ASU Coach Dillingham Criticizes Missed Opportunity to Recruit Utah Quarterback Devon Dampier More Aggressively
Arizona State University Coach Kenny Dillingham recently reflected on a missed opportunity to recruit quarterback Devon Dampier, now at Utah. During ASU’s visit to Salt Lake City, Dillingham recognized Dampier’s impressive performance and expressed regret for not pursuing him more aggressively during the recruitment phase.
Dampier’s Remarkable College Career
Dampier, a product of Scottsdale Saguaro High School, has stood out in college football. This season, his accuracy as a junior is notable, with a 72.5% completion rate. Among quarterbacks, his rushing stats place him third, trailing only Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby and ASU’s Sam Leavitt.
Performance and Recognition
- Completion Percentage: 72.5% (111-of-153)
- Passing Touchdowns: 11
- Rushing Yards: 258
- Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Dampier began his college career at New Mexico, becoming the first in the program’s history to earn All-Mountain West First Team honors in 2024. His impressive stats included 3,934 scrimmage yards over two seasons.
High School Achievements
Devon Dampier led Saguaro to significant successes, including a state title in 2021 and a runner-up finish in the 2022 AIA Open State Championship. Offers from Northern Arizona and Arizona were among his early college options.
Utah’s System and Impact
ASU defensive coordinator Brian Ward acknowledged Dampier’s role as a “creator” central to Utah’s offensive schemes. His evolution since freshman year at New Mexico showcases his growth as a quarterback.
Dampier’s achievements include being named Big 12 co-offensive player of the week after a standout performance in a victory over UCLA.
Upcoming Encounter
Fans can watch ASU take on Utah this Saturday at 7:15 p.m. MST. The game will be broadcast on 98.7, the Arizona Sports app, and ESPN.
