{
  "id": 11065362,
  "title": "Texas To Tempe: No. 2 safety, Rivals300 WR and more talented recruits visiting Arizona State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/texas-to-tempe-no-2-safety-rivals300-wr-and-more-talented-recruits",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:23:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-tempe-no-2-safety-002336004.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This Saturday, the Arizona State Sun Devils will be abuzz with the arrival of highly touted recruits from Texas, as the team prepares for their Big 12 showdown against Baylor. The visit is no surprise, given Arizona State's strong presence among Texas-based talent. The Sun Devils already boast 27 players from the Lone Star State on their roster, and they have two more commitments in their 2027 recruiting class in quarterback Weston Nielsen and defensive back Elijajuan Houston. The talent pipeline doesn't stop there, as the 2028 class is set to arrive with the nation's No. 2 safety, James Foster III. A freshman at Lancaster (Texas) High, Foster's initial offer came from Arizona State as he was still in high school. Recruiting Director Isaiah Williams, a native of Texas himself, delivered that offer and has been diligently working to keep Foster interested. Foster has expressed his enthusiasm for the Sun Devils, citing their success under head coach Zay and the development of prospects like Kyson Brown. Additionally, the Sun Devils will welcome interior offensive lineman prospect Jude Womack, top-30 running back Deron Simpson Jr., and top-35 linebacker Lincoln Dyke to their visitor list. Not to be forgotten, top-ranked wide receiver Carson LaCombe will also be making his first trip to Arizona State for the game. LaCombe's connection with Sun Devils potential position coach Hines Ward has been growing for months, and he's eager to see what the program has to offer firsthand. According to LaCombe, the development opportunities under Coach Ward, the team's consistent Top 20 rankings, and the warm weather in Arizona are all factors that have captured his interest in Arizona State.",
  "summary": "Fresh look at the blue-chip visitors in Tempe this Saturday",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Arizona basketball makes pitch to 5-star recruits Wabbington, Diggs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/arizona-basketball-makes-pitch-to-5-star-recruits-wabbington-diggs",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:05:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}