Tag: Washington Huskies Recruiting

Sought-after four-star 2026 LB includes Washington in top 10

The Washington Huskies are in contention for one of the nation’s top edge rushers in the 2026 class.

The Washington Huskies coaching staff got a chance to hit the recruiting trail during the team’s bye week and made an impact on more than just the 2025 class. Four-star linebacker Samu Moala released his top 10 on Sunday night, including coach Jedd Fisch’s team among some of the nation’s other elite programs.

Moala, a product of Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California, is considering Washington alongside Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, USC, and others. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Moala is listed as the No. 18 edge rusher by 247Sports but has made a name for himself playing inside linebacker.

“I like inside backer because I can play in the box and make plays sideline to sideline,” Moala told 247Sports’ Greg Biggins in February. “It’s a fun position for me, but in college, I think there’s a good chance I’ll grow into an edge rusher, and I’m good with that.

In the spring, Moala also said he was interested in Washington before coach Kalen DeBoer’s staff left for Alabama, but it appears that his interest in the Huskies has been renewed.

“I liked Washington a lot too, but that staff is at Alabama now,” he said in February.

DeBoer’s staff was the second to offer him a scholarship, but it appears linebackers coach Robert Bala and the rest of Fisch’s staff have done a great job developing a relationship with the nation’s No. 160 overall player in the 2026 class and have kept the Huskies in the race for his services as he cut his list of offers down from 25 to 10.

Michigan four-star WR commit Andrew Marsh mulling Washington visit

Four-star WR Andrew Marsh is reportedly considering an unofficial visit to Washington this season.

According to a report from Rivals’ Marshall Levenson, four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh may not be sold on his decision to commit to coach the Michigan Wolverines. While he remains committed to coach Sherrone Moore’s staff, Marsh is reportedly considering taking unofficial visits to see both the Colorado Buffaloes and Washington Huskies in action before the end of the college football season.

Ranked by 247Sports as the No. 13 wide receiver and No. 73 overall player in the 2025 class, Marsh was heavily considering the Huskies when he made his initial announcement on August 20, and the Wolverines’ offense has done nothing to further emphasize that he made the best decision for his future.

Due to major struggles at the quarterback position, Michigan ranks No. 129 in the nation in passing, averaging just 128.3 yards per game through the air.

On the other hand, Fisch’s team has shown a very good passing offense and a propensity to play young players, carving out roles for redshirt freshmen receivers Rashid Williams and Keith Reynolds, along with true freshman Audric Harris, while quarterback of the future Demond Williams Jr. has shown his exciting potential.

Fisch’s coaching staff has shown that it’s looking to add one more receiver to its talented 2025 class, and Marsh has always appeared to be its top target. The product of Katy Jordan High School in Texas took an official visit to Seattle on May 31 and appears to have formed a strong relationship with wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings, who has pulled off a flip of one of the nation’s top prospects before.

On signing day in 2021, Cummings was able to convince then-top 40 prospect Tetairoa McMillan to flip his commitment from Oregon to Arizona, and he’ll be looking to do the same with Marsh. Getting him on campus for one of Washington’s final two home games would be an encouraging start.

Washington offers highly touted four-star 2026 Texas offensive lineman

The Washington Huskies dipped into Texas to offer a coveted offensive lineman, adding to his extensive offer list.

The Washington Huskies’ never-ending pursuit of talent along the offensive line made its way to Texas on Friday when coach Jedd Fisch and offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll extended an offer to four-star offensive lineman Drew Evers.

A 6-foot-3, 285-pound product of Flower Mound High School in Texas, Evers is ranked as the nation’s No. 13 interior offensive lineman and No. 197 player in the 2026 class by the 247Sports Composite. He displays impressive athleticism and appears to have the versatility to play both guard and tackle, which appear to be the top two things Carroll looks for when scouting a prospect.

But the offensive coordinator has a lot of work to do to get the Huskies into his good graces. Evers has reeled in 32 offers, including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, and Ohio State.

Oklahoma is also among his suitors, where Drew’s older brother Nick originally committed before transferring to UConn.

Evers has a long way to go before making his decision, and as Washington continues to try and expand its recruiting footprint, Fisch’s coaching staff could make a big push to bring the powerful offensive lineman to Seattle.

Three-star Washington OL target Peter Langi sets commitment date

Washington is pushing hard for three-star offensive lineman Peter Langi, who set his commitment date on Friday.

The Washington Huskies have been interested in Archbishop Riordan High School offensive lineman Peter Langi for a long time. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound prospect from Northern California originally received his offer from coach Kalen DeBoer’s staff in 2022, with coach Jedd Fisch, then with the Arizona Wildcats, following suit in June 2023.

When Fisch and offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll got to Seattle, the pair was quick to re-offer Langi, whose teammate, four-star wide receiver Chris Lawson, is committed to their 2025 class.

Langi announced a top six of Arizona, Auburn, Penn State, Texas, and Texas A&M on October 11, narrowing down his nearly 40 offers. On Friday, he announced that he’ll be making his decision on November 24.

He’s only taken one official visit so far, visiting Arizona over the summer, and was set to visit Washington for their 27-17 win over Michigan but was forced to reschedule due to a minor injury he suffered the night before he was supposed to leave.

Langi rescheduled his trip to Seattle for November 15, when the Huskies will take on the UCLA Bruins just before his decision, which seems to be coming down to Arizona, where his younger brother Michael is committed to coach Brent Brennan’s 2026 class and Washington.

Rising 2026 offensive lineman Deacon Schmitt earns Washington offer

Three-star 2026 offensive lineman Deacon Schmitt received an offer from Washington on Thursday as they search for offensive line help.

Washington is the latest school to get in on the Deacon Schmitt sweepstakes.

