With just three scholarship players at tight end, the Washington Huskies coaching staff is looking everywhere it can to continue to add to the position. On Wednesday, tight ends coach Jordan Paopao extended an offer to Charlie Crowell, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound prospect at the position from Summit High School in Bend, Oregon.
Crowell had originally committed to Fisch’s staff at Arizona in June but asked to get out of his national letter of intent earlier this week. The three-star prospect was ranked as the No. 11 player in the state of Oregon by 247 Sports and his frame is eerily similar to players Paopao recruited during his first stint at Washington like Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample.
He recorded 32 receptions for 507 yards and 6 touchdowns during his senior season and is a promising player with intriguing potential for Paopao to work with. On film, Crowell displays solid athleticism and soft hands with good speed that allows him to run away from defenders.
Thankful to receive an offer from @CoachPaopao and University of Washington! @UW_Football @CoachJeddFisch #PurpleReign #AllAboutTheW pic.twitter.com/E5l9h9aigU
— Charlie Crowell (@charliec2024) February 21, 2024
As with most high school tight end prospects, he still has some room for development as a route runner and blocker, but during his time at Washington, Paopao displayed that he can help get the most out of his players in both those areas.
Coach Jedd Fisch and staff should be considered the favorites to land a commitment from Crowell at this point, who also held offers from California and Washington State before his initial commitment to Arizona.