Arizona State Trending for Four-Star Defensive Lineman

Arizona State is among the schools standing out to one of the top defensive linemen in the 2027 class.

Sep 26, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman C.J. Fite (99) celebrates tackle for loss against Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Reiner-Imagn Images | Jacob Reiner-Imagn Images

It's hard to find another program in the country that has been more active on the 2027 recruiting trail over the past month than Arizona State. Head coach Kenny Dillingham and his staff have already secured two commitments and are trending for several other of the nation’s top prospects.

One of those prospects is a four-star defensive lineman who recently explained why the Sun Devils have been one of the programs standing out in his recruitment so far.

Arizona State Standing Out to Four-Star 2027 Defensive Lineman

Arizona State and Dillingham have been targeting Jeremiah Williams, a four-star defensive lineman from Tustin High School in Tustin, California, throughout his recruitment. The Sun Devils initially extended an offer to him in March and hosted him on campus in Tempe for two visits this fall.

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

While Williams hasn't officially narrowed down his school list yet, he recently told Rivals' Greg Biggins that four programs have stood out to him the most so far: Arizona State, Miami, BYU, and TCU. He also mentioned that he plans to take official visits with all of those schools this spring and summer.  

• “The schools that have been showing the most interest are Arizona State, Miami, BYU and TCU,” Williams told Biggins. “I want to try and visit all of those schools this spring along with a few other programs as well."

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Martell Hughes (18) celebrates an interception with teammates Keith Abney II (1) and Justin Wodtly (95) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Williams discussed his two trips to Tempe this fall with Biggins and praised the environment and atmosphere at Arizona State. He also noted that he could see how hard the Sun Devils play under Dillingham and that he's very high on the program right now. 

• “That was my second game day visit to ASU and I loved both of them,” Williams told Biggins. “I had a great time and love the environment there. I was at the Texas Tech game too and the game atmosphere was crazy and so much fun. You can tell the players really love coach Dillingham. They play hard for him so I’m really high on ASU right now.”

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham reacts 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

The 6'0", 320-pound defensive lineman would be a massive addition to the Sun Devils' 2027 class. Rivals' industry rankings list him as the No. 285 overall player in the country, the No. 33 defensive lineman, and the No. 26 prospect from California.

While he hasn't set a specific commitment date, Williams told Biggins that he plans to make a decision sometime this summer. If Arizona State continues to make progress with him, the Sun Devils will have a good chance of landing the four-star defensive lineman. 

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