Troy Nolan brings veteran playmaking and ball skills to ASU's secondary
In his Arizona State years, Troy Nolan was a rangy, instinctive safety who made quarterbacks pay, piling up 10 interceptions and 13 passes broken up across 25 starts for the Sun Devils[6]. He stood out for his downhill toughness, turnover feel, and opportunistic nose for the football—traits that showed up in big moments, including multiple interception games and a reputation as a true playmaker[6][13]. If you want a safety who can read fast, hit hard, and change possession, Nolan was that kind of dude: not flashy, just disruptive.