Four-star edge CJ May includes Washington in top four

Four-star edge rusher CJ May included Washington in his final four schools on Monday as his recruitment approaches a close.

Four-star edge rusher CJ May announced his top four schools on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, including Washington in the group of programs still in the running for his commitment.

May is the no. 24 edge recruit in the country according to the 247Sports composite rankings. He was previously committed to Notre Dame, but decommitted in February. His final four this time around are Louisville, Syracuse, Auburn, and Washington.

Mississippi, which received a 247Sports crystal ball to land May, was not included.

A commitment from May would extend Washington’s recent recruiting momentum to the defensive side of the ball. The Huskies earned three commitments over the weekend with wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck, linebacker Donovan Robinson, and edge rusher Victor Sanchez Hernandez who all committed on Sunday.

Four-star tight end Baron Naone added a commitment on Monday morning.

With Sanchez Hernandez and Devin Hyde committed, Washington has two edge rushers in the 2025 class. But they still have plenty of space to take a third, especially if it’s a player of May’s caliber.

The Huskies do not have a pass rusher in the 2024 class – Noah Carter decommitted to follow Kalen DeBoer to Alabama and Ratumana Bulabalavu went to USC. The two 2023 rushers, Jacob Lane and Miami transfer Jayden Wayne, burned their redshirts as true freshmen last year.

May is currently set to announce his commitment on July 13.