Marcus Hardison, a four star recruit according to Rivals, has officially committed to Arizona State on National Signing Day 2013. Hardison, a highly sought after junior college defensive lineman, chose the Sun Devils over the Kansas St. Wildcats and the West Virginia Mountaineers, two of the other finalists for his services.
It's official like a referee with a whistle I'm a #SunDevil
— Marcus Hardison (@13igDuke) February 6, 2013
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Hardison spent two seasons at Dodge City Community College in Kansas after a prep career at Charlotte High in Florida. Over those two years, the versatile Hardison accumulated 96 tackles and seven sacks. ESPN.com listed Hardison as the nation's No. 5 junior college prospect in the 2013 class.
Hardison's addition helps to bolster a defensive line that already features senior All-American Will Sutton. All of last year's starters return, and Hardison brings the size and athleticism to play multiple positions along the line. ASU's trenches are strengthened a great deal by this commitment.
Here are some great clips of Hardison from his high school career that we hope to see more of in maroon and gold:
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