Video: Chandler Running Back Taylor Walstad Commits to ASU
Chandler’s Taylor Walstad became ASU’s first commitment from the Class of 2010 over the weekend, and he’ll enter a crowded backfield when he arrives. Get acquainted with our newest Sun Devil by checking out his highlight video.
It seems like it was just a month ago that we were answering five questions about ASU’s football recruiting class of 2009.
That didn’t stop ASU from offering a scholarship to and receiving a verbal commitment from Chandler High running back Taylor Walstad over the weekend. As a junior, the 6-foot 205-pound Walstad had 80 touches for 691 yards and seven touchdowns.
Walstad’s commitment extends Dennis Erickson’s mission to restock the running back position in preparation for the loss of a trio of seniors in 2009. A quick look at the position:
- Seniors – Shaun DeWitty, Dimitri Nance, Jarrell Woods
- Juniors – none
- Sophomores – Ryan Bass, Avory Battle (walk-on)
- RS-Freshmen – James Morrison
- Freshmen – Cameron Marshall, Jamal Miles, Marcus Washington
- High schoolers – Taylor Walstad
So, Walstad should be jumping into some stiff competition when he arrives on campus in 2010. Not that he seems like one to shy from a fight, if the video below is any indication.
Does he have what it takes? Check out the video below and decide for yourself.
Oh, and if you catch a glimpse of a 6-foot-7 285-pound behemoth blocking for Walstad, that’s teammate William Poehls. Big No. 75 is expected to be on ASU’s radar soon.
Thanks to maxpreps.com for the statistics and photo!
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Can’t wait to see Osweiler and him in our backfield.
As long as we’re talking runningbacks, who do you think will start for ASU next season? Nance and DeWitty did some things when not hurt last year. Bass hasn’t gotten a chance. Morrison was a beast at Camp T. Thoughts?
I really dont see one running back getting the majority of carries over another guy. Obviously, it will be an awesome competition between all of these guys for carries, which will ultimately make them run better since they know if they dont get that extra yard, they could be riding the bench. Erickson will probably go with the hot hand every week
I have heard good things about Marshall… but who knows how that will translate from HS to college.