EXCLUSIVE: Marques Uini Updates Commitment To Arizona State

The Arizona State Sun Devils have many elite commits, including one of the nation's best and most underrated offensive linemen. That offensive lineman is three-star Marques Uini. Uini has been committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils since April 7th, and has remained loyal to them since.

The Copperas Cove High School star caught up with the Arizona State Sun Devils On SI recently to talk more about his commitment and where he stands currently.

"Being an ASU commit is honestly a dream come true," said Uini when speaking to Arizona State Sun Devils On SI.

"It feels like all the hard work, long nights, early mornings, and sacrifices have finally started to pay off. There’s something special about knowing where you’re going and having that kind of support from a top-tier program like Arizona State. The energy around the program right now is electric from the coaching staff to the culture, to the way they’re building something real in Tempe. You can feel it. It’s a blessing to be a part of that movement, and I’m just proud to call ASU home for the next chapter of my life."

The class has already started to develop as they have double-digit commits thus far, and they aren't removed from official visits yet.

"I feel like this class is shaping up to be something serious. We’ve got a lot of guys who are not only talented on the field, but they’re also locked in mentally and bring leadership, passion, and that “dog” mentality that coaches are looking for. I think ASU is doing a great job, not just grabbing stars, but grabbing the right players. You can tell the staff is being strategic with who they’re bringing in; it’s all about fit, character, and who wants to truly elevate the program. We’re building something real, and we’ve got the pieces to make noise in the Pac-12 and beyond."

Connecting to commits has been a huge thing for the Sun Devils thus far. The talented commit has had the chance to connect with a few of them so far.

"Man, I’ve been able to connect with a few of the other commits already, and that’s one of the best parts of this whole journey. I’d say I’ve gotten pretty close with Julian Hugo and Niniva. We’ve been talking a lot, just chopping it up about goals, football, life, and what we want to do when we get to Tempe. It’s cool knowing we’ll be lining up together soon and pushing each other every day. There’s a brotherhood already forming, and that’s huge when you’re trying to build something special."

Peer recruiting is how many programs can improve over time. It is best to know some of the players you could be joining if you commit to a school. Uini takes great pride in his peer recruiting tactics.