Three-star defensive lineman Zac Swanson transfers to ASU

TEMPE, Ariz. – ASU landed the commitment of three-star defensive lineman Zac Swanson Thursday night. Swanson will return home to Phoenix where he attended Brophy College Preparatory for high school.

Zac Swanson before ASU

Swanson committed to the University of Texas out of high school and spent two seasons in the Lonestar state. He redshirted last season after playing in just one game. Swanson will arrive in Tempe as a redshirt sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining.

The home-grown lineman was a four-star prospect coming out of high school ranked in the top seven in the state of Arizona by Rivals, ESPN, 247 Sports and On3.

Zac Swanson at in high school

Swanson played three years on varsity at Brophy Prep, improving each season. During his senior year, Swanson recorded 42 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and earned 4.5 sacks.

The Brophy Prep standout is 6-foot-4-inches and 282 pounds. Swanson played in 10 games combined during his sophomore and junior years at Brophy Prep before playing in 11 of its 12 games his senior year.

ASU brings home talent

ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham has already done an amazing job in recruiting this offseason and now fans are beginning to see talented players return to home to play in Tempe.

Dillingham made it a point of emphasis that he wanted to keep talented players in Tempe. It takes time to build a reputation for players to want to stay in Tempe to continue their football careers. But in just his second offseason, Dillingham is seeing progress on that goal.

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