ASU Football Expects Three Top247 Prospects, Numerous Recruits at Baylor Showdown

A significant crowd of high-level recruiting prospects is expected on the sideline and in the stands for Arizona State‘s Saturday night matchup against Baylor, with three Top247-ranked members of the Class of 2028 headlining a large contingent of commits and prospects visiting Tempe. For a program actively building momentum in the transfer portal and on the high school trail, the visibility of a Saturday night host environment remains one of the most effective tools in the Sun Devils’ recruiting arsenal.

Top247-Backed Trio Leads the Visiting Recruits

James Foster III, a safety out of Lancaster, Texas, arrives as the highest-ranked visitor at No. 18 overall and No. 2 in Texas in the class. Foster’s connection to ASU runs through his high school, which already produced starting running back Kyson Brown for the Sun Devils, signaling continued trust in the program’s pipeline from that program.

Not far behind is Major Stokes, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound edge prospect from Orem, Utah, ranked No. 32 overall and No. 3 in Utah. Stokes brings added family interest, as his brother Legend Stokes, a 2029 athlete, is scheduled to accompany him on the visit. The pair could mark the beginning of a longer-term relationship with the Tempe program.

Rounding out the Top247 trio is Carson LaCombe, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound wide receiver at Pieper High School in San Antonio. Listed at No. 226 overall and No. 25 in Texas per the 247Sports Composite, LaCombe adds length and possession ability to a group of targets ASU is actively courting.

Among the highest-profile three-star prospects set for Tempe this weekend is Luke Rubley, the No. 17 quarterback in 247Sports rankings out of Aurora, Colorado’s Regis Jesuit High School. Rubley’s presence signals serious quarterback interest that could expand depending on Saturday’s campus atmosphere and on-field product.

In-State and Out-of-State Prospects Round Out the Guest List

Beyond the Top247 names, ASU’s guest list includes several top-500 Composite prospects traveling from outside Arizona. Houston’s Cy Falls High School running back Deron Simpson, Mount Pleasant, Texas linebacker Lincoln Dyke, and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan athlete Tyler Trusel are all expected to attend, representing a geographic spread that underscores ASU’s national recruiting reach.

In-state targets remain a priority as well. Mesa High School edge prospect Sione Taueli, ranked No. 334 overall and No. 6 among Arizona prospects in the class, and Horizon High School’s Liam McNeal are both on the anticipated visitor list. Taueli, in particular, represents a local prize ASU has emphasized in recent cycles.

The weekend also draws numerous additional three-star prospects from both the 2028 and 2029 classes, reinforcing the idea that ASU’s hosting strategy is about sustained relationship-building rather than one-off visits.

Why Game-Day Visits Carry Weight in Recruiting

College football programs have long understood that hosting prospects during live game action gives them an advantage over rivals relying solely on official visit trips. For Arizona State, a Saturday night environment against a Big 12 opponent like Baylor offers atmosphere, campus exposure, and a chance for recruits to interact with current players and coaches in a relaxed setting.

With the 2028 class still in early formation and ASU competing in a loaded quarterback and edge rusher market, the caliber of visitors expected for this game suggests the staff believes the on-field product and campus experience can convert interest into commitments. Whether that translates into signed letters of intent will depend on the result under the lights and the impressions made long after the final whistle.

For a full list of ASU’s anticipated high-level recruiting visitors for Saturday night’s game and additional coverage, visit the Devils’ Sanctuary for continuing updates.

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