Ellis Identifies Where Arizona State Must Improve Going Forward

Antayvious Ellis details what the Arizona State Sun Devils need to improve to contend.
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The Arizona State Sun Devils have been able to land multiple commits in the 2026 recruiting class thus far, but things have been a bit underwhelming when it comes to the recruiting scene.

They have some work to do in that class, as they only have a total of 17 commits in the class at this time, which isn't good at all considering they are fresh off their conference championship win last season, as well as their playoff performance.

They have started to show some focus in the 2027 class with a lot of recruits, but they have still fallen short in the sense of landing someone extremely early on. They have been looking to land one of the better players in the state of Texas at the wide receiver position, but the lack of effort has seemed to stand out because of the effort that he is receiving from other teams.

That prospect is Antayvious Ellis, who recently caught up with Arizona State Sun Devils On SI to detail how the recruiting process is going.

Antayvious Ellis Details What ASU Needs to Improve On

  • "They are doing okay. I mean, I talk to them sometimes. Just don’t feel like a priority," said one of the better 2027 wide receivers when it comes to the thought of playing him in the slot at the next level when speaking to Arizona State Sun Devils On SI about the priority factor that he has yet to feel when being recruited by the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Which coach does the talented prospect speak with from the Arizona State Sun Devils coaching staff at this time?

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Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils place kicker Jesus Gomez (35) reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal in the closing seconds of the second half against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images
  • "Zek, the recruiting coordinator."

Does the talented wide receiver have any plans to visit Arizona State at this time?

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Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) reacts after the Arizona State Sun Devils defeat the Baylor Bears 27-24 at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images
  • "I don’t."

He then would go into detail about what has made the top schools in his recruitment stand out right now, as well as the schools in specific, and what they each offer. Here is what he had to say when speaking to Arizona State Sun Devils On SI.

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Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Baylor Bears safety Tyler Turner (17) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images
  • "Nebraska (Elite culture and fans ), Texas (Unique culture and my relationships with the whole staff), USC (Explosive offense, always pass heavy)."

What would the Arizona State Sun Devils need to do to improve in the recruiting process with Ellis? He provided insight when speaking to Arizona State Sun Devils On SI.

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Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) in action against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images
  • "Just build a better relationship with me across the whole staff."

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Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.