ASU Football: Sun Devils land 4-star running back recruit Demario Richard

The fallout from Steve Sarkisian's departure from Washington has already begun to impact the Arizona State Sun Devils. On Monday afternoon, highly-touted running back recruit and Washington target Demario Richard gave a verbal commitment to Arizona State.

Asudevils.com first tweeted the news that a source confirmed that Richard has pledged his allegiance to Todd Graham and the Sun Devils around 4:30 on Monday.

Source. Palmdale (Calif.) RB Demario Richard @TheFaceOfCali has commited to ASU. On his birthday no less.

— ASUDevils.com (@ASUDevilscom) December 2, 2013

At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Richard is a 4-star recruit according to Scout.com and a 3-star recruit according to Rivals.com. Scout.com considers the Palmdale High School back the 28th highest rated running back for the class of 2014 while Rivals.com ranks Richard 51st nationally at his position.

Richard confirmed the news that he committed to Arizona State through his Twitter account shortly after news of his decision was reported.

Maan glad to be apart of this Arizona St Family ! All the Asu Fans Got What They Wanted #DrichIsAtASU ! Forks up !

— Dec.2 ! B-day ! (@TheFaceOfCali) December 2, 2013

Richard is Arizona State's second verbal commit at running back for the class of 2014 as he joins Marrero, La. native Darrel Williams. Williams is considered a 4-star recruit by both Scout and Rivals.

Richard's 2012 highlight video from his junior season is included below.

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