It's been a long, strange trip for Aziz Shittu, but the five-star defensive end finally arrived back where he started. Shittu originally committed to the Cardinal last May, but then backed out of that commitment only a month later. Initially there was speculation that he was concerned about whether or not he'd be able to gain admission (he would), but most felt Shittu simply wanted to enjoy the recruiting process (he did).
There were times during the fall when Shittu looked ticketed to any of a number of schools, most notably Oregon, Cal, UCLA, and USC. None of that matters now, though. Aziz is a Stanford Man.
When might we see him on the field? I'm betting it's pretty soon. Initially thought of as a defensive tackle, Shittu showed more athleticism during his senior season and through the all-star circuit in the late fall and currently projects as a defensive end. At 6'3" and 275 pounds, Shittu looks like he could either apprentice under tackle Terrence Stephens or compete for the open defensive spot left by the departing Matthew Masifilo. Even if Shittu doesn't earn a starting spot, he's too good to redshirt. Expect to see him on the field at some point this fall. But if you can't wait until then, check out his highlight package...