Pac-12 Signing Day Recruiting Grades: Southern California Resurgence

Dec 27, 2014; El Paso, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Todd Graham arrives at the 2014 Sun Bowl to face the Duke Blue Devils at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

5. Arizona State Sun Devils

Rivals Class Rank: No. 20

Todd Graham is not playing around at Arizona State. He has gotten the program better each year, the recruiting has gotten better each year, and the Sun Devils are on the verge of becoming a national powerhouse.

The best part about Graham’s recruiting class this year is it focuses solely on defensive and physical upgrades, which is exactly what he needed. 4-star defensive tackle Joseph Wicker, 4-star defensive back Jay Jay Wilson, and 4-star linebacker Davon Durant could impact the defense immediately.

Add in 4-star athlete Stanley Norman and 4-star offensive lineman Zach Robertson, and you have got a very well-rounded elite class. Graham is also positioning the program for the future with 4-star quarterback Brady White and 4-star running back Jaason Lewis.

Perhaps what is most impressive is Graham recruited nationally to bring in talent. Say what you want about this guy’s character, it is no secret what he has brewing in Arizona, and things are only going to get better. Even by Pac-12 South standards, this is an elite class.

Arizona State is not going anywhere.

Grade: A-

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