and a tackle
for loss as part of defensive effort that produced ASU’s first shutout since
1996 in the win over the Cougars…recorded five tackles (three solo), 2.5
tackles for loss and one sack in victory over UCLA on Nov. 28…posted four
tackles (three solo) and a tackle for loss at Arizona on Dec. 6…won the Bill
Kajikawa Sun Devil Award as the team’s most outstanding freshman at yearend banquet.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Western High School in Las Vegas,
Nev....one of the finest, most versatile defensive linemen in the country...
unquestionably the most talented player in the state of Nevada...can play
either defensive end or tackle...has tremendous speed for his size, running a
4.8 40-yard dash...is regarded as having incredibly light feet and is excellent in
pursuit...has the ability to dominate the line of scrimmage with his aggressive,
physical style of play...has the frame to add size and be a weapon at defensive
tackle...listed as the No. 67 overall player in the nation by Scout.com...was
recognized as a PrepStar All-American as a senior...earned Second-Team
All-America honors by EA Sports...was named to the Tacoma News-Tribune’s
“Western 100” list...earned First-Team “Best in the West” honors by the Long
Beach Press-Telegram...listed as the No. 12 defensive lineman in the nation,
the No. 10 overall prospect in the “California/Hawaii/Nevada 150” region and
the region’s No. 1 defensive tackle by SuperPrep...ranked as the top defensive
tackle and the No. 14 overall player in the West by Scout.com...also listed
as the No. 7 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...ranked as the No.
1 defensive tackle in the state of Nevada, the No. 3 defensive tackle in the
West region and the No. 23 prospect at the position in the nation by ESPN
Scouts, Inc....listed as the No. 161 overall prospect in the nation among the
“Rivals 250” list on Rivals.com...also rated as the No. 1 overall player in the
state of Nevada and the No. 13 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.
com...ranked as the No. 5 “Best Athlete” and No. 5 “Pass Rusher” among all
defensive tackle prospects nationwide by Rivals.com...appeared in the 2008
U.S. Army All-American Bowl, joining fellow Sun Devil signee Gerell Robinson
on the West team...career totals included 238 tackles (171 solo), 30.5 sacks
and three fumble recoveries in his three seasons playing for Western High...
had nine career games with multiple quarterback sacks...recorded three career
games with 15 or more total tackles, 13 games with 10 or more tackles and
17 games with at least eight total stops...as a senior in 2007, he totaled 102
tackles (69 solo), 15.5 quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery...averaged
12.8 tackles-per-game...totaled a career-best 22 tackles (13 solo) with 2.5
sacks and a fumble recovery against Mojave on Sept. 14, 2007...collected 18
tackles (12 solo) with three sacks against Spring Valley on Oct. 25, 2007...
had a career-high four sacks in addition to 12 total tackles (10 solo) against
Coronado on Sept. 7, 2007...recorded five games with multiple sacks...led
Western High with 89 total stops (67 solo) as a junior in 2006, adding 12.0
quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery...averaged 8.9 tackles-per-game...
recorded a season-high 17 tackles (eight solo) and a sack against Palo Verde
on Oct. 6, 2006...posted three sacks in two games...tallied 47 tackles (35
solo), 3.0 sacks and one fumble recovery as a sophomore in 2005...had
13 total tackles (10 solo) and two sacks against Sierra Vista on Sept. 23,
2005...chose ASU over Arizona, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and
Tennessee...committed to the Sun Devils on Dec. 19, 2007...coached by Brian
Murphy at Western High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...father is Michael Guy of Las Vegas,
Nev....born March 17, 1990.
Year
2008
G/GS
12/8
Guy’s Career Statistics
17/27
44
10.0/22
2.0/9
PB
0
FF
0
FR Int
1
0
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TREVOR HANKINS
P
6-3/229/Junior
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Glendale CC)
38
ASU: Walk-on who will compete to be the starting punter in 2009…served as
the team’s punter in two games last season.
2008: Played in two games…had seven punts for 260 yards (37.1 avg.) on the
season…punted three times for 112 yards (37.3 avg.) and had a season-high
53-yard punt in the third quarter against Oregon on Oct. 25…had four punts
for 148 yards (37.0 avg.) at Oregon State on Nov. 1.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Glendale (Ariz.) Community College.
HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Punting
2008
Hankins’ Career Statistics
G
No.
Yds.
Lg.
Avg.
2
7
260
53
37.1
JON HARGIS
LT
6-3/312/Junior
Mesa, Ariz.
(Red Mountain)
59
ASU: Huge, versatile lineman heading into his second year as an offensive
lineman...exited spring practice as the projected starter at left guard, after
spending the 2008 season as the team’s starting left tackle…played as a
defensive tackle in 2007, his first year on the field for the Sun Devils, starting
two games and recording 20 tackles…played in all 25 games of the last two
seasons…the only player on the team who has made starts on both offense
and defense in his ASU career.
2008: Started all 12 games at left tackle, in his first year as an offensive
lineman…one of four Sun Devil offensive linemen to start every game during
the season, and one of three, along with right guard Paul Fanaika and center
Thomas Altieri, to start at the same spot in each game…helped protect the
blind side of quarterback Rudy Carpenter, who started all 12 games…was one
of six Sun Devils to make their first career start on the offensive line during
the 2008 season, along with Altieri, junior Tom Njunge and freshmen Garth
Gerhart, Zach Schlink and Adam Tello…earned Hard Hat player recognition
for his work in ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning program, placing in
the top 10 in overall points.
2007: Played in all 13 games...started at defensive tackle in win over Oregon
State on Sept. 22 and victory at Stanford on Sept. 29...finished the season
with 20 tackles (nine solo)...also had three tackles for loss (minus 14 yards),
1.5 sacks (minus 10 yards), one pass break-up and one forced fumble...
had three tackles each in his starts against Oregon State and Stanford...
recorded two tackles and forced a fumble in victory over UCLA on Nov. 10...
his performance in that game earned him a spot on the year’s All-Mayday
Team, which is labeled as a collection of the toughest of the tough in college
football and is selected by ESPN’s Mark May, as he injured his shoulder early
in the game but returned to help ASU defeat the Bruins...had a nine-yard sack
of Arizona quarterback Willie Tuitama in the third quarter of ASU’s win over
the Wildcats on Dec. 1.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Red Mountain High School in Mesa,
Ariz...listed as the No. 3 player in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep...rated as
the No. 49 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...listed as the No. 10
player in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...won the 2005 Curley Culp Award
for the outstanding high school defensive lineman in the state of Arizona,
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PLAYER PROFILES
named in honor of the former Sun Devil lineman...selected to the Arizona
Republic’s All-Arizona First-Team Football Team on defense in 2004 and
2005...also made the Class 5A All-State first-team...was a 2003, 2004 and
2005 East Valley All-Region first-team selection...was the 2004 East Valley
Region Defensive Player of the Year...three-time all-region first-team selection...
senior statistics included 81 tackles, four quarterback sacks and one fumble
recovery...junior statistics included 81 tackles, 10 quarterback hurries, five
quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and one blocked field goal...was the
only junior in 2004 to receive first-team Arizona Republic 5A all-state honors....
lettered twice in track and field...coached by Jim Jones.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in either business or education...parents are
Darrell and Brenda of Mesa, Ariz...has two siblings, Krissa and Tim...Brenda
and Krissa are both ASU graduates...volunteers with Red Mountain High’s
“Best Buddies” program which befriends individuals with autism...has spent
summer vacations in Nicaragua with his church youth group...hobbies include
snowboarding, playing video games and socializing with friends...born March
20, 1987 in Mesa, Ariz...full name is Jonathan Michael Hargis.
Defense
Year
G/GS
2006
Redshirted
2007
13/2
Offensive Line
Hargis’ Career Statistics
UT/AT
-/-
9/11
TT
-
20
Year
2008
TFL/Yds
-/-
3.0/14
Sacks/Yds
-/-
1.5/10
PB
-
1
FF
-
1
FR Int
-
0
0
G/GS
12/12
JARRELL HOLMAN
CAMERON HARKEY
DB
5-10/181/Senior
Spokane, Wash.
(Sierra JC)
6
ASU: Walk-on who will provide depth at defensive back in 2009.
2008: Did not see game action, spending the season as a member of the
scout team.
2007: Redshirted.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Sierra Junior College in Rocklin, Calif....played
cornerback for the football team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane,
Wash....lettered two years each in football and baseball...team captain for
baseball.
PERSONAL: A BIS major at ASU...parents are Randy Harkey and Sandy
Florez of Spokane, Wash....has two sisters, Leisha and Olivia, and one brother,
Terrance...born March 20, 1986 in Spokane, Wash....full name is Cameron
Clayton Harkey.
J.J. HOLLIDAY
WR
6-0/165/ Freshman
Tucson, Ariz.
(Santa Rita)
80
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Santa Rita High School in Tucson,
Ariz…one of the speediest and most productive receivers in the state of
Arizona...ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the Under Armour/Scout.com
Phoenix Combine in May of 2008, the fastest of all camp participants...earned
All-Arizona and First-Team All-4A honors in 2008 by the Arizona Republic...the
first Tucson high school prospect to sign with the Sun Devils since offensive
lineman Stephen Berg in 2002...an excellent student athlete, he carries a 3.7
88
grade point average...bench presses 275 pounds and squats 350...a dynamic,
game breaking all-purpose threat...regarded as a very disciplined receiver and
a tremendously talented special teams returns specialist...has the potential to
score any time he touches the ball...rated as the No. 4 wide receiver prospect
in the state of Arizona by Scout.com...earned preseason 4A-II All-State honors
prior to his senior season by 24-7football.com...also earned postseason All4A-II honors by the same publication...caught 109 passes for 2,351 yards
with 30 touchdown receptions during his junior and senior seasons at Santa
Rita...averaged an excellent 21.6 yards-per-catch during that span...totaled
55 receptions for 1,100 yards (20.0 avg.) and 13 touchdown receptions as a
senior...led Santa Rita to the 2008 Arizona 4A-II state championship game...
earned first-team All-Region honors as a senior...caught 54 passes for 1,251
yards (23.2) with 17 touchdowns as a junior in 2007...collected first-team
All-City, All-Region and All-Southern Arizona honors as well as honorable
mention All-State recognition...verbally committed to the Sun Devils on Dec.
21, 2008, immediately following his official visit to ASU...selected ASU over
Arizona, Colorado State and Utah, among others...coached by Jeff Scurran at
Santa Rita High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business at ASU…parents are Jeffery and
Chuo Holliday of Tucson, Ariz…father, Jeffery, played basketball at CulverStockton College in Canton, Mo…has two siblings, Coleen and Jamie…sister,
Coleen, is on the track team at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif…born
Feb. 3, 1991 in Fairbanks, Alaska…full name is Jeffery James Holliday.
ARIZONA STATE
S
6-0/200/Senior
Las Vegas, Nev.
(Phoenix College)
8
ASU: Senior defensive back who will compete for playing time in the
secondary this season...has excellent size for the position...made his Sun
Devil debut last year after redshirting in 2007…was a mid-year junior college
transfer in 2007…exited the spring listed as the top reserve at free safety.
2008: Played in 11 games as a reserve safety and on special teams…
recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) on the season…made his collegiate debut
and collected his first two career tackles in season-opening victory over NAU
on Aug. 30…had two tackles at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…posted a seasonhigh four tackles (three solo) in shutout win over Washington State on Nov.
15…finished the season by making two solo tackles at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Redshirted as a member of the scout team after enrolling at ASU in
the spring.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Phoenix (Ariz.) College...regarded as the No.
83 junior college player in the nation and the No. 20 junior college defensive
back by Rivals.com...runs a 4.4 40-yard dash...as a sophomore, he totaled
50 tackles and seven tackles-for-loss in eight games...originally committed to
Minnesota, to a staff which included current ASU defensive coordinator Craig
Bray...also considered West Virginia, Kansas and Utah...played his freshman
year at Arizona Western on the same defense as fellow signee Luis Vasquez...
coached by Dale Wolfley at Phoenix College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas,
Nevada...was named first-team All-State and first-team All-Northwest
Conference as a senior...was recognized as Cheyenne’s Most Valuable
Defensive Player as a senior...earned second-team All-State honors by Scout.
com as a senior at Cheyenne in 2004...set school records for single-season
interceptions (10) and defensive touchdowns in a season (six) as a senior...
added three offensive touchdowns, eight forced fumbles and one kickoff
return for a touchdown in 2004...as a junior, he totaled three interceptions, six
offensive touchdowns and four forced fumbles...lettered three times in football,
basketball and track at Cheyenne...coached by Charles Anthony at Cheyenne
High School.
PERSONAL: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies at ASU...parents are Jerry
and Latricia Jones of North Las Vegas, Nev....has two brothers, Jerald and
Jamar...born on July 23, 1987 in Lawton, Okla....full name is Jarrell Duvall
Holman.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Year
2007
2008
G/GS
Redshirted
11/0
Holman’s Career Statistics
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
7/3
10
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
FF
-
0
FR Int
-
0
0
MATT HUSTAD
OL
6-5/292/Sophomore
Helena, Mont.
(Helena)
66
ASU: Versatile offensive lineman who will look to compete for playing time in
2009...has great potential, and can play either tackle or guard…missed spring
practice due to injury, but could compete for the starting spot at right tackle
this season.
2008: Did not see game action, due to injury…earned Hard Hat player
recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning
program.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Helena (Mont.) High School...played
offensive guard and defensive tackle at Helena High School...selected as
the Gatorade Player of the Year in Montana...recognized as the top player in
the state of Montana by Sports Illustrated...earned first-team All-Conference
and first-team All-State recognition at offensive guard as a senior, and was
named second-team All-Conference and honorable mention All-State at
defensive tackle...earned Academic All-State honors and was presented with
Helena’s “Hog Award”...as a senior, helped guide Helena to an 8-3 record an
a playoff semifinals appearance while recording 71 tackles (31) solo tackles,
17 quarterback hurries, five sacks and four pass deflections as a defensive
lineman...earned first-team All-Conference honors and second-team All-State
honors at offensive line as a sophomore...at the Nike Combine in Eugene, Ore.,
in June, he posted a camp-best 4.38 shuttle run among all defensive ends, and
tied the camp-best for his position, recording a 28-inch vertical leap...originally
committed to play at Montana before switching to ASU...coached by Tony
Arnston at Helena High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in kinesiology at ASU, with interest in becoming
a physical therapist...parents are Bryon and Kim Hustad of Helena, Mont....
has an older brother, Art...brother, Art (Montana Tech), father, Bryon (Utah)
and uncle, Ken (Wyoming) all played college football...enjoys fishing and
socializing with friends...born July 6, 1988 in Billings, Mont....full name is Matt
Willard Hustad.
osahon irabor
CB
5-11/183/ Freshman
Upland, Calif.
(Upland)
19
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Upland (Calif.) High School…one
of the most talented recruits among ASU’s 2009 signing class...a standout
defensive back and wide receiver at Upland...has great ball skills and is a
tremendously physical defender...has striking speed and acceleration and
shows remarkable burst and has great football instincts...is an excellent,
dynamic playmaker at any position...very active on special teams and is a
tenacious competitor...runs a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and has a 40-inch
vertical leap...ranked as the No. 21 cornerback recruit in the nation by ESPN
Scouts, Inc....regarded as a four-star prospect and a member of the “Rivals
250” list by Rivals.com...earned votes for the 2008 Best in the West Team by
the Long Beach Press-Telegram...ranked as the No. 28 cornerback recruit in
the country by Rivals.com...also rated as the No. 10 defensive back and the
ARIZONA STATE
No. 37 overall prospect in the state of California by Rivals.com...rated as the
No. 35 cornerback prospect in the nation by Scout.com...listed as the No. 4
cornerback in the West region and the region’s No. 52 overall prospect by
Scout.com...squats 455 pounds and power cleans 235...earned First-Team
All-CIF, First-Team All-San Bernardino County and First-Team All-League
honors as a senior...totaled 42 tackles (35 solo) with a blocked punt as a
senior...had a team-high nine touchdown receptions on offense in 2008...also
finished second on the team in rushing with 228 yards on only 23 carries
(9.9 avg.) with two rushing touchdowns while also finishing second with 637
receiving yards and ranked third on the squad with 30 receptions...averaged
21.1 yards-per-reception as a senior...collected a season-high eight total
tackles (seven solo) against Etiwanda on Nov. 7, 2008...totaled six tackles (five
solo) and caught three passes for 81 yards and a touchdown against Chaffey
on Nov. 21, 2008...had a career-high 174 receiving yards on only four catches
(43.5 avg.) with two touchdowns as well as 25 rushing yards on only two
carries and blocked a punt against Eastside on Sept. 26, 2008...collected a
career-high 109 rushing yards on only five carries with one rushing touchdown
against Los Osos on Oct. 24, 2008...collected 41 total tackles (33 solo) as
a junior in 2007, as well as two interceptions and two blocked punts...ranked
third on the team with 325 receiving yards on only 11 receptions as a junior...
averaged 29.6 yards-per-reception and caught one touchdown pass...posted
five games with four or more tackles...recorded a season-high seven tackles
(four solo) and added a season-high four receptions for 81 yards against Los
Osos on Oct. 28, 2007...tied a season-high seven total stops (five solo) and
added a season-high 88 receiving yards on only two receptions and also
intercepted a pass against Etiwanda on Nov. 9, 2007...collected three tackles
(two solo) and caught a 50-yard touchdown pass against Rancho Cucamonga
on Oct. 12, 2007...registered three solo tackles, intercepted a pass and
caught three passes for 61 yards against Glendora on Nov. 16, 2007...blocked
two punts against Alta Loma on Nov. 2, 2007...collected two total tackles
(one solo) in limited varsity action as a sophomore in 2006...chose ASU over
Arizona, California, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA
and Washington, among other offers...committed to the Sun Devils on July 11,
2008…coached by Tim Salter at Upland High School.
PATRICK JAMISON
OL
Chandler, Ariz.
(Hamilton)
76
ASU: Redshirt freshman offensive lineman who could compete for playing
time at right tackle in 2009…has excellent size and can play guard or
tackle…a very smart player who is technically sound…has great footwork and
elite strength.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Hamilton High School in Chandler,
Ariz....local product that was the first offensive lineman in the 2008 class to
pledge to the Sun Devils...has elite strength as well, bench pressing over
350 pounds...also squats 475 and power cleans 275...won the Frank Kush
Award, which is given annually to the top senior-class interior offensive
lineman playing high school football in Arizona, in 2007...earned All-West
Region honors by PrepStar...predominately saw action at right tackle in high
school...was widely considered one of two elite offensive line prospects in
the state of Arizona, joining fellow Sun Devil signee Zach Schlink...rated as
the No. 1 offensive tackle in the state of Arizona by ESPN Scouts, Inc....
also ranked as the No. 6 offensive tackle in the West region and the No. 36
offensive tackle in the country by ESPN Scouts, Inc....earned All-Arizona and
First-Team 5A All-State honors from the Arizona Republic as a senior...earned
honorable mention 5A All-State recognition by the Arizona Republic as a
junior helping lead Hamilton to the 5A-I Arizona State Championship...was a
former youth basketball teammate of fellow 2008 signee Steven Figueroa...
rated as the No. 2 offensive lineman in the state of Arizona and the state’s
No. 11 overall prospect by SuperPrep...a key component of one of the state’s
best offensive attacks while at Hamilton...rated as the No. 2 offensive lineman
and the No. 10 overall prospect in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...also
listed as the No. 35 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com...comes
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PLAYER PROFILES
to ASU via one of the state of Arizona’s powerhouse high school football
programs which has produced several excellent Sun Devils in recent years
including current players Gerald Munns, Colin Parker and Kerry Taylor, as
well as former ASU All-American and current NFL All-Pro Terrell Suggs...joins
prep teammate Gerell Robinson as 2008 Sun Devil signees...is one of eight
Hamilton graduates to have signed with Arizona State since 2004...listed as
the No. 40 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...also rated as the No.
2 offensive tackle in the state of Arizona (behind fellow Sun Devil signee Zach
Schlink) and the state’s No. 9 overall prospect by Scout.com...rated as the
No. 2 offensive lineman and the No. 8 overall prospect in the state of Arizona
by the Arizona Republic...chose ASU over teams including Arizona, Oregon
State, Tennessee and UCLA...committed to the Sun Devils on July 26, 2007...
coached by Steve Belles at Hamilton High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in hotel management at ASU...parents are John
and Shelley Jamison of Chandler, Ariz....has three siblings, Stuart, Spencer
JAMAAR JARRETT
DE
6-5/268/Sophomore
San Marcos, Calif.
(Mission Hills)
92
and Parker...born Oct. 17, 1989...full name is Patrick William Jamison.
ASU: Highly regarded high school prospect with the physical tools to be
an imposing and dominant defensive end…has excellent body control and
physical balance…one of school-record 10 true freshmen to see game action
last season…should compete for playing time as one of the top reserve
defensive ends in 2009.
2008: Played in 11 games as a reserve defensive lineman…collected nine
tackles (three solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack on the season…made
his collegiate debut and recorded his first career tackle in team’s victory over
Stanford on Sept. 6…had a tackle against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20 and at
No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…posted two tackles, including a half tackle for loss, at
Oregon State on Nov. 1…collected his first career sack in win at Washington
on Nov. 8…had two tackles in victory over UCLA on Nov. 28.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Mission Hills High School in San
Marcos, Calif....one of the top overall players in the San Diego area...listed as
the No. 1 defensive end in the state of California, the No. 12 defensive end in
the nation and the No. 2 defensive end in the West region by ESPN Scouts,
Inc....was also a standout offensive lineman for Mission Hills...is regarded as
a very coachable prospect with a great work ethic and tremendous upside...
was a four-year starter and two-time All-League selection for Mission Hills
High...was an All-Combine selection following his impressive performances
at the 2006 Scout.com Los Angeles Combine, where he posted a 26-inch
vertical leap and an eight-foot, one-inch broad jump among other excellent
exhibitions of athleticism...listed as the No. 35 defensive end in the nation by
Scout.com...rated as the No. 5 defensive end and the No. 52 overall prospect
in the “California/Hawaii/Nevada 150” list by SuperPrep...ranked as the No.
