Arizona State moved quickly to address its biggest offensive void, landing a high-upside Big Ten transfer WR as a potential answer to the massive production left behind by Jordyn Tyson’s departure to the NFL. HC Kenny Dillingham wasted no time turning to the portal, securing a talented target to help anchor the next phase of the Sun Devils’ passing attack.

On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported that Washington’s true freshman transfer WR Raiden Vines-Bright has committed to Arizona State, giving the Sun Devils an immediate boost at a position they desperately needed.

During his first season with the Huskies, Bright got considerable playing time. He caught 24 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown, including one in his final game at UW against Boise State in the LA Bowl. The former four-star recruit, who has three years of eligibility left, becomes a long-term asset for Dillingham as ASU rebuilds its offense after losing key pieces like Tyson and Sam Leavitt.

The move also feels full circle. After finishing high school, Vines-Bright, a native of Tempe and an IMG Academy product, was heavily pursued by Arizona State and even made an official visit before eventually committing to Washington.

With Tyson coming off back-to-back standout seasons that included 136 catches, 1,812 yards, 18 touchdowns, Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors, and third-team AP All-America recognition, ASU needed talent fast.

The addition of Vines-Bright, who is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 17 wide receiver and the No. 58 overall player in the nation, is a big win and a reminder that the Sun Devils aren’t backing down from the challenge of replacing greatness. And the add-ons don’t stop there.

ASU brings in SEC transfer QB

Arizona State didn’t waste much time finding its new quarterback. After weeks of uncertainty following Sam Leavitt’s departure, the Sun Devils dipped into the SEC and came back with a proven signal-caller. With Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley on his way to Tempe, ASU will have a big-bodied quarterback with solid game experience and true potential. As a redshirt freshman in 2025, he played in 10 full games, and although his stats weren’t perfect, the sparks were hard to miss.

At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Boley looked the part in the SEC, throwing for 2,160 yards while completing nearly 66 percent of his passes with 15 touchdowns. His breakout performance against Tennessee, when he outperformed the Vols for 330 yards and five touchdowns on more than 74 percent throwing, was one of the highlights of his season.

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But like other young quarterbacks thrown into the fire, they also had growing pains, as seen by their 12 interceptions and multiple wrong moves. Still, as one of the youngest quarterbacks in the conference, starting that many games at that level carries weight, and Arizona State is betting on that experience.

The move also feels personal. Kenny Dillingham first offered Boley back when he was a high school junior, and Dillingham was calling plays at Oregon. Only a few years later and with far more expertise, Dillingham now has greater influence over the offense and a definite need at quarterback.

With three years of eligibility, Boley will be expected to keep up with a quarterback room that is rapidly changing, with young players like Jake Fette and Cam Dyer waiting in the wings. ASU needed faith at the position after losing Leavitt, who contributed to a Big 12 championship and a playoff appearance. Although Cutter Boley doesn’t guarantee anything, he does offer a chance, and sometimes that’s just where a turnaround begins.