Arizona State's Incoming Freshman Has the Potential To Be Dynamic

Kanye Udoh, Kyson Brown, and Raleek Brown will be handling the bulk of the carries, while Rigdon gets a front-row seat to see how a legitimate rushing attack operates at the Power Five level.

But the talent is tantalizing. He has a patience to his game that’s rare for someone his age.  

When he takes a handoff, he reads what’s in front of him and dissects the coverage like a surgeon.

It’s reminiscent of how Le’Veon Bell played in his prime, calculated, deliberate, and slippery through the gaps.

Make no mistake: comparing a high school player to a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro is a little reckless on my part.  

But it’s fascinating to see the similarities in how they process the game.

The fact that Rigdon was able to dominate everything he touched is beyond impressive, but now comes the real test.  

How will he fare when he’s no longer 10 steps ahead of everyone?

He’s entering a new level, where everyone is either on his level or above it.

Still, having a chance to learn from players like Udoh and the Browns, without being thrown to the fire, could be the best possible development track for Rigdon.

He’s a fascinating prospect, and Kenny Dillingham and his staff will do their best to nurture that talent and help him adjust to the speed and complexity of college football.

And given their track record with high-end running backs, showing Rigdon the ropes should be just another walk in the park.

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