On Thursday night via Twitter, offensive tackle Alijah Bates made it public that his future was in Tempe:
Bates is from Colorado Springs’ Doherty High School. He is ranked by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, while Rivals has him as a two-star. Bates has also received offers from Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Utah State.
The 6-foot-8, 235 pound, Bates is ranked as the 18th best player in Colorado and 182nd for offensive tackles according to 247Sports.
Offensive line coach Dave Christensen has gotten to work this offseason, as this is his fourth commitment from an offensive linemen.