Tag: Washington Huskies Recruiting

How Bryce Underwood’s flip to Michigan impacts Washington

Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood’s decision to flip to Michigan may have an impact on Washington’s 2025 class.

Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, made the shocking decision on Thursday afternoon to flip his commitment from LSU to Michigan just a few weeks ahead of early signing day on December 4, a decision that will send shockwaves throughout college football, including to Jedd Fisch’s Washington Huskies and the shores of Montlake.

Not only does this mean that he’ll more than likely accept the rumored $10.5 million NIL package the Wolverines offered him, but it also could mean that other recruits might choose to join him in Ann Arbor. One of those recruits is four-star offensive tackle and Washington commit Zac Stascausky, who is set to take an official visit to Michigan over the weekend.

Another is four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh, who has been committed to the Wolverines since August but appeared to have been mulling that decision following their struggles through the air under coach Sherrone Moore in his first season at the helm.

Underwood’s commitment shows that Moore’s staff is willing to change its philosophy, as the Wolverines rank No. 121 in the nation in pass attempts this season and could lead to Marsh ultimately choosing to stick it out in Ann Arbor, despite taking an unofficial visit to Seattle to take in Washington’s 31-19 win over UCLA.

But Marsh wasn’t the only coveted receiver that Fisch’s coaching staff hosted over the weekend, as four-star prospect Donovan Olugbode, a Missouri commit, was also in attendance. Wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings appears intent on flipping one of the two prospects, who are both ranked inside 247Sports’ top 100 players in the 2025 class, and this move could signify a shift from Marsh to Olugbode.

With less than two weeks remaining before the early signing period opens, Fisch should be expected to make a push to make a few additions to his No. 18 recruiting class.

Washington basketball adds commitment from junior college transfer Mady Traore

The Washington Huskies added a third commitment in the 2025 class from a talented big man.

Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies added a promising junior college prospect for the 2025-26 season on Thursday in Frank Phillips College center Mady Traore.

Originally from France, the 6-foot-11, 195-pound sophomore has experience at both New Mexico State and Maryland but didn’t get much playing time and opted to spend the 2024-25 season at the junior college level before announcing his decision after taking an official visit to Seattle in early November.

He’s been extremely successful, averaging 17.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game while shooting 60.3 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from behind the three-point line, and 88.2 percent from the free throw line. His size and unique skillset have made him one of the most sought-after junior college big men in the country, as he was reportedly also considering Miami, Memphis, Ole Miss, Texas, USC, Utah, and others before choosing the Huskies.

According to Cody Hopkins of JuCoScoop, Washington may have also made a sizable NIL offer to land his services. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hopkins stated that Traore is “expected to sign one of the more lucrative NIL deals” for a junior college player.

With center Franck Kepnang in his final year of eligibility, Traore should be expected to provide immediate reinforcements for the Huskies at the position next season.

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Washington picks up crystal ball for 2025 OL Peter Langi

The Washington Huskies appear to be on the verge of adding a high-ceiling offensive lineman to the 2025 class.

Offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll has built a strong offensive line class for the Washington Huskies in 2025 and appears to be on the verge of adding another promising prospect ahead of the early signing window opening on December 4.

Three-star offensive lineman Peter Langi, who is set to announce his commitment on Sunday, November 24, is choosing between Arizona, Auburn, Penn State, Texas, Texas A&M, and Washington, picked up a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Brandon Huffman to choose coach Jedd Fisch’s team on Thursday morning.

It appears Fisch’s former school, Arizona, might be the toughest competition, as it’s the only school that received an official visit from the 6-foot-5, 330-pound three-star prospect, and holds a commitment from his brother, 2026 three-star offensive line prospect Michael Langi. Peter was set to take an official visit to Washington for their 31-19 win over UCLA but had to cancel since Archbishop Riordan High School advanced in the CIF playoffs.

However, his relationship with Carroll and Fisch has remained very strong.

“Coach BC and Coach Fisch talk with me all the time. Coach BC came out last month to see me, and we chopped it up,” he told Huffman.

Langi, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 77 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports, has a high ceiling and frame similar to one of Carroll’s best players at Arizona, Jonah Savaiinaea, and holds 39 offers from some of the nation’s top programs.

If he picks Washington, that would give the Huskies a Big Ten-worthy offensive line class with six commits that may not play right away but would provide the coaching staff a group with plenty of depth for Fisch to build on in the foreseeable future.

Rylon Dillard-Allen wins 6A Central Region Defensive Player of the Year

Washington commit Rylon Dillard-Allen showcased his exciting skillset all season long at Mountain Pointe High School.

The Washington Huskies are getting an exciting prospect in Mountain Pointe High School safety Rylon Dillard-Allen, who is ranked as a four-star prospect and inside the nation’s top 200 recruits in the 2025 class by On3.