4 defensive end and the No. 45 overall prospect in the state of California by
Scout.com...also ranked as the No. 8 defensive end and the No. 67 overall
prospect in the West region by Scout.com...listed as the No. 5 defensive end
in the state of California and the state’s No. 53 overall prospect by Rivals.
com...also rated as the No. 21 strong side defensive end by Rivals.com...
earned All-West Region honors by PrepStar...listed as the No. 4 defensive
end in the state of California in the preseason by SuperPrep...recorded 42
tackles and four sacks as a senior, helping lead the Grizzlies to the CIF-San
Diego section finals...faced constant double- and triple-teams because of his
dominant ability to reach ballcarriers...totaled 83 tackles and nine sacks as
a junior...earned All-League honors...chose ASU over California, Colorado,
Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon and Washington...committed to the Sun Devils
on national letter of intent signing day, Feb. 6, 2008...coached by Chris Hauser
at Mission Hills High School.
Year
2008
90
G/GS
11/0
Jarrett’s Career Statistics
3/6
9
1.5/3
1.0/3
0
FF
0
FR Int
0
0
ARIZONA STATE
KEELAN JOHNSON
S
Mesa, Ariz.
(Mesa)
10
ASU: Versatile redshirt freshman who will compete for playing time at safety
this season…recruited as an athlete, with the ability to play running back, wide
receiver or defensive back…has great speed and athleticism…played wide
receiver during preseason camp in 2008, but moved to the defensive side of
the ball during the season.
2008: Redshirted, spending the season as a member of the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Mesa (Ariz.) High School...one of the top
all-around athletes in the state of Arizona...a local product that looks forward to
playing for his home team...may play offense or defense at ASU...starred from
sideline to sideline for Mesa High School...rated as the No. 9 running back in
the state of Arizona and the No. 96 running back prospect in the nation by
Scout.com...earned All-West Region honors by PrepStar...listed as the No. 6
running back in the state of Arizona and the state’s No. 22 overall prospect by
SuperPrep...also rated as the No. 22 overall player in the state of Arizona by
Scout.com...listed as the No. 22 all-purpose athlete in the West region by ESPN
Scouts, Inc....earned honorable mention 5A All-State recognition by The Arizona
Republic as a junior and as a senior...was listed as the No. 19 overall player in
the state of Arizona by the same publication...listed as the No. 3 defensive back
in the state of Arizona and the state’s No. 18 overall player by Rivals.com...as a
senior in 2006, he led Mesa High with 16 total touchdowns and was the team’s
leading rusher and receiver...carried 92 times for 761 yards (8.3 avg.) with 11
touchdowns and caught 19 passes for 324 yards (17.1 avg.) with two scores...
led the Jackrabbits with 1,279 all-purpose yards (116.3 per game)...totaled
59 tackles (28 solo) with three interceptions at defensive back...also played
basketball at Mesa High...chose the Sun Devils over Arizona and Nebraska...
coached by Kelley Moore at Mesa High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...mother is Sonya Johnson of Chandler,
Ariz....born Sept. 26, 1989.
KYLE JOHNSON
OL
Norco, Calif.
(Norco)
78
ASU: Tall offensive lineman with the chance to compete for playing time
this season…spent the spring as the top reserve at left tackle…promising
prospect with tremendous upside…has the frame to add additional bulk to
become a towering presence on the offensive line.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Norco (Calif.) High School…earned
All-West Region honors as a senior by PrepStar...the third Norco High School
prospect to sign with ASU in the past two seasons, joining former prep
teammates Garth Gerhart and Adam Tello from ASU’s 2007 class...rated as
the No. 37 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 7 offensive tackle in the
West region by ESPN Scouts, Inc....playing offensive tackle, he is ranked as
the No. 7 prospect in the state of California and the No. 69 prospect in the
country and is also rated as the No. 92 overall player in the state of California
by Scout.com...listed as the No. 60 offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.
com, the No. 17 offensive lineman in the state of California and the state’s No.
82 overall prospect by Rivals.com...rated as the No. 107 overall prospect and
the No. 17 offensive lineman in the “California/Hawaii/Nevada 150” region by
SuperPrep...chose ASU over Colorado, Oregon State and San Diego State...
committed to the Sun Devils on Oct. 14, 2007...coached by Todd Gerhart at
Norco High School.
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PLAYER PROFILES
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Ted and Niomik Johnson
of Corona, Calif....born Jan. 8, 1990.
ANTHONY JONES
LB
6-2/218/ Freshman
Chandler, Ariz.
(Hamilton)
41
Ariz…the top linebacker in the state of Arizona and an aggressive, physical
playmaker from sideline to sideline...an intense athlete and a hard hitter...A key
component of Hamilton’s 2008 5A-I state championship run...a product of one
of Arizona’s powerhouse prep football programs that has produced several
excellent Sun Devils...one of nine Hamilton players to have signed with ASU
since 2004...attended the same high school as current Sun Devils Patrick
Jamison, Gerald Munns, Colin Parker, Gerell Robinson and Kerry Taylor as
well as former ASU All-American and current NFL Pro Bowler Terrell Suggs...
was a teammate of Jamison and Robinson on Hamilton’s 2007 squad...earned
Second-Team All-5A honors in 2008 by the Arizona Republic...regarded as
the No. 30 outside linebacker prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...also
considered the top linebacker and No. 8 overall recruit in the state of Arizona
by Rivals.com...rated the No. 32 linebacker recruit in the country by Scout.
com...listed by Scout.com in the 2008 preseason as the top linebacker in
the state of Arizona...was named to the Friday Night Heroes list by Phoenix
Metro Football Magazine...recorded 78 tackles (24 solo) three sacks and one
interception as a senior...posted at least seven tackles in six games on the
year...tallied a season-high 13 total stops (five solo), an interception returned
82 yards and a sack against rival Chandler High School on Nov. 7, 2008...
collected 10 total tackles (six solo) against eventual 5A-II state champion
Peoria Centennial High School on Sept. 12...as a junior in 2007, he led
Hamilton with 94 total tackles (25 solo)...added six sacks, one interception
and one fumble recovery...averaged 9.4 tackles-per-game...posted at least
seven tackles in nine of 10 games on the year and surpassed 10 total stops in
six games...set a career-high with 13 tackles (four solo) against Red Mountain
on Sept. 20, 2007...tied that mark with 13 total stops (two solo) with one sack
against Gilbert on Oct. 5, 2007...chose ASU over Arizona, Minnesota and
Washington State...coached by Steve Belles at Hamilton High School
OTIS JONES
DL
Lawndale, Calif.
(Leuzinger)
51
ASU: Talented, versatile defensive lineman with a promising future at ASU…
active lineman with tremendous strength and power…had an impressive
redshirt season as a part of the defensive scout team…enjoyed a strong
spring as one of the top reserve defensive tackles, but suffered an injury in the
spring game and will miss the 2009 season.
2008: Redshirted, spending the season as a member of the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Leuzinger High School in Lawndale,
Calif....enjoyed an excellent senior season in the trenches...gained tremendous
momentum in recruiting attention late in his senior year and has the potential
to be a significant contributor at the college level...can play multiple positions
along the defensive line...ranked as the No. 12 defensive tackle and the No.
148 overall player in the West region by Scout.com...listed as the No. 8
defensive tackle in the state of California in the preseason by SuperPrep...
rated as the No. 71 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...listed as
the No. 72 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com...listed as the No.
ARIZONA STATE
147 overall prospect and the No. 10 defensive tackle in the “California/
Hawaii/Nevada 150” region by SuperPrep...played both defensive tackle and
offensive guard at Lawndale...as a senior, he collected 73 tackles (51 solo), 7.0
sacks, eight quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries...had five games
with at least eight total tackles...posted a season-best 3.0 sacks against
Culver City on Nov. 16, 2007...during his junior season in 2006, he totaled
30 tackles (16 solo), with 2.0 sacks and two quarterback hurries...selected
ASU over Colorado, Iowa State, Oregon, UCLA and Washington State...
committed to ASU on Jan. 13, 2008...coached by Deon Toliver at Leuzinger
High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...born Aug. 19, 1990.
JOSH JORDAN
CB
6-1/173/Sophomore
Las Vegas Nev.
(Bishop Gorman)
23
ASU: Promising young cornerback who should continue to see playing time
in the secondary this season…one of 10 true freshmen to see game action
in 2008…combines excellent speed and technique to be a well-rounded
defensive back…had an impressive spring, capping it off with an interception
in the spring game…also active off the field at ASU, he won a student senate
seat for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the upcoming year.
2008: Played in 11 games as a reserve defensive back and on special
teams…totaled six tackles (five solo) and one pass break-up on the season…
made his collegiate debut and recorded his first career tackle in seasonopening win over NAU on Aug. 30…had a tackle in victory over Stanford on
Sept. 6…collected a tackle against Oregon on Oct. 25 and at Oregon State
on Nov. 1…had a tackle and a pass break-up in shutout win over Washington
State on Nov. 15…recorded a tackle in win over UCLA on Nov. 28.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in Las
Vegas, Nev....the first defensive commitment among ASU’s 2008 class,
pledging on June 25, 2007...playing cornerback, he is ranked as the top player
at the position in the state of Nevada, No. 9 in the West region and No. 65 in
the country by ESPN Scouts, Inc....earned All-West Region honors as a senior
by PrepStar...ranked No. 147 on Scout.com’s “Top 150 Players in the West”
list...listed as the No. 66 cornerback in the country by Scout.com...ranked as
the No. 103 overall prospect and the No. 11 cornerback in the “California/
Hawaii/Nevada 150” region by SuperPrep...rated as the No. 1 defensive back
in the state of Nevada and the state’s No. 7 overall player, as well as the No.
57 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com...as a senior, he totaled 31 tackles
(21 solo), eight pass deflections, three interceptions and a blocked field
goal on defense, while carrying eight times for 56 yards and catching three
passes for 44 yards in limited action on offense...also returned punts...was
credited with 58 tackles with five interceptions and four fumble recoveries as
a junior and 47 tackles with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a
sophomore...chose ASU over Oregon and Stanford among others.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business administration at ASU...parents are
Eric Sr. and Kathy Jordan of North Las Vegas, Nev....father, Eric, played college
football at Purdue University and was drafted by the NFL’s New England
Patriots...has two siblings, Eric Jr. and Jasmine...born Aug. 21, 1990 in Las
Vegas, Nev....full name is Joshua Lawrence Jordan.
Year
2008
G/GS
11/0
Jordan’s Career Statistics
5/1
6
0.0/0
0.0/0
1
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FF
0
FR Int
0
0
91
PLAYER PROFILES
CAMERON KASTL
Kody Koebensky
SN
OL
Phoenix, Ariz.
(Mountain Pointe)
6-4/303/ Freshman
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Saguaro)
41
High School: A 2007 graduate of Mountain Pointe High School… Cameron
was a second team OL as a senior and first team LS (All Central Region)…
He was selected as an all city OL his senior year also… His team named him
the MVP and best OL his senior year… Cameron was also selected to play in
the Ariz. All star game in 2007 at the guard position.
Personal: Cameron is majoring in kinesiology and getting a minor in business
and would either like to work in physical therapy or dentistry… His parents are
Joe and Ann Kastl… Cameron has one younger sister Ashley (18) who will be
a freshman outside hitter on the ASU volleyball team this fall… Cameron was
born January 28, 1989… His full name is Cameron Joseph Kastl.
DAN KNAPP
TE
6-5/258/Sophomore
Reno, Nev.
(Reno)
89
ASU: Promising young tight end who will compete for playing time this
season…tallest tight end on the roster…has the potential to be a strong red
zone target…made his Sun Devil debut in 2008 before suffering an injury
at mid-season…missed spring practice due to injury, but is expected to be
healthy by the fall.
2008: Played in six games, including two starts, as a redshirt freshman…had
three receptions for 29 yards and one touchdown on the season…made his
collegiate debut in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…had a twoyard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of victory over Stanford on
Sept. 6, his first career reception and touchdown…made his first start and
had a 19-yard reception against UNLV on Sept. 13…caught one pass for
eight yards at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11, but suffered a season-ending injury in
that same game.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Reno (Nev.) High School...ranked
as the No. 8 player in the state of Nevada and the state’s top tight end by
Rivals.com...named to Scout.com’s 2006 Nevada All-State Team...during his
career at Reno High School, he totaled 45 catches for 750 yards (16.7 ypc.)
and 10 touchdowns...earned first-team All-League, All-Region and All-State
honors...as a senior, he caught 25 passes for 345 yards (13.8 ypc.) and five
touchdowns...lettered in football and track at Reno High...attended the same
high school as current teammate Wes Evans and former Sun Devil Josh
Barrett...chose ASU over Boise State, Fresno State, Nevada and Oregon
State...coached by Dan Avansino at Reno High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business at ASU...parents are Steve Knapp
and Shannon Okeefe of Reno, Nev....has two siblings...father, Steve played
linebacker at the University of Nevada...enjoys skiing, hunting, fishing, biking
and playing basketball...born Sept. 1, 1988...full name is Dan Justin Knapp.
Year
2007
2008
92
Knapp’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Redshirted
-
-
-
-
6/2
3
29
9.7
1
Long
-
19
Avg./G
4.8
ARIZONA STATE
69
Ariz…big, powerful lineman that played for one of the state’s elite prep
programs...was an integral part of Saguaro’s three consecutive Arizona
Class 4A-I state championship teams from 2006-08...earned All-Arizona and
First-Team All-4A honors in 2008 by the Arizona Republic...has the ability
to play guard or tackle and also saw action along the defensive line in high
school...joins prep teammates Corey Adams and Max Smith as members of
ASU’s 2009 signing class...played for the same high school as current ASU
defensive back Max Tabach as well as former Sun Devil All-Pac-10 defensive
lineman Kyle Caldwell...included in the Friday Night Heroes list by Phoenix
Metro Football Magazine...listed as the No. 63 offensive guard prospect in
the country by Rivals.com...also regarded as the No. 2 offensive lineman and
the No. 19 overall prospect in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...rated as
the No. 89 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...recorded 15 tackles
(seven solo) and one sack on defense as a senior...earned honorable mention
All-Desert Sky Region honors as a junior in 2007...chose ASU over Arizona,
Utah and Washington State among other offers...committed to ASU on July
12, 2008...coached by John Sanders at Saguaro High School.
PERSONAL: Exploratory major…parents are Steve and DeAnna Koebensky of
Scottsdale, Ariz…has one sister, Kacy…uncle, Jayson Brown, played football
at UCLA from 1993-97…enjoys playing hockey and skeet shooting…born
March 1, 1991 in Scottsdale, Ariz…full name is Kody Joseph Koebensky.
Kipeli koniseti
ATH
6-3/235/ Freshman
Sacramento, Calif.
(Grant)
19
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Grant High School in Sacramento,
Calif…versatile, tough athlete that guided one of the top teams in California...
starred at quarterback for Grant and has the size and athleticism to be an
excellent linebacker...a tough, courageous player with a tremendous will to
win...rated as the No. 93 quarterback in the nation by Scout.com...led Grant
to a state championship in 2008...completed 80-of-144 passes (55.6 pct.)
for 1,366 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2008...rushed 83 times for 777 yards
(9.4 avg.) and nine scores...also collected 12 tackles on defense...passed
for a season-high 162 yards against Oak Ridge on Sept. 26, 2008...threw
a season-high three touchdown passes on two occasions...registered four
games with over 100 rushing yards...totaled a season-high 131 rushing yards
on 13 carries against Burbank on Nov. 14, 2008...threw for 972 yards and
11 touchdowns as a junior in 2007...also rushed 47 times for 208 yards (4.4
avg.) with three scores...threw for a season-high 219 yards against Bakersfield
on Aug. 31, 2007...chose ASU over San Jose State...committed to ASU on
February 4, 2009, National Letter of Intent Signing Day...coached by Mike
Alberghini at Grant High School.
ASU: Powerful offensive lineman who has played both guard and tackle for
the Sun Devils...ASU’s most experienced returning offensive linemen, having
played in 30 games and making 21 consecutive starts...moved to right tackle
for the last four games of the 2008 season after having made 17 straight starts
at left guard…expected to anchor the offensive line in 2009.
2008: Started all 12 games, the first eight at left guard and then the last four
at right tackle…was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 selection…began the
season as one of only two Sun Devil offensive linemen with previous starting
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experience, along with fellow guard Paul Fanaika…helped protect ASU
quarterback Rudy Carpenter, who started all 12 games during the season…
team won three straight games after he made the move to right tackle,
beginning with the game at Washington on Nov. 8…Devils ran for season-high
182 yards in Lauvao’s first start at right tackle.
2007: Played in all 13 games, with nine starts...became the starting left guard
in Week 5 at Stanford, and held that position for the remainder of the season...
helped block for an ASU rushing attack that had three players surpass 500
yards rushing each on the season (Keegan Herring, Ryan Torain and Dimitri
Nance)...was the youngest of the seven Sun Devil offensive linemen that
started during the season, breaking into a rotation that also included five
seniors and one junior.
2006: Appeared in five games as a redshirt freshman...made his Sun Devil
debut in the season opener against Northern Arizona...also competed against
Nevada, Stanford, Washington State and at Arizona...earned Hard Hat
Player recognition for his work in the team’s winter strength and conditioning
program.
2005: Redshirted as a member of the scout team...earned the McBurney
Scout Team Award, given annually to ASU’s most outstanding offensive scout
team player.
shawn lauvao
OL
6-3/305/Senior
Honolulu, Hawai'i
(Farrington)
67
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Farrington High School in Honolulu,
Hawaii...rated as the No. 6 prospect in the state of Hawaii, regardless of
position, by Rivals.com...rated as the No. 35 offensive guard in the nation by
Rivals.com ... as a senior, made first-team all-state as an offensive lineman by
the OIA...named second-team all-state by The Honolulu Advertiser and The
Honolulu Star-Bulletin...was a two-time team captain...received a certificate
of recognition from the Hawaii chapter of the National Football Foundation
and College Football Hall of Fame for his efforts as a an outstanding student
and athlete...placed second in the Hawaii Strong Man Competition when he
was 16 (16-18-year-old age bracket)...won the 2005 Hawaii Strongest Teen
competition in April...lists that as one of his most exciting sports experiences...
bench presses 420 pounds, squats 500 and power cleans 300...lettered five
times in football and once in track and field...threw the shot put and discus
for the first time as a senior...two-time Farrington High Scholar-Athlete of the
Year...selected to play in the Hawaii Classic All-Star football game...was the
captain of the east team at that all-star game...as a junior, made first-team allstate OIA and was honorable mention all-state by The Honolulu Advertiser and
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin ... honor roll student who sported a 3.8 grade-point
average in high school...was coached by Randall Okimoto.
PERSONAL: Major is undecided...is contemplating a career as a pharmacist...
parents are Sisifo S. Lauvao Jr. and Faumuiana Lee Lauvao of Honolulu...both
of his parents work for the state of Hawaii department of collections...has
three siblings: Alesana, Penina and Samuel...his cousin, Saute Sapolu, played
defensive end at ASU from 1985-88...enjoys running, weight lifting, movies
and church activities...born Oct. 26, 1987 in Honolulu...full name is Shawn
Sisifo Lauvao.
Lauvao’s Career
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
Statistics
G/GS
5/0
13/9
12/12
30/21
LEQUAN LEWIS
CB
5-11/193/Junior
Norwalk, Calif.
(Cerritos College)
4
ASU: Mid-year junior college transfer who participated in spring drills and will
compete for playing time at cornerback this season…is one of four midyear
enrollees and one of two junior college transfers in ASU’s 2009 class…boasts
phenomenal speed and has good size for the position…an excellent playmaker
in the secondary and a threat on special teams units…has three years to play
two at ASU…had an interception in the spring game.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A 2008 graduate of Cerritos (Calif.) College...ran a
4.29-second 40-yard dash time at the Cerritos Combine in May of 2008...led
Cerritos with three interceptions as a sophomore, one of which he returned
49 yards for a touchdown...totaled 53 tackles (29 solo) on the year, as well
as six pass breakups, two blocked kicks and 1.5 tackles-for-loss...averaged
31.3 yards on kickoff returns, including an 80-yard touchdown...posted at least
four tackles in eight of 11 games on the year...collected a season-high 12
tackles (five solo) and a tackle-for-loss, an interception and a pass breakup in
the season finale against Palomar on Nov. 22, 2008...attended College of the
Sequoias in Visalia, Calif., as a freshman in 2007…committed to the Sun Devils
on Dec. 14, 2008...chose ASU over Boise State, California and South Florida...
coached by Frank Mazzotta at Cerritos College.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Artesia High School in Los Angeles,
Calif...attended the same high school as former Sun Devil men’s basketball
standout James Harden as well as current guard Derek Glasser...paced Artesia
with 148 total tackles (64 solo) as a senior...averaged 13.5 tackles-per-game...
added three sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery...led the
Pioneers with 1,230 rushing yards on 138 carries (8.9 avg.) with 14 rushing
touchdowns as a senior in 2006...averaged 111.8 rushing yards-per-game
as a senior...also led Artesia in receiving with 47 catches for 505 yards (10.8
avg.) with five touchdown catches...posted at least 10 total tackles in 10 of 11
games and had no fewer than nine total stops in a game on the year...recorded
15 or more total tackles in six games...totaled 19 touchdowns and scored at
least once in nine of 11 games...ran for over 100 yards seven times and had 60
or more receiving yards in six contests...led the Pioneers in receiving as a junior
in 2005, totaling 701 yards on 56 catches (12.5 avg.) with 14 touchdown
catches...was second on the team with 76 tackles (33 solo) and added five
blocked kicks, two interceptions, two sacks and two fumble recoveries...ranked
third on the squad in rushing, carrying 50 times for 374 yards (7.5 avg.) with
seven touchdowns...collected 29 tackles (11 solo) as a sophomore in 2004...
tied for the team-high with three sacks and two interceptions and added one
fumble recovery...coached by Norm Flowers at Artesia High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in sociology and criminal justice at ASU…parents
are Russell Mintz and Senora Robinson of Lakewood, Calif…has two siblings,
LaQuita and LaMond…enjoys playing video games, watching TV and hanging
with friends…born Feb. 17, 1989 in Los Angeles, Calif…full name is LeQuan
Letrell Lewis.
