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08/04/22 - Xazavian Valladay, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

The Sun Devils lost their top two running backs, Rachaad White to the draft and DeaMonte "Chip" Trayanum to the transfer portal. When you throw in the yardage now-departed quarterback Daniels had and other losses and the Sun Devils return just 378 rushing yards of their 2021 total of 2,540 yards. While Daniyel Ngata has shown considerable potential, the Sun Devils needed a back with a proven track record and they got one in Valladay, a second-team All-Mountain West selection at Wyoming.

Valladay rushed for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns on 209 carries (5.1 ypg) the past season. The 6-foot, 198-pounder ran for more than 100 yards in four games, his best outing coming in a 27-21 Mountain West Conference loss to San Jose State when he totaled 172 yards on 22 tries. He also registered 23 receptions for 233 yards. He had a total of 3,281 yards and 19 touchdowns on 626 carries (5.24 ypg) in his Wyoming career. - Arizona Republic

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RB Xazavian Valladay, Arizona State
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08/04/22 - Travez Moore, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

DE Travez Moore transferred to ASU last season from LSU and provided some much-needed help with the pass rush, although he was not an every-down player. He sustained a season-ending knee injury in the loss at Brigham Young so he's basically getting a do-over of his "senior" season. With the graduation of defensive end Tyler Johnson, Moore is in line for a more significant role. He did not participate in live work during the spring because he was still recovering from the knee injury but has now been cleared for all physical activity. "It was real frustrating I was kind of jealous. I wasn't jealous of my teammates, I just wanted to be out there with them. I wanted to see what I could do," Moore said, of not being able to participate in the spring. "Mentally I thought I could be out there but I couldn't wait to touch the field, the smell of the grass. Everything was just getting to me. I can't wait to get out there now." - Arizona Republic

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DE Travez Moore, Arizona State
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08/04/22 - Slater Zellers, rSr/2024, Arizona State + More +

2022 PRESEASON PATRICK MANNELLY AWARD WATCHLIST: Slater Zellers, California,...No. 1 draft-eligible long snapper for the 2023 NFL Draft according to Phil Steele...A member of the Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award Preseason Watch List for the first time in his career prior to his 2022 senior campaign...Has played in each of the past 29 Cal games over the last three campaigns after redshirting as a 2018 true freshman...Has made every snap on punts during the timeframe and on field goals and PATs in 26 of those contests. - California Football

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LS Slater Zellers, Arizona State
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08/02/22 - Alton McCaskill, rSr/2026, Arizona State + More +

University of Houston running back Alton McCaskill is doubtful to play this season after suffering a torn knee ligament in spring practice, coach Dana Holgorsen said Thursday. Speaking during the American Athletic Conference's media day, Holgorsen said McCaskill was recently cleared to begin running, but said it was premature to put any timetable on a possible return. "That conversation won't even be had for months and months," Holgorsen said. "Just being smart about it, I doubt it." McCaskill tore the ACL in his left knee during the final week of spring practice. He underwent successful surgery in April. "That's not my call," Holgorsen continued when asked about a timetable for McCaskill's return. "If I wanted that to happen and the doctors say no, then the doctors are going to win out for sure. We're interested in what's best for Alton and his future." McCaskill had 961 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman last season to earn AAC's Rookie of the Year. - Houston Chronicle

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RB Alton McCaskill, Arizona State
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08/02/22 - Aaron Frost, rSr/2024, Arizona State + More +

2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: OT Aaron Frost, Nevada,...Frost, a two-time selection to the All-Mountain West Second Team (2020-21), is expected to anchor The Union in 2022. He is one of 89 players on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, which is given to the best interior lineman in college football (centers, guards, and tackles are eligible). Last season, Frost appeared in all 13 games, bringing his career total of games played for the Pack to 43. In 2021 he helped pave the way for the sixth-best passing offense in the country, while the Pack offense also ranked eighth in the nation in red-zone offense and 17th nationally in scoring offense (35.7 ppg). - Nevada Football

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OG Aaron Frost, Arizona State
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07/29/22 - Merlin Robertson, Sr/2023, Arizona State + More +

