Sam Leavitt’s sophomore campaign at Arizona State arrives with one of the most impressive resumes in college football. The quarterback has already landed himself on the prestigious Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list, one of just six sophomores in the nation honored this way. Add to that his inclusion in the Walter Camp Preseason All-American team and the Maxwell Award watch list, along with ESPN’s top 100 college football players and a top-4 ranking for the 2026 draft class from Field Yates. After last year’s run to the Big 12 title, it’s no surprise to see Leavitt being billed as a Heisman contender and the biggest star at Sun Devil.

Yet, for all the accolades and records, Leavitt is still just a sophomore with a high ceiling and plenty to learn. His raw talent is undeniable, but

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