The Arizona State Sun Devils didn’t just take the Big 12 by storm last season—they shook up the entire college football world. After dominating Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship game, the Sun Devils secured a spot in the playoffs. Though they eventually fell to Texas in the second round, their remarkable run left a lasting impression.
Arizona State didn’t just capture the nation's attention—they introduced the world to the legend of Cam Skattebo. Skattebo began his college career at Sacramento State before transferring to Arizona State, where he made a major impact in his second year. He quickly became a household name in college football.
Skattebo has been a topic of conversation in draft circles, and truthfully, he could land anywhere. In recent days, he’s been wrapping up final meetings with NFL teams. One notable visit was with the Detroit Lions, a team already boasting one of the most dangerous backfields in the league. If they decide to draft Skattebo, it could form a truly formidable trio.
The former Sun Devils running back has left a lasting legacy on the Arizona State program.
“He broke the team down today because it's probably the last time he'll be here before he's a pro athlete. Skatt's gonna be around this program for a long time,” Kenny Dillingham said.
Draft projections for Skattebo vary—some see him going in the second round, while others believe he’ll be a Day 3 pick. But his former teammate Sam Leavitt has no doubt about his value.
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“He's a second round guy, anyone that's played with him knows that,” Leavitt said.
There’s no question that whichever team drafts Skattebo will be getting a tough, physical runner. He embraces contact, lowers his head, and just goes to work.
Skattebo took college football by storm—and if he lands in the right system, he could make just as big of an impact in the NFL.