2022 PRESEASON BUTKUS AWARD WATCHLIST: Merlin Robertson, Arizona State,...Robertson has started 38 of his 41 career games, collecting 237 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, and seven sacks as a Sun Devil. He is equally as effective in the passing game as he has been stopping the run, picking off at least one pass in all four seasons as he enters his fifth season with six career interceptions. Robertson has also added three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries, showing a nose for the ball. - Arizona State Football

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OLB Merlin Robertson, Arizona State
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07/29/22 - Kyle Soelle, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

"Buy in." It's a phrase used by most football coaches when asking their players to leave any individualistic ideologies at the front door and completely immerse themselves into the system and trust the process. And following the mass exodus the Arizona State Sun Devils football team just experienced this past offseason, the ones who chose to either stay or transfer to Tempe have done just that. "Getting everybody to buy in. We're trying to reestablish this culture and getting guys to buy in," redshirt senior defensive end Michael Matus said at Sun Devil football media day on Monday.

"It's been a big mess outside media-wise. And just kind of helping people just drown that out and just get to playing ball. That's all we need to do." That "outside media" noise - which stems from the ongoing NCAA investigation for alleged recruiting violations that has also already seen numerous coaches depart - has resulted in perhaps the lowest expectations going into a regular season since head coach Herm Edwards took over in 2018. In fact, FanDuel Sportsbook has ASU's win total for the season currently at 5.5. Remember, teams need six wins to become bowl eligible. "My expectations are a lot different than I would say your guys' expectations," captain Kyle Soelle said Monday. "They have us at what, 5.5 wins this year? I guess we'll see in December...I think anything I'm a part of will be more than five wins." - Arizonasports.com

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ILB Kyle Soelle, Arizona State
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07/28/22 - Travez Moore, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

Travez Moore made clear what his personal goal for 2022 on the field is: double-digit sacks. And if all the outside noise doubting both his and Arizona State's ability as a team wasn't enough, Moore took self-motivation to a whole new and personal level. "I have people saying a lot of bullcrap about me on Twitter...So what I did, I literally spent two to three hours and I went through every Twitter post that said something negative about me," he said. "I wrote it down on my wall. "And that way before I walk out the door, I see it on my door. Whatever everybody said on Twitter about me, I see what they said. And I'm like, 'OK, cool. I gotta prove this person wrong, I'm going to prove this person wrong today or I'm gonna do this today to prove this person wrong. So that was my motivation in using that." - Arizonasports.com

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DE Travez Moore, Arizona State
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07/27/22 - Shamari Simmons, rSr/2025, Arizona State + More +

2022 PRESEASON ASUN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: DB Shamari Simmons, Austin Peay, Jr., Ashland, Ala.,...Simmons, who hails from Ashland, Alabama, somehow flew under the radar in his first season at Austin Peay. Usually, a four-interception campaign and 50 tackles - both second on the team - from someone playing in the secondary would garner plenty of attention. But such was the depth and talent of the Govs' defense a year ago that Simmons went without postseason recognition. However, the redshirt junior will be considered to lead a defensive unit that recorded 26 takeaways, including 19 interceptions last season. - Austin Peay Football

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FS Shamari Simmons, Arizona State
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07/25/22 - Xazavian Valladay, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

2022 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: Xazavian Valladay (Sr.), Arizona State,...Before getting into the football stuff, let's note the rarity of having one name that contains the letters X, Z and V. Moving on, running back Xazavian Valladay (6-0, 200) transferred from Wyoming to Arizona State in January 2022 after averaging over five yards per carry in 2021. He also led Wyoming in rushing with 1,070 yards on 209 attempts and scored six times. Valladay, a graduate transfer, brings in a versatile style that involves running and catching when necessary. Valladay hit his career high in receiving yards last season with 233 yards on 23 catches. - AZCentral.com

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RB Xazavian Valladay, Arizona State
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07/24/22 - Aaron Frost, rSr/2024, Arizona State + More +

