The top prospect in the state of Oregon, four-star tight end Baron Naone, announced his summer plans on social media and included Washington as one of the four schools he scheduled an official visit with. Along with visiting coach Jedd Fisch and the Huskies, he is also slated take trips to Oregon State, Arizona State, and California.
Naone is ranked as the nation’s No. 15 tight end and is the first player that position coach Jordan Paopao has scheduled an official visit with this summer.
Set to arrive on June 21, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound product of West Linn High School will join some of Washington’s most coveted recruits on his visit, including four-star prospects safety Anquon Fegans, offensive lineman Darius Afalava, and linebacker Mark Iheanachor.
West Linn (Ore.) tight end Baron Naone, the No. 1 prospect in Oregon in 2025, has locked in four official visits https://t.co/cXGFHYyOq1 pic.twitter.com/fEzNjah3Vs
— Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) March 18, 2024
As a prospect, Naone has drawn high praise from 247 Sports’ recruiting analyst Greg Biggins.
“He plays in a run heavy offense so he doesn’t have a lot of opportunities as a receiver but has shown in 7 on 7 he’s a natural pass catcher with strong hands and is a smooth route runner,” Biggins said.
“Naone may not be the downfield threat of some other tight ends in the class, but is a solid possession catcher who can keep chains moving. As he continues to develop athletically and improve his speed and burst, he’ll take his game to another level. He’s highly competitive and possesses a really strong off field work ethic which should ensure that he’ll be an impact player at the next level.”
The Huskies are looking to take multiple tight ends in the 2025 class and if Paopao can secure a commitment from Naone, that would be a great building block for what Fisch wants to be the best recruiting class in school history.