Four-star RB Noah Roberts gets the home-field push from Arizona State

Chandler (Ariz.) Basha running back Noah Roberts visits nearby Arizona State, impressed by running backs coach and offense

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Four-star running back Noah Roberts from Chandler, Arizona spent a weekend visiting nearby Arizona State, where he was able to observe the Sun Devils' spring practice, meet with the coaching staff, and come away impressed with the program's running back-friendly offense and the work of running backs coach Shaun Aguano.

Why it matters

As one of the top running back recruits in the 2024 class, Noah Roberts' decision on where to play college football will be closely watched. Arizona State is making a strong push to keep the local talent at home, but Roberts is also planning visits to several other top programs across the country.

The details

During his visit to Arizona State, Roberts was able to spend time with running backs coach Shaun Aguano and offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham, observing the team's spring practice and coming away impressed with the running backs' performance and the overall explosiveness of the Sun Devils' offense. Roberts noted that the meetings with the coaching staff, especially Aguano, were very valuable and helped move Arizona State up on his list of potential college destinations.

  • Noah Roberts visited Arizona State on Saturday, March 30, 2026.
  • Roberts is planning upcoming visits to Miami on April 4, Michigan on April 6, Notre Dame on April 18, and Oregon on April 25, 2026.

The players

Noah Roberts

A four-star running back recruit from Chandler, Arizona who is being heavily recruited by Arizona State and several other top college football programs.

Shaun Aguano

The running backs coach at Arizona State, who made a strong impression on Noah Roberts during his visit.

Kenny Dillingham

The offensive coordinator at Arizona State, who Roberts also met with during his visit.

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What they’re saying

“The meetings went great. Coach Aguano is a great coach and I can tell he can develop running backs.”

— Noah Roberts, Recruit

“The offense looks explosive as always as the offense is very running back friendly.”

— Noah Roberts, Recruit

What’s next

Roberts is planning several more visits to top college programs in the coming weeks, including Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Oregon, as he continues to evaluate his options before making a decision on where to play college football.

The takeaway

Arizona State is making a strong push to keep one of the top running back recruits in the 2024 class, Noah Roberts, at home. Roberts was impressed by his visit to the Sun Devils' program, especially the coaching staff and the running back-friendly nature of the offense, but he is still weighing options from several other top programs across the country.