SHELLY LYONS
LB
6-2/225/Sophomore
Corona, Calif.
(Centennial)
13
ASU: Talented defender who figures to see playing time among a deep linebacker
corps this season…exited the spring as the projected starter at strong side
linebacker…has excellent size…a versatile player that excels in pass coverage
and run pursuit…one of a school-record 10 true freshmen to see game action
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in 2008…one of six players on this year’s roster from Centennial HS in Corona,
Calif., along with sophomores Ryan Bass and Brandon Magee and freshmen Jarrid
Bryant, Vontaze Burfict and William Sutton.
2008: Played in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams as
a true freshman…one of three true freshmen to play in every game, along with
defensive tackle Lawrence Guy and long snapper Thomas Ohmart…totaled 36
tackles (23 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and two pass break-ups on the season…
recorded multiple tackles in 11 of the team’s 12 games…had three tackles (two
solo) in his first career college game, a season-opening win over NAU on Aug.
30…posted four solo tackles and a pass break-up in victory over Stanford on
Sept. 6…recorded four tackles (three solo) against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…
had two tackles at California on Oct. 4…collected three tackles (two solo) at No. 8
USC on Oct. 11…had two tackles against Oregon on Oct. 25…totaled a seasonhigh six tackles (two solo) at Oregon State on Nov. 1…had two tackles and a pass
break-up in win at Washington on Nov. 8…recorded five tackles (four solo) and
a tackle for loss in shutout victory against Washington State on Nov. 15…posted
three tackles (two solo) in win over UCLA on Nov. 28…finished the season with
two solo tackles at Arizona on Dec. 6.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Centennial High School in Corona, Calif....
one of the top defenders from one of the finest teams in California last season...
listed as the No. 2 strong side linebacker in the West region and the No. 24
strong side linebacker in the country by Scout.com...also ranked as the No. 150
overall player in the West region by Scout.com...joins prep teammates Ryan Bass
and Brandon Magee as members of ASU’s 2008 signing class...rated as the
No. 98 overall player in the state of California and the state’s No. 14 linebacker
by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 141 overall prospect and the No. 17 linebacker
in the “California/Hawaii/Nevada 150” region by SuperPrep...participated in
the 2007 Long Beach NIKE Combine, and was among the camp’s best overall
athletes, placing in the top-five among linebackers in shuttle speed (4.72 seconds)
and vertical leap (29 inches)...was a defensive star for the Huskies during his
three seasons at Centennial, totaling 205 tackles (41 solo) with 8.0 sacks, five
quarterback hurries, three pass deflections, three interceptions and one fumble
recovery...ranked second on the team in total tackles as a senior in 2007, collecting
101 total stops (26 solo)...averaged 7.8 tackles-per-game...ranked second on
the squad in sacks (behind fellow Sun Devil signee Brandon Magee) with 5.0,
adding three pass deflections, two interceptions, two quarterback hurries and
one fumble recovery...totaled more than 10 tackles in six games on the year and
tied his career-high of 12 total tackles in four games...posted 84 tackles (13 solo)
as a junior...averaged 7.0 tackles-per-game...added 3.0 sacks, three quarterback
hurries and one interception...had five games with eight or more tackles and
recorded a season-high 11 total stops on two occasions...saw action at punter for
the Huskies, averaging 37.8 yards on four punts...collected 20 tackles (two solo)
as a sophomore in 2005...had a season-high six total stops against Temescal
Canyon on Nov. 25, 2005...chose ASU over Fresno State, San Diego State, UNLV
and Utah...committed to the Sun Devils on Jan. 13, 2008, along with Bass and
Magee...coached by Matt Logan at Centennial High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...mother is Sandra Lyons of Corona, Calif....
born Jan. 19, 1990.
Year
2008
G/GS
12/0
Lyons’ Career Statistics
23/13
36
1.5/3
0.0/0
PB
2
FF
0
FR Int
0
0
BRANDON MAGEE
LB
5-11/226/Sophomore
Corona, Calif.
(Centennial)
48
Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 MLB Draft.
2008: Played in eight games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams…
recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) on the season…collected five tackles (three
solo) in his collegiate debut, a season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…
had one solo tackle in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…missed the next four
games due to injury…returned to action and made one tackle against Oregon
on Oct. 25…had one tackle at Oregon State on Nov. 1…posted a solo tackle
in win at Washington on Nov. 8…totaled two tackles in shutout victory over
Washington State on Nov. 15.
Calif....one of the fastest linebackers in the nation that brings a vital element
of speedy aggressiveness to the Sun Devil defense...compares to recently
graduated Sun Devil linebacker and 2007 First-Team All-Pac-10 recipient
Robert James...exhibited his phenomenal physical gifts at multiple scouting
camps and combines in California...an incredible overall athlete, he bench
presses 350 pounds, squats 450 and power cleans 235...weighing close
to 230 pounds, he ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at the Los Angeles Scout.com
Combine, the second-fastest time by a linebacker in all of Scout.com’s 15
combines across the country...uses his speed, strength and instincts to be
a vicious blitzer from the weak side...led Centennial High School in sacks
as a junior and as a senior...listed as the No. 18 all-purpose athlete in the
West region by ESPN Scouts, Inc....rated as the No. 58 overall prospect
and the No. 8 linebacker in the “California/Hawaii/Nevada 150” region by
SuperPrep...participated in the 2007 Long Beach NIKE Combine and was
one of the standout performers of the camp, recording the fastest 40-yard
dash time among linebackers, as well as the most bench press repetitions
(27) and highest vertical leap (35 inches) among those at his position...earned
All-West Region honors as a senior by PrepStar...joins prep teammates Ryan
Bass and Shelly Lyons as members of ASU’s 2008 signing class...rated as
the No. 4 weak side linebacker in the West region and the No. 21 weak
side linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...also listed as the No. 52 overall
player in the state of California and the No. 75 overall player in West region
by Scout.com...rated as the No. 26 outside linebacker in the country, the No.
3 linebacker in the state of California and the state’s No. 44 overall player by
Rivals.com...saw action on varsity all four years and totaled 193 tackles (60
solo), 11.0 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, three pass deflections and two
fumble recoveries...had 13 career games with seven or more tackles and eight
games with more than 10...totaled 86 tackles as a senior (26 solo)...averaged
7.2 tackles-per-game...led the team with 7.5 sacks...added five quarterback
hurries, two fumble recoveries and one pass deflection...had seven games
with seven or more tackles as a senior and three games with 10 or more total
tackles...had a season-high 12 tackles (two solo) in addition to 1.5 sacks
against Valley View on Oct. 12, 2007...posted 57 total tackles as a junior (17
solo)...averaged 8.1 tackles-per-game in 2006...added a team-high 3.5 sacks
and two quarterback hurries...only appeared in seven games on the year, but
collected at least eight tackles in four games...had a career high 14 tackles
(four solo) in a 36-34 win over Norco High School on Nov. 10, 2006...that
Norco team featured current Sun Devils Garth Gerhart and Adam Tello, as well
as fellow 2008 ASU signee Kyle Johnson...recorded 11 total tackles on two
occasions...totaled 48 tackles (17 solo) as a sophomore in 2005...averaged
4.0 tackles-per-game and added two pass deflections...recorded a seasonhigh 12 tackles (three solo) against Clovis West on Oct. 7, 2005 and posted
10 tackles (five solo) against Rancho Cucamonga on Sept. 29, 2005...added
two tackles in limited duty on varsity as a freshman in 2004...chose ASU over
Arizona, Louisville, Nebraska, Tennessee and Washington State...committed
to the Sun Devils on Jan. 13, 2008, along with Bass and Lyons...coached by
Matt Logan at Centennial High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Terry and Tia M. Magee of
Corona, Calif....born Oct. 22, 1990.
Year
2008
G/GS
8/0
Magee’s Career Statistics
7/4
11
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
ASU: Strong, fast linebacker who figures to compete for playing time this
season…a prototypical weak side linebacker…one of a school-record 10 true
freshmen to see game action in 2008…had an impressive spring, seeing time
with the No. 1 defensive unit before an injury took him out of action…one of six
players on this year’s roster from Centennial HS in Corona, Calif., along with
sophomores Ryan Bass and Shelly Lyons and freshmen Jarrid Bryant, Vontaze
Burfict and William Sutton…a two-sport standout at ASU, Magee is also a
member of the Sun Devil baseball team and was a 29th round selection of the
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0
FR Int
0
0
PLAYER PROFILES
stanley malamala
TE
6-3/267/Senior
Lahaina, Hawai'i
(Golden West College)
83
ASU: Former junior college transfer who figures to see playing time at tight
end and could compete for the starting job this season…made his Sun Devil
debut in 2008…excellent blocker that should help in the running game…led
the team with three receptions for 26 yards in the spring game.
2008: Played in all 12 games, making one start, at tight end…was one of five
tight ends to make their first career start at some point during the season…
made his collegiate debut in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30 and
his first start at California on Oct. 4…had his first career reception, a 17-yard
catch, in victory over Washington State on Nov. 15.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach,
Calif....played in six games in 2007...had 16 receptions for 136 yards and
two touchdowns...earned second-team honors in the American Division of
the Mission Conference...was the final addition to ASU’s 2008 signing class,
committing to the Sun Devils on May 23, 2008...chose ASU over Oregon and
Texas A&M.
HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Lahainaluna High School in Lahaina,
Hawai’i.
Year
2008
Malamala’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Long
12/1
1
17
17.0
0
17
Avg./G
1.4
MIKE MARCISZ
OL
6-5/298/Sophomore
Livermore, Calif.
(Granada)
70
ASU: Sophomore offensive lineman who will look to earn playing time this
season...versatile player who exited the spring listed as the top reserve at
both right tackle and right guard...one of nine redshirt freshmen to make their
collegiate debuts in 2008.
2008: Played in one game as a reserve left tackle, a win over UCLA on
Nov. 28.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Granada High School in Livermore,
Calif....was the Most Valuable Player at the 2006 Arizona State University
football camp and the University of California football camp...was a two-way
lineman for Granada...listed as the No. 8 offensive tackle in the postseason
by Scout.com...ranked as the No. 78 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.
com...regarded as the No. 20 offensive lineman in the state of California
prior to the 2006 season by Scout.com...listed as the No. 6 player and top
offensive lineman among the Contra Costa Times’ “Cream of the Crop” top-20
players in the East Bay area...as a defensive lineman, he was listed as the No.
2 “Player to Watch” by The San Francisco Gate...earned first-team All-East
Bay Athletic League honors as a senior...was named All-Herald News and
All-Valley News in 2006...was Granada High School’s Most Valuable Lineman
and Most Valuable Player as a senior...started more games at offensive line
than any player in school history (31) and allowed the fewest sacks in Granada
history, surrendering only two in three years...once played four of five offensive
line positions in one game as a senior...praised for his excellence in pass
protection...lettered three times in football and twice in track at Granada...
attended the same high school as former Sun Devil wide receiver Moey Mutz...
chose ASU over California, Fresno State and Oregon...coached by Jerry
Wicks at Granada High School.
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PERSONAL: Plans to major in construction management at ASU...parents
are James and Jacky (engineers) Marcisz of Livermore, Calif....has two
brothers, Eric Yeoman and Wayne Yeoman...enjoys swimming, scuba diving,
weight lifting and playing basketball...born Jan. 13, 1989 in Napa, Calif....full
name is Michael James Marcisz.
Marcisz’s Career Statistics
Year
G/GS
2007
Redshirted
2008
1/0
TRENT MARSH
OL
6-1/318/Sophomore
St. Louis, Mo.
(Lafayette)
68
ASU: Walk-on who will provide depth on the offensive line in 2009…listed
third on the depth chart at center during the spring.
scout team.
2007: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Lafayette High School in Wildwood,
Mo....all-conference selection in 2006...won Senior Football Athlete Award in
2006...football team captain for one year...lettered four years in football, three
years in wrestling and one year in baseball...won wrestling MVP in 2006...
qualified for state in wrestling in 2007...a scholar-athlete from 2003-2007.
PERSONAL: Political science major at ASU...parents are James and Michele
Marsh of Valencia, Calif....father wrestled at Eastern Illinois from 1974-1978
and mother swam at Eastern Illinois from 1976-1978...has one brother, Tyler,
and one sister, Tabitha...hobbies include working on cars, video games and
hanging out...born Feb. 13, 1989 in St. Louis, Mo....full name is Trent Christian
Marsh.
CAMERON MARSHALL
RB
5-11/210/ Freshman
San Jose, Calif.
(Valley Christian)
26
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Valley Christian High School in San
Jose, Calif…one of the elite high school athletes in Northern California and
an incredibly well-rounded back with the ability to beat defenders in a variety
of ways...has excellent speed and strength and can attack defenses between
the tackles and from sideline to sideline...regarded as an excellent downhill
runner...runs with sensational power and boasts phenomenal quickness...also
an excellent track and field athlete...runs a 4.32 40-yard dash, bench presses
355 pounds, squats 525 and power cleans 275...rated as the No. 23 running
back prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...also rated by Rivals.com as the
No. 7 running back in the state of California and the state’s No. 56 overall
prospect...ranked as the No. 42 running back in the nation by Scout.com...
also listed by Scout.com as the No. 5 running back in the state of California
and the state’s No. 50 overall prospect...rated by SuperPrep as the No. 4
running back and the No. 58 overall athlete on its California/Hawaii/Nevada
150 list...earned All-West Region honors by PrepStar...regarded by Scout.
com as the No. 7 running back and No. 78 overall athlete in the West region...
was regarded as the Running Back of the Year in his school’s league...was
named the Offensive Player of the Year on the All-Northern California Team
and was named the Northern California Player of the Year by the Cal-Hi Sports
Publication...also earned All-County and All-Bay Area recognition...collected
nearly 3,000 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns during his high school career...
rushed for 1,904 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior in 2008...had four
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non-offensive touchdowns to total 28 on the year...added three touchdowns
on interception returns...carried 118 times for 807 yards (6.8 avg.) with 11
rushing touchdowns as a junior in 2007...carried 20 times for 186 yards
(9.3 avg.) with three touchdowns as a sophomore in 2006...chose ASU
over Northwestern, Oregon and Utah, among several other offers...verbally
committed to the Sun Devils on Jan. 27, 2009...coached by Mike Machado at
Valley Christian High School.
BRIAN MATSUMOTO
WR
6-0/177/Senior
Honolulu, Hawai’i
(Punahou)
4
ASU: Walk-on who will provide depth at wide receiver in 2008.
scout team…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s
offseason strength and conditioning program, finishing in the top 10 in
overall points.
2007: Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Punahou School is Honolulu, Hawai’i...
team captain for football during his senior season...had 43 receptions for 569
yards and six touchdowns in his senior year...coached by Kale Ane for football
at Punahou School...earned two varsity letters in football, three in track and
field and two in basketball...triple jumped 45 feet, 11 inches in 2005.
PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing at ASU...father is Scott Morris and mother
is Ann Matsumoto of Honolulu, Hawai’i...has one brother, Steven Gilliam...born
March 10, 1987 in Boston...full name is Brian S. Matsumoto.
SHANE MCCULLEN
S
6-2/208/ Freshman
Apache Junction, Ariz.
(Apache Junction)
29
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Apache Junction (Ariz.) High School…
one of the top all-around athletes in the state of Arizona...rated among the
most accomplished running backs in the state of Arizona, but will begin his
Sun Devil career at safety...perhaps the greatest football player in Apache
Junction High School history...a standout track and field athlete as well...rated
as the No. 84 all-purpose athlete in the nation by Rivals.com...also ranked by
Rivals.com as the No. 3 all-purpose athlete in the state of Arizona and the
state’s No. 14 overall prospect...listed as the No. 59 running back prospect
in the nation by Scout.com...ran a 4.35 40-yard dash at the 2008 Scout.com
Phoenix Combine, the fastest of all participants and the fifth-fastest time of
all 14 combine participants...was regarded as the Pinal County Player of the
Year and a member of the Friday Night Heroes list by Phoenix Metro Football
Magazine...collected 42 tackles (22 solo) with two interceptions and one
quarterback sack as a senior...also carried 127 times for a team-high 866
yards (6.8 avg.) with nine rushing touchdowns and led Apache Junction with
11 catches for 174 yards (15.8 avg.) and two scores...averaged 42.3 yards on
seven kickoff returns and also averaged 36.0 yards on eight punts...recorded
at least five tackles on five occasions...totaled a season-high nine tackles with
one interception against Queen Creek on Sept. 19, 2008...surpassed 100
rushing yards four times on the year...recorded a season-high two rushing
touchdowns in four games...had a 98-yard and a 99-yard kickoff return during
the season...collected a season-high 181 rushing yards on only nine carries
(20.1 avg.) with two touchdowns against Kellis on Sept. 12, 2008...carried
a season-high 24 times for 131 yards (5.5 avg.) with two scores and added
three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown catch against McClintock on
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Nov. 7, 2008...tallied 23 tackles (12 solo) with two interceptions as a junior in
2007...led Apache Junction with 243 carries for 1,525 rushing yards (6.3 avg.)
and 12 touchdowns...also caught six passes for 89 yards and one touchdown
and averaged 23.8 yards on kickoff returns...collected at least three tackles in
four games on the year...tallied a season-high four stops against Sinagua on
Aug. 24, 2007...rushed for over 100 yards seven times and surpassed 200
yards twice...recorded a season-high 217 rushing yards on 20 carries (10.9
avg.) with two touchdowns against Cactus Shadows on Oct. 26, 2007...
posted a season-high 33 carries for 213 yards (6.5 avg.) with a rushing score
against Agua Fria on Aug. 31, 2007...gained 100 rushing yards and scored a
receiving and rushing touchdown against independence on Sept. 28, 2007...
chose ASU over California, Nevada, Stanford, Utah and Washington State,
among others...verbally committed to the Sun Devils on June 17, 2008...
coached by Rick Milligan at Apache Junction High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in kinesiology and nutrition at ASU…parents
are Todd and Brandi McCullen of Apache Junction, Ariz…both parents were
collegiate swimmers, with her father, Todd, swimming at Utah and mother,
Brandi, at ASU…has two siblings, Tyler and Brooke…born July 26, 1990 in
Orange County, Calif…full name is Shane Michael McCullen.
RYAN MCFOY
S
6-1/209/Senior
Chino, Calif.
(Chino)
2
ASU: Promising and versatile defender who is projected as a starter at
strong safety this season…began his ASU career as a safety in 2006, moved
to outside linebacker from safety for the 2007 and 2008 seasons, and is
returning to the secondary this year…has played in 35 games, and has
starting experience at both linebacker and safety…recording 67 career tackles
(41 solo)…enjoyed an excellent true freshman season in 2006, collecting the
most interceptions by an ASU freshman defender since 2001 and the most
tackles by a Sun Devil freshman defensive back since the 2002 season…had
an interception in the spring game.
2008: Played in all 12 games, making two starts at weak side linebacker…
totaled 18 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, two pass break-ups and
forced fumble on the season…made his first career start at linebacker and
collected three tackles (two solo) in season-opening win over NAU on Aug.
30…had two tackles in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…recorded a seasonhigh five tackles and had two pass break-ups and a forced fumble against
UNLV on Sept. 13…had one tackle against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…
collected two tackles each at California on Oct. 4 and at No. 8 USC on Oct.
11…had one tackle against Oregon on Oct. 25…recorded a solo tackle in
shutout win over Washington State on Nov. 15 and at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Played in 11 games as a reserve linebacker and as part of the coverage
units on special teams...finished the season with 15 tackles (seven solo)...
had two tackles in ASU’s Pac-10 opener against Oregon State on Sept.
22...added two tackles in victory at Stanford on Sept. 29...collected two solo
tackles in win over California on Oct. 27...recorded two solo tackles in Sun
Devils’ victory over Arizona on Dec. 1.
2006: Appeared in 12 games as a true freshman, starting eight...played
mainly at free safety in ASU’s nickel defensive package...totaled 34 tackles
(26 solo)...was second to defensive end Dexter Davis in tackles among
Sun Devil freshmen...added 2.0 tackles-for-loss (-16 yards) and a 15-yard
sack...intercepted two passes (30 yards), broke up two passes and forced
a fumble...totaled two solo tackles in his ASU against Northern Arizona on
Aug. 31...against Nevada on Sept. 9, he posted five total tackles (four solo),
with a 15-yard sack of Wolf Pack quarterback Jeff Rowe and a interception
of a Rowe pass, returned 30 yards for a touchdown...tallied four total tackles
(three solo) at No. 21 California on Sept. 23...collected a career-high six total
stops (three solo) and forced a fumble against No. 12 Oregon on Sept. 30...
chipped in three solo tackles at No. 3 USC on Oct. 14...intercepted a T.C.
Ostrander pass at the end of the second quarter against Stanford on Oct.
21...totaled four tackles (three solo) at Washington on Oct. 28...posted three
solo tackles and a one-yard tackle-for-loss at Oregon State on Nov. 4...closed
out the season recording four solo tackles against Hawai’i in the Sheraton
Hawai’i Bowl on Dec. 24.
Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Chino (Calif.) High School...rated as
the No. 44 defensive back in the nation by Rivals.com...rated as the No. 48
safety in the nation by Scout.com...named to the All-C.I.F. Southern Section
Division II team as a defensive back in 2005...as a junior and senior, had 45
receptions for 460 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed 20 times for 290
yards and four scores...also scored four touchdowns on seven punt returns
and two more on kickoffs...collected 672 yards on punt returns and 231
yards on kickoff returns...finished his junior and senior seasons with nearly
200 tackles; nine interceptions, including two for touchdowns; four fumbles
caused; two recovered fumbles; and 12 deflected passes...as a senior
collected 70 tackles, five interceptions (two for touchdowns), three fumbles
caused and two fumbles recovered...also added 258 yards receiving and two
touchdowns...also lettered in track and field...coached by John Monger.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business, and would like to pursue a career as
a restaurant owner or a sports agent...parents are Christopher (billing analyst)
and Michele (substitute teacher) of Chino, Calif...has four siblings, Chris Jr.,
Tessa, Desiray and Meisha...his brother, Chris, was a wide receiver at USC...
hobbies include playing video games, cooking, exercising and boxing...born in
Pomona, Calif...full name is Ryan Grant McFoy.
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
12/8
11/0
12/2
35/10
McFoy’s Career Statistics
26/8
34
2.0/16
1.0/15
7/8
15
0.0/0
0.0/0
8/10
18
1.5/2
0.0/0
41/26 67 3.5/18
1.0/15
PB
2
0
2
4
FF
1
0
1
2
FR Int
0
2
0
0
0
0
0 2
CHRIS MCGAHA
WR
6-1/199/Senior
Phoenix, Ariz.
(Moon Valley)
13
ASU: Solid, reliable receiver who is ASU’s most experienced returning wide
receiver...has played in 38 games and made 30 consecutive starts in his Sun
Devil career...he is the only ASU wide receiver with 10 or more career starts…
totaled 112 career catches for 1,569 yards (14.0 avg.) and five touchdowns in
his three seasons...a top target on third downs, as 72 percent of his receptions
during the 2007 season went for first downs...a versatile contributor who figures
to be one of the team’s starting wide receivers in 2009.
2008: Started all 12 games, the second consecutive season in which he has
started every game…finished second on the team with 35 catches and 501
yards (14.3 avg.)…also had one receiving touchdown on the season, and he
had one kickoff return for 32 yards…one of two Sun Devils to have at least one
catch in every game, along with senior wide receiver Michael Jones…had multiple
receptions in 10 of the 12 games on the season…opened the season with four
catches for 58 yards (14.5 avg.) in victory over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…had
three receptions for 64 yards (21.3 avg.), including a career-long 46-yard catch in
the first quarter of win over Stanford on Sept. 6…scored his first touchdown on
the season against UNLV on Sept. 13, a 22-yard reception in the second quarter
of that game…caught four passes for 30 yards (7.5 avg.) against No. 3 Georgia
on Sept. 20…led the Sun Devils with six catches and 52 yards (8.7 avg.) at
California on Oct. 4…had a 39-yard reception on ASU’s first offensive play of the
game at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…caught two passes for 29 yards against Oregon
on Oct. 25…finished with three catches for a season-high 76 yards (25.3 avg.),
including receptions of 31 and 36 yards, at Oregon State on Nov. 1…had two
catches for 23 yards in win at Washington on Nov. 8…made three receptions for
39 yards (13.0 avg.) in victory over Washington State on Nov. 15…caught four
balls for 51 yards (12.8 avg.) in win over UCLA on Nov. 28…wrapped up the
season with two catches for 18 yards at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Started all 13 games...finished with 61 receptions for 830 yards to lead
the Sun Devils in both categories...44 of his 61 catches (72%) this season went
for first downs...also had five kickoff returns for 100 yards and one punt return
for six yards...earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors...had four or more
receptions in each of ASU’s last nine games of the season...made four catches
for 50 yards in win at Stanford on Sept. 29...had four receptions for 63 yards in
victory at Washington State on Oct. 6...totaled five catches for 73 yards against
ARIZONA STATE
Washington on Oct. 13...led all ASU receivers with four catches for 58 yards
in victory over California on Oct. 27...made five receptions for 79 yards against
Oregon on Nov. 3...had a season-high 123 receiving yards on nine catches in
win at UCLA on Nov. 10...had five receptions for 85 yards, including his seasonlong 42-yard catch, against USC on Nov. 22...made six catches for 83 yards,
including an acrobatic, diving 31-yard reception that led to a Sun Devil field goal,
in victory over Arizona on Dec. 1...finished off the season with nine receptions
for 79 yards and his only touchdown of the season, a one-handed grab in the
second quarter, in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27...
received the Mike Bartholomew Most Improved Offensive Player Award at
team’s year-end banquet.
2006: Played in all 13 games, starting the final five contests of the season...one
of the top freshman wide receivers in the Pac-10, earning Pac-10 All-Freshman
honors by The Sporting News...ranked second among Sun Devil wide receivers
with 16 receptions for 238 yards (14.9 avg.) and three touchdowns...added
153 total yards on kickoff and punt returns...averaged 16.0 yards-per-return on
kickoffs...caught two passes for 44 yards against Nevada on Sept. 9...hauled in
four passes for 40 yards and an 18-yard touchdown, the first of his career, at
Colorado on Sept. 16...tied for the team-lead with three receptions and totaled
31 yards at Washington on Oct. 28...had a 35-yard catch in his first career
start, playing at Oregon State on Nov. 4...caught a 34-yard touchdown pass
as a starter against Washington State on Nov. 11...totaled two receptions and
a 26-yard touchdown catch at Arizona on Nov. 25...caught four passes for 24
yards in ASU’s spring game.
2005: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Moon Valley High School in Phoenix...
was The Arizona Republic’s Big School Player of the Year in 2004...was one
of the Old Spice Red Zone Top 50 National Players of the Year...Arizona Red
Zone Player of the Year in USA Today (Feb. 3)...member of The Tacoma News
Tribune’s “Western 100” list...a pre- and postseason all-region selection by
PrepStar Magazine...listed as the No. 86 player on the Southwest Hot 100
by Scout.com...first-team 4A all-state at wide receiver and return specialist as
well as first-team All-Northwest Valley at receiver by The Arizona Republic...
Arizona Cardinals High School Football Player of the Year...Student Sports
Magazine 4A Player of the Year...also earned first-team all-state honors from
that publication...was the KPNX-TV Friday Night Fever 4A football Player of the
Year...made first-team Friday Night Fever team at wide receiver, defensive back
and return specialist...was 4A first-team all-state at wideout and return specialist
by the Arizona Football Coaches Association...made first-team 4A all-state at
wide receiver by Varsity Sports.com...was first-team All-Arizona and first-team
All- Playoffs by Az.Preps.com...saved one of his best games for the 2004 Class
4A state championship game at Sun Devil Stadium in December, when he
helped lead a second-half comeback victory over Glendale Cactus High...made
seven catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns and added an interception
in that game...as a junior, was first-team All-Arizona Super Elite, all-state and AllNorthwest Valley by The Arizona Republic...KPNX Friday Night Fever first-team
as a junior...Friday Night Fever Defensive Player of the Year...made first-team
All-Region Skyline Division on offense, defense and special teams...finalist for
the Ed Doherty Award and was only the second junior in the history of the
award to receive this honor...made the Super All-State 2004 team on offense
by Phoenix Metro Football...won the Henry Stanton Award from Phoenix Metro
Football Magazine, presented annually to the state’s top receiver...led the state
in receiving with 82 receptions for 1,593 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior...
added 278 yards rushing on 15 carries and collected 1,089 yards in returns...
collected 2,968 total yards and averaged 21.5 yards every time he touched the
ball...on defense, tallied 74 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, 12 tackles for
loss, 18 pass deflections, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles...
Moon Valley went 14-0 in 2004...lists winning the state 4A championship as
his most exciting sports experience to date...captained his football team as a
senior...caught 37 passes for 750 yards and eight TDs as a junior...made 55 solo
tackles, 10 assists, two sacks and seven interceptions that year...career stats
include 133 catches for 2,621 yards and 34 TDs ... 22 rushes for 436 yards
and seven TDs...had 48 punt returns for 1,143 yards and four touchdowns in
his career...posted 52 kickoff returns for 1,712 yards and 10 TDs ...registered
5,912 total yards on offense in his career...scored 55 career touchdowns
and 348 points...on defense for his career: 213 tackles, three sacks, 21 TFL,
13 interceptions, 42 pass deflections, eight fumble recoveries, seven forced
fumbles and four blocked kicks...also a three-year starter in basketball with a
career 12.3 points-per-game average...earned four letters in football, three in
basketball and two in track and field...named all-region twice in basketball...
won the Glendale High School City Dunk contest as a junior...anchored Moon
Valley’s state qualifying 4 x 100-meter relay team ...hails from same high school
as tight end Andrew Pettes...coached by Roger Britson.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Chuck (self employed) and
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Nancy (I.T. director at Cox Communications) McGaha of Phoenix...has three
siblings: Chuck, Sarah and Lyndsey...born Oct. 21, 1986...full name is Christian
James McGaha.
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
Career
McGaha’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Long
Redshirted
-
-
-
-
-
13/5
16
238
14.9
3
35
13/13
61
830
13.6
1
42
12/12
35
501
14.3
1
46
38/30
112
1569
14.0
5
46
Avg./G
18.3
63.8
41.8
41.3
JAMAL MILES
RB
5-10/180/ Freshman
Peoria, Ariz.
(Peoria)
32
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Peoria (Ariz.) High School…lightning
quick and shifty running back...one of the most accomplished backs in the
state of Arizona...attended the same high school as former Sun Devil running
back Keegan Herring and also current ASU wide receiver T.J. Simpson...
starred on offense, defense and special teams for Peoria...regarded as a
four-star prospect by Rivals.com...also rated by Rivals.com as the No. 27
running back in the nation, the top running back in the state of Arizona and
the state’s No. 6 overall prospect...rated as the No. 98 running back in the
country by Scout.com...earned First-Team All-4A honors in 2008 by the
Arizona Republic... played in the 2009 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in
Myrtle Beach, S.C., along with fellow Sun Devil signees William Sutton and
Fred Thornton was named to the Friday Night Heroes list by Phoenix Metro
Football Magazine...totaled 2,168 rushing yards on 231 carries (9.4 avg.) with
29 rushing touchdowns...led the state of Arizona with an average of 197.1
rushing yards per game...ranked fourth in the state in total rushing yards and
fifth in rushing touchdowns...also caught three passes for 29 yards..averaged
34.5 yards on punt returns...registered 18 total tackles (seven solo) and one
interception...surpassed 100 rushing yards in 10 of 11 games on the year
and ran for over 200 yards six times...notched a season-high 266 yards on
20 carries against with four touchdowns against Sunnyslope on Nov. 14,
2008...carried a season-high 31 times for 222 yards and three touchdowns
against Lake Havasu on Nov. 7, 2008...scored six rushing touchdowns and
totaled 242 rushing yards on 20 carries against Agua Fria on Oct. 31, 2008...
carried 27 times for 260 yards and one touchdown against rival Cactus on
Oct. 3, 2008...registered 261 rushing yards on 24 carries with two rushing
touchdowns versus Millennium on Oct. 17, 2008...tallied a season-high eight
tackles (four solo) against Thunderbird on Sept. 5, 2008...carried 217 times
for 1,679 yards (7.7 avg.) and 38 touchdowns as a junior...averaged 33.2 yards
on kickoff returns...collected 21 total tackles (nine solo) and an interception on
defense...surpassed 100 rushing yards in eight of 13 games on the year and
rushed for over 200 yards twice...scored a touchdown in all but one game...
registered a season-high 233 yards on 18 carries with three touchdowns
against Marana on Sept. 14, 2007...rushed 20 times for 230 yards and
three scores against Paradise Valley on Oct. 19, 2007...scored five rushing
touchdowns on three occasions and four rushing touchdowns once...posted
a season-high five total tackles (three solo) against Lake Havasu on Nov. 2,
2007...led Peoria with 1,122 rushing yards on 117 carries (9.6 avg.) with 16
touchdowns as a sophomore in 2006...was a teammate of fellow Sun Devil
T.J. Simpson that year...averaged 22.4 yards on kickoff returns...recorded eight
total tackles (five solo)...rushed for over 100 yards in six of 13 games on the
year...scored three rushing touchdowns in two games and scored two rushing
touchdowns on four occasions...ran for a season-high 196 yards on 14 carries
with three touchdowns against Tolleson on Oct. 27, 2006...carried a seasonhigh 16 times for 155 yards and two scores against Westview on Sept.
21, 2006...registered a season-high four total tackles (three solo) against
Centennial on Nov. 24, 2006...chose ASU over Arizona, Colorado State and
Utah...verbally committed to the Sun Devils on Dec. 13, 2008...coached by
Doug Clapp at Peoria High School.
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ARIZONA STATE
LEO MONTT
TE
6-1/260/Senior
Rio Rico, Ariz.
(Nogales)
91
ASU: Walk-on who enters his fifth year in the Sun Devil program…moved to
tight end in the spring after spending the previous four years as a defensive
lineman.
2008: Did not see game action…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his
work in ASU’s offseason strength and conditioning program, finishing in the
top three in overall points.
2007: Did not see game action, serving as a member of ASU’s scout team
for the season.
scout team...earned Hard Hat Payer recognition for his work in the team’s
offseason strength and conditioning program.
2005: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Nogales (Ariz.) High School...lettered
three times in football and twice in wrestling...was named Nogales’ Lineman
of the Year in 2004...earned honorable-mention all-conference honors in
wrestling in 2003...averaged eight tackles per game...captained his football
team one season and his wrestling squad twice...honor roll student...was
coached by Robert Bonillas in football and Vince Villanucci
PERSONAL: Undeclared...is contemplating a career as a strength coach...
parents are Leo (works for the Nogales Parks and Recreation Dept.) and
Catalina (bus driver) Montt in Rio Rico, Ariz....has a brother, Max, and a sister,
Anna... his uncle, Francisco Osuna, played baseball at Chapingo College in
Mexico City, Mexico...born in December 1986 in Nogales, Ariz....full name is
Leo Andres Montt.
BO MOOS
DL
6-0/288/Sophomore
Eugene, Ore.
(Sheldon)
61
ASU: Sophomore defensive lineman who figures to see playing time at
defensive tackle this season...regarded as an exceptional athlete for his
position…one of nine redshirt freshmen to make their collegiate debuts
last season…exited the spring listed as a top reserve at defensive tackle…
recorded a sack in the spring game.
2008: Played in two games as a reserve defensive lineman…saw his first
career action at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…also played in victory over UCLA
on Nov. 28.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Sheldon High School in Eugene, Ore....
selected as Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Southwest Conference for
his senior season...selected a unanimous first-team All-Conference defensive
linemen and second-team All-State as a senior...also participated in the state
6A/5A All-Star game as a senior...was a unanimous first-team All-Conference
defensive linemen in the Midwestern League and honorable mention All-State
as a junior...was a four-year letterman and three-year starter...had 18 career
touchdowns as a fullback in short yardage and goal line situations...played
in all 45 games during his high school career, helping lead Sheldon to four
conference championships and an undefeated (29-0) conference record over
that span...Sheldon High finished 11-1 in 2006...also lettered in basketball
and track...chose ASU over Oregon, Washington, UNLV and Idaho...coached
by Marty Johnson at Sheldon High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Bill and Kendra Moos,
who now live on a cattle ranch in eastern Washington...father, Bill, was the
University of Oregon Director of Athletics for 12 years...has four siblings,
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PLAYER PROFILES
Christa, Brittany, Kaiti and Ben...his grandfather played in the NFL and with
Hall of Famer John Madden at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, while his father was
an All-Conference football player at Washington State...enjoys playing video
games and listening to music...full name is Robert William Moos.
JAMES MORRISON
RB
Phoenix, Ariz.
(St. Mary's)
22
ASU: Former walk-on running back who could compete for playing time in
2009…was awarded a scholarship in the spring…showed off a physical,
bruising running style and good speed in 2008 preseason camp and during
spring practice…could provide a power running threat in the Sun Devils’
offensive backfield this season.
2008: Redshirted…was one of the surprises of fall camp, performing well
in several preseason scrimmages…served as a member of the scout team
before suffering a season-ending injury in practice.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix,
Ariz…had nine rushing touchdowns and averaged eight yards per carry as a
senior.
GERALD MUNNS
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
13/2
10/1
3/3
26/6
Munns’ Career Statistics
9/6
15
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
15/5
20
3.5/11
1.0/7
1
8/8
16
2.5/4
0.0/0
0
32/19
51
6.0/15
1.0/7
1
FF
1
0
0
1
FR Int
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
DIMITRI NANCE
LB
6-4/242/Senior
Queen Creek, Ariz.
(Hamilton)
starter at the SAM linebacker position on Sept. 16...forced and recovered
a John David Booty fumble at No. 3 USC on Oct. 14, which would lead to
a Zach Miller touchdown reception...recorded two solo tackles as the SAM
linebacker starter at Oregon State on Nov. 4...posted two tackles (one solo)
at Arizona on Nov. 25.
Ariz...rated as the No. 18 linebacker in the nation and the No. 2 player in
the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 14 player in the state
of Arizona by SuperPrep...named the Defensive Most Valuable Player in
Max Emfinger’s All-American Bowl Game Classic with nine tackles, one
interception and one fumble recovery...selected to The Arizona Republic’s
All-Arizona First-Team at linebacker...also made the Class 5-A All-State First
Team by The Arizona Republic...selected to the All-State 5A first-team by the
Arizona High School Coaches Association...was first-team All-Fiesta Region
as a senior and a second-team as a junior...played in the state 5A title game at
Sun Devil Stadium in December...had 146 tackles, seven quarterback sacks,
two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles as a senior...
his team won the state title at Sun Devil Stadium when he was a junior...
collected 122 tackles and three quarterback sacks as a junior...lettered twice
in basketball...coached at Hamilton by John Wrenn...attended the same high
school as former Sun Devil All-American and current Baltimore Raven Terrell
Suggs, as well as current Sun Devils Colin Parker and Kerry Taylor.
RB
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ASU: Intelligent, tough defender who figures to compete for playing time
among a deep and talented linebacker corps in 2009…has played in 26
games, with six starts, over three years with the Sun Devils…has 51 tackles
(32 solo), 6.0 tackles for loss, one sack, two fumble recoveries and one
interception in his career…versatile defender who can play either middle or
strong side linebacker positions…has excellent size for any linebacker (6-4,
242)…rejoining the team this year after missing the last eight games due to
personal reasons.
2008: Played in three games, starting all three at middle linebacker…
recorded 16 tackles (eight solo), 2.5 tackles for loss and an interception on
the season…collected four tackles (two solo), including 1.5 tackles for loss,
in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…totaled nine tackles (five solo),
including one tackle for loss, and had his first career interception in victory
over Stanford on Sept. 6…earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week
honors after the Stanford game…after missing one game due to injury, he
returned to the lineup and had three tackles against No. 3 Georgia on Sept.
20…earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason
strength and conditioning program.
2007: Played in 10 games, with one start coming as the MIKE linebacker
against San Diego State on Sept. 15...had 20 tackles (15 solo), 3.5 tackles
for loss (minus 11 yards) and one sack (minus seven yards) on the season...
also had one pass break-up and a fumble recovery...recorded three tackles (all
solo) in season-opening win over San Jose State on Sept. 1...collected two
tackles and his first career sack (minus seven yards) in victory over Colorado
on Sept. 8...returned to action against California on Oct. 27 after missing three
games...recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter of ASU’s win over UCLA on
Nov. 10...had a season-high seven tackles (six solo) against USC on Nov. 22...
finished the season with six tackles (four solo) and 1.5 tackles for loss (minus
three yards) in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27.
2006: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman, starting two (at Colorado
and at Oregon State)...totaled 15 tackles (nine solo), one forced fumble and
one fumble recovery...totaled five tackles (three solo) at Colorado as the
ARIZONA STATE
5-10/218/Senior
Euless, Texas
(Trinity)
31
ASU: Tough inside runner who is ASU’s leading returning running back...
straight-ahead, compact rusher who rarely is tackled for loss and is ideal for
short-yardage and goal-line situations...has played in 33 games during his
ASU career, making seven starts…totaled 1,139 rushing yards on 294 carries
(3.9 avg.) and 13 touchdowns in his three seasons as a Sun Devil...has also
become a factor in the passing game, he has 35 catches for 247 yards (7.1
avg.) in his career.
2008: Played in 11 games, and started the first six games of the year at running
back…led the Sun Devils with 410 rushing yards on 105 carries (3.9 avg.)
on the season, and tied for the team lead with three rushing touchdowns…
also had a career-high 20 receptions for 111 yards (5.6 avg.)…led the team in
rushing yards in six of the 12 games on the season…was the only ASU player
to run for multiple touchdowns in a game, as he had two in the second quarter
of season-opening victory over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…ran for 75
yards on 18 carries (4.2 avg.) and had a third-quarter touchdown in win over
Stanford on Sept. 6…posted a season-high 92 rushing yards on 20 carries
(4.6 avg.) against UNLV on Sept. 13…had 11 carries for 39 yards (3.5 avg.) at
California on Oct. 4…led the Sun Devils with 64 rushing yards on 14 attempts
(4.6 avg.) at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…had a season-long 18-yard run against
Oregon on Oct. 25…finished with 47 yards on nine rushes, all in the second
half, in win over Washington State on Nov. 15…had four carries in victory over
UCLA on Nov. 28 and three rushing attempts at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Played in 11 games, making his only start in the Pacific Life Holiday
Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27...led the Sun Devils with seven rushing
touchdowns on the season...finished the year with 500 rushing yards on 133
carries (3.8 avg.)...also had 13 catches for 120 yards on the season...had 11
carries for 58 yards in victory over San Diego State on Sept. 15...scored his
first touchdown of the season, a 17-yard scoring run, in win at Stanford on
Sept. 29...playing time increased after Ryan Torain was lost for the season in
Week 7...rushed for 92 yards on 13 carries and had a 57-yard touchdown run,
his longest run of the season, in win over Washington on Oct. 13...scored
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PLAYER PROFILES
three rushing touchdowns while running for 85 yards on 21 carries in victory
over California on Oct. 27...had 12 carries for 54 yards against UCLA on Nov.