Over nine games in his senior season, Dillard-Allen tallied 65 tackles, 7 interceptions, a fumble recovery, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown, which earned him honors as 6A Central Region Defensive Player of the Year in Arizona on Wednesday. He also announced his intentions to sign with Jedd Fisch and the Huskies on December 4, when the early signing window opens.

Dillard-Allen committed to Washington in July after backing off of a pledge to Arizona State, choosing safeties coach Vinnie Sunseri over Alabama, Texas A&M, and UCLA. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, the Mountain Pointe High School product has some work to do to add muscle to his frame, but if he chooses to enroll early and can pack on some weight during offseason conditioning, his reported 4.29 40-yard dash speed could help him see the field early.

“In terms of the career he can have, he has somewhat of a similar play style to iconic former Husky Elijah Molden,” Huskies Wire’s Ben Glassmire said in his evaluation. “Dillard-Allen just wants to play downhill and hit ball carriers. Based on his play style, you would have no clue that he is on the smaller side for a defensive back. He is extremely physical but also takes deliberate angles to the ball that allow him to close space quickly.”

In what has turned into a promising class for Fisch’s coaching staff, Dillard-Allen has a high ceiling that the Huskies will hope to capitalize on once he arrives in Seattle.

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Washington among top 10 for elite 2026 CB RJ Sermons

Washington is making a big push to land one of 2026’s top cornerbacks, Rancho Cucamonga’s RJ Sermons.

The Washington Huskies are attempting to build one of the nation’s best recruiting classes in 2026 and have earned commitments from some promising prospects over the last week: three-star wide receiver Terrance Saryon and three-star linebacker Wassie Lugolobi.

On Tuesday afternoon, Jedd Fisch and cornerbacks coach John Richardson received good news from one of their top targets, Rancho Cucamonga cornerback RJ Sermons, who included the Huskies among his top ten schools, narrowing down his 26 offers. He listed the Huskies among some of the nation’s top programs, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, and others.

Sermons visited Washington on Oct. 5 for the team’s 27-17 win over Michigan and appears to be very high on what Fisch is building. The 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback is ranked as the No. 4 player at his position and the No. 51 player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports.

Richardson did a good job with the 2025 class, adding three high-ceiling cornerbacks to the roster while developing his position into one of the best in the Big Ten. The Huskies rank No. 7 in the nation in passing yards allowed, surrendering an average of 160.5 yards per game, which has become an enticing sell for some of the nation’s top defensive back prospects.

It won’t be easy to secure Sermons, who is currently projected to choose USC by On3’s recruiting prediction machine, but Richardson has shown he can compete for some of the nation’s top prospects and should be considered a suitor for his services.

Washington hosts San Diego State RB commit on official visit

The Washington Huskies are looking to add a second running back to the 2025 class.

Washington Huskies running backs coach Scottie Graham has a type when recruiting the position. Actually, he has two: thunder and lightning. His 2024 crop displayed a great combination of skillsets between Adam Mohammed and Jordan Washington, and he’s looking to do the same thing in the 2025 class.

Graham earned an early commitment from three-star Julian McMahan, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound prospect who does most of his damage between the tackles, and now is looking to add a speedster in three-star Quaid Carr.

A product of Servite High School in Southern California, Carr is ranked as the nation’s No. 68 running back by 247Sports and was originally offered a scholarship by Graham in March. However, despite offers from Washington and Utah, he committed to San Diego State in May.

Now, he might be reconsidering that pledge after taking an official visit to Washington to take in their 31-19 victory over UCLA. Carr possesses impressive track speed, clocking in at 10.74 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

If Carr does choose to flip to Washington, he’s a promising prospect who has all the makings of a change-of-pace back who can make an impact both in the backfield and on special teams. But, if Jonah Coleman chooses to return for his senior season, he might have to wait a while before he sees the field, as Graham has stockpiled an impressive group of running backs.

Washington hosted two top 100 2025 prospects vs. UCLA

The Washington Huskies are looking to assemble the nation’s top recruiting class.

Washington Huskies wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings loves to establish himself with an authority on the recruiting trail during his first year at a new school. During his first season at Arizona, he flipped top-50 prospect Tetairoa McMillan away from Oregon on signing day, and he’s attempting to one-up himself.

During Washington’s final home game of the season, a 31-19 victory over UCLA, Cummings’ top targets were both in attendance: four-star wide receivers Andrew Marsh and Donovan Olugbode. The pair are committed to Michigan and Missouri, respectively, but were both heavily considering Washington before making their announcements, and their presence indicates they could be mulling what the Huskies bring to the table once again.

With Michigan’s offensive struggles, Marsh having second thoughts about his pledge isn’t the biggest surprise. The Wolverines rank No. 129 in the nation in passing offense, averaging just 134.6 yards per game through the air, and for Marsh, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 13 wide receiver and No. 72 overall prospect, he might be looking for a school that can better utilize his talents.

Olugbode, who was visiting with a hoard of his teammates from Florida’s prestigious IMG Academy, could have a similar line of thinking, as Missouri has underutilized projected first-round pick Luther Burden III in 2024 after he finished No. 9 in the country in receiving yards last season.

