Arizona State offensive lineman Wade Helton (64) warms up with his teammates during a practice inside the Verde Dickey Dome in Tempe on Aug. 12, 2025. Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Observations, Notes From Wednesday's Arizona State Practice

Originally posted on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI
By Kevin Hicks | Last updated Aug 28, 2025 12:00 PM ET

TEMPE -- Arizona State football is now in the final stages of fine-tuning ahead of Saturday's season opener against Northern Arizona.

The Sun Devils completed the final day of intensive practice ahead of a final walkthrough on Friday.

The 11th-ranked ASU squad is ready to usher in a season that is going to be followed by sky-high expectations - ASU on SI gathered general notes and observations from Wednesday's two-hour-long practice in preparation for such.

Players of Note

Jordyn Tyson

Jason Brown Jr.

AJ Ia

Observations/Notes

Scouts from the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, and Philadelphia Eagles were in attendance. The Bills and Patriots alike are likely to be inclined to select a wide receiver in next year's draft, making Tyson of great interest. The Saints will potentially remain in the market for a quarterback, with Sam Leavitt being a potential major riser up draft boards in 2025. Philadelphia is in a position to be in the market for help off the edge and in the interior - C.J. Fite, perhaps even senior Prince Dorbah, could be on the Eagles' radar.

Ia was off to the side doing strength/agility training once again, following coach Dillingham, confirming that the freshman TE got banged up in a recent practice.

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QB Cameron Dyer continues to do on-field work in attempts to be fully cleared from a knee injury that was suffered last year as a senior in high school.

Tyson continues to make unbelievable plays. This time, the junior receiver made a one-handed catch while spinning during an offense-defense portion of practice.

General Takeaways

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Dillingham will not shy away when it comes to showing the playbook in the opening game - which obviously signifies the coach has a great deal of confidence in his roster.

Kyson Brown will almost certainly be the first running back to receive a carry this season.

Khamari Anderson and Cameron Harpole are listed as co-starters at TE ahead of the game - fans could be in for witnessing 12, or even 13-man personnel.

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

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