Kenny Dillingham has brought his reputation as an elite quarterback developer over to Tempe already, as the Sun Devils are already loaded with talent at the position and just added what could their quarterback of the future in Califronia four-star Butter Tollefson. There were a lot of reactions to the big-time get on social media.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!STORY: #ArizonaState's first class of 2025 commitment might also end up being its biggest. Four-star, dual-threat QB Michael "Butter" Tollefson, who is regarded one of the top quarterbacks in California, announced his commitment to ASU today. #ForksUp https://t.co/PHAkEiag4N
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) June 20, 2023
Some media members are blown away by what Dillingham has already accomplished in his short six months at ASU. Tollefson is now part of four top quarterbacks that Dillingham has already added in his short time with ASU, joining incoming four-star freshman Jaden Rashada, Notre Dame transfer Drew Pyne and BYU transfer Jacob Conover.
Evidence: The HS 247Sports Composite grades all three—Rashada (4th), Tollefson (7th), Pyne (8th)—among the top 8 QB ASU signees/commits at the position this century (Andrew Walter to now). So, 37.5% of the top-rated QBs of the last quarter-century were added in the last 6 months.
— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) June 20, 2023
Said it before and will say it again…
The positive difference in buzz & energy around Sun Devil football now compared to 7 months ago is absurd.
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29) June 20, 2023
ASU players and commits also expressed their excitement in landing Tollefson.
👀🔱⬆️
— TB16 (@Trenton__B16) June 20, 2023
My guy let’s work🔱 https://t.co/NEYzkDhXFZ
— Dylan Tapley (@dylantapley3) June 20, 2023
Dillingham himself was obviously ecstatic with the big news, and he posted a picture of Brock Osweiler to celebrate.
Great day to be a sun devil!! #SunDevil4LIFE #ActivateTheValley pic.twitter.com/3xDJiPKswB
— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) June 20, 2023
He hinted at the news yesterday and mentioned that another commitment could be coming ASU’s way on Thursday.
Fired up for tomorrow! #ActivateTheValley #SunDevil4LIFE pic.twitter.com/TFutOKrxcC
— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) June 19, 2023
Today …….. Thursday……. Going to be a good week pic.twitter.com/ijuRF0k6Yo
— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) June 20, 2023
His staff was delighted as well.
BIG TIME #ActivateTheValley 🔥🔱🔥🔱🔥 pic.twitter.com/citNe0QLfz
— Jason Mohns 🔱 🏈 (@CoachMohns) June 20, 2023
🫣🫨🔥 #ForksUp 🔱🚀🎯💪@KennyDillingham x @CoachBBaldwin pic.twitter.com/5FKoEhIFzt
— Bryan Carrington (@CoachBC_) June 20, 2023
— Isaiah Williams (@IWSunDevils) June 20, 2023
According to MaxPreps, Tollefsson completed 146-of-279 passes for 1,567 yards and eight touchdowns in 12 games played his 2022 sophomore season. He also rushed 162 times for 644 yards and nine touchdowns, proving his versatility as a passer and runner.
Fans are very happy with all of the changes the new head coach has already brought to the program.
Have I mentioned that I love Kenny Dillingham? https://t.co/QMrapB4Ert
— Adam Beadle (@therealbeadle) June 20, 2023
Nice get for Dilly here. Noles in on him prior to Jones commitment. https://t.co/cQmNjrGUZO
— 𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕪 ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤 𝔽𝕠𝕨𝕝𝕖𝕣 (@Salty_Fowler) June 20, 2023
Asu Football has needed a new “Butter” for quite some time! https://t.co/Gqr0AKQf10
— Right Handed Phil Mickelson (@PhilBlickelson) June 20, 2023
You’re the man, Coach! pic.twitter.com/BRrQrjDPIh
— Up The Hill Sports (@UpTheHillSports) June 20, 2023
YOU DOGGGGGGGGG 🔱🔱🔱
— PVO4L (@mctweeeets) June 20, 2023
#DillyDilly https://t.co/IhzJc5FuYM
— Wired Devils (@WiredDevils) June 20, 2023
A new era is just beginning in Tempe and Tollefson could be the face of the future of it.
Arizona State lands commitment from top CA QB Michael Tollefson
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Brendan Mau is a college sports insider and general assignment reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on Twitter via @Brendan_Mau