10, and his 11-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave the Sun Devils
the lead for the first time in that win...led ASU’s rushing attack with 58 yards
on 22 carries in victory over Arizona on Dec. 1...finished the season with 18
carries for 48 yards in his only start of the season against Texas in the Pacific
Life Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27.
2006: Appeared in 11 games as a true freshman...carried 56 times for 229
yards (4.1 avg.) and three rushing touchdowns...lost only one yard among
his 56 carries...was one of the top freshmen running backs in the Pac-10
Conference, ranking second among freshmen in rushing touchdowns and
third in rushing yards...enjoyed an excellent start to his college career, leading
ASU with 61 yards on 10 carries (6.1 avg.) and a six-yard rushing touchdown
in the season-opener against Northern Arizona on Aug. 31...totaled 21 yards
on five carries (4.2 avg.) against Nevada on Sept. 9...gained 26 yards on seven
carries at No. 21 California on Sept. 23...totaled 39 rushing yards on seven
carries (5.6 avg.) and a 13-yard rushing touchdown against Stanford on Oct.
21...gained 33 yards on seven carries (4.7 avg.) against Washington State on
Nov. 11...had a one-yard touchdown run at Arizona on Nov. 25...carried seven
times for 21 yards in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl against Hawai’i on Dec. 24.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Trinity High School in Euless, Texas...
one of the most decorated Sun Devil recruits of all time...rated as the No. 13
all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com...rushed 341 times for 3,173
yards and 41 touchdowns...one he and current Chicago Bear and former
University of Texas running back Cedric Benson have rushed for more than
3,000 yards in a season among 5A players in the state of Texas football
history...a first-team All-American at running back by EA Sports...named the
unanimous 2005 District 6-5A Offensive Player of the Year...earned 5A Player
of the Year accolades by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football...named 5A firstteam All-State by the Associated Press...also named District 6-5A Academic
All-District...selected to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Super Team Offensive
Player of the Year and also running back...named to the first-team of the Class
5A All-State squad by TSWA (Texas Sports Writer’s Association)...is listed
as the No. 51 on The Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 players in the state of
Texas...was the All-Texas Offensive Most Valuable Player...named first-team
All-Texas at running back...named first-team All-Area at running back by The
Dallas Morning News...won the Team Texas Billy Sims Award in 2005 for
the Outstanding Running Back of the Year...Euless Trinity (14-1) won the 5A
Texas state Championship for the first time ever...won the Trinity High School
Sportsmanship Award, the Outstanding Offensive Back Award and the John
Reddell Most Valuable Player Award...named the Offensive Most Valuable
Player, the Metroplex MVP and Best Running Back by 5Atexasfootball.com...
as a junior was first-team all-district, the most outstanding running back and
a 5Atexasfootball.com first-team all-junior selection...was the 2003-2004
Offensive Sophomore Player of the Year...in ninth grade was selected Most
Outstanding Football Player, Most Outstanding Basketball Player and Most
Outstanding Track and Field Athlete of the Year...he was also the Most
Outstanding Offensive Back and the Most Valuable Player for football...as
an eighth grader he was the Most Outstanding Football Player, the Most
Outstanding Basketball Player and the Most Outstanding Track and Field
Athlete of the Year...won the same awards as a seventh grader in 20002001...Euless Trinity was the 2005 Texas Team of the Year...coached by Steve
Lineweaver at Trinity High.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Ivan (transportation
supervisor) and Joyce Cooper-Nance (medical finance specialist) of Euless,
Texas...has three siblings, Julius, Delvan and Morgan...born February 18, 1988
in Bedford, Texas...full name is Dimitri Othello Nance.
Nance’s Career Statistics
Rushing
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
11/0
11/1
11/6
33/7
Att.
56
133
105
294
Net
229
500
410
1139
Avg.
4.1
3.8
3.9
3.9
TD
3
7
3
13
Lg.
17
57
18
57
Avg./G
20.8
45.5
37.3
34.5
Receiving
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
11//0
11/1
11/6
33/7
Rec.
2
13
20
35
Yds.
16
120
111
247
Avg.
8.0
9.2
5.6
7.1
TD
0
0
0
0
Long
10
32
12
32
Avg./G
1.5
10.9
10.1
7.5
100
ARIZONA STATE
MIKE NIXON
LB
6-3/224/Senior
Phoenix, Ariz.
(Sunnyslope)
25
ASU: Mature, 25-year-old junior who began his ASU career in 2006 after
playing minor league baseball…became one of the Pac-10’s top defensive
players in 2008, tying for the conference lead in interceptions and finishing
sixth in tackles…appeared in all 38 games of his ASU career, making 19
starts…has the ability to play all three linebacker positions, and has starting
experience at all three…totaled 180 tackles (117 solo), 19.0 tackles for
loss (minus 72 yards) and five sacks (minus 27 yards) in his three seasons
at ASU…also has 12 pass break-ups, five interceptions (all in 2008), three
forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his career.
2008: Played in all 12 games, making 11 starts (10 at weak side linebacker
and one at middle linebacker)…led the team and tied for the Pac-10 lead with
five interceptions, returning one for a touchdown…also led the Sun Devils with
90 tackles (60 solo), which ranked sixth in the Pac-10…had 8.0 tackles for
loss (minus 36 yards), one sack, five pass break-ups and one forced fumble
on the season…was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 selection, and earned
First-Team all-conference honors from PhilSteele.com…also accomplished in
the classroom, as he was a Pac-10 All-Academic First-Team selection and an
ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII honoree…finished with seven or
more tackles in eight of the team’s 12 games on the season…had a team-high
eight tackles (four solo) and two pass break-ups in season-opening win over
Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…collected seven tackles (five solo) in victory over
Stanford on Sept. 6…recorded a season-high 13 tackles (eight solo) and a
pass break-up while making his only start at middle linebacker against UNLV on
Sept. 13…totaled seven tackles (five solo) against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…
had his first career interception, in addition to five tackles (two solo), at California
on Oct. 4…collected eight tackles (six solo), one sack and an interception in
the third quarter at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…had five tackles (four solo) against
Oregon on Oct. 25…led the team with 12 tackles (eight solo) at Oregon State
on Nov. 1…finished with three tackles and a fourth-quarter interception in
victory at Washington on Nov. 8…helped ASU get its first shutout since 1996
with six tackles (five solo) and an interception in win over Washington State on
Nov. 15…had seven tackles (four solo) and a 45-yard interception return for a
touchdown in the fourth quarter of victory over UCLA on Nov. 28…his was one
of an NCAA record-tying four defensive touchdowns the Sun Devils scored in
that game…posted a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) and a pass break-up
at Arizona on Dec. 6…shared the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player of
the Year award with senior safety Troy Nolan…also a co-winner of the Clyde B.
Smith Award for academic achievement, along with senior linebacker Anthony
Reyes, at team’s year-end banquet.
2007: Played in all 13 games, making four starts at middle linebacker...finished
fourth on the team with 58 tackles (37 solo)...totaled three tackles for loss (minus
12 yards), including one sack (minus nine yards), and four pass break-ups on
the season...also had two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble...had two
tackles against San Jose State on Sept. 1 and three tackles against Colorado
on Sept. 8...recorded four tackles each in wins over San Diego State on Sept.
15 and Oregon State on Sept. 22...had a fumble recovery in the second
quarter of ASU’s win at Stanford on Sept. 29...posted four tackles (two solo)
at Washington State on Oct. 6...filled up the stat sheet against Washington on
Oct. 13, with five tackles (three solo), a tackle for loss, a third-quarter fumble
recovery and a pass break-up...collected six tackles (three solo) in his first start
of the season against California on Oct. 27...led the team with his season-best
12 tackles (five solo) at Oregon on Nov. 3...had three tackles and a pass breakup at UCLA on Nov. 10 and against USC on Nov. 22...recorded seven tackles
(four solo) and a pass break-up in win over Arizona on Dec. 1...finished the
season by making five tackles (all solo), forcing a fumble and recording his only
sack of the season in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27.
2006: Played in all 13 games, starting four at strong side linebacker...totaled 32
tackles (20 solo), 8.0 tackles-for-loss (-24 yards), 3.0 sacks (-10 yards), three
pass deflections and one forced fumble...totaled three solo stops and a five-yard
tackle-for-loss in his Sun Devil debut against Northern Arizona on Aug. 31...
recorded a pair of solo tackles and a one-yard tackle-for-loss against Nevada on
Sept. 9...posted three total tackles (one solo), a one-yard tackle-for-loss and a
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PLAYER PROFILES
pass deflection at Colorado on Sept. 16...tallied a pair of solo tackles and a twoyard tackle-for-loss at No. 21 California on Sept. 23...in his first career start, he
totaled two solo tackles-for-loss, a seven-yard sack and a forced fumble against
Stanford on Oct. 21...tallied three assisted tackles as a starter at Washington
on Oct. 28...chipped in a pair of solo tackles and a pass deflection at Oregon
State on Nov. 4...recorded a season-high seven tackles (five solo), assisting on
a four-yard tackle-for-loss in a starting effort against UCLA on Nov. 18...as a
starter, totaled two tackles (one solo), assisting on a one-yard tackle-for loss and
added a pass breakup at Arizona on Nov. 25...made two solo tackles, including
a two-yard sack of Warrior quarterback Colt Brennan in the Shearaton Hawai’i
Bowl against Hawai’i on Dec. 24...joined the team for spring drills...ranked as the
38th-best inside linebacker in the nation for 2006 by Phil Steele...also earned
preseason third-team All-Pac-10 honors by that same publication.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix...
SuperPrep Elite 50 (No. 7)...SuperPrep All-American (No. 2 skill athlete)...ranked
No. 1 player in Arizona by SuperPrep...ranked No. 93 nationally in The Insiders
Top 101...member of Student Sports Hot 100...rated No. 11 safety in the nation...
rated No. 3 safety in the West by PacWestFootball.com...PrepStar Dream Team
and No. 4 ‘athlete’ in the nation (No. 1 ‘athlete’ in the West)...Tom Lemming
All-American and the No. 20 player in the West...Arizona state career passing
leader (8,091 yards)...Max Emfinger All-American...memeber of The Tacoma
News Tribune’s Western 100...went 37-11 as a starting quarterback...twice
selected first-team All-State as a safety...made 109 tackles (35 solo) and eight
interceptions as a senior...completed 153-of-261 passes for 2,636 yards and 34
touchdowns...he also rushed for 309 yards, kicked six field goals and averaged
44.4 yards as a punter in 2001...named to The Orange County Register’s Fab
15 second-team...Phoenix ‘Big School’ Player of the Year...preseason SuperPrep
All-American (No. 28 ‘skill athlete’)...as a junior, he passed for 2,266 yards and
21 touchdowns and rushed for 795 yards and seven scores...defensively, he
made 146 tackles and eight interceptions...also an outstanding baseball player
(catcher) who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers out of high school and
played in their farm system until the end of 2005...signed a national letter of intent
with UCLA out of high school, but never enrolled.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major, but considers pursuring a career
in radio broadcasting...parents are Jim (CFO of Marco Crane) and Debbie
(health care consultant) Nixon of Phoenix, Ariz....has an older brother, Matt,
who played football at California (1998-2002)...graduated sixth in his class
at Sunnyslope High...decided to attend ASU because he has been a lifelong
Sun Devils fan and because his family can easily attend ASU’s games...favorite
professional athlete is Boris Diaw...born August 17, 1983...full name is Michael
George Nixon.
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
13/4
13/4
12/11
33/19
Nixon’s Career Statistics
20/12
32
8.0/24
3.0/10
3
37/21
58
3.0/12
1.0/9
4
60/30
90
8.0/36
1.0/8
5
117/63 180 19.0/72
5.0/27
12
FF
1
1
1
3
FR Int
0
0
2
0
0
5
2 5
TOM NJUNGE
college transfers by Rivals.com...two-year starter at PCC...earned honorable
mention All-Mission Conference honors as a sophomore...was a key blocker
among the state’s top-ranked offense and passing team...de-committed
from Boise State to attend ASU and was also recruited by Kansas State...
committed to ASU on Dec. 15, 2007...coached by Kenny Lawler at Pasadena
City College.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Muir High School in Pasadena, Calif....
named to the All-Pacific League first team and the Pasadena All-Area team as
a senior...lettered twice in football as well as track and field...coached by Ken
Howard at Muir High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in sociology and African-American studies at ASU...
last name is pronounced “Ju-Ng-e”...born July 18, 1988 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Njunge’s Career Statistics
Year
G/GS
2008
8/4
thomas ohmart
SN
6-1/243/Sophomore
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Horizon)
ASU: Former walk-on who will continue to serve as the team’s long snapper
in 2009…one of a school-record 10 true freshmen to see game action last
season…was awarded a scholarship in the spring.
2008: Played in all 12 games as the team’s long snapper on field goals, extra
points and punts.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Horizon High School in Scottsdale,
Ariz...earned three varsity letters for football...received second-team all-region
honors as a center.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major at ASU...parents are Tom (firefighter)
and Patty Ohmart (registered nurse) of Scottsdale, Ariz....has three siblings:
Ryan, Josh and Chris...hobbies include cooking, camping, hunting and playing
video games...born Aug. 30, 1988 in Lake Havasu, Ariz....full name is Thomas
K. Ohmart.
BROCK OSWEILER
QB
6-8/237/ Freshman
Kalispell, Mont.
(Flathead)
OL
6-5/272/Senior
Pasadena, Calif.
(Pasadena CC)
74
ASU: Big, powerful lineman who exited spring practice as the projected
starter at right tackle…is considered an excellent pass blocker…was a junior
college teammate of fellow Sun Devil Terell Carr…one of three mid-year junior
college transfers among the 2008 signing class.
2008: Played in eight games, making four starts, at offensive tackle…made his
collegiate debut in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…started at right
tackle in four straight games at mid-season, beginning with the game at California
on Oct. 4…was one of six Sun Devils to make their first career start on the
offensive line during the 2008 season, along with junior Thomas Altieri, sophomore
Jon Hargis and freshmen Garth Gerhart, Zach Schlink and Adam Tello.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Pasadena (Calif.) City College...rated as the
No. 11 offensive line prospect and the No. 81 overall player among junior
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57
17
ASU: True freshman quarterback who graduated high school early to join the
team for spring practice…is one of four midyear enrollees to sign with ASU
in 2009…brings incredible size and tremendous athleticism to the position…
is a playmaking threat in and out of the pocket…is the tallest athlete (6-8) on
this year’s roster…will compete to be the starting quarterback in 2009…listed
third on the depth chart at quarterback at the end of spring practice.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Flathead High School in Kalispell,
Mont…the first offensive player and the second overall athlete of the 2009
class to commit to the Sun Devils, pledging on April 30, 2008...was named the
2008-09 Gatorade State Player of the Year for Montana...gives ASU two of
Montana’s past three Gatorade State Players of the Year, joining sophomore
offensive lineman Matt Hustad, who won the award playing for Helena High
School in 2006-07...a standout basketball player in high school, he originally
committed to the University of Gonzaga as a sophomore in high school to play
basketball before deciding to strictly focus on a collegiate football career...as a
junior on the hardwood in 2007-08, he averaged 24.9 points, 14.5 rebounds,
2.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 blocked shots on 48-percent shooting from
the field and was rated as a three-star basketball recruit by Scout.com...listed
as the No. 25 pro-style quarterback in the country by Rivals.com...rated as the
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101
PLAYER PROFILES
No. 47 quarterback in the nation by Scout.com...led the state of Montana in
completed passes, passing yards, passing yards-per-game, ranked second in
passing attempts and passing touchdowns as a senior...completed 189-of303 passes (62.4 pct.) for 2,703 yards with 29 touchdowns as a senior...also
led the Braves in rushing with 162 carries for 700 yards (4.3 avg.) and 13
touchdowns on the ground...scored three times on the ground and totaled 84
rushing yards on 18 attempts (4.7 avg.) and completed 15-22 passes (68.2
pct) for 163 yards and two scores against Sentinel on Oct. 3, 2008...threw
for 243 yards and four touchdowns against Great Falls on Oct. 11, 2008...
collected a season high 115 rushing yards on 22 attempts (5.0 avg.) with
three touchdowns and added 178 passing yards on 12-19 attempts (63.2 pct)
with one touchdown versus Glacier on Oct. 17, 2009...threw for 309 yards on
18-23 passing (78.3 pct.) with five touchdowns through the air, while adding
50 rushing yards on nine attempts (5.6 avg.) with two scores against Hellgate
on Oct. 24, 2008...threw for 2,454 yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore
in 2006...chose ASU over Alabama, Florida State, Stanford, Tennessee, UCLA
and Washington State...by Russell McCarvel at Flathead High School.
PERSONAL: Exploratory major at ASU…parents are John and Kathy
Osweiler of Kalispell, Mont…has one brother, Tanner, who played football at
Montana Tech…born Nov. 22, 1990 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho…full name is
Brock Alan Osweiler.
COLIN PARKER
LB
6-1/228/Sophomore
Chandler, Ariz.
(Hamilton)
21
ASU: Local product who will compete for playing time among a deep and
talented group of linebackers in 2009…one of nine redshirt freshmen to make
their collegiate debuts last season…moved back to linebacker, his high school
position, in 2008 after being recruited as a safety...a Sun Devil legacy, he is
the son of former ASU and NFL star Anthony Parker, who played cornerback
for ASU from 1984 to 1987.
2008: Played in seven games as a reserve linebacker and on the special
teams units…recorded three solo tackles on the season…made his collegiate
debut against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…collected his first career tackle
at California on Oct. 4…had two solo tackles against Oregon on Oct. 25…
earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason strength
and conditioning program.
Ariz....ASU’s first verbal commitment of the Class of 2007, pledging on April
16, 2006...regarded as the No. 35 outside linebacker in the nation, the No.
9 player in the state of Arizona and the state’s top linebacker prospect in the
preseason by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 12 prospect in the state of Arizona
by SuperPrep in the preseason...ranked as the No. 14 player in the state of
Arizona for the postseason by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 48 weak side
linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...rated as the No. 51 outside linebacker
and the top prospect at his position in the state of Arizona by Scouts, Inc....
would have been rated higher were it not for an injury that prevented him from
playing both as a junior and a senior...joins Hamilton High teammate Kerry
Taylor as ASU signees...Hamilton also produced current Sun Devils Gerald
Munns and David Smith and former ASU All-American and current Baltimore
Raven Pro Bowl defender Terrell Suggs...chose ASU over Florida, Michigan,
California, Michigan State and Arizona...coached by Steve Belles as a senior
at Hamilton.
Year
2007
2008
102
G/GS
Redshirted
7/0
Parker’s Career Statistics
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
3/0
3
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
FF
-
0
FR Int
-
0
0
ARIZONA STATE
AARON PFLUGRAD
WR
5-10/172/Junior
Eugene, Ore.
(Sheldon)
16
ASU: Transfer from Oregon who will sit out the 2009 season due to NCAA
transfer rules ... will have two years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2010
... played in 23 games over the last two seasons for the Ducks ... totaled 23
receptions for 247 yards and one touchdown in his two years at Oregon ...
father, Robin, served as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at
Arizona State from 1995-2000.
OREGON: Played two seasons at the University of Oregon (2007-2008) ...
had 17 receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman in 2007
... also returned eight punts for 29 yards (3.6 avg.) and had a 22-yard kickoff
return in 2007 ... finished with six catches 79 yards and three punt returns for
43 yards (14.3 avg.) in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Sheldon High School in Eugene, Ore
... made the most of quick impressions in his lone season with the Irish and
was tabbed as the best receiver in the state and among the top four overall
prospects in Oregon by SuperPrep ... earned first-team all-state honors as a
receiver honorable mention as a defensive back from The Oregonianalso was
included on SuperPreps Northwest Hot 100 chart ... pulled down 59 catches
for 869 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006 after accumulating 38 receptions
for 840 yards and 14 scores as a junior for Washington state champion
Pullman High School (14-0) ... Sheldon finished his senior year ranked fourth
in Oregon with an 11-1 record after losing in the state semifinals to eventual
6A state champion Jesuit ... also was Midwestern League 400-meter winner
in 2007 and basketball team's defensive player of the year in 2006 ... coached
by Marty Johnson at Sheldon High School.
PERSONAL: Parents are Robin and Marlene Pflugrad ... has one sister, who
is a cheerleader at the University of Oregon ... born on Sept. 24, 1988 in
Missoula, Montana ... full name is Aaron David Pflugrad.
A.J. PICKENS
WR
Chino, Calif.
(Don Lugo)
9
ASU: Redshirt freshman who could contribute this season as a return man as
well as at wide receiver…exited spring practice listed as the top reserve slot
receiver and the projected number one kick returner…has the potential to be
a phenomenal playmaker for the Sun Devils over the next few years.
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 allpurpose yards...totaled 63 tackles (33 solo) with one pass deflection and one
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PLAYER PROFILES
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: Undecided on his major...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.
GERELL ROBINSON
WR
6-4/230/Sophomore
Phoenix, Ariz.
(Hamilton)
8
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz...a
highly-heralded prospect on the national level, he earned Second-Team All-USA
honors as an all-purpose athlete by USA Today…comes to ASU via one of the
state of Arizona’s powerhouse football programs which has produced several
excellent Sun Devils in recent years including current players Gerald Munns,
Colin Parker and Kerry Taylor, as well as former ASU All-American and current
NFL All-Pro Terrell Suggs...joins prep teammate Patrick Jamison as 2008 Sun
Devil signees...is one of eight Hamilton graduates to have signed with Arizona
State since 2004...rated as the No. 77 overall player in the nation and the No.
