Make it routine: Sun Devils’ Manny Wilkins makes hurdling a defender look easy again

Sep 10, 2016, 10:03 PM | Updated: Sep 11, 2016, 12:06 am

Arizona State's Manny Wilkins throws a pass against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

BY JACOB WITHEE

Arizona Sports

Arizona State’s starting quarterback Manny Wilkins is solid through the air. Through the air, meaning hurdling the defenders while running with the football.

In the Sun Devils opening game of the season against Northern Arizona, Wilkins drew headlines with his leap on a 31-yard dash.

He’s now making it a habit as he had another impressive hurdle against Texas Tech.

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Although that run didn’t gain as many yards as his dash against NAU did, it was just as nifty as he made multiple defenders miss.

Texas Tech's Cameron Batson (13) gets brought down by Arizona State's Viliami Moeakiola, left, and Edmond Boateng (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State's Kalen Ballage (7) runs for a touchdown against Texas Tech's Jordyn Brooks (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes II looks to pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Clayton Hatfield (96) reacts to missing an extra point against Arizona State as teammate Dylan Cantrell (14) stands nearby during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes II, left, runs with the ball as he gets past Arizona State's Koron Crump (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Jonathan Giles (9) makes a catch for a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Jonathan Giles (9) makes a diving catch against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State's Manny Wilkins throws a pass against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State's N'Keal Harry (1) beats Texas Tech's D.J. Polite-Bray (3) to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Justin Stockton (4) is stopped just short of the end zone as he is tackled by Arizona State's Armand Perry, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

After making a catch, Texas Tech's Derrick Willies, left, cuts past Arizona State's Tyler Whileyon his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes II, left, scores a touchdown as he beats Arizona State's Tyler Whiley (23) and Koron Crump (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State's Armand Perry (13) and Maurice Chandler (8) celebrate a safety against Texas Tech as Texas Tech's Baylen Brown (65) and Justin Murphy (73) walk off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State's Kalen Ballage (7) celebrates a touchdown against Texas Tech with Sam Jones, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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