Feb 20, 2023
The Arizona State defense will have a new look in 2023, and
that's a good thing. Last season was rough on that side of the ball
for the Devils, but there were some promising performances that
should factor into a turnaround this fall.
Chris Edmonds made a name for himself by earning All-American
honors at Samford before entering the portal and heading west to
Arizona State. Making the jump from the FCS to the Power 5 took
some adjustment, but Edmonds proved to be up for the challenge. He
earned a starting job in fall camp and would go on to lead the team
in interceptions. With a new defensive scheme built around
aggression and playmaking, his ballhawking skills and veteran
leadership figure to play a crucial role in the defense's
turnaround hopes.
In this episode, Chris and I discuss growing up in the
football-crazed South, his journey from the FCS to Power 5,
stepping up as a team leader, the new defensive scheme, how he got
the "Captain Smooth" nickname, and much more.