Local wide receiver Ricky Pearsall commits to the Sun Devils

Five days ago after a formidable performance at an ASU camp, Tempe Corona Del Sol wide receiver Ricky Pearsall received his an offer from the hometown school. That development in his recruiting process certainly moved the needle for Pearsall, who acted on his sentiments on Monday afternoon when he committed to Arizona State.

"ASU is the best fit for me because Arizona is my home and I have friends and family here to support me," said Pearsall. "I believe in the coaching staff and they have something really special going on over there. I'm excited to be a part of it."

As a junior for the Aztecs not only did Ricky Pearsall collect 74 receptions, 1,153 yards, and 15 touchdowns, but he also set the state’s single-game receiving yards record with 342 yards.

"I think I'm a great route runner that can get open," said Pearsall of his skillset. "When I get the ball in my hands I'm all about the yards after catch. I believe I can be a playmaker and game changer for ASU." Pearsall believes ASU plans to use him both inside in the slot, or on the outside as they see fit.

The Tempe Corona Del Sol wide receiver marks ASU's fifth known commitment of the 2019 class, as all of the Sun Devils' pledges took place during the month of June. Four of those verbal commitments are on offense, and Pearsall thinks he knows why offensive players are excited to join ASU's recruiting class.

"I really like the offense that Coach Rob Likens and Coach Herm Edwards are going to be running. They'll be running a run-pass option-type offense, and both coaches are experienced, and will get their playmakers the ball."

Ralph Amsden contributed to this report.

Stay tuned to more on ASU's latest addition to its recruiting class.