Cameron Skattebo

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Cameron Skattebo
Arizona State Sun DevilsNo. 4
Position Running back
ClassSenior
Major Liberal Studies
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-05) February 5, 2002 (age 22) [1]
Rio Linda, California
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
High school Rio Linda (Rio Linda, California)

Cameron Skattebo (born February 5, 2002) [1] is an American football running back for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He previously played for the Sacramento State Hornets.

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Early life and high school

Skattebo playing at Rio Linda High School - Photo via RioLindaOnline.com Cameron Skattebo playing football at Rio Linda High School.jpg
Skattebo playing at Rio Linda High School - Photo via RioLindaOnline.com

Skattebo was born in Rio Linda, California where he attended high school at Rio Linda. In his junior season, Skattebo rushed for 3,550 yards and 42 touchdowns as he helped his team win a state championship. [2] Skattebo committed to play college football for the Sacramento State Hornets. [3] [4]

College career

Sacramento State

In Skattebo's first career season in 2021, he rushed for 520 yards and six touchdowns on 57 carries. For his performance on the 2021 season, Skattebo was named third team all Big Sky. [5] In the 2022 season, Skattebo had a breakout season rushing for 1,382 yards and seven touchdowns, while also throwing for a touchdown, and returning an onside kick for a touchdown. As a result, he was named first team all Big Sky and the Big Sky offensive player of the year. [6] He was also named a FCS All American. [7] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Skattebo entered the NCAA transfer portal. [8] [9]

Arizona State

Skattebo decided to transfer to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils. [10] [11] In week four of the 2023 season versus USC, Skattebo completed two of his three passing attempts for 42 yards, rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, while also hauling in 79 receiving yards and a touchdown. [12] In week 12, Skattebo made his first career start at quarterback against the Oregon Ducks where he completed two of his six passes for 45 yards and an interception. [13]

Skattebo playing for Arizona State vs. Cal at Berkeley - via RioLindaOnline.com 2023-ASU-at-CAL-040-jpg.jpg
Skattebo playing for Arizona State vs. Cal at Berkeley - via RioLindaOnline.com

Statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
Sacramento State Hornets
2021 114575209.161212410.31
2022 13121951,3727.073137112.03
Arizona State Sun Devils
2023 1271647834.892428611.91
2024 661337735.881925013.20
Career 42295493,4486.33086103112.05

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