The last time Arizona State held a spring practice,it was open to the publicto simulate a game environment and increase competition. Apparently, returning to a closed session on Tuesday led to a decline in competition.
Week 2 of Spring practice is underway in Tempepic.twitter.com/Y17oumRPOr
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest)April 1, 2025
As has been a recurring theme through these practices, tight ends coach Jason Mohns is drawing rave reviews for his position group.
Jason Mohns has a very good looking TE group. So much comes down to initial footwork.pic.twitter.com/B8y6epvYi7
— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman)April 1, 2025
The Sun Devils are looking forward to bringing back all of their key players on the defensive line, which figures to be a position of strength this season.
Defensive line getting it going to start the second week of ASU’s spring ballpic.twitter.com/tFhB95yuwk
— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman)April 1, 2025
Two players, in particular, that are expected to make a big jump are CJ Fite and Zac Swanson.
CJ Fite and Zach Swanson making this drill look incredibly easy, tossing the sled around with easepic.twitter.com/z2TCK6C1gp
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest)April 1, 2025
Sam Leavitt, as well as backup Jeff Sims, had a few moments to shine on Tuesday.
QB@S_leav10with consecutive completions in the WR vs DB drillpic.twitter.com/5rXoQ1SmLx
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest)April 1, 2025
Quarterback@JeffSims_10and@aj_ia_connecting up the sidelinepic.twitter.com/APN8k05QPK
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest)April 1, 2025
Several wide receivers turned heads during Tuesday's practice, including freshman Zechariah Sample, one of many young receivers on this roster who could step into a larger role in 2025.
Zechariah Sample had a very strong 1on1 session. Beat a man on a deep go, caught a tough slant on great coverage, then had this grab.pic.twitter.com/TyaFLoHgHC
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29)April 1, 2025
Transfer receiver Jalen Moss is widely expected to be the team's top receiving target after star Jordyn Tyson, and he keeps showing why.
Jalen Moss moves well. He should make an immediate impact. Upside as a returner also.pic.twitter.com/QBsevGtfYO
— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman)April 1, 2025
One receiver that consistently flashed on Tuesday was Noble Johnson, who transferred from Clemson this past winter.
Good rep by Noble Johnsonpic.twitter.com/D9aLAzkceH
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29)April 1, 2025
Another good rep by Noble Johnsonpic.twitter.com/Ejrecmt2kz
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29)April 1, 2025
WR@NobleJohnson_3with a smooth route in the endzonepic.twitter.com/cgntlRIRG3
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest)April 1, 2025
The receivers didn't have a clean sweep, though. Cornerback Plas Johnson made a play on the ball at one point.
INT by@PlasJohnson21pic.twitter.com/Vn12fBBLG4
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29)April 1, 2025
Turnovers are a key piece of the defensive formula in Tempe, and the linebackers stressed that with a drill designed on forcing fumbles.
LBs working on punching the ball outpic.twitter.com/PdHwUKZel9
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29)April 1, 2025
On the flip side, the offense was focused on preventing fumbles from happening.
High & tightpic.twitter.com/EBJNQCZfPJ
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29)April 1, 2025
Despite that, Kenny Dillingham made it clear that he was not pleased with his team's effort, specifically taking aim at the offensive side of the ball.
Kenny Dillingham wasn't pleased with ASU's performance at Tuesday's practice:
— SunDevilSource.com (@SunDevilSource)April 1, 2025
"That was the worst last two periods of offensive football I've seen in a long time. We couldn't snap the football.pic.twitter.com/RVmh7urUfh
Dillingham has made comments like this before, usually spurring a strong reaction in the next practice, so it will be interesting to monitor the team's performance on Thursday.
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