Sun Devils snag transfer portal receiver with local ties

The Sun Devils are losing Jordyn Tyson to the NFL, but they're not short on receiver talent. On Sunday, they secured the commitment of transfer receiver Raiden Vines-Bright.

Born and raised in Tempe, Arizona, Vines-Bright starred at Corona Del Sol High School. He played an integral role in elevating the program's on-field success and, in his junior season, was named the Offensive Player of the Year fofr the 6A Central Region.

As his recruiting rankings skyrocketed and Vines-Bright quickly became one of the top prospects in the state of Arizona, he transferred to Florida to play for the prestigious IMG Academy. An injury at the start of the season kept him out for nearly the whole year, and stunted his ascension as one of the 2025 class's elite receivers.

Nevertheless, Vines-Bright secured an offer from Washington, where he committed. Playing as a true freshman, Vines-Bright started to see more opportunities down the stretch, and he finished with 238 yards and a touchdown on 24 catches.

Also a track star in high school, Vines-Bright is known for his straight line speed and sudden burst. At 6'1" and 200 pounds, he has decent size for the position and plays with the kind of physicality Kenny Dillingham demands from his players.

Vines-Bright comes to an Arizona State roster that's wide open at his position. Tyson's absence leaves a gaping hole at the top of the depth chart, with returning players like Jalen Moss, Derek Eusebio, and Jaren Hamilton not exactly being shoo-in's for a starting role.

Vines-Bright has elite potential and could easily become the next success story in Tempe the way that Tyson ascended during his time here. In conjunction with the commitment of quarterback Cutter Boley, it's been a really strong start to the offseason for Arizona State.