Doug Haller

azcentral sports

During its 36-year history in the Pac-12/10, Arizona State hasn't always had the best luck behind center. The Sun Devils have had just two first-team all-conference selections, Jake Plummer and Mike Pagel. They've had three second-team selections: Paul Justin, Andrew Walter and the latest to join the group, Taylor Kelly, who did so last season.

The good news for ASU fans: This may be changing. After a recent four-year stretch of revolving first-year quarterbacks – Danny Sullivan, Steven Threet, Brock Osweiler and Kelly – the Sun Devils not only have stability at the game's most important position, but also promise.

Kelly, a dual threat who has thrown for 29 and 28 touchdowns the past two seasons, is approaching his third-year of starting. Like last year, he again should compete for All-Pac-12 honors. Junior Mike Bercovici patiently has waited his turn as Kelly's understudy, and incoming freshmen Manny Wilkins – a four-star prospect according to some scouting services -- and Coltin Gerhart will compete for the No. 3 spot.

Wilkins and Gerhart are the first two quarterbacks to sign with ASU under coach Todd Graham and offensive coordinator Mike Norvell. The Sun Devils have two more committed to their 2015 recruiting class, dual threat Bryce Perkins of Chandler High and consensus top 10 pro-style passer Brady White of Newhall (Calif.) Hart High. If White follows through on his commitment, he would become the highest-rated high school quarterback to sign with the Sun Devils.

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