Leuzinger’s Jones is heading to Arizona State

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With so many talented football players in the Southland on the verge of signing national letters of intent on Feb. 6, The Times decided to compile a list of who’s who and who’s going where. As thorough as the attempt is, there is no way we could possibly mention everyone.

Still, it’s difficult to imagine we missed Otis Jones of Leuzinger. He is, after all, 6-foot-3, 270 pounds. Tough to overlook a guy with that kind of size. The two-way standout lineman took a recruiting trip to Arizona State two weeks ago and verbally committed to the Sun Devils upon his return. Click here to read his quotes about the decision-making process.

‘Otis has this great tenacity about him. He wants to excel. He strives to be better,’’ Leuzinger Coach Deon Toliver said. ‘He’s got a great upside, a high ceiling. His rare combination of size and speed will help him make the transition to the college game. He’s ready physically and mentally.’’

--Sean Ceglinsky