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ASU linebacker Merlin Robertson named Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year

ASU junior receiver N'Keal Harry 2018 season highlight reel through six games. Kynan Marlin, The Republic | azcentral sports

The ASU football team has had a lot of freshmen emerge as impact players this season but none more than linebacker Merlin Robertson.

The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder was rewarded for his showing this season, being named Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. All-Conference accolades and major awards were announced on Tuesday. Despite being a true freshman, Robertson emerged as the leader of the Sun Devils' young defense both from a playing and leadership standpoint.

He recorded 77 tackles, 8.