1 player in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...ranked as the No. 9 all-purpose
athlete and the No. 91 overall prospect in the nation among PrepStar’s “Class
of 2008 Top-135 Dream Team”...also listed as the No. 8 all-purpose athlete in
the country by Rivals.com...regarded as the No. 111 overall player in the nation
by SuperPrep and is ranked as the No. 119 player in the country in the “ESPN
150” list on ESPN.com...earned Third-Team All-America honors as a multipurpose athlete by EA Sports...earned First-Team “Best in the West” recognition
as a utility player by the Long Beach Press-Telegram...was recognized among
the “Western 100” list by the Tacoma News-Tribune...rated as the No. 13 allpurpose athlete in the nation and the No. 2 all-purpose athlete in the West region
by ESPN Scouts, Inc....listed as the No. 78 overall prospect in the country and
the No. 14 wide receiver by Scout.com...ranked as the No. 1 player in the state
of Arizona by Scout.com...listed as the top safety in the state of Arizona in the
preseason by 24-7 Football.com...rated as the No. 2 overall player in the state of
Arizona by the Arizona Republic...ranked as the No. 4 wide receiver and the No.
18 overall player in the Southwest by Scout.com...rated as the No. 1 player in
the state of Arizona and the No. 13 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep...
was chosen among the nation’s most elite high school football players to
appear in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, where he saw significant
action playing safety...earned All-Arizona honors by the Arizona Republic...rated
as a four-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com...Hamilton posted a
25-2 record during his two years as a Husky...as a senior in 2007, he was an
all-purpose offensive threat, completing 47-of-80 passes (58.8 pct.) for 843
yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, while also carrying 65 times
for 543 yards (8.4 avg.) with four touchdowns and he caught 26 passes for 524
yards (20.2 avg.) with nine scores...caught a touchdown pass in nine games on
the season...completed six-of-seven passes for 145 yards and two scores, ran
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for 46 yards on only three carries and caught two passes for 59 yards with a
touchdown reception against Buena High School in the season opener on Aug.
24, 2007...combined for 99 rushing and receiving yards and two scores against
eventual state champion Brophy Prep on Aug. 30, 2007...caught two passes
for 107 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown catch against Mountain Pointe
High School on Sept. 28, 2007...carried nine times for 137 yards with two total
scores against Gilbert High School on Oct. 5, 2007...as a member of Hamilton’s
13-1, 5A-I State Champion squad in 2006, Robinson was primarily featured on
defense, collecting 49 total tackles (29 solo), eight interceptions, seven pass
deflections, with one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery...recorded a
season-high six tackles twice...had two interceptions in two games...in limited
action on offense as a junior, he carried three times for 15 yards and caught
one pass for six yards...as a sophomore at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix,
he led the Thunder in passing by completing 56-of-108 attempts (51.9 pct.)
for 812 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions, while also rushing
100 times for 394 yards (3.9 avg.) with two touchdowns and he caught three
passes for six yards and two scores...led Desert Vista with 1,206 yards of total
offense in 2005...was a teammate of fellow Sun Devil signee Steven Figueroa
while at Desert Vista as a sophomore...chose the Sun Devils over Notre Dame
and Oregon, and had a host of scholarship offers from many of the nation’s
elite programs including Colorado, Florida, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Minnesota,
Nebraska, Tennessee, UCLA and USC...announced his commitment on Jan. 5,
2008 on national television at the U.S. Army High School All-America Game in
San Antonio, Texas...coached by Steve Belles at Hamilton High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business management and finance at ASU...
parents are Todd and Zarita Guess of Chandler, Ariz....has two siblings, Nodia
and Tasha Hutch...born Oct. 13, 1989 in Gary, Ind....full name is La’Diviosia
Gerell Robinson.
Year
2008
Robinson’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Long
11/0
3
26
8.7
0
13
Avg./G
2.4
JAMARR ROBINSON
DE
6-2/247/Junior
Fairfield, Calif.
(Fairfiled)
55
ASU: Tough, athletic defender who will provide depth and could compete for
playing time at defensive end this season…has the potential to be an elite pass
rusher…moved to defensive end from linebacker before the 2008 season…has
played in eight games in two seasons…was the defensive star of the spring
game, recording three sacks.
2008: Played in five games as a reserve defensive end…had a solo tackle
against Oregon on Oct. 25, the first tackle of his ASU career.
2007: Played in three games (against Washington, at Oregon and against USC)
as a reserve linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Fairfield (Calif.) High School...rated as
the No. 25 linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 59 player
in the state of California in the postseason by Rivals.com...rated as the No. 52
linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...listed as the No. 59 player in the state of
California by SuperPrep...played in eight games as a senior due to an injury...had
86 tackles in eight games...as a starter during his sophomore, junior and senior
years he was All-Solano County Athletic League...coached by Eric Barber.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...his mother, Lella is a postal worker in
Fairfield, Calif...has one brother, Markale...born February 26, 1988...full name is
Jamarr Najee Robinson.
Year
G/GS
2006
Redshirted
2007
3/0
2008
5/0
Career
8/0
Robinson’s Career Statistics
-/-
-
-/-
-/-
-
0/0
0
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
1/0
1
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
1/0
1
0.0/0
0.0/0
0
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FF
-
0
0
0
FR Int
-
0
0
0
0
0 0
103
PLAYER PROFILES
ANDREW SAMPSON
OL
6-3/299/ RS Freshmen
Aurora, Colo.
(Overland)
72
ASU: Powerful, intimidating lineman with an aggressive mean streak…projects
as a guard, exiting the spring second on the depth chart at left guard…has
the versatility to play elsewhere on the offensive line, having played tackle in
high school and spending time at center with the scout team last year…plays
every snap at a high level of intensity…plays with an excellent base and uses
superb hand placement to strike defenders…excels at both run blocking and
in pass protection.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Overland High School in Aurora,
Colo...a weight room stand-out with an excellent work ethic...bench presses
330 pounds, squats 455 and power cleans 285...prides himself on his
attitude toward improving and his will to be the best...earned All-Midlands
Region honors as a senior by PrepStar...was ranked among the Tacoma
News-Tribune’s “Western 100” list...has the mobility to get down and field
and block at the next level...finishes defenders until the whistle blows...listed
as the No. 18 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN Scouts, Inc....also rated
as the No. 1 offensive guard in the state of Colorado and the No. 4 offensive
guard in the Plains region by ESPN Scouts, Inc....rated as the No. 33 offensive
guard in the nation by Scout.com...listed as the No. 41 offensive guard in
the country by Rivals.com...also rated as the No. 1 offensive guard and the
No. 7 overall player in the state of Colorado by Rivals.com...rated as the
No. 29 offensive guard in the nation, the No. 1 guard in the Midlands region
and the region’s No. 22 overall prospect by SuperPrep...listed as the No. 5
overall player and the No. 2 offensive lineman in the state of Colorado by
Scout.com...also ranked as the No. 3 offensive guard and the No. 45 overall
prospect in the Midlands region by Scout.com...listed as one of eight “Top 5A
Football Players” in the preseason by the Rocky Mountain News...appeared
in the 2008 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, along with fellow Sun Devil
signees Kemonte Bateman and Steven Figueroa on the West roster...earned
First-Team All-Centennial League honors and First-Team All-City recognition
as a senior...chose ASU over Colorado State, Utah and Washington and
committed to the Sun Devils on Oct. 28, 2007...coached by Tony Manfredi at
Overland High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in kinesiology/exercise science at ASU...parents
are Martin Sampson and Stacy Masters of Aurora, Colo....has two siblings,
Nick and Olivia...born Aug. 16, 1989 in Greeley, Colo....full name is Andrew
Martin Sampson.
his collegiate debut against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…played in five straight
games as a reserve lineman before making his first career start, at left guard, in
win at Washington on Nov. 8…suffered a season-ending injury in the second
half of that game…was one of six Sun Devils to make their first career start on
the offensive line during the 2008 season, along with juniors Thomas Altieri
and Tom Njunge, sophomore Jon Hargis and freshmen Garth Gerhart and
Adam Tello.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Centennial High School in Peoria,
Ariz....unanimously rated as the top offensive lineman in the state of Arizona
by all recruiting services...starred for one of the state’s top high school teams,
helping Centennial claim back-to-back state championships...can play both
offensive guard and tackle and likely projects to play guard at ASU...ranked
as the No. 5 offensive guard in the West region and the No. 15 guard in the
nation by ESPN Scouts, Inc...also recognized as the top offensive guard in
Arizona by ESPN Scouts, Inc...bench presses over 350 pounds...rated as the
No. 1 offensive lineman and the No. 5 overall player in the state of Arizona
and the No. 14 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com...earned All-West
Region honors as a senior by PrepStar...was ranked among the Tacoma
News-Tribune’s “Western 100” list...excels equally in run blocking and pass
protection...a four-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com...rated
as the No. 232 overall player in the nation by Scout.com...listed as the No. 1
offensive lineman in the state of Arizona and the state’s No. 7 overall prospect
by SuperPrep...listed by Scout.com as the No. 22 offensive tackle in the
nation...ranked as the No. 1 offensive lineman in the state of Arizona in the
preseason by 24-7 Football.com...earned First-Team 5A All-State honors by
the Arizona Republic as a junior...listed as the No. 1 offensive lineman and the
No. 7 overall player in the state of Arizona by the Arizona Republic...regarded
as the No. 3 offensive tackle and the No. 40 overall player in the Southwest by
SuperPrep...was a member of Centennial’s back-to-back Arizona 5A-II State
Champion teams in 2006 and 2007...earned First-Team All-Region, All-5A and
All-State honors as a junior...chose ASU over Arizona, California, Colorado,
Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Stanford and UCLA among several
other prominent programs...committed to the Sun Devils on Aug. 18, 2007...
coached by Richard Taylor at Centennial High School.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Paul and Michelle Schlink
of Glendale, Ariz....born Aug. 6, 1990.
Schlink’s Career Statistics
Year
G/GS
2008
6/1
CHRIS SCOTT
OL
6-1/282/Sophomore
Somerdale, N.J.
(Triton)
60
ZACH SCHLINK
OL
6-4/331/Sophomore
Peoria, Ariz.
(Centennial)
75
ASU: Promising, young lineman with the potential to be a big part of the Sun
Devils’ offensive line in the next few years…considered to be a nasty, physical
“throw back” type of offensive lineman…has a mean streak and finishes
blocks soundly…combines tenacity with sound technical abilities to be a
well-rounded lineman…one of a school-record 10 true freshmen to see game
action in 2008…despite missing part of spring practice with an injury, he is
projected to be the starting right guard this season.
2008: Played in six games, including one start, on the offensive line…made
104
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ASU: Walk-on who is expected to provide depth at guard this season…
moved to the offensive line in 2008 after beginning his Sun Devil career as a
defensive lineman.
scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Triton High School in Runnemede,
N.J.... won second-team All-Olympic Conference left tackle honors... coached
by Peter Goetz at Triton High School...earned three varsity letters for football
as well as track and field...competed in shot put and discus events in track
and field.
PERSONAL: Majoring in aerospace engineering at ASU...mother is Sandra
Scott of Somerdale, N.J....has one sister, Kimberly, who plays field hockey at
Rutgers...hobbies include hanging out and getting a break, fishing at the shore
and water sports such as wakeboarding...born Jan. 5, 1989 in Voorhees, N.J....
full name is Christopher Robert Scott.
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T.J. SIMPSON
WR
6-1/189/Sophomore
Peoria, Ariz.
(Peoria)
86
ASU: Local product who could see increased playing time at wide receiver this
season…one of nine redshirt freshman to make their collegiate debuts in 2008…
should continue improving and refining his skills, and he figures to be a big part
of the Sun Devils’ future…praised for being a reliable receiver and crisp routerunner…is projected as one of the top reserves at wide receiver this season.
2008: Played in all 12 games as a reserve wide receiver…totaled two catches
for 12 yards and a touchdown for the season…saw his first career game
action in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…had his first career
reception, an eight-yard catch in the third quarter of victory over Stanford
on Sept. 6…caught the first touchdown of his career, a four-yard pass from
Danny Sullivan, in the fourth quarter against Oregon on Oct. 25.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Peoria (Ariz.) High School...listed as
the No. 7 prospect in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep in the preseason and
the No. 8 player in the postseason...ranked as the No. 10 player in the state of
Arizona and the No. 71 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals.com and the No.
73 wide receiver by Scouts, Inc....compares to former Sun Devil All-American
and current Miami Dolphin Derek Hagan, according to Scouts, Inc....regarded
by Rivals.com as Arizona’s second-best prep wide receiver for 2006, only
trailing fellow ASU signee Kerry Taylor of Hamilton High School...selected
to The Arizona Republic’s 5A second-team...earned Peoria High’s “Golden
Helmet Award” as team Most Valuable Player for 2006...totaled 74 catches
for 1,621 yards and 16 touchdowns during his junior and senior years...speedy
deep-threat receiver who averaged nearly 22 yards-per-catch over his junior
and senior seasons...earned first-team All-Region recognition as a senior in
2006...snared 45 catches for 872 yards (19.4 ypc.) and nine touchdowns as
a senior...also carried the ball eight times for 169 yards (21.1 ypc.) and two
scores...earned second-team All-Region honors in 2005...caught 29 passes
for 749 yards (25.8 ypc.) and seven touchdowns for Peoria as a junior...also
had a 32.1-yard average as a kick return specialist, with a long return of 93
yards...won the 100-meter, 200 and 400 and ran on the winning 4x400 relay
at the 5A-II state track meet in May, 2006...chose ASU over Boise State,
Hawaii, Oregon and Oregon State...lettered four times in track, three times
in football and twice in basketball at Peoria High School...attended the same
high school as current Sun Devil running back Keegan Herring...coached by
Doug Clapp at Peoria High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business management at ASU and has
aspirations to become a business owner...parents are Travis, Sr. (security
guard) and Karen Simpson of Peoria, Ariz....has two siblings, Mia and Nathan...
enjoys playing Playstation 2 and hanging out with family members...born Sept.
2, 1988 in Germany...full name is Travis Jordan Simpson.
Year
2007
2008
Simpson’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Long
Redshirted
-
-
-
-
-
12/0
2
12
6.0
1
8
Avg./G
1.0
pierre singfield
CB
5-11/196/Senior
Green Valley, Ariz.
(Pima CC)
31
playing time at cornerback this season…was one of the surprises of the 2008
season, moving into the starting lineup at the beginning of the season after
walking on to the team in the spring…was awarded a scholarship this past
spring…projected as a top reserve at cornerback in 2009.
2008: Played in all 12 games, with four starts…named a starter at cornerback
to begin the season after being an invited walk-on in the spring…totaled 22
tackles (16 solo), two pass break-ups and one tackle for loss on the season…
collected two solo tackles and a pass break-up in his first career game, a
season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…posted a season-high seven
tackles (four solo) in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…had three solo tackles
and a pass break-up against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…recorded three solo
tackles at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…had two tackles against Oregon on Oct.
25…collected two solo tackles in shutout win over Washington State on Nov.
15…had at least one tackle in nine of the team’s 12 games on the season.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz....
played cornerback and wide receiver for Pima...earned first-team AllConference honors and was named a pre-season All-American.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Arvada High School in Arvada, Colo....
had two interceptions and two rushing touchdowns as a junior...also played
basketball and track...was an all-conference selection in basketball and track...
was a team captain in basketball as a senior.
PERSONAL: A BIS major (education and sociology) at ASU...parents are
Tony (engineer) and Renee Singfield (sales manager) of Green Valley, Ariz....
has three siblings, Antoine, Mark and Allonte...enjoys playing sports, reading,
hanging out with friends and family and working out...born Sept. 25, 1987 in
Akron, Ohio...full name is Pierre Dante Singfield.
Year
2008
G/GS
12/4
Singfield’s Career Statistics
16/6
22
1.0/1
0.0/0
2
FF
0
FR Int
0
0
ryan skorupka
TE
6-0/225/Junior
Sparta, N.J.
(Monmouth University)
39
ASU: Former transfer who is moving to tight end this season…played
linebacker on the defensive scout team last year…previously attended
Monmouth University, where he played running back for two seasons.
LAST COLLEGE: Attended Monmouth University and played for the Hawks
for two seasons...played in 16 games as a running back and on special
teams...totaled 91 yards on 21 rushing attempts and two touchdowns in his
two seasons...appeared in 10 games as a true freshman in 2006...had nine
rushes for 53 yards (5.9 avg.) and a touchdown that year...also had three
tackles on special teams...team went 10-2 in 2006, winning the Northeast
Conference title and appearing in the Division I-AA Mid-Major national
championship game...played in six games in 2007, finishing with 12 carries for
38 yards (3.2 avg.) and one touchdown.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Sparta (N.J.) High School...was named
all-league and all-state for his junior and senior seasons... had 1,700 rushing
yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior, and then rushed for 1,350 yards and
20 touchdowns as a senior...selected to play in New Jersey vs. New York
Governors Bowl in West Point, N.Y....in a state playoff game as a junior, he
rushed for 272 yards and four touchdowns, including a 99-yard scoring run...
was football team captain as a senior...also lettered in baseball, track and field
and wrestling.
PERSONAL: Majoring in communications at ASU...parents are George
(UPS driver) and Nancy Skorupka (teacher) of Sparta, N.J....has one brother,
Matthew, who played football at Northern Michigan...born Dec. 24, 1987 in
Newton, N.J....full name is Ryan Michael Skorupka.
ASU: Former walk-on junior college transfer who is expected to compete for
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BRANDON SMITH
WR
6-2/195/Senior
Bakersfield, Calif.
(West)
2
ASU: Fifth-year senior with the talent to be one of ASU’s most promising
offensive threats…has incredible speed to be a formidable threat in the
vertical passing game…has played in 12 games with nine receptions for 187
yards (20.8 avg.) and two touchdowns so far in his career…will provide depth
and compete for playing time at wide receiver this season…also has the ability
to participate in the return game as well.
2008: Played in one game as a reserve wide receiver, catching three passes
for 20 yards against Oregon on Oct. 25.
2006: Appeared in 11 games, starting two (Washington State, Hawai’i)...
totaled six catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns...averaged a teamhigh 27.8 yards-per-catch...in his first career start, he caught three passes
for 102 yards (34.0 avg.) and a touchdown against Washington State on
Nov. 11, becoming the first Sun Devil freshman wide receiver to surpass 100
receiving yards in a game since current Detroit Lion Shaun McDonald did so
in 2000...his 62-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Rudy Carpenter
was the longest completed pass for the Sun Devils during the 2006 season...
caught two passes for 28 yards against UCLA on Nov. 18...made a 37-yard
touchdown reception as a starter in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl against Hawai’i
on Dec. 25.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of West High School in Bakersfield,
Calif....pre- and postseason all-region selection by PrepStar Magazine...listed
as the No. 72 player in the FarWest by SuperPrep...rated the No. 60 wide
receiver prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 65 player in
the state of California by Rivals.com (all positions)...listed as the No. 93 player
in the West Hot 100 by Scout.com...member of The Tacoma News Tribune’s
“Western 100” list...named first-team all-area and second-team all-league...as
a senior, had 41 receptions for 700 yards and 12 touchdowns...also had two
kickoff returns and one punt return for touchdowns...very fast and athletic, a
deep ball threat and projected by some as a kick return specialist...runs a 10.6
100-meters and sports a 36-inch vertical jump...coached by Rich Cornford.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Willy Smith and Velma
Hopkins of Bakersfield, Calif....lists the day he signed with ASU as his most
exciting sports experience...enjoys working with kids and playing dominoes...
born in February of 1987 in Bakersfield, Calif....full name is Brandon
Eugene Smith.
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
Career
Smith’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Redshirted
-
-
-
-
11/2
6
167
27.8
2
0/0
0
0
0
0
1/0
3
20
6.7
0
12/2
9
187
20.8
2
Long
-
62
0
8
62
Avg./G
15.2
0.0
20.0
15.6
GREGORY SMITH
DE
6-3/240/ Freshman
Perris, Calif.
(Citrus Hill)
95
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Citrus Hill High School in Perris, Calif…
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two-way playmaker for one of California’s most successful programs...excelled
at tight end, fullback and defensive end...will begin his Sun Devil career at
defensive end...an explosive athlete with the ability to impact a game from a
variety of positions...rated as the No. 60 tight end prospect in the nation by
Scout.com...ranked as the No. 85 inside linebacker recruit in the country by
Rivals.com...caught 33 passes for 712 yards (21.6 avg.) with 12 touchdowns
and rushed for 108 yards on only four carries with two touchdowns...caught
eight passes for 116 yards with five touchdowns as a junior in 2007...added
11 sacks, three fumble recoveries and three blocked punts on the year...
totaled 314 yards receiving on 14 catches (22.4 avg.) with four touchdowns
as a sophomore in 2006...added 54 tackles (44 solo) and 14.0 quarterback
sacks...posted 60 tackles (24 solo), one fumble recovery and one blocked
field goal as a freshman in 2005...chose ASU over Fresno State, New Mexico,
UTEP and Washington...verbally committed to the Sun Devils on Jan. 20,
2009, shortly after his official visit to ASU...coached by Doug Dubois at Citrus
Hill High School.
MAX SMITH
TE
6-2/258/ Freshman
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Saguaro)
85
Ariz…the top tight end prospect in the state of Arizona...a powerful two-way
threat at tight end...versatile athlete who excelled on offense, defense and
special teams for perhaps the top high school program in the state of Arizona...
earned First-Team All-4A honors in 2008 by the Arizona Republic...listed as the
No. 66 tight end prospect in the country by ESPN Scouts, Inc...ranked as the
No. 71 tight end in the nation by Scout.com...bench presses 365 pounds and
squats 525...a dependable receiver and excellent blocker from the tight end
position...has the ability to excel as an H-back...was a prep teammate of fellow
signees Corey Adams and Kody Koebensky and also played with current Sun
Devil defensive back Max Tabach at Saguaro in 2006...helped guide Saguaro
to three consecutive 4A-I state championships and a combined 41-1 record
over the 2006-08 seasons...was named to the Friday Night Heroes list by
Phoenix Metro Football Magazine...caught 34 career passes for 487 yards
(14.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns...collected 115 career tackles with eight
sacks and one interception...averaged 37.2 yards on 66 career punts...caught
14 passes for 261 yards (18.7 avg.) with four touchdowns as a senior...also
totaled 72 tackles, eight sacks and an interception on defense...caught a
season high four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown against Sahuaro on
Sept. 12, 2008...totaled a season-high 59 receiving yards on only two catches
with one touchdown against Apache Junction on Oct. 24, 2008...added three
catches for 35 yards and a season-high two scores against Chaparral on Oct.
