ASU adds 3-star linebacker Oscar Aguilar to 2026 class

Three-star linebacker Oscar Aguilar announced his commitment to ASU football's 2026 class via his Instagram account on Tuesday.

BY BRANDON CADIZ

Apr 29, 2025, 12:45 PM Updated: 1:55 pm

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ASU football added another defensive piece to its 2026 recruiting class and its first linebacker.

Linebacker Oscar Aguilar announced his commitment to the Sun Devils on Tuesday morning.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder out of Downey High School played on both sides of the ball until focusing on defense this past season.

In 2024, Aguilar contributed to a Downey team that went 9-2 and finished first in the Gateway league at 5-0.

The three-star prospect was second on the team in total tackles (102) and sacks (4.0). His 14 tackles for loss led the Vikings, alongside a team-high five forced fumbles.

2026 linebacker oscar aguilar committed to arizona state via his instagram. rated by 247 no. 111 at his position and no. 125 in californiahttps://t.co/4SzvZYPj9S pic.twitter.com/MDRo03VoZ4

— Damon Allred (@iamdamonallred) April 29, 2025

Nationally, Aguilar is the 111th-ranked player at his position and the 125th-best in California.

He also received offers from Oregon State, Boise State, Cal and Colorado State.

How ASU’s class of 2026 is shaping up

Aguilar is the fourth defensive player Kenny Dillingham and Co. have gained commitments from for 2026 and joins three-star edge Julian Hugo (committed April 10), four-star cornerback Jalen Williams (committed April 5) and three-star safety Zeth Thues (committed Nov. 2024),

Arizona State is ranked No. 13 in the 2026 recruiting class according to 247 Sports.