2017 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

The 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Sun Devils were led by sixth-year head coach Todd Graham and played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium. They competed as a member of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They finished the season 7–6, 6–3 in Pac-12 play to finish in second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Sun Bowl where they lost to NC State.

2017 Arizona State Sun Devils football
Sun Bowl, L 31–52 vs. NC State
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
2017 record7–6 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coachTodd Graham (6th season)
Offensive coordinatorBilly Napier (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorPhil Bennett (1st season)
Home stadiumSun Devil Stadium
(Capacity: 56,232)
2017 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
North Division
No. 20 Stanford xy  7 –2     9 –5  
No. 16 Washington x  7 –2     10 –3  
Washington State  6 –3     9 –4  
Oregon  4 –5     7 –6  
California  2 –7     5 –7  
Oregon State  0 –9     1 –11  
South Division
No. 12 USC xy$  8 –1     11 –3  
Arizona State  6 –3     7 –6  
Arizona  5 –4     7 –6  
UCLA  4 –5     6 –7  
Utah  3 –6     7 –6  
Colorado  2 –7     5 –7  
Championship: USC 31, Stanford 28
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

On November 26, one day after the conclusion of the regular season, Graham and Arizona State agreed to part ways. He continued to coach the team through their bowl game.[1]

Preseason

Coaching changes

Arizona State hired Phil Bennett as defensive coordinator on January 11, 2017. Bennett was previously the defensive coordinator at Baylor University. He replaced Keith Patterson, who remained on the staff as linebackers coach.[2]

Arizona State hired Billy Napier as offensive coordinator on January 28, 2017. Napier was previously the receivers coach at the University of Alabama. He replaced Chip Lindsey, who left to become the offensive coordinator at Auburn University.[3]

Recruiting class
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Eno Benjamin
RB		 Wylie, Texas Wylie East HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 204 lb (93 kg) Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Alex Perry
CB		 Las Vegas, Nevada Bishop Gorman HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Tyler Johnson
WDE		 Gilbert, Arizona Highland HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Ryan Kelley
QB		 Chandler, Arizona Basha HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
K.J Jarrell
S		 Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Evan Fields
S		 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Mid West City HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 191 lb (87 kg) Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Trelon Smith
APB		 Houston, Texas Cy Ridge HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 181 lb (82 kg) Jun 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Kyle Soelle
TE		 Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
D.J Davidson
DT		 Mesa, Arizona Desert Ridge HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 300 lb (140 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Curtis Hodges
WR		 Mesa, Arizona Mountain View HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 198 lb (90 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Ty Thomas
S		 Lubbock, Texas Cooper HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Loren Mondy
ILB		 Mansfield, Texas Lake Ridge HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 234 lb (106 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
DeMonte King
S		 Long Beach, California Los Alamitos HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Langston Frederick
CB		 League City, Texas Clear Springs HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Brandon Ruiz
K		 Gilbert, Arizona Williams Field HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Corey Stephens
OG		 Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Mark Walton
TE		 Yuma, Arizona Cibola HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Shannon Forman
DT		 Baton Rouge, Los Angeles Southern Lab HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Kobe Williams
CB		 Long Beach, California Long Beach Poly HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Darien Cornay
CB		 Norwalk, California Los Alamitos HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Ceejhay French-Love
TE		 Monterey Park, California Long Beach Poly HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 255 lb (116 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

    Incoming transfers

    Arizona State had one incoming transfer. Quarterback Blake Barnett transferred from Alabama. Barnett was eligible to play the entire 2017 season at Arizona State following an appeal to the NCAA.[4]

    Offseason departures

    Arizona State lost 18 players in the 2016 offseason, 13 due to graduation and 5 due to transferring or injuries.

    NameNumberPos.YearNotes
    Edmond Boateng97DESeniorGraduated
    Tramel Topps92DLSeniorGraduated
    Frederick Gammage89WRSeniorGraduated
    Kody Kohl83TESeniorGraduated
    Salamo Fiso58LBSeniorGraduated
    Evan Goodman57OLSeniorGraduated
    Stephon McCray77OLSeniorGraduated
    Carlos Mendoza7LBSeniorGraduated
    Laiu Moeakiola12LBSeniorGraduated
    Tim White12WRSeniorGraduated
    De'Chavon Hayes1DBSeniorGraduated
    Eric Lauderdale14DBSeniorGraduated
    Brandon Mathews54OLSeniorGraduated
    Ellis Jefferson19WRSeniorTransfer
    James Johnson23SJuniorTransfer
    Bryce Perkins3QBJuniorTransfer
    Armand Perry13CBSophomoreRetired due to Injuries.
    Kareem Orr25DBSophomoretransferred

    Schedule

    Arizona State announced their 2017 football schedule on January 18, 2017.[5] In non-conference play, the Sun Devils played former Border Conference rivals New Mexico State and Texas Tech, as well as San Diego State. In Pac-12 conference play, they played all conference members except cross-divisional foes California and Washington State.

    DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
    August 317:30 p.m.New Mexico State*
    		P12NW 37–3146,596
    September 98:00 p.m.San Diego State*
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    		P12NL 20–3054,336
    September 165:00 p.m.at Texas Tech*
    		FSNL 45–5260,454
    September 237:00 p.m.No. 24 Oregon
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    		P12NW 37–3550,110
    September 301:00 p.m.at Stanford
    		P12NL 24–3444,422
    October 147:45 p.m.No. 5 Washington
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    		ESPNW 13–751,234
    October 2112:30 p.m.at Utah
    		FS1W 30–1045,863
    October 287:45 p.m.No. 21 USC
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    		ESPNL 17–4853,446
    November 46:00 p.m.Colorado
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    		P12NW 41–3044,553
    November 116:30 p.m.at UCLA
    		P12NL 37–4453,847
    November 181:00 p.m.at Oregon State
    		P12NW 40–2436,063
    November 252:00 p.m.Arizona
    		P12NW 42–3059,385
    December 291:00 p.m.vs. No. 24 NC State*
    		CBSL 31–5239,897
    • *Non-conference game
    • Homecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Pacific time

    Source: 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils Football Schedule

    Game summaries

    New Mexico State
    See also: 2017 New Mexico State Aggies football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Aggies 0 13 0 18 31
    Sun Devils 14 0 16 7 37
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    21–7–1 1999 NMSU, 35–7

    San Diego State
    See also: 2017 San Diego State Aztecs football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Aztecs 7 13 7 3 30
    Sun Devils 7 7 0 6 20
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    10–0–1 2007 ASU, 34–14

    at Texas Tech
    See also: 2017 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 3 14 21 7 45
    Red Raiders 21 14 10 7 52
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    2–1 2016 ASU, 68–55

    Oregon
    See also: 2017 Oregon Ducks football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    #24 Ducks 7 14 7 7 35
    Sun Devils 17 0 14 6 37
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    16–9 2016 ORE, 54–35

    at Stanford
    See also: 2017 Stanford Cardinal football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 3 14 0 7 24
    Cardinal 7 17 7 3 34
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    17–14 2014 ASU, 26–10

    Washington
    See also: 2017 Washington Huskies football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    #5 Huskies 0 0 0 7 7
    Sun Devils 7 6 0 0 13
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    18–16 2016 WASH, 44–18

    at Utah
    See also: 2017 Utah Utes football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 9 7 7 7 30
    Utes 0 0 3 7 10
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    20–8 2016 UTAH, 49–26

    USC
    See also: 2017 USC Trojans football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    #21 Trojans 14 17 7 10 48
    Sun Devils 3 7 7 0 17
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    12–21 2016 USC, 41–20

    Colorado
    See also: 2017 Colorado Buffaloes football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Buffaloes 3 14 10 3 30
    Sun Devils 0 14 3 24 41
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    7–1 2016 COLO, 40–16

    at UCLA
    See also: 2017 UCLA Bruins football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 14 7 13 3 37
    Bruins 7 13 14 10 44
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    13–19–1 2016 ASU, 23–20

    at Oregon State
    See also: 2017 Oregon State Beavers football team
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 16 14 3 7 40
    Beavers 0 7 3 14 24
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    26–14–1 2014 OSU, 35–27

    Arizona
    See also: 2017 Arizona Wildcats football team, Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry, and State Farm Territorial Cup Series
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Wildcats 14 10 0 6 30
    Sun Devils 7 7 21 7 42
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    40–49–1 2016 ZONA, 56–35

    vs. NC State (Sun Bowl)
    See also: 2017 NC State Wolfpack football team and 2017 Sun Bowl
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 0 10 0 21 31
    #24 Wolfpack 7 21 3 21 52
    Overall record Last meeting Result
    1–1 1974 NCST, 35–14

    Personnel

    Final roster
    2017 Arizona State Sun Devils roster
    Quarterbacks

    Running Backs

    Wide Receivers

    • 1 N'Keal Harry, Sophomore
    • 10 Kyle Williams, Sophomore
    • 12 John Humphrey, Sophomore
    • 14 Ryan Jenkins, Senior
    • 15 Jeremy Smith, Freshman
    • 16 Daniel Sanders-Effiong, Freshman
    • 17 Ryan Newsome, Sophomore
    • 21 Terrell Chatman, Sophomore
    • 83 Trent Gilbert, Sophomore
    • 84 Frank Darby, Freshman
    • 84 Tyler Eggers, Junior
    • 84 Trevor Russell, Freshman
    • 85 Andrew Noble, Freshman
    • 86 Curtis Hodges, Freshman
    • 89 Jalen Harvey, Junior
    		  

    Tight Ends

    • 9 Jay Jay Wilson, Junior
    • 48 Frank Ogas, Senior
    • 80 Kyle Remo, Sophomore
    • 80 Mark Walton, Freshman
    • 81 Jared Bubak, Freshman
    • 82 Josh Pokraka, Junior
    • 87 Tommy Hudson, Sophomore
    • 88 Ceejhay French-Love, Junior
    • 91 Michael Gombert, Freshman
    • 92 Alexander Otero, Sophomore

