The Washington Huskies have never had a massive recruiting presence in the South, but Jedd Fisch and safeties coach Vinnie Sunseri are shooting for the stars in an attempt to change that in the 2026 class with their recruitment of five-star safety Bralan Womack.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound product of Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Mississippi, took an unofficial visit to Seattle over the weekend to take in the Huskies’ 26-21 victory over USC, thanks in large part to his relationship with the relentless Sunseri.
“What I love most about Coach Vinnie is, although Washington did not make Bralan’s top 10 list, he reached out and said, ‘Hey, I know we didn’t make the list, but all that’s about to change!’” Womack’s mother, Nicole, told Huskies Wire.
That relationship has paid off, as Nicole confirmed that she and her son will return to Montlake over the summer for an official visit.
Sunseri has aimed high on the recruiting trail since he arrived at Washington with a recruiting pitch that has impressed recruits and their families from all over the country.
“Coach Vinnie’s goal is to grow the program, and he knows it takes athletes who know the game and can perform at a high level,” Nicole said. “He’s amazing guy that knows football and is family-oriented.”
Even though Fegans and Clardy both took their talents elsewhere, that hasn’t deterred the former New England Patriots coach, who’s looking to win the battle for Womack, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 safety and No. 19 overall player in the 2026 class by the 247Sports Composite.
While the NFL background that Fisch and Sunseri are selling has resonated with Womack’s family, everything that Washington brings to the table off the field wasn’t lost on them over the weekend.
“The campus is beautiful and serene with a lot of character, the views are picturesque,” she continued. “Most importantly, Bralan will be a business major, and the university has so many relationships with major corporations that can assist with internships and building relations. He is excited about that because he is such a people’s person.”
It’s safe to say that Washington’s coaching staff has firmly established itself as a strong contender for Womack’s services.
“Coach Fisch has a wealth of NFL knowledge and knows the potential of the program,” Nicole said. “He is excited to get us back on campus this summer, and we are just as excited!