ASU football defense links: Sun Devils make incremental progress

JoJo Wicker is looking to take the next step in 2016 by Fabian Ardaya: "Sophomore defensive end JoJo Wicker has the potential, but now he need to materialize it." [ASU Rivals]

Graham: Crump most impressive newcomer: "Of the team's record seven mid-year spring additions, nobody has made a bigger impact on Arizona State coach Todd Graham than linebacker Koron Crump." [Scout.com > SunDevilSource.com]

T.J. Rushing up for the challenges of defensive backs coach by Nick Krueger: "When it comes to the coach with the hardest job, Todd Graham knows which assistant carries that distinction." [ASU Rivals]

Video: Monday 11-on-11 action: "The Sun Devils' defense got after the quarterback with a variety of blitzes in situational action Monday." [Scout.com > SunDevilSource.com]

Patterson intrigued by defensive synergy: "As Arizona State concluded its last official practice until the beginning of preseason camp in August, the program's defensive coordinator Keith Patterson has a good feeling about his unit." [Scout.com > SunDevilSource.com]