Local Arizona LB with a runner’s edge and downhill promise
In the 2024 season, Tristan Bacon arrived at Arizona State as an unranked local linebacker recruit who already showed a rare two-way feel, piling up 88 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles as a senior at Kellis. He fits the mold of a physical, high-motor defender with real versatility, and his background as a running back hints at extra burst and contact balance. The big question is refinement, but the upside is clear: he looks like a tough, instinctive Sun Devil who can bring juice and versatility to a defense.
