5-Star QB Shocks Recruiting World with Stunning Flip to Arizona State, Spurning Powerhouses Like Alabama and Penn State
In a bombshell move that’s sending shockwaves through the college football recruiting landscape, a coveted 5-star quarterback has officially decommitted from West Virginia and flipped his commitment to Arizona State University, stunning both analysts and fans alike. The quarterback, whose name had long been tied to elite programs like Alabama, Penn State, Georgia, and Oregon, made the announcement via a social media video that went viral within minutes.
This shocking reversal comes just weeks after the quarterback—considered by many recruiting outlets as a top-three player in the 2025 class—publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the Mountaineers. But behind the scenes, momentum had quietly been building in Tempe, where the Arizona State coaching staff had been making an aggressive, strategic push to bring the phenom into their rapidly evolving program.
“I’ve prayed about this, talked it over with my family, and followed my heart,” the quarterback said in the video. “Arizona State isn’t just a team—it feels like home. I believe in the coaches, the vision, and the energy they’re building down there. I want to be a part of that.”
Arizona State, led by head coach Kenny Dillingham, has been quietly assembling one of the most promising young rosters in the Pac-12 (soon to be part of the Big 12). Landing a quarterback of this caliber is a game-changing move that instantly puts the Sun Devils back in national recruiting conversations. More importantly, it signals that ASU is not afraid to go head-to-head with college football’s blue-blood programs—and win.
The quarterback’s decision is particularly stinging for West Virginia, which had built much of its 2025 class around his presence under center. For Alabama and Penn State, two programs that were rumored to be in heavy pursuit late in the process, the flip is a rare recruiting miss in an era where top talent often gravitates toward perennial College Football Playoff contenders.
Recruiting insiders point to a combination of factors that sealed the deal for Arizona State: a modern, QB-friendly offensive system; a robust NIL infrastructure via the Sun Angel Collective; and a coaching staff that has built genuine, lasting relationships with the player and his family. It was a perfect storm of opportunity, timing, and trust.
“This isn’t just about playing time or NIL,” one source close to the decision said. “He wanted to be somewhere he could grow as a leader, make an impact from day one, and help elevate a program. Arizona State gave him all of that.”
With this commitment, Arizona State sends a clear message to the college football world: they’re not just rebuilding—they’re reloading. And with a 5-star quarterback now set to lead the charge, the Sun Devils may be the nation’s most surprising and exciting team to watch in the years ahead.