Washington Huskies coach Jedd Fisch has put together what could be called a “super recruiting” weekend, set to begin on Friday when his staff will host 16 official visits for recruits from all over the country.
One position that has to be among the highest priorities for his coaching staff is defensive tackle following the departure of seniors Ulumoo Ale, Tuli Letuligasenoa, and Faatui Tuitele. On Tuesday, the Huskies added three-star defensive tackle Chace Sims to Friday’s list of visitors, a 6-foot-3, 305-pound lineman from Richmond, Texas, to help fill the gap they left in the middle of the defense.
Washington is the second stop on Sims’ schedule after visiting SMU on May 17. He is also set to visit LSU, Kansas, and Texas Tech in June. Playing time appears to be very important to the product of Randall High School, which could give the Huskies the upper hand on his recruitment with seniors Sebastian Valdez and Jacob Bandes set to graduate after the 2024 season.
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That could end up as a selling point for defensive coordinator Steve Belichick and defensive line coach Jason Kuafusi during his visit.
He had a breakout season during his junior year with 86 tackles, 18 for loss, and 11 sacks thanks to his ability to shed blocks quickly and impressive eyes, as it appears he always knows where the ball is.
He plays with impressive strength and has a quick first step that allows him to put pressure on the quarterback, easily disrupting the passing game.
That strength translates across multiple sports, as Sims is also a track and field star, where he excels in the shot put, posting a personal best of 47 feet – 3 inches in February.
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