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Most Notable #2 Jersey Number for Sun Devils Football
Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Xavion Alford (2) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The much-anticipated 2025 Arizona State season is now officially just a pair of days 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 2-day mark until the season begins, Arizona State on SI takes a look at every player who has worn the number 2 jersey during their time with the program.

Randy Ryskoski (79)

Mitchell Thomas (80)

Mike Gibson (81-82)

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Danny Williams (83-84)

Steve Athanasoulis (85)

Floyd Easley (86)

Brett Johnson (87-88)

Arnold Laws (89-91)

Milton Vaughn (92-93)

Lee Cole (94-95)

Creig Spann (96-98)

Machtier Clay (99)

Monté Franks (99-00)

Brett Hudson (02-03)

Maurice London (04)

Sam Keller (06)

Ryan McFoy (06-09 D)

Brandon Smith (08-10 O)

Eddie Elder (10-11 D)

Mike Bercovici (11-12-13-14-15 O)

Steffon Martin (12-13 D)

Christian Sam (14-17 D)

Brady White (16-17 O)

Brandon Aiyuk (18-19 O)

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Darius Slade (18  D)

LV Bunkley-Shelton (20 O)

Geordon Porter (21 O)

DeAndre Pierce (20-21 D)

Elijah Badger (22)

Backup QB Jeff Sims and S Xavion Alford are wearing the number 2 jersey during the 2025 season.

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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 two days until the season is set to begin.

"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."

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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