Arizona State University has earned the four-star commitment quarterback Jaden Rashada weeks after the California product was withdrawn from Florida.
The news of National Signing Day caps a tumultuous few weeks for Rashada, who asked outside of her national letter of intent to Florida after a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal failed.
Team Speed quarterback Jaden Rashada (5) prior to the upcoming Under Armor Next All-America football game on January 3, 2023, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL.
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«I just want to start by thanking the Lord for my journey and the strength to overcome what was and stood before me, thank you to everyone who truly knows me for me!» Rashada posted on Twitter on Wednesday.
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«I just want to be brief and let it be known that I will attend arizona state university, the school of my childhood dreams, the soul of my father (sic), a place where I am happy and a school where the head coach has always had my back. I’m really glad to be home! I can’t wait to continue the family name at the University and start my journey! Forks up!»
Rashada’s commitment is a huge achievement for first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, who was named the 26th head coach in ASU history in November.
Arizona State Sun Devils helmets during the college football game between the Utah Utes and the Arizona State Sun Devils on September 24, 2022 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
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In November, Rashada changed her miami pledge to Florida, giving head coach Billy Napier a major recruit entering his sophomore season.
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But Rashada’s commitment hinged on a four-year contract, $13 million NIL settlement who signed with the Gator Collective fan club, according to the Associated Press.
On December 7, Rashada reportedly received a letter from the head of the Gator Collective who wished to terminate the deal, according to a report by The Athletic.
Pittsburgh quarterback Jaden Rashada (5) warms up before the start of his game against McClymonds at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburgh, California on September 30, 2022.
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While the reasons why the deal fell apart are unclear, the AP reported that not all financial backers were aware that the NIL deal had gone from around $5 million to more than $13 million.
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The Gators released Rashada from his letter of intent in January, and he drew interest from Cal, TCU and Washington.
A name, likeness and likeness agreement did not influence Rashada’s decision to attend ASU, according to ESPN.