Kenny Dillingham Discusses Sam Leavitt's Future With ASU

TEMPE -- Much has been made about Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt's season ending in recent days - as options ranging from entering the 2026 NFL draft, to entering the transfer portal, to ultimately deciding to stay put in Tempe have been floated out.

Head coach Kenny Dillingham was asked about when he would address the potential uncertainty with his star in his week 11 press conference on Monday - the 35-year old head man was quite candid in his response.

“He’s got to get surgery. He's got to take care of himself. I'll probably give him a couple weeks. And, you know, let him get through this. We're not in a rush. No, I want him to make the best decision for him in terms of whether you need to go pro or not. And you know what him and his team believe are the best decision for him? You know, that's why I do this. So, you know, give them some time to get healthy and get surgery done with and get back around the team and and get his head, you know, back in a good direction of progress…”

Dillingham's approach is far from shocking - as he has earned the player's coach label at every destination that he has coached at. Dillingham truly puts the best interest of his players above all else - this will likely be further entrenched when Jordyn Tyson and Keith Abney II announce their future intentions independent of Leavitt.

Local Insider Chimes in on Leavitt's Future

Respected local insider John Gambadoro took to X on Friday to state his belief that Leavitt would return to Tempe for his junior season in 2026. Gambadoro was also one of the first to report that the Michigan State transfer would be committing to Arizona State in December 2023.