Arizona State Predicted to Land Four-Star Quarterback

A national recruiting expert has predicted that the Sun Devils will land one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class.

Oct 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by the Arizona State Sun Devils during the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Since arriving at Arizona State, head coach Kenny Dillingham has done an excellent job of recruiting elite quarterback talent. The Sun Devils have brought in a four-star quarterback in the last two recruiting cycles: Cameron Dyer in 2025 and Jake Fette in 2026.

Now that the 2027 cycle is underway, Dillingham is once again in a position to land an elite signal-caller, as a national recruiting expert recently predicted that a four-star quarterback would commit to Arizona State.

Experts Predict Sun Devils to Land Four-Star QB

Arizona State has been targeting Weston Nielsen, a four-star quarterback from Bastrop High School in Bastrop, Texas throughout his recruitment. The Sun Devils initially extended an offer to him back in Janu 2024 and hosted him on campus for a game-day visit in September.

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jeff Sims (2) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Nov. 30, Arizona State on SI reported that Nielsen had set his commitment date for Dec. 13 and had listed the Sun Devils as one of 18 finalists alongside top programs like Oregon, Nebraska, Texas Tech, and Miami.

While Arizona State has been among the favorites to land Nielsen during his recruitment, nothing is guaranteed.

Nov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of an Arizona State Sun Devils helmet at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

However, Sun Devils fans can head into the four-star quarterback's commitment date feeling reasonably good about where their team stands, as on Dec. 8, Rivals' Steve Wiltfong logged an expert prediction with a 60% confidence level that Nielsen would commit to Arizona State.

While Wiltfong's prediction doesn't necessarily mean that Nielsen will definitely commit to Arizona State, it is undoubtedly a positive sign for the Sun Devils. Wiltfong is among the best in the business, shooting 90% on 1,038 predictions.

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham holds a news conference on Oct. 27, 2025, in Tempe. | Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wiltfong's prediction that Nielsen will choose the Sun Devils makes a lot of sense. Dillingham has proven he can develop quarterbacks at a high level, and Tempe is quickly becoming a destination for some of the top talent at the position in the country.

Additionally, Dillingham has established a strong recruiting pipeline in the state of Texas. With Arizona State just signing Fette, who hails from El Paso, it would make sense that Nielsen would also be interested in the Sun Devils.  

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jeff Sims (2) with head coach Kenny Dillingham against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nielsen would be a massive addition to Arizona State's 2027 class. Rivals' industry rankings list him as the No. 269 overall player nationally, the No. 20 quarterback, and the No. 42 prospect from Texas.

Time will tell if Wiltfong's prediction proves correct, but Arizona State won't have to wait long as Nielsen is scheduled to make his decision on Saturday. 

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