Five-Star QB Shocks College Football World by Turning Down $7.5 Million, Decommits from Michigan, and Flips Commitment to Arizona State Over Notre Dame and Florida State
In a stunning move that’s shaking up the college football landscape, five-star quarterback phenom Jaxon Reynolds has announced his decommitment from Michigan, opting instead to take his talents to Arizona State — turning down a reported $7.5 million NIL deal in the process. Reynolds, widely considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 recruiting class, had been a verbal commit to Michigan since last fall, but recent developments suggest a deeper alignment with ASU’s vision and coaching staff.
What’s perhaps most shocking isn’t just the program flip, but the fact that Reynolds turned down massive NIL offers from powerhouse schools like Notre Dame and Florida State. Sources close to the family say his decision was driven more by long-term development, system fit, and early playing opportunity than financial incentives. Arizona State, under head coach Kenny Dillingham, has made waves in recruiting by focusing on relationships and building around dynamic talent like Reynolds.
The quarterback’s flip is a massive boost to the Sun Devils’ rebuild and a signal that ASU is emerging as a serious player on the national stage. For Michigan, it’s a major loss — and for Notre Dame and Florida State, it’s a rare miss on a top-tier prospect. Reynolds’ move could have ripple effects throughout the 2025 recruiting cycle.
