Sun Devils land Rivals100 Wicker

On Wednesday, the Long Beach (Calif.) Poly four-star defensive tackle Joseph Wicker committed to Arizona State during a ceremony at his high school.

"Four the next four years of my college career I will be attending Arizona State," Wicker said during the ceremony which was broadcasted on ESPNU. "It was based of my (official) visit. I had fun. I was very elated while I was there. I love the defense [ASU] runs there. The head coach (Todd Graham) he was just real with me and I love that."

Wicker, rated as the No. 12 defensive tackle and No. 95 overall by Rivals.com, commitment ended what had been a rough day for ASU after it lost out on some prospects earlier in the day.

The 6-foot-4 275-pounder could be an impact recruit for the Sun Devils on the field next season. He projects as 3-technique tackle, the position played by Will Sutton. Wicker was recruited to ASU by wide receivers coach Delvaughn Alexander.

Wicker was credited with 138 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks this season for Long Beach Poly.