17, 2008...threw a 30-yard touchdown pass against Lake Havasu on Nov.
14, 2008...collected at least five tackles in seven games on the year...posted
a season-high nine tackles on two occasions, against Shadow Mountain
on Sept. 26, 2008 and against Paradise Valley on Oct. 3, 2008...collected
a season-high two quarterback sacks against Cactus on Nov. 21, 2008...
averaged 38.3 yards on 38 punts...placed seven inside the 20-yard line and
had a long punt of 62 yards...caught 17 passes for 207 yards (14.8 avg.) and
three touchdowns as a junior in 2007...totaled 26 tackles on defense...had
season-highs of four receptions for 51 yards against McClintock on Oct. 26,
2007...caught two touchdown passes totaling 27 yards against Cactus on
Nov. 2, 2007...recorded three receptions for 31 yards against Canyon del Oro
on Dec. 8, 2007...posted a season-high seven tackles against Apache Junction
on Oct. 19, 2007 and also recorded five tackles against Chaparral on Nov. 30,
2007...averaged 35.4 yards on 24 punts...placed five punts inside the 20-yard
line and had a long punt of 61 yards...collected three receptions for 19 yards
and totaled four carries 17 yards as a sophomore on Saguaro’s varsity squad
in 2006...notched 16 tackles on defense...also saw limited action at punter
for Saguaro...chose ASU over Colorado State and Idaho...coached by John
Sanders at Saguaro High School.
PERSONAL: Exploratory major at ASU…parents are Gary and Andrea Smith
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of Paradise Valley, Ariz…has one sister, Allie, and one brother, Carter…uncle,
John Simons, swam for Stanford and participated in the 1980 Olympics in the
400 IM…hobbies include working on cars and juggling…born Feb. 8, 1991 in
Phoenix, Ariz…full name is Maxfield Powell Smith.
DANNY SULLIVAN
QB
6-4/242/Senior
Los Gatos, Calif.
(Los Gatos)
Sullivan.
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
G/GS
6/0
7/0
12/0
25/0
Sullivan’s Career Statistics
Comp./Att. Yds. Pct. TD/Int. Lg.
6/15
46
40.0
0/0
27
19/29
212
65.5
2/1
32
15/43
151
34.9
1/2
27
40/87
409 45.9 3/3
32
Avg./G Eff.
7.7
65.76
30.3
142.79
12.6
62.75
16.4 89.95
WILLIAM SUTTON
15
ASU: Persistent, smart player who has improved significantly since arriving
at ASU…exited spring practice as the projected starting quarterback after
serving as the No. 2 quarterback each of the last three seasons…has played
in 25 games in three seasons, completing 40-of-87 passes (45.9 pct.) for 409
yards and three touchdowns…saw action as a true freshman in 2006, making
him only the second true freshman quarterback to see action for the Sun
Devils since Sun Devil legend Jake Plummer began his career in 1993…also
served as the holder on field goals and extra points during the 2008 season.
2008: Played in all 12 games, serving as the holder on field goals and extra
points...saw action at quarterback in four games...completed 15-of-43 passes
for 151 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions on the season...did
not take a sack...was 1-of-8 in the team’s season-opening win over Northern
Arizona on Aug. 30...saw his most extensive action of the year at No. 8 USC
on Oct. 11, going 4-for-17 for 28 yards while playing most of the second half...
completed 7-of-12 passes for 80 yards, including a four-yard touchdown pass
to T.J. Simpson in the fourth quarter, against Oregon on Oct. 25...also had his
season-high 27-yard completion (to Nate Kimbrough) in that game...went 3-of6 for 44 yards in victory over Washington State on Nov. 15.
2007: Played in seven games as the top reserve quarterback...completed
19-of-29 passes (65.5 pct.) for 212 yards and two touchdowns on the
season...threw his first career touchdown, a five-yard scoring pass to Andrew
Pettes, in the fourth quarter of season-opening win over San Jose State on
Sept. 1...was 9-of-12 passing for 73 yards in that game...completed his only
pass attempt in games against San Diego State, Stanford and USC...finished
the season by completing 7-of-14 passes for a career-high 118 yards and a
touchdown in the fourth quarter of Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on
Dec. 27.
2006: Appeared in six games as a true freshman...completed six-of-15 passes
for 46 yards...made his Sun Devil debut against Nevada on Sept. 9, completing
two-of-four passes for four yards...completed three-of-four passes for 15 yards
against Stanford on Oct. 21...had a season-high 27-yard completion to tight
end Brent Miller against Washington State on Nov. 11.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Los Gatos (Calif.) High School...listed
as the No. 112 player in the state of California by SuperPrep...completed 134of-220 passes for 2,435 yards and 24 touchdowns (only six interceptions)
during the regular season in leading Los Gatos High to the Central Coast
Section Medium School title...earned Santa Clara Valley League-DeAnza
Division Most Valuable Player accolades...also was Santa Clara Valley Athlete
League first-team...earned second-team All-Central Coast Section honors...
named second-team San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro...named second-team
All-Northern California...also punted for Los Gatos High...lettered four times in
football, four times in basketball and twice in baseball...captained the football
team as a sophomore and as a senior, and was a team captain in baseball as
a sophomore...coached by Butch Cattollico.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Sean (mortgage banker),
and Dina (interior designer) of Los Gatos, Calif...has three siblings, Kristine
(19), who is a sophomore at ASU and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority,
Kelly (18) and Erica (15)...his grandfather, Dan Sullivan, played basketball at
the University of Nevada, his uncle, Carroll Williams, was the head basketball
coach and Athletic Director at Santa Clara University, his uncle, Kevin Sullivan,
was a pitcher on the San Jose State baseball team and his uncle, Brian
Sullivan, pitched in the Montreal Expos’ minor league system...hobbies include
playing golf and video games...born August 17, 1987...full name is Danny Jay
ARIZONA STATE
DT
6-2/275/ Frehman
Corona, Calif.
(Centennial)
90
Calif…one of the premier defensive linemen in the state of California...
played for one of the nation’s elite prep programs...an active, athletic and
powerful lineman...was a teammate of fellow ASU signees Jarrid Bryant and
Vontaze Burfict, as well as current Sun Devils Ryan Bass, Shelly Lyons and
Brandon Magee at Centennial...will be one of five Sun Devils to have played
at Centennial High, the most teammates outside the state of Arizona to be on
a Sun Devil roster in school history...ranked as the No. 33 defensive tackle in
the country by Scout.com...regarded as the top defensive tackle in the state
of California by ESPN Scouts, Inc....listed as the No. 42 defensive tackle in
the nation by Rivals.com...also labeled by Rivals.com as the No. 2 defensive
tackle in the state of California and the state’s No. 40 overall recruit...played
in the 2009 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., along
with fellow Sun Devil signees Jamal Miles and Fred Thornton...totaled 101
tackles (23 solo) as a senior in 2008...led the Huskies with 11.5 quarterback
sacks...blocked four punts and recovered one fumble...totaled six or more
tackles in 11 games on the year...registered a season-high 11 tackles (three
solo) against Norco on Nov. 14, 2008...tallied a season-high four quarterback
sacks and seven total tackles against Chaparral on Dec. 12, 2008...totaled
nine tackles on two occasions and collected 1.5 quarterback sacks four times
on the year...registered 48 tackles as a junior in 2007...added 2.5 quarterback
sacks and one fumble recovery...posted five or more tackles on six occasions
and tallied a season-high six total stops three times...totaled 11 tackles as a
sophomore in 2006...posted a season-high six total tackles against Chaparral
on Nov. 24, 2006...chose ASU over Arizona, Boise State, Fresno State,
Nebraska, UNLV and Washington, among others...verbally committed to ASU
on Dec. 14, 2008...coached by Matt Logan at Centennial High School.
SAMSON SZAKACSY
QB
6-4/205/Sophomore
Camarillo, Calif.
(Camarillo)
10
ASU: Accurate passer who will compete for the starting quarterback job in
2009…was listed second on the depth chart at the end of spring practice…
was named the No. 3 quarterback out of preseason camp in each of the last two
seasons…adds excellent athleticism and pocket mobility to his accuracy and
decision-making abilities…has very quick feet and amazing pocket awareness.
2008: Did not see game action…served as the team’s No. 3 quarterback.
2007: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Camarillo (Calif.) High School...widely
considered to be one of the most accurate passers among high school
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PLAYER PROFILES
seniors and one of the most accurate in the history in Southern California
prep football...projects as a very compatible fit for Dennis Erickson’s offense...
during his junior year he exhibited his quickness and agility among the nation’s
elite prospects, recording a 4.09 short shuttle time at Scout.com’s 2005
Los Angeles Combine, a phenomenal mark for any athlete...his shuttle time
tied for the fastest among all players at the Los Angeles combine and was
the second-fastest among all quarterbacks at the 12 combines held that
year...also recorded the top vertical leap (31 inches) and broad jump (9-feet,
5-inches) measurements and had the second-fastest three-cone drill time
among quarterbacks at the Los Angeles combine...an incredible studentathlete, he reports 3.8 grade-point-average...ranked as the No. 18 quarterback
in the nation and a preseason All-American by SuperPrep...listed as the No.
4 quarterback and No. 24 player overall in the Farwest by SuperPrep...ranked
as the No. 33 player overall in the west and the region’s No. 5 quarterback
by Scout.com...regarded as the No. 20 pro-style quarterback in the nation
and No. 63 player in the state of California and the state’s No. 5 quarterback
by Rivals.com...ranked as the No. 5 quarterback in the state of California by
Scouts, Inc.... listed as the No. 48 quarterback in the nation and the No. 7
quarterback in the state of California in the postseason by Scout.com...missed
most of his senior season due to injury, but returned to lead Camarillo to the
C.I.F. playoffs....as a junior in 2005, he broke an 18-year Ventura County record
for completion percentage, connecting on 72.4 percent of his passes on the
year (184-of-254)...also totaled 2,038 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2005...
completed 111-of-169 passes for 1,150 yards (65.7 pct.) and 10 scores as
a sophomore...attended St. Bonaventure High School early in his prep career
before moving to Camarillo...originally committed to USC before signing with
ASU...also gained interest from other prominent programs including Illinois,
Michigan, Purdue, Rutgers and Stanford...coached by Dennis Riedmiller at
Camarillo High School.
Year
2008
G/GS
5/0
Tabach’s Career Statistics
8/4
12
0.0/0
0.0/0
1
MAX TABACH
KERRY TAYLOR
S
WR
6-2/205/Junior
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Glendale CC)
24
ASU: Playmaking defensive back who joined ASU after one season playing
junior college football…one of three mid-year junior college transfers in the
2008 signing class…missed spring practice while recovering from a seasonending knee injury he sustained last year…is expected to be healthy and
compete for playing time at safety this season…a die-hard Sun Devil fan
who confesses the day he received a scholarship from ASU was “one of the
best days” of his life…very rangy defender that runs a 4.5 40-yard dash and
covers a tremendous amount of ground with a tall frame…has added nearly
40 pounds of mass to his frame since his prep days.
2008: Played in the first five games of the season as a reserve safety and
on special teams…recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), one forced fumble and
one pass break-up on the year…made his Sun Devil debut and collected five
tackles (four solo) in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…had one
tackle in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…collected two tackles and a pass
break-up against UNLV on Sept. 13…totaled three tackles (two solo) against
No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…had one tackle and forced a fumble at California
on Oct. 4…missed the rest of the season with a knee injury.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Glendale (Ariz.) Community College...rated
as the No. 80 overall junior college player in the nation among SuperPrep’s
“SuperPrep JUCO 100” list...regarded as the No. 8 junior college safety in the
nation by Scout.com...totaled 70 tackles and four interceptions playing as a
true freshman for the Gauchos in 2007...attended the same community college
as current Sun Devil linebacker Morris Wooten and former Pat Tillman Pac-10
Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year Dale Robinson...committed to
ASU on Jan. 6, 2008...chose ASU over Arizona and Boise State...coached by
Mickey Bell at Glendale Community College.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro High
School...during his three-year career at Saguaro, he totaled 89 tackles (43
108
solo) and 18 interceptions, caught 37 passes for 688 yards (18.6 avg.) and
eight touchdowns, returned 20 kickoffs for 458 yards (22.9 avg.) and returned
45 punts for 444 yards (9.9 avg.)...had at least one interception in 12 career
games and had four games with multiple interceptions...enjoyed a recordsetting senior season, as he led the nation and set an Arizona state 4-A high
school record with 16 interceptions for the state champion Sabercats...was
named by the Arizona Cardinals and Wells Fargo as the Arizona “High School
Player-of-the Week” after a sensational performance against Greenway High
School on Oct. 20, 2006 in which he caught four passes for a phenomenal
211 yards and three scores, had two interceptions as well as a 34-yard punt
return...added 42 tackles as a senior on defense, as well as 28 catches for
567 yards (20.3 avg.) with six touchdowns as a wide receiver...was Saguaro’s
top punt returner, totaling 326 yards on 32 punt returns (10.2 avg.) and 237
yards on eight kickoff returns (29.6 avg.)...had at least one interception in 10
of 14 games on the year...had three interceptions in two games and two picks
in a pair of contests as well...had a season-high six total tackles in two games...
notched 29 total tackles (18 solo) as a junior in 2005, in addition to two
interceptions and one fumble recovery on defense, as well as nine catches for
121 yards (13.4 avg.) and two scores at wide receiver and 11 kickoff returns
for 216 yards (19.6 avg.) on special teams...recorded 18 total tackles on
varsity as a sophomore in 2004...coached by Mike Reardon at Saguaro High
School...also earned three letters for basketball.
PERSONAL: Mother is Anne Tabach (accountant) of Scottsdale, Ariz....last
name is pronounced “TAY-back”...born Aug. 6, 1989 in Scottsdale, Ariz....full
name is Max Levin Tabach.
ARIZONA STATE
6-0/197/Junior
Chandler, Ariz.
(Hamilton)
FF
1
FR Int
0
0
5
ASU: Local product who became a significant contributor at wide receiver
in 2008…has outstanding hands and shows toughness in making catches
over the middle…played in all 25 games in two seasons at ASU, making six
starts…totaled 35 receptions for 458 yards (13.1 avg.) and four touchdowns
over his career thus far…was one of the state’s top high school prospects…
one of three Sun Devils to see action as true freshmen in 2007, joining Omar
Bolden and Jonathan English.
2008: Played in all 12 games, starting six at wide receiver…finished third on the
team with 27 receptions for 405 yards (15.0 avg.)…also had three receiving
touchdowns on the season…had a reception in nine of the team’s 12 games…
surpassed his total receiving yards from his freshman season in just one game,
as he caught four passes for 93 yards (23.3 avg.) in season-opening win
over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…had a season-high 52-yard reception for
a touchdown against the Lumberjacks on ASU’s first offensive possession of
the season…finished with five catches for 92 yards (18.4 avg.) and a 45-yard
touchdown reception in the second quarter of victory over Stanford on Sept.
6…had two catches for 19 yards against UNLV on Sept. 13…totaled 67 yards
on four receptions (16.8 avg.) against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…recorded
a catch at California on Oct. 4 and against Oregon on Oct. 25…posted a
season-high six receptions for 81 yards (13.5 avg.) at Oregon State on Nov. 1…
caught three passes for 31 yards (10.3 avg.), including a 14-yard touchdown in
the second quarter, in win over Washington State on Nov. 15…had a 13-yard
reception in season finale at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Played in 13 games as a reserve wide receiver...totaled eight receptions
for 53 yards (6.6 avg.) and caught one touchdown as a true freshman...in his
first college game against San Jose State on Sept. 1, he caught three passes
for 21 yards and his first career touchdown, an 11-yard scoring pass from
Rudy Carpenter in the third quarter of ASU’s victory...had a reception in six of
the team’s 13 games...also had a tackle on kickoff coverage against Oregon
Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
State on Sept. 22.
Ariz....widely regarded as the top skill-position prospect in the state of Arizona
and one of the state’s best overall athletes...comes from perhaps the top
prep program in Arizona which has produced several prominent Sun Devils
in recent years...became the second Hamilton Husky, joining teammate Colin
Parker, to commit to ASU last summer...has an impressive football pedigree,
he is son of former 10-year NFL veteran Keith Taylor and the nephew of former
San Francisco 49er John Taylor...earned six points on the Long Beach PressTelegram’s “Best in the West” poll...one of only four players mentioned in that
poll from the state of Arizona...participated in the 2006 U.S. Army Combine...
listed as a preseason All-American by SuperPrep and the No. 4 prospect
in the state of Arizona...rated as the No. 54 player overall in the west and
the region’s No. 4 wide receiver by Scout.com...also ranked as a four-star
prospect and the top wide receiver in the state of Arizona by Scout.com...
listed as the No. 22 wide receiver prospect in the nation and the best at his
position in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep...ranked as the No. 39 wide
receiver in the nation, the No. 5 player in the state of Arizona and the state’s
top wide receiver by Rivals.com...regarded as the No. 44 wide receiver in the
country by Scout.com...caught 40 passes for 760 yards (19.0 ypc.) and 11
touchdowns as a senior at Hamilton...helped lead the Huskies to the 5A state
championship in 2006...as a junior, he earned All-Area and All-State honors
after catching 40 passes for 800 yards and 11 touchdowns...coached by
Steve Belles as a senior at Hamilton High School.
Year
2007
2008
Taylor’s Career Statistics
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
13/0
8
53
6.6
1
12/6
27
405
15.0
3
Lg.
11
52
Avg./G
4.1
33.8
ADAM TELLO
OL
6-3/290/Sophomore
Norco, Calif.
(Norco)
Career
25/6
35
458
13.1
4
77
52
18.3
ASU: Strong, powerful offensive lineman who could compete for a starting
spot at guard this season…moving to guard this year after playing tackle in
2008…one of nine redshirt freshmen to make their collegiate debuts last
season…missed spring practice with an injury…was high school teammates
with Garth Gerhart, who was also a member of ASU’s 2007 signing class.
2008: Played in five games, starting the first four at right tackle…made his
collegiate debut in season-opening win over NAU on Aug. 30…was one of
six Sun Devils to make their first career start on the offensive line during the
2008 season, along with juniors Thomas Altieri and Tom Njunge, sophomore
Jon Hargis and freshmen Garth Gerhart and Zach Schlink.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Norco (Calif.) High School...joined high
school teammate Garth Gerhart as recipients of the 2006 Co-Most Valuable
Player of the C.I.F. Eastern division, an award rarely presented to an offensive
lineman...ranked as the No. 31 offensive guard in the nation, the No. 1 guard
in the state of California and the No. 3 guard in the west region by Scouts,
Inc....regarded as the No. 60 player overall in the Farwest in the preseason
by SuperPrep...ranked as the No 82 player overall in the west by Scout.com...
listed as the No. 36 offensive guard in the nation by Scout.com...regarded as
the No. 57 offensive guard in the nation and the No. 3 guard in the state of
California by Rivals.com...a weight room standout, he can bench press 405
pounds, squat 555, power clean 290 and has a 27-inch vertical leap...highlyregarded for his physical and tenacious style of play...was a main contributor
in the effort of running back Toby Gerhart (now with Stanford) breaking the
California state career rushing record...a one-time Colorado commitment, Tello
also chose ASU over Arizona, Colorado State, Hawaii, Louisville, Oregon
State and Washington...coached by Todd Gerhart at Norco High School.
ARIZONA STATE
Tello’s Career Statistics
Year
G/GS
2007
Redshirted
2008
5/4
STEVEN THREET
QB
6-6/230/Sophomore
Adrian, Mich.
(University of Michigan)
14
ASU: Highly touted quarterback who will sit out the 2009 season due to
NCAA transfer rules…will have two years of eligibility remaining beginning
in 2010.
2008: Played 11 games, with eight starts, for the University of Michigan…led
the Wolverines with 1,105 passing yards while completing 102-of-200 pass
attempts (51.0 pct.) and throwing nine touchdowns and seven interceptions…
also ran for 201 yards on 76 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns.
2007: Redshirted while sitting out the season as a transfer from Georgia
Tech…enrolled early at Georgia Tech in January 2007…participated in spring
practice with the Yellow Jackets before transferring to Michigan.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Adrian (Mich.) High School…coached
by Phil Jacobs…class valedictorian…National Honor Society member…
received Cliff Nelson Award for athletic and academic achievement…
accumulated 1,896 passing yards and 20 touchdowns his senior season…
had 1,528 passing yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior…threw for 1,400
yards and tossed 10 touchdowns sophomore year…four-star prospect and
the No. 9 quarterback prospect nationally according to Rivals.com…rated No.
12 quarterback in the nation by Scout.com…listed as the No. 12 prospect in
the state of Michigan by both Rivals.com and Scout.com…selected as the No.
44 prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep…member of Rivals250…named to
The Detroit News Division II All-State first team…honorable mention Class A
All-State by Detroit Free Press…first-team All-Southeastern Conference and
first-team All-Lenawee County as a sophomore, junior and senior…varsity
letterman in baseball and basketball…named to All-Southeastern Conference
Team in baseball his sophomore year.
PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Charles Threet…born Jan. 2, 1989…
mother, Pam, graduated from the University of Michigan…brother, Jay, played
baseball at both Purdue and Bowling Green…sister, Krissy, played softball at
Eastern Michigan.
Year
2007
2008
Threet’s Statistics at Michigan
G/GS Comp./Att. Yds. Pct. TD/Int. Lg. Avg./G
Redshirted
-/-
-
-
-/-
-
-
11/8
102/200
1105
51.0
9/7
51
100.5
Eff.
105.26
ZEB TOGIAI
DL
Phoenix, Ariz.
