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The Arizona State Sun Devils have made headway in securing their 2026 recruiting class, with 17 hard commits, particularly focusing on offensive talent. Key recruits include four-star quarterback Jake Fette and tight end Hayden Vercher, who will enhance the team’s offensive strategy. The Sun Devils’ recruiting class currently ranks 38th by 247Sports, with a growing connection to talent from Texas. The expansion of their scholarship limit allows ASU to sign more recruits, setting a strong foundation for the future.
Tempe, Arizona – The Arizona State Sun Devils have made significant progress in building their 2026 recruiting class, notably securing a total of 17 hard commits, with nine of those pledges on the offensive side of the ball. This increase comes as the team wraps up six of its 12 games in the 2025 season, with the 2026 recruiting cycle nearing its conclusion.
Among the offensive recruits committed to Arizona State is Jake Fette, a four-star quarterback from El Paso, Texas, who stands out as the highest-rated recruit in ASU’s current class, ranked No. 105 overall and No. 9 among quarterbacks by 247Sports. His commitment sets a promising foundation for the quarterback position alongside fellow recruit Cameron Dyer, a four-star quarterback who is already committed for 2025. The Sun Devils are expecting Fette to make a significant impact when he joins the program in 2026.
Arizona State’s other offensive recruits include:
- Cardae Mack: Three-Star, Running Back, Humble, Texas
- Cooper Reid: Three-Star, Offensive Lineman, Dripping Springs, Texas
- Hayden Vercher: Three-Star, Tight End, Thousand Oaks, California
- Landen Miree: Three-Star, Offensive Lineman, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Cortavious Tisaby: Three-Star, Wide Receiver, Dallas, Texas
- Marques Uini: Three-Star, Offensive Lineman, Copperas Cove, Texas
- Siosaia Lapuaho: Three-Star, Offensive Lineman, Garden City, Kansas
- Niniva Nicholson: Three-Star, Wide Receiver, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Fette’s addition, alongside the recent commitment from Vercher, is expected to pivotally benefit the Sun Devils. With current tight ends graduating, Vercher’s skill set fits perfectly into head coach Kenny Dillingham’s strategy of employing two tight-end sets, increasing the offensive versatility. Similarly, the urgency for depth on the offensive line has been highlighted, particularly as all starting offensive linemen on the current ASU team are either seniors or graduate transfers. This need has prompted ASU to secure four new offensive linemen for future development.
As a testament to the strength of their recruiting efforts, ASU’s 2026 class currently ranks No. 38 by 247Sports and No. 42 by Rivals. The Sun Devils’ recruiting metrics also demonstrate a national presence, with ESPN placing them as high as No. 9 in their rankings. Recent statistics indicate that as many as eight of the team’s 16 returning starters hailing from Texas, reinforcing ASU’s growing connection to athletic talent in that state.
Moreover, ASU has increased its scholarship limit from 85 to 105, allowing them to sign more recruits in the 2026 cycle than in previous years, which historically had a cap of 23 players. The recruiting class has recently expanded to 18 commitments with the addition of Landen Anderson, a three-star defensive lineman from Edmond, Oklahoma, enhancing the depth on both offense and defense.
With the current commitments, Arizona State is poised to strengthen its roster for upcoming seasons as Dillingham and his coaching staff continue to build a diverse and robust recruiting class, particularly focusing on capitalizing on talent from Texas. The impact of these commitments will unfold over the next few years as the young athletes join the team.
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- SI.com: Arizona State Football Recruiting Update
- AZCentral: ASU Football 2026 Recruiting Class Prospects
- Arizona Sports: Mason Marden Insights
- Oklahoman: Landen Anderson Commitment
- AZCentral: ASU in Top 10 for ESPN 2026 Recruiting Class
- Wikipedia: Arizona State Sun Devils Football
- Google Search: Arizona State Football Recruiting
- Google Scholar: Arizona State Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Arizona State University
- Google News: Arizona State Football
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