Jared Bubak, Nebraska's highest-rated prospect, commits to ASU

This story was originally published July 21, 2015.

Jared Bubak -- the highest-rated 2016 prospect in Nebraska -- has committed to Arizona State.

"After much thought and prayer I have decided to commit to play football at Arizona State University," Bubak posted on his Twitter account Monday. "I would like to thank the Nebraska coaching staff and all the other schools that recruited me for being so awesome in this process. I am very excited for this opportunity to play at such a great school."

Approaching his senior season at Lincoln Christian High, Bubak chose the Sun Devils over Nebraska, the team he grew up following. Bubak actually committed to the Cornhuskers last September, becoming their first 2016 commitment. But he started to re-consider his decision after Nebraska fired coach Bo Pelini in December and hired Oregon State's Mike Riley.

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"After Coach Pelini got fired I went down to ASU and I just loved the coaches and the brotherhood the players have," Bubak said by phone. "Then I went down a month later and watched them practice and how hard they work. I got a chance to look at the offense and how they use their 3-back (ASU's versatile H-back position) and I think I'd be a great fit there."

Bubak de-committed from Nebraska in June. It wasn't easy.

"It was really difficult," Bubak said, "but me and my family have talked about it for five months. We've talked it through. We've prayed about it. It was the right decision. ... When I got down to campus at Arizona State, it was just impossible to deny that I should be there."

Although Bubak's future is at tight end, he plays quarterback at Lincoln Christian, running the read option.

"I was just talking to (ASU offensive coordinator Mike) Norvell about this a little while ago,'' Bubak said. "With my speed and my size, and my ability to run the ball, they're really excited about that."

Bubak has a 247 Sports composite rating -- which takes into account all the major recruiting services -- of a 3-star. 247 Sports ranks him as the nation's 26th tight end. Rivals has him 28th, while Scout.com has him 36th. ESPN.com ranks Bubak as the nation's No. 10 H-back.

Bubak said he has a 3.3 GPA and a 25 ACT score. He is is the ninth known commitment in ASU's 2016 recruiting class and the second tight end. All commitments are non-binding until players sign national letters of intent, but Bubak said he didn't plan to talk to other schools or take other visits.

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