Davon Durant to Arizona State: Sun Devils Land 4-Star LB Prospect

The latest decision from coveted recruit Davon Durant is in. The talented inside linebacker chose Arizona State, providing a major boost to the Sun Devils' 2015 class.

Doug Haller of AZCentral.com confirmed the school choice:

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Davon Durant, considered the top junior-college linebacker in the country, on Tuesday signed with Arizona State, a key boost to the Sun Devils' 2015 recruiting class.

Durant (6-2, 240 pounds) had committed to ASU in October, but recently considered Oregon and Mississippi. He brings impressive credentials.

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It's been a whirlwind process for the junior college star. He originally committed to South Carolina before switching his allegiance to Arizona State. The recruitment continued, however, with Oregon and Ole Miss among the programs that jumped into the heated race.

He told Andrew Nemec of The Oregonian earlier in the month that his parents' input was going to play a major role in the final decision.

"I'm still deciding. I'm waiting to hear back from my parents and see what they think about stuff," Durant said. "Once the (Oregon) coaches get out to meet my parents, I'll know for sure. Right now, I'd have to say I'm leaning toward Arizona State. They've already met my parents."

Durant is a 4-star prospect who rates inside the top 10 among junior college prospects, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He also checks in as the best inside linebacker coming out of the JUCO ranks for the 2015 class.

He played in five games for Butler Community College in Kansas this season. The sophomore racked up 46 total tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble.

The experience he gained at that level should allow him to make a smooth transition. As a result, he figures to make a quick impact following the jump. He's definitely got the skill set necessary to become an impact defender.

Durant has good size (6'2'', 240 pounds) and has excelled in run defense. He attacks the line aggressively, shedding blockers with ease. And while he's not the best overall athlete in the class, he features enough short-area quickness to fill the key role in the middle of the defense.

The one area where he'll be tested is when he's called on in coverage. Athletic tight ends who can stretch the field vertically could give him problems. Aside from that, he's filled the numerous role of an inside linebacker very well.

Greg Powers of Scout notes he's also showed some promised coming off the edge:

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Durant is a player who currently spends most of his time on the edge of the defense, shutting down his half of the field. He has a scary size/speed combination and will chase plays and run down ball carriers from one side of the field to the other. He is big and physical and makes sound tackles. Coming off the edge he asserts an abundance of pressure on the opposing offense. Instant impact LB.

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It's a situation where the defensive coaching staff could move him around the defense to create matchup advantages. He'll likely spend most of his time on the inside. That's where he was able to set himself apart as a top recruit for 2015.

Durant should have little trouble making a swift impact next fall. His ranking and the widespread interest illustrate his talent. Now he just needs to prove it on the field.