Burn+ subscribers, read all about the eight official visitors ASU had on campus this weekend (June 9-11) and the two commitments the Sun Devils got here:
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The Sun Devil football social media accounts were flooded with videos welcoming the official visitors this weekend.
Big recruiting weekend ahead. 👀🔱#ActivateTheValley /// #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/IqjHrgqsKz
— ASU Football Recruiting (@RisingSunDevils) June 9, 2023
Fleet’s Ready 🔱 #ActivateTheValley /// #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/9wy6icWM4v
— ASU Football Recruiting (@RisingSunDevils) June 9, 2023
This weekend came right after the Sun Devils announced that they will be returning to Camp Tontozona from Aug. 10-12 for the first time since 2019. The camp is a long-spanning tradition that started in 1959, and it was made a priority by Kenny Dillingham to return there.
We're heading up to camp ⛺️🏈
Sun Devil Football is heading up to Camp Tontozona, August 10-12. More details below ⬇️
📰: https://t.co/xnnXnOKpQQ#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/uvSQV4mJ9e
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) June 8, 2023
TX DL Mason Fleming commits to ASU while on visit
Three-star defensive lineman Mason Fleming (@mason_v_Fleming), a class of 2024 prospect from Manvel High School (TX), became the second player to commit to #ArizonaState today while on his official visit. Read more about him here #ForksUp:https://t.co/XRS8YyAPDE
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) June 11, 2023
LA WR Cullen Charles commits to ASU while on visit
Cullen Charles, a class of 2024 wide receiver from Louisiana, announced his commitment to #ArizonaState on his official visit today, becoming the Sun Devils’ third 2024 commit at the position. #ForksUphttps://t.co/gSBDLL7uUr
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) June 10, 2023
Who else visited ASU?
Six other players visited ASU this weekend. They are listed below:
AZ ATH Dylan Tapley (already committed)
Desert Mountain ATH Dylan Tapley, who committed to ASU in April, was one of ASU’s visitors this weekend. As you can see below, he visited with two of his high school teammates (listed next).
Great weekend in Tempe, let’s keep them home @_SantanaW24 @dillon_hipp #02V #activatethevalley 🔱 pic.twitter.com/ghkuTH4ZJh
— Dylan Tapley (@dylantapley3) June 12, 2023
Read about him and his commitment more here:
Arizona State picks up a 2024 commitment from four-star ATH Dylan Tapley of Scottsdale Desert Mountain. Tapley is widely regarded as a top-15 player in Arizona in his class. An hour before Saturday’s spring game, #ASU and coach Kenny Dillingham get a big local recruit. https://t.co/ruI0cRsZlH
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) April 15, 2023
Four-star AZ DB Santana Wilson
Desert Mountain class of 2024 defensive back Santana Wilson visited this weekend after he announced that ASU was among his top-nine schools last weekend. He is a four-star defensive back listed at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds. Last season, Wilson posted 49 tackles, four interceptions, and 12 passes defended.
Where’s home 🏠? pic.twitter.com/37Di6Pi51T
— Adrian Santana Wilson 4⭐️✞ (@_SantanaW24) June 4, 2023
Tennessee, Miami, Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington and NC State were the other schools on his list. Click here for his Hudl.
He told Rivals that his aggressive style of play would fit the Sun Devil conrerback room perfectly.
"They really like my physicality, high football IQ, and my pedigree. Their corners are physical and aggressive, and that is what I would bring to the table.” Local Scottsdale Desert Mountain DB @_SantanaW24 recaps his official visit to ASUhttps://t.co/O3iLTjZ19B
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) June 11, 2023
Three-star AZ TE Dillon Hipp
Desert Mountain thee-star tight end Dillon Hipp included ASU in his top-six schools on May 17, and he took his official visit this weekend. The class of 2024 product is listed at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds. In his two varsity seasons, Hipp has 43 receptions for 480 yards and five touchdowns. Check out his Hudl highlights by clicking here.