The pair got an up-close look at the person who might do that when freshman quarterback Demond Williams Jr. took over in the third quarter and displayed his impressive arm talent and playmaking ability. Washington’s coaching staff has proven it will play freshmen early in their careers, and with Williams’ promising potential moving forward, he could be a vital piece in coach Jedd Fisch’s recruiting pitch to all offensive players.

While the Huskies already have four wide receivers committed in the 2025 class, if Cummings has an opportunity to add both Marsh and Olugbode, who is ranked No. 11 at his position and No. 68 overall, he needs to find a way to add both of them and figure out the numbers in his room later.

As Dec. 4’s early signing approaches, Washington fans should keep a close eye on both players.

Terrance Saryon brings game-breaking speed to Washington’s 2026 class

Washington’s newest wide receiver commit brings impressive athleticism to the shores of Montlake.

When watching Terrance Saryon’s junior film, it shouldn’t take long to see why Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies coaching staff. In fact, it should take about 11 seconds to see why wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings prioritized the three-star product from Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington.

Saryon, who is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 4 player in the state, brings blazing speed to the gridiron. The first play of his highlight reel is a perfect encapsulation of that speed, as he outruns three defenders for a 90+ yard touchdown.

Off coverage or press, it doesn’t matter to Saryon, who can blaze past defenders lined up across from him. But he brings a lot more than just speed.

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound prospect lines up all over the formation, even though he projects as a slot receiver at the college level. He has strong hands and runs crisp routes, but may need to develop a deeper package of releases off the line of scrimmage to deal with the bigger, stronger cornerbacks he’ll see at the college level.

Cummings has shown he can develop receivers with a similar skillset to Saryon during his time at both Arizona and Washington, from Audric Harris and Giles Jackson to Jacob Cowing. The Huskies, who were hosting multiple top receiver prospects in the 2025 class as well against UCLA, have big plans at the position moving forward, and the in-state product could be an integral part of Fisch’s long-term vision.

“I chose Washington because, first and foremost, every time I step in the building, it feels like home,” Saryon told 247Sports’ Brandon Huffman. “I love the facilities and love the coaching staff…I also love the fact that it’s close to home.”

Washington earns commitment from local 3-Star 2026 WR Terrance Saryon

The Washington Huskies earned a commitment from 2026 wide receiver Terrance Saryon, a top recruit in Washington, on Saturday.

Washington’s win over UCLA on Friday night guaranteed Jedd Fisch’s squad 15 extra practices and a bowl game. It may have ushered in the Demond Williams Jr. era at quarterback.

And, it made waves on the recruiting trail.

The Huskies got a commitment from 2026 wide receiver Terrance Saryon on Saturday, less than 24 hours after the Evergreen High School prospect from Vancouver, Washington, visited Montlake for the UCLA game. Saryon, a 5-foot-10, 160-pounder who’s also played running back for Evergreen, is rated as the No. 4 player in the state of Washington by 247Sports’ rankings.

Saryon had a crystal ball prediction to choose Oregon logged over the summer, but Fisch and wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings battled back in his recruitment to earn Saturday’s commitment. By Friday night, Saryon was ready to tell the coaches about his commitment, privately sharing it with the staff after the game, according to 247Sports analyst Brandon Huffman.

A potential threat as a punt returner, Saryon profiles as a slot receiver in Fisch’s offense. With a litany of outside receivers signed in the 2025 class, the Vancouver native should fit well with that incoming crop.

Saryon is the fourth commitment in the 2026 class for the Huskies, joining running back Ansu Sanoe, kicker CJ Wallace, and linebacker Wassie Lugolobi, who committed last week.

Washington to host elite 2026 OT prospect vs. UCLA

Washington is set to host one of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 class on an unofficial visit.

When the Washington Huskies take on the UCLA Bruins on Friday night, Jedd Fisch’s coaching staff is expecting a large crop of unofficial visitors from one of the nation’s most prestigious high school football programs, Florida’s IMG Academy.

Among that group is 2025 wide receiver commit Raiden Vines-Bright, who transferred to IMG for his senior season from Corona Del Sol in Arizona. However, it will be headlined by four-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe.

The 6-foot-7, 295-pound prospect is ranked as the nation’s No. 19 overall recruit and No. 4 offensive tackle in the 2026 class by 247Sports, and getting him on campus is a big win for Fisch, offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll, and the rest of Washington’s coaching staff, which is trying to expand its recruiting footprint.

Getting the No. 3 player from the state of Florida to come across the country is a sign that Fisch’s pitch is working. Now, the question becomes, how will the Huskies stand out among the 32 offers Pepe has received?

Washington didn’t make the top 16 for the Southern California native, as he has never officially reported a scholarship offer from Fisch’s coaching staff, but that could be coming on Friday, along with a sales pitch of playing closer to home. On3’s recruiting prediction machine says coach Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes are the favorites to secure his commitment.