BASTROP — Standout Bears quarterback Weston Nielsen announced his commitment to Arizona State University live on the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football YouTube channel over the weekend.
The Bastrop High School junior chose the Sun Devils Dec. 13 over 18 other Division I programs, including top recruiters like Texas A&M, University of Oregon and Baylor University. Nielsen is ranked thirteenth in the nation for 2027 class quarterbacks, according to 247Sports, establishing himself as one of the state’s top passers with consistency and production.
“I want to thank the coaches at Arizona State, especially coach Marcus Arroyo and coach Kenny Dillingham,” Nielsen said. “From the first visit, those two coaches made ASU feel like home. I feel like I belong there. From my last visit, I feel like I could lead this program as long as I have those two leading me.”

