Expect Wicker to compete with Gump Hayes for title of most valuable newcomer and best nickname. The true freshman from Cali crash landed on the Sun Devil scene, taking an early stranglehold of the Marcus Hardison's old defensive end position in spring practice. Boateng has pushed JoJo for first team reps the past couple weeks, but don't expect Wicker's standing in CTG's defense to change. A little push from Boateng could be what gets Wicker to the next level.
Just two short years ago, Ami Latu joined the Sun Devils as a 220 lbs linebacker with aspirations of becoming the next Vontaze Burfict.