Jordan Clark gave his commitment to Arizona State today, becoming the 15th verbal commit in the Sun Devil's 2019 class, and the first four-star according to Rivals' rankings.

Clark is a 5-10, 170-pound defensive back that plays for University Lab in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the son of former Pro Bowl NFL safety Ryan Clark, who was a teammate of ASU Director of Recruiting Antonio Pierce with the Washington Redskins in 2004, and colleagues at ESPN with ASU Head Coach Herm Edwards.

Jordan Clark tweeted out his commitment at 12:36 Central Standard time, because his lunch break conveniently lined up with the house number of his address where he grew up in Pittsburgh while his father was playing for the Steelers. He spoke with Devils Digest last night about his decision to become a Sun Devil.

Devils Digest: You just finished up an official visit to Cal, but the last time we spoke it seemed like you had your heart set on Arizona State. Was that visit just a matter of due diligence?

Jordan Clark: After my visit to Arizona State, I saw what Herm Edwards was building, and how guys were buying into the program. I saw how much guys respect him, which is something I talked to Chase Lucas about. My experience on my ASU official was eye-opening, and I had a good feeling, but I didn't want to commit then, because I didn't want to let those emotions play a role in any decision I was making. So I went and visited Louisville, and went and visited Cal again before I did anything.

DD: What stood out about your conversation with Chase Lucas?

JC: Chase is a good guy. He's a lot like me in that he's not the biggest or the fastest, but he works hard. He's a dog. He's just someone who loves to put in the work, and when I talked to him, he was just so enthusiastic about how he feels about Coach Herm, and about the things that Coach Herm is doing for the program. He brought up things that I believe will benefit me as well, and I love that.

DD: I know you had an eye on ASU before he got here, so was the addition of Herm Edwards to Arizona State's staff the icing on the cake?

JC: The staff before this one didn't offer me, and this staff, with Coach Pierce, Coach White, Coach Gonzales and Coach Herm, they did. I've always liked the school. I have family there, and my dad's old trainer Ian Danney is out there as well. Coach Herm offering me meant a lot, because of who he is and his background. He's a football genius, so it definitely made an impact.

DD: What do you see in the way Chase Lucas and Kobe Williams are playing that makes you excited to join up?

JC: They're physical. They come up and tackle, which is something that I like. They're in people's faces. And their feet- they both have really good feet, and that's something I pride myself on, and I feel like being around them will help me continue to progress. Also, the attitude and confidence, you have to have that, and I feel like they have a lot of it. I feel like confidence is contagious, and it will be helpful for me to share a DB room with them.

DD: What is there for you in Tempe outside of football?

JC: Family for sure. My relationship with Antonio Pierce and Herm Edwards. Ian Danney, my dad's old trainer, is someone I respect and trust to help guide me and make good decisions regarding my body. I have friends that go there, and the way they talk about the school, and their experience as students is something that stands out to me. As far as the academics, I like that it's set up not only for you to pass, but for you to come in and do really well. Academics are important, and being surrounded by brilliant advisors who have vision and see beyond just getting you eligible is big for me, because I want to be great in everything I do.

DD: We've talked before about how the updated stadium was something that was exciting to you. What about Sun Devil Stadium makes you want to play there?

JC: Electric. I like big stadiums and big moments. The environment you play in can shape how much those moments mean to everybody. Sun Devil Stadium was a lot louder than the other times I've been there, and you could feel it. You could feel the energy, and you could feel something brewing, and I want to be a part of that, and to contribute to it.

DD: Do you take it upon yourself now to try and keep that pipeline into Louisiana open for Arizona State?

JC: Yeah, for sure for sure. I like to think I'm a pretty persuasive guy. I think people like me a little bit, so I'm going to be out here recruiting immediately to help get this thing rolling.