5-Star QB Stuns College Football World with Shocking Decommitment from Riddell, Flips Commitment to Arizona State Over Powerhouses Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia Bulldogs
In one of the most shocking recruiting twists of the year, 5-star quarterback phenom Jaxon Riddell has flipped his commitment from a top SEC powerhouse to Arizona State University, stunning the college football world and sending shockwaves through the national recruiting landscape.
Riddell, widely regarded as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the 2025 class, had previously pledged his allegiance to the Georgia Bulldogs after months of speculation surrounding other blue-blood programs such as Alabama and Tennessee. His decommitment from Georgia, announced late last night via a cryptic post on social media, sent fans and analysts into a frenzy. Within hours, he dropped the bombshell: he’s taking his talents to Tempe, committing to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
“I’ve prayed on this decision, and after talking it over with my family, I’ve realized that ASU is the place where I can build something special,” Riddell said in a video announcement. “I want to be somewhere I’m not just another number in a quarterback room — I want to be the guy. I want to help build a new legacy.”
This move is a massive win for Arizona State and head coach Kenny Dillingham, who has been aggressively recruiting top talent since taking over. Known for his innovative offensive mind, Dillingham now has a marquee name to build his offense around — and perhaps even his program’s future.
What makes the flip even more jaw-dropping is the competition Riddell passed up. Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia had all made strong pitches, offering the chance to compete for national championships, play in front of massive audiences, and be developed by some of the top coaching staffs in the country.
Instead, Riddell is betting on himself — and on Arizona State — to shake up the balance of power in college football.
With the Sun Devils now sitting on a top-10 recruiting class, this move could signal a changing of the guard in the Pac-12 and beyond. One thing’s for sure: Jaxon Riddell just put Arizona State on the national radar in a way no one saw coming.
