Sun Bowl: Arizona State Offense Preview

WIDE RECEIVERS

Nov 28, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaelen Strong (21) catches 3 yard touchdown during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Junior (RS) Jaelen Strong will have some decisions to make in the very near future regarding his future. The mid-2nd round projected NFL prospect has shown time-and-time-again why he is so highly regarded at the next level.

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Strong’s ability to make catches in traffic, grab over-the-shoulder fades on the sidelines, and make game-changing catches each and every week are just the beginning of the intangibles Strong possesses.

He led the team in every receiving category which included 75 receptions, 1,062 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was even one of 10 wide receivers in the nation to be nominated for the Biletnikoff Award.

While Strong was out for the Washington State game with a concussion suffered in the contest against Oregon State, Cameron Smith stepped up to prove that he could be a headlining wide receiver in the future. Smith finished the regular season with 41 receptions, 596 yards and six touchdown catches. Smith caught the 73-yard touchdown pass with just over three minutes remaining in the game against USC that would later result in a game-winning Hail Mary to Strong.

The Arizona State offense is lethal and can put up huge numbers against any opponent. Duke’s defense will have to limit the Sun Devils’ offensive attack if they want any chance of succeeding in the Sun Bowl.

The Sun Bowl will kick off at noon MST on Dec. 27 in El Paso, TX.