Manny Wilkins is done with ASU, but he’s not done hurdling defenders

Aug 29, 2019, 11:36 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2019, 9:23 pm

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What happens at ASU clearly doesn’t stay at ASU. Former Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins may be done with college, but that doesn’t mean he’s done hurdling defenders.

It’s just Manny being Manny.

Now a quarterback on the Green Bay Packers, he showed off his legs in the final preseason game Thursday.

🚨 HURDLE ALERT 🚨

Oh my, @MannyWilkins5!#KCvsGB #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/FF087okfy9

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 30, 2019

He’s just as graceful as we remember.

Wilkins rolled around after a play-action against the Kansas City Chiefs and ran to the left. Seeing a gaping hole, he took off. Seeing cornerback Mark Fields step up and plant his feet, he literally took off.

He converted the first down and got inside the 10-yard line.

“I see it now — leading quarterback rusher in the Pac-12, that’s on display right there,” a broadcaster said.

Welcome to our world. We’ve been seeing that for years.

And even though Wilkins is gone, ASU isn’t done hurdling.

Running back Eno Benjamin hurdled a Kent State defender Thursday, though he had to use a hand to get over. Wilkins managed to get all the way over without any push-off. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk also leapt over a defender, but it came at the end of the first half, when he should have went down sooner so ASU could call a timeout and kick a field goal.

.@eno_benjamin5 got UP ✈️✈️ pic.twitter.com/jIl3V4eq2r

— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) August 30, 2019

Wilkins is out to show the NFL what he’s all about.

And luckily for viewers, he’s all about hurdling.

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Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels throws prior to an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Daniels is the first true freshman to start the opening game of the season at quarterback in school history. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Kent State quarterback Woody Barrett, center, recovers his own fumble in front of Arizona State linebacker Darien Butler (37) and defensive lineman D.J. Davidson (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Kent State quarterback Woody Barrett looks to pass the ball against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State receiver Frank Darby (84) makes a catch as Kent State cornerback Jamal Parker (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to pass the ball against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) celebrates with teammate Jarrett Bell (50) after scoring a touchdown against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State linebacker Merlin Robertson (8) sacks Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) looks to pass the ball against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a pass against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (2) runs with the ball after a reception against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles for a first down against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State running back Isaiah Floyd (31) runs with the ball as Kent State cornerback Jamal Parker (7) and linebacker Mandela Lawrence-Burke (28) attempt to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (2) gets past Kent State safety Dean Clark (23) on a touchdown catch and run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) hands the ball off to running back Eno Benjamin (3) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards, left, and Kent State coach Sean Lewis meet following an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 30-7. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (2) walk off the field following an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 30-7. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

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