Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is anticipated to enter the switch portal, he introduced Thursday. The previous No. 44 general recruit within the 2023 recruiting cycle based on 247Sports began the primary two video games of the 2023 season earlier than lacking 9 consecutive contests after he reaggravated an harm from highschool that required surgical procedure.
Rashada was off to a quick begin in 2023, finishing 44 of 82 makes an attempt (53.7%) for 485 yards with 4 touchdowns. He beat Drew Pyne, Trenton Bourguet, and Jacob Conover for the beginning job. Rashada was solely the second freshman to begin a season-opener at quarterback for ASU, becoming a member of reigning Heisman Trophy winner and former quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Rashada’s brief profession has been a rollercoaster. He initially dedicated to Miami after which signed with Florida in December 2022. Shortly after signing, he requested a launch from his Nationwide Letter of Intent. Florida granted his launch from his NLI, and Rashada subsequently dedicated to the Solar Devils on Feb. 1 after additionally visiting TCU.
The NCAA launched an investigation into Florida’s recruitment of Rashada earlier this calendar 12 months. The investigation stemmed from a big NIL take care of Florida NIL group “Gator Collective” falling aside. The collective was indirectly affiliated with Florida, and it has since been shut down.
247Sports’ Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz report that Georgia is a doable touchdown spot for Rashada.
Jaden Rashada’s doable match at UGA
Georgia star quarterback Carson Beck is getting into his senior season with this system. Rashada may function a worthwhile backup to bridge the hole between the current and the long run. The Bulldogs misplaced backup quarterback Brock Vandagriff earlier this offseason to Kentucky, and former five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola flipped his dedication late within the cycle to Nebraska. Georgia’s present backup quarterbacks embrace Gunner Stockton and incoming freshman Ryan Puglisi.
“A number of sources have indicated Georgia is a college to observe,” 247Sports’ Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz wrote. “The Bulldogs have tried including extra depth to their QB room for a lot of the offseason, and going to Athens would offer Rashada a runway to take a seat and be taught for a 12 months behind established starter Carson Beck.
If Rashada had been to finish up at Georgia, it might be a scenario very akin to Dante Moore, a fellow 2023 recruit, selecting Oregon and selecting to take a seat and be taught behind Dillion Gabriel for a 12 months.”
Large loss for ASU
Rashada hitting the portal simply months earlier than the beginning of the 2024 season is a giant loss for Arizona State as this system transitions to the Large 12 this summer time. Rashada was anticipated to be a shoo-in for the beginning job after exhibiting flashes final season of why he was one of many highest-ranked quarterbacks within the 2023 recruiting cycle.
Michigan State switch Sam Leavitt may very well be in line to win the beginning place. The previous four-star quarterback transferred into this system earlier this offseason after he appeared in 4 video games as a real freshman in East Lansing. Leavitt ought to compete with backup Trenton Bourguet, who appeared in eight video games for the Solar Devils final fall. ASU backup quarterback Drew Pyne transferred to Missouri final month, which opens the door for Leavitt or Bourguet to win the job.
