Breaking: Just In – Donovan Jackson Flip Commitment to Arizona Sun Devils Vols 6-Foot-5, 310-Pound 5-Star offensive guard Imminent Announcement…
Breaking: Just In – Donovan Jackson Flips Commitment to Arizona Sun Devils; Vols 6-Foot-5, 310-Pound 5-Star Offensive Guard Imminent Announcement…
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The college football world was shaken today as Donovan Jackson, the highly touted 5-star offensive guard standing at an imposing 6-foot-5 and weighing 310 pounds, officially flipped his commitment from the Tennessee Volunteers to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Jackson, widely considered one of the top offensive linemen in the 2025 recruiting class, had been a solid Tennessee commit for months. His surprising reversal comes just days ahead of the national signing period and signals a dramatic shift in momentum for both programs.
Sources close to the situation say Jackson’s decision came after an unannounced visit to Tempe last weekend. The visit, kept tightly under wraps, reportedly included a private meeting with new Sun Devils head coach Marcus Traylor and an in-depth look at the team’s revamped offensive scheme—one designed to give linemen more visibility and leadership in the system.
“This was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” Jackson said during a short press conference streamed live on his Instagram. “I have nothing but love and respect for Tennessee and everything they’ve done for me. But Arizona State feels like home. Coach Traylor’s vision, the energy in that locker room—it just feels right.”
The announcement was delivered with dramatic flair. Jackson, seated between his parents, pulled out a Sun Devils cap from under the table and slipped it on to cheers from the crowd of friends, family, and ASU staff members who had flown in last-minute for the reveal.
The fallout in Knoxville was immediate. The Vols coaching staff, blindsided by the decision, released a brief statement wishing Jackson well but also expressing “disappointment in how the situation was handled.” Recruiting analysts note that Tennessee now has a significant gap to fill on their O-line board and will likely pivot to late targets or transfers to reinforce depth.
Meanwhile, in Tempe, the Sun Devils’ fanbase erupted on social media. With Jackson’s commitment, Arizona State now boasts its highest-rated offensive line recruit in program history and inches closer to a top-10 national recruiting class.
An unnamed SEC assistant coach may have summed it up best: “It’s not just a win for Arizona State—it’s a statement. This kid flipping right before signing day changes everything.”
As for Jackson, he ended his announcement with a simple message: “Let’s build something special in the desert.” And with that, a new chapter began—one that will be watched closely by fans and rivals alike.