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Arizona State QB Shake-Up: Sam Leavitt Enters Portal With No-Contact Tag as Jeff Sims Declares for NFL Draft

Coach Kenny Dillingham pivots to the transfer market for plug-and-play help, with On3 identifying Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley as an early focus.

Overview

  • Leavitt has officially entered the transfer portal with a no-contact designation, leaving outreach to him to be initiated on his terms, according to On3.
  • On3 estimates Leavitt could command roughly $5 million in transfer-related compensation, underscoring his high market value.
  • Sims announced he will enter the NFL Draft, ending his ASU career after 13 games with 1,429 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and 637 rushing yards across two seasons.
  • The departures leave Arizona State with limited experience at quarterback, with only Cam Dyer and incoming Jake Fette currently in the room, per reporting.
  • Dillingham has outlined a profile for additions—smart, tough, ball-secure, team-first—and the staff is planning to bring in two portal quarterbacks to rebuild depth.