(Desert Vista)
93
ASU: Verstalite defensive lineman who will provide depth and could compete
for playing time as a redshirt freshman this season…listed on the depth chart
as a defensive tackle, but could also play defensive end…local product who
was the top defensive lineman in Arizona as a senior.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Ariz...powerful competitor who bench presses 315 pounds, squats 405 and
power cleans 250...ranked as the No. 61 defensive tackle in the nation by
Scout.com...rated as the No. 1 defensive lineman and the No. 13 overall
player in the state of Arizona and the No. 34 strong side defensive end in the
country by Rivals.com...also listed as the top defensive tackle in the state of
Arizona and the state’s No. 18 overall player by Scout.com...listed as the No.
1 defensive lineman and the No. 13 overall player in the state of Arizona by
the Arizona Republic...ranked as the top senior defensive tackle in Arizona
in the preseason by 24-7 Football.com...rated as the No. 1 defensive end in
the state of Arizona and the No. 18 player at the position in the West region
by ESPN Scouts, Inc....rated as the No. 1 defensive lineman and the No. 18
overall prospect in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep...earned Second-Team
5A All-State honors by the Arizona Republic as a senior...joins prep teammate
Steven Figueroa as members of ASU’s signing class...earned All-West Region
honors as a senior by PrepStar...participated in the Arizona-Sonora Bowl in
January of 2008 and was joined by Figueroa on the Arizona squad...totaled 57
tackles (26 solo) as a senior at Desert Vista, helping lead the Thunder to the
5A-I Arizona State Championship game...also recorded three sacks, one pass
deflection and one fumble recovery...posted a season-high 10 tackles along
with a 13-yard sack against Mesa High School on Sept. 7, 2007...recorded 1.5
sacks against Yuma on Oct. 12, 2007...saw time as a blocking tight end as
well...attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix as a junior, posting 32
tackles (six solo) with a team-high four sacks...totaled a career-high 12 tackles
against Desert Vista on Oct. 26, 2006, his final game at Mountain Pointe
before transferring...tallied four total stops including two sacks against Marcos
de Niza on Oct. 13, 2006...chose ASU over Arizona, San Diego State and
Washington State...committed to the Sun Devils on June 25, 2007...coached
by Dan Hinds at Desert Vista High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to major in business at ASU...parents are Sam and
Matapa Togiai of Phoenix, Ariz...last name is pronounced “tuh-GUY”...born
July 6, 1990.
MATTHEW TUCKER
S
6-1/197/ Freshman
Aurora, Colo.
(Grandview)
DE
Westminster, Calif.
(Westminster)
96
ASU: Redshirt freshman who will provide depth and could compete for
playing time at defensive end this season…versatile player who came to ASU
with the ability to play either defensive end or tight end.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Westminster (Calif.) High School...
rated as the No. 69 defensive tackle in the country by Scout.com...listed as the
No. 50 strong side defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com...has the physical
tools to develop into a great tight end...in two seasons at Westminster, he
totaled 116 tackles (56 solo), 18.0 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries and three
pass deflections...had eight games with at least seven tackles and four games
with multiple sacks...led Westminster High in tackles as a senior, collecting
74 total stops (40 solo)...added a team-high 12 sacks, four quarterback
hurries, one pass deflection and one fumble recovery...has a career-high 12
total tackles twice...had a career-best 3.0 sacks against Valley on Oct. 6,
2007...had three games with multiple sacks and seven games with at least
seven tackles...also caught two passes for 23 yards at tight end...totaled 42
tackles (16 solo) as a junior, adding 10 quarterback hurries, six sacks and two
pass deflections...had a season-high 2.0 sacks against Orange on Oct. 13,
2006 and a season-best eight total tackles (three solo) against Segerstrom
on Oct. 20, 2006...also caught six passes for 51 yards on the year...chose
ASU over Arizona, Hawaii, Vanderbilt and Washington State...committed to
the Sun Devils on Jan. 13, 2008...coached by Ted McMillen at Westminster
High School.
PERSONAL: Plans to be a history major at ASU...last name is pronounced
“too-ih-TAY-uh”…born Nov. 21, 1989.
THOMAS WEBER
12
ASU: True freshman safety who graduated high school early to join the team
for spring practice…is one of four midyear enrollees to sign with ASU in 2009,
and he joins quarterback Brock Osweiler as the only true freshmen among the
2009 signing class to enroll at ASU early…has excellent size for the safety
position…exited spring practice listed third on the depth chart at free safety.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Grandview High School in Aurora,
Colo…the first commitment among ASU’s 2009 class, giving his verbal
pledge to the Sun Devils on March 20, 2008...runs a 4.5 40-yard dash...
played quarterback and in the defensive secondary for Grandview and will
begin his Sun Devil career at safety...regarded as a four-star prospect by
Rivals.com...ranked as the No. 23 all-purpose athlete in the nation by Rivals.
com...also regarded as the top all-purpose athlete in the state of Colorado
and the state’s No. 3 overall prospect by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 44
defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep...rated as the No. 6 defensive back
and the No. 31 overall prospect among SuperPrep’s Midlands 101 list, which
includes athletes from nine states...ranked as the No. 61 safety in the country
by Scout.com...earned All-Midlands Region honors by PrepStar...collected 80
total tackles (52 solo) as a junior in 2007...added five interceptions, nine pass
breakups and three fumble recoveries...also scored five rushing touchdowns
and threw for one touchdown...chose ASU over Oregon State...coached by
John Schultz at Grandview High School.
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ARIZONA STATE
PK
6-1/207/Junior
Downey, Calif.
(Loyola)
28
ASU: Accurate, strong-legged kicker who followed up a superb 2007 season
with another strong campaign last year…In 2009 was named a Playboy
Magazine All-American for the second consecutive year...has been ASU’s
kicker in all 25 games of his career, making 43-of-50 field goal attempts and
75-of-78 extra points…the 43 field goals are the most by a Sun Devil in his
first two seasons…also has served as the team’s punter for the majority of
the last two seasons, with 106 career punts for 4,289 yards (40.2 avg.)…
as a freshman, he won the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s best kicker and
was named a First-Team AP All-American…his 24 made field goals and 118
points in 2007 put him among the school’s all-time single-season leaders in
both categories…set a school record by making 17 consecutive field goals
over the first nine games of the 2007 season.
2008: Played in all 12 games…made 19-of-25 field goal attempts and
29-of-30 PAT attempts…led team in scoring for second straight season, with
86 points…also punted in 11 of the team’s 12 games…had 59 punts for
2,442 yards (41.4 avg.)…named a Second-Team Sophomore All-American
by CollegeFootballNews.com…was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10
selection…earned Second-Team all-conference honors from PhilSteele.com…
was a Pac-10 All-Academic Second-Team selection, the second straight year
he earned all-conference academic honors…was successful on first seven
field goal attempts of the season, and had a field goal in nine of the team’s
Football 2009
PLAYER PROFILES
12 games…converted three field goals and averaged 43.2 yards on six punts
in season-opening win over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…made two field
goals in victory over Stanford on Sept. 6…had two field goals, including a
season-long 49-yarder, and he averaged 41.0 yards on four punts against
UNLV on Sept. 13…had a field goal and five punts for 210 yards (42.0 avg.),
downing three inside the 20, against No. 3 Georgia on Sept. 20…punted
seven times for 303 yards (43.3 avg.), including a 59-yard boot in the fourth
quarter, at California on Oct. 4…averaged 40.0 yards on nine punts, with
four downed inside the 20, and had a season-high 61-yard punt in the third
quarter at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11…had a season-best four made field goals
at Oregon State on Nov. 1…made three more field goals the following week
in win at Washington on Nov. 8, in addition to four punts for 165 yards (41.2
avg.)…made a field goal and averaged 49.5 yards on four punts in win over
Washington State on Nov. 15…hit two field goals and downed six of his nine
punts inside the 20 in victory over UCLA on Nov. 28…had a 40-yard field goal
and averaged 43.7 yards on seven punts at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Played in all 13 games...made 24 of his 25 field goal attempts and
46 of 48 PAT attempts...scored 118 points, tying him for the most in a
season in school history with kicker Mike Barth, who did it in 2002...his 24
made field goals are tied for the second-most in school history, behind only
Luis Zendejas’ 28 in 1983...had 47 punts for 1,847 yards (39.3 avg.) after
assuming the punting duties in ASU’s win over Washington State on Oct.
6...the first freshman in history to receive the Lou Groza Award, presented
annually to the nation’s best kicker...one of three freshmen to be named to the
AP All-American First Team, along with Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree and
Missouri’s Jeremy Maclin...became the 12th Sun Devil and second ASU kicker
named to the Walter Camp All-America Team, as he received second-team
honors...earned First-Team All-Pac-10 honors...was named Pac-10 Special
Teams Player of the Week three times...named a First-Team Freshman AllAmerican by The Sporting News, CollegeFootballNews.com, Scout.com and
Rivals.com...was a Pac-10 All-Academic First-Team selection…made his first
career field goal, from 44 yards, in the first quarter of ASU’s season-opening
victory over San Jose State on Sept. 1...made two field goals, including a
48-yarder in the second quarter, in win over San Diego State on Sept. 15...
began the Pac-10 season with seven field goals in the first two conference
games, hitting three against Oregon State on Sept. 22 and then making four
at Stanford on Sept. 29...hit the game-winning field goal, a 37-yarder with less
than a minute remaining in the game, in three-point win at Washington State
on Oct. 6...made three field goals against Washington on Oct. 13 and one
more against California on Oct. 27...bounced back from his only miss of the
season to make a 50-yarder on his next attempt at Oregon on Nov. 3...made a
career-best 53-yard field goal at UCLA on Nov. 10...put ASU in the lead with
two field goals in win over Arizona on Dec. 1...capped off his freshman season
by making two more field goals in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on
Dec. 27...was named ASU’s Babe Alex Demon Special Teams Player of the
Year at team’s year-end banquet.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Loyola High School in Los Angeles,
Calif....earned first-team All-Serra League honors in 2003 and 2004 and was
named to the All-Central City Team buy The Los Angeles Times...lettered in
football and track at Loyola...coached by Steve Gandy.
PERSONAL: Majoring in kinesiology at ASU and is contemplating a career
in physical therapy...parents are John (lawyer) and Mary (registered nurse)
Weber of Downey, Calif...has a brother, Joseph...born Sept. 27, 1987...full
name is Thomas Edward Weber.
Weber’s Career Statistics
Year
FG/A
Pct. 1-19 20-29
30-39 40-49 50+
2007
24/25
.960
4-4
5-5
8-9
5-5
2-2
2008
19/25
.760
0-0
9-10
7-8
3-7
0-0
Career 43/50 .860 4-4
14-15
15-17 8-12
2-2
Scoring
G
TD
FG
PAT
PTS
2007
13
0
24-25
46-48
118
2008
12
0
19-25
29-30
86
Career
25
0
43-50
75-78
204
Punting
G
No.
Yds.
Lg.
Avg.
2007
13
47
1847
63
39.2
2008
12
59
2442
61
41.4
Career
25
106
4289
63
40.5
Lg.
53
49
53
PPG
9.1
7.2
8.2
ARIZONA STATE
Bk.
0
3
3
JOVON WILLIAMS
TE
6-4/225/Senior
Covina, Calif.
(Charter Oak)
84
ASU: Dedicated player who has noticeably improved since arriving at ASU…a
versatile, hybrid type of tight end…has played in all 25 games the last two
seasons, with four catches for 44 yards…fifth-year senior who was listed as
the projected starter at tight end at the end of spring practice.
2008: Played in all 12 games, with one start…finished with three receptions
for 33 yards (11.0 avg.) on the season…made his first career start in seasonopening win over NAU on Aug. 30…caught two passes for 24 yards, including
a career-high 22-yard reception, in win over Stanford on Sept. 6…had a nineyard reception against UNLV on Sept. 13…also had three tackles (two solo)
as part of the kick coverage unit on special teams.
2007: Played in all 13 games as a reserve tight end and as part of the
coverage units on special teams...caught one pass for 11 yards (against San
Diego State on Sept. 15) and had four tackles (three solo) on the season.
scout team.
2005: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Charter Oak High School in Covina,
Calif....rated as the No. 107 player in the FarWest by Scout.com...caught 18
passes for 351 yards and two touchdowns as a senior...named first-team
All-Miramonte League on offense and second-team on defense as a senior...
tremendous athlete who loves to play tight end...starter on the Charter Oak
High basketball team...was coached by Lou Farrar.
PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...mother is Katie Murray of Bay St.
Louis, Miss....father is the late Mahanda Williams...has two siblings, Derek
Benoit and Attienna McNeely...lists getting his first interception as a defensive
end as his most exciting sports experience...born in April of 1987 in Los
Angeles, Calif....full name is Jovon Rashaad Williams.
Receiving
Year
2007
2008
Career
Williams’ Career Statistics
G/GS
13/0
12/1
25/1
Rec.
1
3
4
Yds.
11
33
44
Avg.
11.0
11.0
11.0
TD
0
0
0
Lg.
11
22
22
Avg./G
0.8
2.8
1.8
KYLE WILLIAMS
WR
5-10/186/Senior
Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Chaparral)
6
ASU: One of the most exciting and explosive offensive players for the Sun
Devils…an extraordinary all-purpose weapon and a potentially thrilling special
teams return threat…has played in 30 games, including six starts, over his
three seasons at ASU…totaled 52 receptions for 811 yards (15.6 avg.) and
10 touchdowns, 51 punt returns for 539 yards (10.6 avg.) and 31 kickoff
returns for 709 yards (22.9 avg.) in his career…one of the most dynamic
high school athletes in the country as a senior at Scottsdale’s Chaparral
High School, earning Arizona State Player of the Year Honors by The
Arizona Republic.
2008: Played in 11 games, making two starts at wide receiver…was fourth
on the team with 364 receiving yards on 19 catches, giving him a team-high
19.2 yards per catch average…also tied for the team lead with four receiving
touchdowns…all four touchdowns were receptions of 20 yards or more…
caught a pass in eight of the team’s 12 games on the season…served as the
Football 2009
111
PLAYER PROFILES
team’s primary kickoff return man, collecting 630 yards on 27 returns (23.3
avg.)…led the Pac-10 by averaging 17.0 yards per punt return on the season, as
he had 238 yards on 14 returns while splitting the punt return duties with senior
Nate Kimbrough…was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 selection as a return
man…had a 34-yard reception and a 31-yard punt return in season-opening
victory over Northern Arizona on Aug. 30…posted a season-high five catches
for 44 yards (8.8 avg.) in win over Stanford on Sept. 6…had a season-best
115 receiving yards on three receptions (38.3 avg.) and a 49-yard touchdown
catch in the third quarter against UNLV on Sept. 13…finished with 116 yards
on four kickoff returns and had one reception against No. 3 Georgia on Sept.
20…caught two passes for 39 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown in the
second quarter, and had three punt returns for 57 yards (19.0 avg.) at California
on Oct. 4…had two catches and a 38-yard punt return at No. 8 USC on Oct.
11…posted his first career multiple-touchdown game in win over Washington
State on Nov. 15, with touchdown catches of 21 and 51 yards both coming in
the third quarter of that win…had the team’s longest punt return of the season, a
64-yarder in the third quarter that led to a field goal in victory over UCLA on Nov.
28…led the team with three catches for 40 yards (13.3 avg.) and 129 yards on
five kickoff returns in season finale at Arizona on Dec. 6.
2007: Played in 13 games, starting three...second on the team with six
touchdown catches...finished the season with 29 catches for 360 yards (12.4
avg.)...second only to teammate Michael Jones in reception-to-touchdown ratio
among Pac-10 players with at least 25 receptions...served as ASU’s primary
punt return man, returning 23 punts for 224 yards on the season...named to the
All-Pac-10 First Team as a punt returner...made acrobatic 22-yard touchdown
reception just before halftime to give ASU its first lead in team’s victory over
Colorado on Sept. 8...helped get Sun Devils off to great start in victory over San
Diego State on Sept. 15 with his season-best 48-yard punt return and 19-yard
touchdown catch all coming in the first three minutes of the game...had six
catches for his season-high 71 yards and a touchdown in win over Washington
State on Oct. 6...caught four balls for 30 yards and a touchdown in victory over
Washington on Oct. 13...had his third consecutive game with a touchdown
catch in win over California on Oct. 27...scored team’s first points of the game
with a nine-yard touchdown reception against UCLA on Nov. 10.
2006: Appeared in the six games as a true freshman, starting one, in the Sheraton
Hawai’i Bowl against Hawai’i...was initially scheduled to redshirt the season, but
his impressive play during practices elevated him to the active roster...caught
four passes for 87 yards (21.8 avg.) on the season...returned 14 punts for 77
yards (5.5 avg.) and four kickoffs 79 yards (19.8 avg.)...made his Sun Devil debut
at Washington on Oct. 28 as a wide receiver and on punt and kickoff returns...
had a two-yard catch against the Huskies, his first career reception...caught a
15-yard pass against Washington State on Nov. 11 and totaled 90 all-purpose
yards against the Cougars...had two receptions for 70 yards against UCLA on
Nov. 18, including a 55-yard catch, the second-longest reception on the year by
a Sun Devil...added 24 punt return yards to total a season-high 94 all-purpose
yards...had a 13-yard punt return at Arizona on Nov. 25 and a 12-yard punt return
in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl against Hawai’i on Dec. 24.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale,
Ariz...listed as the No. 9 player in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep...rated as
the No. 52 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com...named The Arizona Republic Big
School state Player of the Year in 2005...the fifth in a succession of state Players
of the Year to attend ASU (Mike Nixon, Kyle Caldwell, Zach Miller, Chris McGaha
and now Kyle Williams)...rated as the No. 98 running back in the nation by Scout.
com...a first-team All-American as a multi-purpose player by EA Sports...listed as
the No. 8 player in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com...also named as the kick
returner on the All-Arizona Team by The Arizona Republic...also made the Class
4-A All-State First-team by The Arizona Republic...an AZFCA 2005 first-team
4A All-State selection...was the Barry Sollenberger High School Player of the
Year...selected as the Player of the Year by The Scottsdale Republic...named the
Northeast Valley Tribune Player of the Year...named the Scottsdale Quarterback
Club’s Player of the Week once...returned nine kickoffs for 364 yards and
two touchdowns...returned 15 punts for 316 yards and three touchdowns...
rushed for 1,160 yards on 108 carries...caught 30 passes for 625 yards and
six touchdowns...had 2,294 all-purpose yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior...
led his team to an 11-2 record and a league title in 2005...father, Ken, is the
General Manager of the Chicago White Sox...was drafted in the 47th round of
the Major League Baseball draft by the White Sox in June, 2006...coached by
Ron Estabrook...born in San Jose, California...lettered in football and baseball
at Plainfield High School...named all-region honorable mention in baseball as a
sophomore...moved to Scottsdale in the summer of 2004...missed eight games
of his junior season with an elbow injury...won the state baseball championship
and earned region honorable mention as a junior at Chaparral High.
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ARIZONA STATE
Receiving
Year
2006
2007
2008
Career
Williams’ Career Statistics
G/GS
6/1
13/3
11/2
30/6
Rec.
4
29
19
52
Punt Returns
Year
G/GS
2006
6/1
2007
13/3
2008
11/2
Career
30/6
Kickoff Returns
Year
G/GS
2006
6/1
2007
13/3
2008
11/2
Career
30/6
Yds.
87
360
364
811
Avg.
21.8
12.4
19.2
15.6
TD
0
6
4
10
Lg.
55
35
51
55
Avg./G
14.5
27.7
33.1
27.1
No.
14
23
14
51
Yds.
77
224
238
539
Avg.
5.5
9.7
17.0
10.6
TD
0
0
0
0
Lg.
13
48
64
64
No.
4
-
27
31
Yds.
79
-
630
709
Avg.
19.8
-
23.3
22.9
TD
0
-
0
0
Lg.
34
46
46
JARRELL WOODS
RB
5-10/215/Senior
Northville, Mich.
(West Los Angeles College)
20
ASU: Physically impressive, speedy running back who was a junior college
transfer in 2007…enjoyed an impressive spring, and is expected to see
playing time and compete to be the starting running back this season…has
battled injuries during his two seasons at ASU, playing in three games and
rushing for 39 yards on nine carries (4.3 avg.) in limited action…made his Sun
Devil debut in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas.
2008: Played in two games as a reserve running back…had six carries for
19 yards (3.2 avg.)…ran for 18 yards on five carries (3.6 avg.) in seasonopening victory over NAU on Aug. 30…had one carry in his only other
action of the season, a win over Washington State on Nov. 15…earned
Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU’s offseason strength and
conditioning program.
2007: Played in one game, the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec.
27, as a reserve running back...had three carries for 20 rushing yards and his
first career touchdown in that contest...also had the team’s longest run from
scrimmage in the game, an 18-yard gain in the fourth quarter.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A graduate of West Los Angeles College...amazingly
powerful, can bench press 425 pounds and squat 605...has recorded a 39-inch
vertical leap and runs a 4.55 40-yard dash...was the only offensive player among
ASU’s five junior college transfers in 2007...has three years to play three at
ASU...played one year at West Los Angeles College, recording 754 rushing
yards, 70 receiving yards with 11 rushing touchdowns and one touchdown
reception, en route to first-team All-Western State Conference recognition.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH: Redshirted at the University of Utah as a true
freshman in 2005.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Novi High (Mich.) High School...at Novi,
he earned All-State honorable mention, All-County, All-Area Dream Team, AllNorth and All-Conference honors...a member of the conference championship
team in football in 2004...also lettered in track in which he was selected AllConference in the 100- and 200-meter events...was chosen as an academic
All-State and academic All-Conference.
PERSONAL: Has a brother, J.W., who plays football at Weber State, a twin
brother, Josh, who is a defensive back at Utah and his uncle, Ike Spencer, was
a running back for the Utes in the early 1970’s.
Rushing
Year
2007
2008
Career
Woods’ Career Statistics
G/GS
1/0
2/0
3/0
Att.
3
6
9
Football 2009
Net
20
19
39
Avg.
6.7
3.2
4.3
TD
1
0
1
Lg.
18
5
18
Avg./G
20.0
9.5
13.0

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