TOP 6. 🏠❓ pic.twitter.com/l9kvPoPIdn
— Dillon Hipp (@dillon_hipp) May 17, 2023
Four-star TX DB Rodney Bimage
Four-star class of 2024 cornerback Rodney Bimage Jr. took his official visit after he included the Sun Devils in his top-seven schools last weekend. Bimage is 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. ASU was featured among Florida State, Texas A&M, Texas, Florida, TCU and Kansas. Click here for his Hudl profile.
ASU was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 THANK YOU for hosting me and my family!! 🔱🔱🔱UP @KennyDillingham @BWardDCoord @CoachBC_ @BimageRodney @RisingSunDevils @ASUFootball pic.twitter.com/qNIOGLdlbB
— Rodney Bimage Jr (@BimageJr) June 12, 2023
He told Rivals that he felt a strong bond with ASU DB coach Bryan Carrington after his visit.
“I have a great relationship with @CoachBC_. He doesn’t talk to you just about football but about life too and how that can carry you after football.” @BimageJr's official visit to ASU leaves a significant impression on the Texas DBhttps://t.co/lNrWhYa0B3
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) June 12, 2023
Four-star TX DB Chris Johnson
Tempe… IM BACKKKK #ForksUp 🔱 pic.twitter.com/AzJZEHNLic
— 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 Ⅱ (@Chr1sJohnsonnn) June 9, 2023
Johnson is listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds and is in the class of 2024. His high school team won state last season, and Johnson recorded two interceptions, 29.5 tackles, two for loss and had two fumble recoveries for the year. Click here for his Hudl profile.
#Top6 pic.twitter.com/nuYagTN6RW
— 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 Ⅱ (@Chr1sJohnsonnn) May 20, 2023
His father is not Chris Johnson the running back, but rather former Louisville cornerback and 11-year NFL veteran Chris Johnson. He also put SMU, Arkansas, Oregon, Utah and Louisville on his top-six list.
Johnson told Rivals that he has been bullish on ASU, and he was promised a big role right away if he came to ASU.
"@CoachBC_ told me again that I was his No. 1 guy. If I come here, he can’t guarantee anything, and I don’t want anything given to me. But I will have an opportunity to play early.” And the feeling is mutual as @Chr1sJohnsonnn still plenty bullish on ASUhttps://t.co/1NSNrkXBBa
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) June 12, 2023
Three-star TX TE Jordan Washington
Jordan Washington, a three-star class of 2024 tight end out of Langham Creek High School (Houston), visited ASU this weekend. According to MaxPreps, he played in four games last season and had 12 receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Click here to see his Hudl profile.
DESERT 🏜️ HERE I COME ….🔱 pic.twitter.com/hGWJY7j94b
— Jordan.Washington0 (@JordanWash0) June 9, 2023
Other News
ASU TE target Tayvion Galloway de-commits from LSU
Tayvion Galloway, an ASU target, announced that he was de-comitting from LSU. Galloway, a four-star class of 2024 tight end from Chillicothe High School (OH), announced that he received an offer from Arizona State on May 25 while still comitted to the TIgers. Galloway is one of the top tight end prospects in the entire country. He is 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds. Last season, he had 36 catches, 697 yards and six touchdowns. Click here to see his Hudl profile.
After reconsideration I have decided to take a step back and de-commit from LSU. My recruitment is now open. Please respect my decision and no interviews at this time.
Philippians 2:5
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.”— Tayvion Galloway (@TayvionGalloway) June 12, 2023
Four-star class of 2025 TX WR Ja’kayden Ferguson includes ASU in top-five schools
Ja’kayden Ferguson, a class of 2025 four-star wide receiver from Fort Bend Marshall HS (Houston), announced that ASU was in his top-five list. The 6-foot-2, 175 pound receiver had 18 receptions for 311 yards and six touchdowns in nine games last season according to MaxPreps. The Sun Devils were featured among Oklahoma, Oregon, Ole Miss and Houston. Click here to see his Hudl profile.
Where's home ? #bagseason pic.twitter.com/fm2xeyi7Em
— Ja’kayden Ferguson (@jakayden_) June 9, 2023
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Brendan Mau is a college sports insider and general assignment reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on Twitter via @Brendan_Mau
