Arizona Wildcats cornerback DaVonte' Neal (19) celebrates his interception during the first quarter of the Arizona State University Sun Devils vs. University of Arizona Wildcats in the Territorial Cup college football game on Nov. 25, 2016, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

From: Scottsdale (Chaparral High School)

Position: Cornerback

Rating: Four stars, No. 74 overall palyer, No. 5 cornerback, No. 2 in the West, No. 1 in Arizona

Committed to Arizona? Yes

Final destination: Arizona, with a stopover Notre Dame

Timeline: Neal visited Arizona on Feb. 10, 2012; Neal committed to Notre Dame on Feb. 21, 2012; Neal transfers from Notre Dame to Arizona on June 5, 2013

What happened: Neal was one of the most highly-touted recruits to ever come out of Arizona, and he had the drama to match his high pedigree. Neal was set to announce his decision in front of hundreds of elementary school students on Feb. 21, 2012, three weeks after signing day. Neal never showed up, and the event was cancelled. Reports a the time indicated that Neal wanted to go to Arizona while his father wanted him to play at Notre Dame. The Irish won out, although Neal only spent one season there before transferring back to the UA. 


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