Nevada offensive lineman Aaron Frost was the Wolf Pack's lone representative on the preseason All-Mountain West team. Nevada wound up with a single entry on the Mountain West's preseason all-conference football team, with offensive lineman Aaron Frost earning his third MW honor Thursday. Frost, entering his fifth year with the Wolf Pack, has finished the last two seasons as an All-Mountain West second-team honoree. He appeared in all 13 Nevada games last season, lifting his career appearances for the Pack to 43. Frost joined what turned out to be a veteran-heavy preseason All-MW team. Of the 27 players named, 24 are listed as seniors. The preseason All-MW teams were voted on by media members who regularly cover the conference. - Reno Gazette Journal

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OG Aaron Frost, Arizona State
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07/05/22 - Xazavian Valladay, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

If there's a team in the Pac-12 that could challenge Colorado for the most tumultuous offseason in the portal, it's ASU. The Sun Devils lost 20 players, including three-year starting quarterback Jayden Daniels (LSU); three starting wide receivers in Ricky Pearsall (Florida), LV Bunkley-Shelton (Oklahoma) and Johnny Wilson (Florida State); their top returning running back, DeaMonte Trayanum (Ohio State to play linebacker); starting linebacker Eric Gentry (Southern California); and one of the best defensive tackles in the Pac-12, Jermayne Lole (Louisville).

Several quality depth players left, as well. The Sun Devils did, however, add 13 players, including Jones, Silvera and Valladay - who are all expected to make an immediate impact. In addition, offensive linemen Des Holmes (Penn State), Chris Martinez (San Diego State) and Joey Ramos (Iowa State) are expected to compete for starting jobs, as is tight end Messiah Swinson (Missouri). - Daily Camera

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RB Xazavian Valladay, Arizona State
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06/26/22 - Kyle Soelle, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

With massive roster turnover that Arizona State football has endured this offseason, the need to lean on the remaining past leaders and find emerging ones is of great importance. Enter Arizona State senior captain linebacker Kyle Soelle and junior cornerback Jordan Clark. They are expected to take over the leadership reins of the Sun Devil defense that will see plenty of new faces entering next season. "The leadership role has been an easy transition, but my teammates hold me accountable just like I do them," Clark said on a Zoom call Wednesday.

Soelle has a little more of a reputation built up. He registered a team-leading 88 tackles, including eight tackles for loss, for the Sun Devils a year ago. Clark didn't see the field as frequently but still contributed with 21 tackles, one interception and two passes defensed. "(As a leader), the most important thing I can do is be there for them and be a helping hand," Soelle said. "It's a lot easier when you have a group of leaders like we have here." - ArizonaSports.com

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ILB Kyle Soelle, Arizona State
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05/31/22 - Kyle Soelle, rSr/2023, Arizona State + More +

Kyle Soelle made a tackle on 13% of his snaps, generated pressure on 20% of his pass-rush attempts, made 11 run stops at or behind the line and allowed a 17.4 QBR in coverage. He's absolutely dynamite, and ASU might need him to be even better this year. Soelle recorded 88 tackles in 13 games as a captain of the defense in 2021. The Arizona native added eight tackles for loss, one sack and one interception last season. Defensively, the team lost DTs D.J. Davidson and Jermayne Lole, LBs Eric Gentry and Darien Butler as well as CBs Jack Jones and Chase Lucas to either the transfer portal or NFL Draft. Soelle will be asked to not only carry a bigger mantle in his fifth year on the field but off the field as a captain as well. He has gone 4-0 in his career against the Wildcats. - ArizonaSports.com

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ILB Kyle Soelle, Arizona State
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05/19/22 - Darien Butler, Sr/2022, Arizona State + More +

Background on Raiders undrafted rookie linebacker Darien Butler from Arizona State: 5-10, 221 pounds; In four years at Arizona State, Butler - a three-time team captain - recorded 243 career tackles (121 solo) and was named a Butkus Award Semifinalist (2021). He has familiarity with a member of the Raiders coaching staff already as linebackers coach Antonio Pierce was Butler's defensive coordinator at ASU. - Raiders.com

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