Speedy Louisiana RB Tre Turner commits to ASU

This story was originally published June 8, 2015.

Arizona State's recruiting success in Louisiana continued Sunday with the commitment of Tre Turner, considered a national Top 10 running back by one scouting service.

"I am very blessed to say that I have officially committed to Arizona State University to play football and baseball,'' Turner posted on his Twitter account. "Thanks to all the coaches who have offered me scholarships to play at (their) universities, I appreciate everything you guys have done for me throughout the process. I can't wait to meet and be a part of Sun Devil Nation."

The Sun Devils already have seven players from Louisiana on their roster, including four who came aboard with the 2015 recruiting class. Turner -- from Holy Cross High in New Orleans -- is the first from Louisiana in coach Todd Graham's 2016 class. The 190-pound running back is known for his break-away speed, but his height is a bit of a mystery. Depending on your recruiting service of choice, Turner stands either 5-8, 5-9 or 5-10. The New Orleans Times-Picayune lists him at 5-11.

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Turner's 247 Sports composite ranking -- a combined grade of all the major recruiting services -- is a 3-star, but Rivals and ESPN.com rank the running back as a four-star prospect. Rivals lists him as the nation's No. 6 running back. As a junior last season, Turner rushed for 858 yards and nine touchdowns for Holy Cross, which finished 5-5.

Entering his senior season, the Times-Picayune ranks Turner No. 30 in its 2016 preseason "Nifty 50," calling Turner the biggest "home run threat" among state running backs. (Highlights)

From ESPN.com's scouting report:

"Turner is a quick-footed runner who uses his elusiveness to make second-level defenders miss and create big plays. Has a second gear to take it from the second level to the end zone. Likes running between the tackles as well and doesn't shy away from contact. However, this is a make-you-miss runner. He does not always look like he's running that fast, but he is."

Turner was in demand. He had reported scholarship offers from Pac-12 schools such as Arizona, California and Utah as well as from SEC schools Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt. He had initially committed to Mississippi State, but changed his mind and opened his recruitment in January.

Turner, also a standout baseball player, will be a two-sport athlete with the Sun Devils. According to the Times-Picayune, he last summer participated in the USA Baseball U-17 National Team Development Program. ASU made a similar agreement with quarterback Coltin Gerhart when he signed with the Sun Devils last year. Gerhart, a red-shirt freshman, spent the spring with ASU's baseball team.

Turner is the sixth known commitment in ASU's 2016 class. He is the second running back, joining Freddie Holly of Norte Vista High in Riverside Calif.

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