    Offensive Lineman

    • 51 Zach Robertson, Sophomore
    • 54 Connor Humphreys, Junior
    • 56 Alex Losoya, Sophomore
    • 58 Tyson Rising, Junior
    • 59 Quinn Bailey, Junior
    • 60 Kyle Breed, Freshman
    • 62 Jesse Cozens, Freshman
    • 65 A.J. McCollum, Senior
    • 66 Mason Schell, Freshman
    • 69 Jonathan Sanchez, Freshman
    • 70 Michael Tate, Freshman
    • 71 Steven Miller, Sophomore
    • 72 Cade Cote, Sophomore
    • 73 Cohl Cabral, Sophomore
    • 74 Corey Stephens, Freshman
    • 75 Tyler McClure, Senior
    • 76 Sam Jones, Junior
    • 77 Mason Walter, Sophomore
    • 78 Marshal Nathe, Freshman
    		  

    Defensive Line

    • 1 JoJo Wicker, Junior
    • 41 Tyler Johnson, Freshman
    • 45 George Lea, Sophomore
    • 55 Corey Smith, Senior
    • 57 Jordon Hoyt, Junior
    • 90 Tashon Smallwood, Senior
    • 91 Jamie Diaz, Sophomore
    • 93 Emanuel Dayries, Junior
    • 94 Christian Hill, Senior
    • 95 Renell Wren, Junior
    • 96 Jalen Bates, Sophomore
    • 97 Shannon Forman, Freshman
    • 98 D.J. Davidson, Freshman
    • 99 Dougladson Subtyl, Junior
    • -- Darius Slade, Junior

    Linebackers

    • 2 Christian Sam, Junior
    • 3 D.J Calhoun, Senior
    • 4 Koron Crump, Senior
    • 20 Khaylan Thomas, Sophomore
    • 31 Marcus Ball, Senior
    • 34 Kyle Soelle, Freshman
    • 39 Malik Lawal, Sophomore
    • 44 Alani Latu, Senior
    • 47 Loren Mondy, Freshman
    • 49 Bailey Huggins, Freshman
    • 50 Ochuko Duke, Junior
    • 52 Jared Francis, Freshman
    • 53 Parker Higgins, Freshman
    • -- Benjamin Winans, Freshman
    • 32 Abe Thompson, Sophomore

    Defensive Backs

    • 18 Langston Frederick, Freshman
    • 5 Kobe Williams, Sophomore
    • 6 Evan Fields, Freshman
    • 10 K.J Jarrell, Freshman
    • 13 Darian Kornay, Sophomore
    • 14 Alex Perry, Freshman
    • 16 Maurice Chandler, Senior
    • 17 J'Marcus Rhodes, Senior
    • 21 Chad Adams, Senior
    • 23 Tyler Whiley, Junior
    • 24 Chase Lucas, Freshman
    • 28 Cody French, Junior
    • 28 Demonte King, Junior
    • 30 Dasmond Tautalatasi, Junior
    • 37 Joey Bryant, Junior
    • 38 Deion Guignard, Junior
    • 43 Caleb McShanag, Freshman
    • 46 Kordell Caldwell, Freshman
    • 48 Jacobi Taylor, Freshman
    		  

    Safeties

    • 26 Ty Thomas, Freshman
    • 35 Owen Rodgers, Junior

    Fullback

    • 22 Mark Cosgrove, Junior

    Place Kickers

    Punters

    • 36 Michael Sleep-Dalton, Sophomore
    • 8 Matthew Bazarevitsch, Freshman

    Long Snappers

    • 61 Joseph Reeves, Freshman
    • 63 Mitchell Fraboni, Senior
    • 64 Riley John, Sophomore


    Coaching staff
    Name Position Consecutive season at
    Arizona State in current position
    Todd GrahamHead Coach6th year
    Shawn SlocumAssistant Head Coach3rd Year
    Phil BennettDefensive Coordinator1st Year
    Billy NapierOffensive Coordinator1st Year
    Keith PattersonLinebackers Coach4th Year
    TJ RushingDefensive Backs Coach2nd Year
    John SimonRunning Backs Coach2nd Year
    Rob SaleOffensive Line Coach1st Year
    Rob LikensWide Receivers Coach1st Year
    Michael SlaterDefensive Line Coach1st Year
    Reference:[6][7]

    Players in the 2018 NFL Draft
    See also: 2018 NFL Draft
    PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL Club
    Kalen BallageRB4131Miami Dolphins
    Christian SamLB6178New England Patriots
    Sam JonesG6183Denver Broncos

    References
    1. Rapp, Timothy (November 26, 2017). "Todd Graham Fired by Arizona State; Will Coach Bowl Game". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
    2. Jeff Metcalfe (January 11, 2017). "Arizona State hires Phil Bennett as defensive coordinator". azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
    3. Dan Wolken (January 28, 2017). "Arizona State hires Alabama receivers coach as offensive coordinator". USA Today. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
    4. Miller, Ted (February 1, 2017). "Alabama transfer Blake Barnett immediately eligible to play for Arizona St". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
    5. Jeff Metcalfe (January 18, 2017). "Arizona State's 2017 football schedule". azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
    6. 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils Football Media Guide, p. 2
    7. "Coaches". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
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