Five-Star QB Shocks College Football World by Turning Down $4.7 Million, Decommits from Ole Miss, and Flips Commitment to Arizona State Over Notre Dame and Florida State
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the college football recruiting world, five-star quarterback phenom Jaxon Reid has decommitted from Ole Miss and flipped his commitment to Arizona State University—turning down a staggering $4.7 million in reported NIL offers from other top programs, including Notre Dame and Florida State. The move marks one of the most unexpected flips of the 2025 recruiting cycle and signals a potential turning point for Arizona State under head coach Kenny Dillingham.
Reid, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound dual-threat quarterback from Austin, Texas, had been pledged to Ole Miss since last September. Widely regarded as one of the top three quarterbacks in the 2025 class, Reid had become a household name among recruiters, with his elite arm strength, field vision, and playmaking ability. He threw for over 4,000 yards and 38 touchdowns as a junior, adding another 10 scores on the ground. Powerhouse programs like Notre Dame and Florida State made a late push for Reid, reportedly offering multi-million-dollar NIL packages to sway his decision.
But in a surprising announcement posted to social media, Reid revealed that he was choosing Arizona State not because of money, but because of belief.
“This wasn’t about who offered the most,” Reid wrote. “It was about who believed in me the most. Coach Dillingham and his staff made me feel like more than just a recruit—they made me feel like family. I want to build something special in Tempe. I want to be part of a culture shift, not just chase a check.”
The move immediately bolsters Arizona State’s 2025 recruiting class and sends a powerful message across the college football landscape. Dillingham, entering his third season at ASU, has emphasized a vision centered on player development, innovation, and rebuilding a proud Sun Devils program that has struggled for relevance in recent years. Securing a five-star quarterback—especially one that turned down blue-blood offers and massive NIL deals—is a landmark victory.
For Ole Miss, the loss of Reid is a painful blow. Lane Kiffin and his staff had built much of their 2025 offensive plans around Reid, and now they must pivot late in the recruiting cycle. Meanwhile, Notre Dame and Florida State—both confident in their late push—are left stunned, having invested heavily in trying to land the prized quarterback.
Recruiting experts are already calling Reid’s decision a “program-changer” for Arizona State. Not only does it boost their credibility on the recruiting trail, but it also gives the Sun Devils a potential star to build around for years to come.
In an era increasingly defined by NIL and high-profile commitments, Jaxon Reid’s decision to prioritize trust, vision, and long-term development over a multimillion-dollar offer is rare—and perhaps even revolutionary. And for Arizona State fans, it signals the dawning of a bold new era in the desert.