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16 Days Until Arizona State Kickoff - Who Has Worn Number?

Originally posted on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI
By Kevin Hicks | Last updated Aug 13, 2025 2:00 PM ET

The much-anticipated 2025 Arizona State season is now just over two weeks away from reaching a starting point - Kenny Dillingham is set to open year three as head coach and as the presumptive favorite to repeat as Big 12 champions with a tune-up against Northern Arizona on the docket on August 30.

In honor of the 16-day mark until the season begins, Arizona State on SI takes a look at every player who has worn the number 16 jersey during their time with the program.

Felipe Garcia (54)

Allen Benedict (56-57)

Nolan Jones (58-61)

Quentin Gregory (62)

Rick Davis (63-65)

Dennis Sproul (74-75)

Mark Malone (77-79)

Steve Evans (81)

Bob Frey (82)

Jim Meyer (83-84)

Chuck Essegian (85)

Paul Justin (86)

Bobby Valdez (87)

Derrick Hart (88-89)

Brad Williams (90)

Grady Benton (91)

Chris Finn (92)

Jake Plummer (93-96)

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Stephen Baker (97-99)

Rob Miceli (00)

Andrew Walter (01-02-03-04)

Nate Kimbrough (06-08)

Aaron Pflugrad (09)

Raymond Abreu (10)

Angelo Magee (11)

Jarrid Bryant (12)

De'Chavon Hayes (15)

Maurice Chandler (16-17 D)

Aashari Crosswell (18-19-20 D)

Trenton Bourguet (21-22)

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Arizona State DL Zac Swanson spoke earlier this offseason on his experience with the Sun Devil coaching staff and the incredible culture that has been built by Kenny Dillingham in recent seasons, which very well could raise intrigue amongst the Sun Devil faithful with just over seven weeks from the start of the new year.

"Mainly, I appreciate this staff so much. They do so much for us, and the main thing is, like, they really create a relationship with their players. Like, a lot of times, programs around the country will just kind of treat the players like they're robots, like they're just football players."

"And it's hard to do that. It's hard to be treated like that and not fall out of love with the game. When the coaches really care for you and want the best for you, and in their eyes, you're not just a football player, it really helps improve your mental a lot, and you realize this is a good spot. Like, football's really actually fun."

The unbreakable bond the locker room has built, combined with the overall talent and the tireless hours that have been put in by the roster as a whole, should bode well for the 2025 Sun Devils.

Read more on the case for Sam Leavitt to be an All-American selection at season's end here, and if Dillingham has any built-in recruiting advantages in his role here.

This article first appeared on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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