The ASU made an important step on the National Signing Day by receiving a commitment from the highly-rated 2026 safety Davis Kinney from Texas. An official visit to Tempe this fall by a person who had previously committed to Northwestern, Kinney, has reopened his recruitment before choosing to join the Sun Devils.
Your recruitment strategy that delivered
The decision of Davis Kinney was the center of focus of Arizona State recruiting personnel, led by Bryan Carrington and head coach Kenny Dillingham. The program ensured regular communication and focused on the development of the players and individual growth, which established a strong bond that made Kinney oriented towards the Sun Devils.
The campus visit cemented the match between the skills and the scheme of the team and Davis made Kinney committed.
Kinney Joins a strong 2026 class
Davis Kinney is also the ninth Texas recruit, who comes to Arizona State to play in the 2026 class, further enhancing an already impressive list of incoming talented players. Davis Kinney is ranked No. 61 in the country, No. 97 in the state of Texas in the list of safeties, and he brings depth and talent to the Sun Devils' defensive backfield.
His new addition underscores the fact that Arizona State has remained successful in its recruitment of the finest talent nationwide.
Final Take
Davis Kinney’s commitment reinforces Arizona State’s reputation for securing top-tier talent, particularly from Texas. Kinney has the potential, the talent to provide an instant contention to the defensive backfield of the Sun Devils and help the team to continue the strength of its 2026 recruiting class.