The Colorado native has had a busy junior season after being named first-team all-conference at Windsor High School as a sophomore, drawing offers from Alabama and USC in the past week. Colorado both offered and hosted the offensive lineman for an unofficial visit earlier in October as well.

Now, the Huskies have joined the fray for the No. 8 player in Colorado, according to 247Sports. Schmitt has yet to be ranked in the 247Sports Composite ratings despite leading Windsor to an average of 211 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground to start his junior season.

The 2026 lineman plays tackle in high school but is graded as an interior offensive lineman by 247Sports. That fits with the type of player Washington has recruited under offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll – transfer right guard Enokk Vimahi played sparingly at tackle early in the season, and freshman guard Paki Finau has been mentioned as a fill-in option at left tackle with Maximus McCree and Soane Faasolo dealing with injuries.

Washington has five offensive linemen committed in the 2025 class as Carroll and head coach Jedd Fisch work to avoid a repeat of this spring when the Huskies had just seven healthy offensive linemen at times. But with just two players – athlete Ansu Sanoe and kicker CJ Wallace – committed in the 2026 class, the Huskies have yet to add to the trenches despite extending 19 offers to offensive linemen thus far.

With Schmitt still on the rise, Washington may have gotten in early enough to sway the Colorado native into staying in the western part of the country.

Four-star 2026 QB Helaman Casuga chooses Texas A&M over Washington, others

Four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga chose Texas A&M over Washington on Thursday.

The Washington Huskies are still searching for a quarterback in the 2026 class after four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga from Corner Canyon High School in Utah announced his commitment to the Texas A&M Aggies on Thursday evening.

Casuga, the No. 13 signal caller and No. 178 overall player in the 2026 class according to 247Sports, chose coach Mike Elko and the Aggies over USC and Washington, leaving Jedd Fisch and the Huskies to explore other options.

“Meeting with coach Mike Elko and coach Collin Klein was everything I expected — top-notch,” Casuga told 247Sports’ Blair Angulo. “My family means everything to me, and having them with me was my highlight. Some of the things that stood out for them was how nice the people were, especially the Aggie staff.”

Of the 12 quarterbacks the Huskies have offered in the 2026 class, there are only five who have yet to commit. On top of that list is five-star prospect Ryder Lyons, who is widely expected to pick USC, and he is followed by a host of three-star recruits: Luke Fahey, Oscar Rios, and Brady Palmer, who all hail from California, and Greyson Miller from Arkansas.

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Dominique Diomande working to be eligible for Washington

The Washington Huskies are hoping international prospect Dominique Diomande will be eligible for the 2024-25 season.

One of the biggest mysteries for Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies this summer has been the status of Dominique Diomande. The international prospect, who is originally from the Ivory Coast, has played professionally in France for the last three years before committing to Washington over the summer.

The 6-foot-7 Diomande looks like he can make an impact at both ends of the floor with his length and athleticism on defense and ability as a slasher on offense after averaging 16 points per game last season.

However, Diomande has yet to be added to Washington’s roster, and there were some rumors surrounding his eligibility for the upcoming season. On Friday, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Jonathan Givony offered an explanation for the silence on Diomande in their rankings of college basketball’s top international newcomers.

The pair ranked Diomande among their honorable mentions of international newcomers, stating that he is slated to join the team in December and will pursue academic eligibility.

While that might be a challenge after being in a very different situation for the last few years, it may not dissuade Sprinkle from going after prospects in the future, especially if Diomande can become eligible and turn into the contributor he’s projected to for the Huskies.

“With colleges offering significant resources, as well as the platform and exposure of the sport, coming to play in the United States is growing in popularity,” the pair wrote about the influx of international talent.

“College coaches have also enjoyed loosened restrictions and increased access to FIBA tournaments and club-team practices and events, allowing them to watch international prospects in high-level settings.”

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Washington offers 2026 three-star USC commit

The Washington Huskies extended an offer to a three-star cornerback who is committed to USC’s 2026 class.

During his bye week press conference, Washington Huskies coach Jedd Fisch said that his coaching staff would begin to hit the road on Thursday to do some in-person recruiting. Defensive backs coach John Richardson was prepared, extending an offer to three-star cornerback Madden Riordan on Thursday morning.

Riordan, a 5-foot-11, 150-pound prospect who attends Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California, is committed to coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans and has been since November of 2023. He holds 14 offers, including Miami, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas A&M, and took unofficial visits to both Georgia and UCLA in the spring, but has shown no signs of wavering on his commitment.

“I know it’s early in the process with me being just a sophomore, but there is no other school I want to be at other than USC,” Riordan told 247Sports’ Brandon Huffman when he committed. “This is my dream school from when I was young, and I’ve always wanted to be a Trojan.”

247Sports has Riordan ranked as the nation’s No. 28 cornerback in the 2026 class and could be rising quickly, as he’s tallied 7 interceptions so far this season.

Washington commit Zac Stascausky invited to All-America Bowl

Four-star offensive tackle Zac Stascausky’s rise continued with an invitation to the country’s most prestigious high school all-star game.

The rise of Zac Stascausky continues. When the summer began, the product of Central Catholic High School in Portland was a three-star recruit sitting just inside 247Sports’ top 80 offensive tackle prospects in the 2025 class.

Then, he flipped his commitment to coach Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies in early August, and his stock began to skyrocket. A few weeks into his season, he was upgraded to a four-star prospect, and he received offers from Georgia and Oregon.

Now, Stascausky will have an opportunity to further solidify his stock as one of the nation’s top offensive linemen by competing with some of the other top prospects from around the country at the Adidas All-America Bowl.

If he chooses to attend the game, which is played annually at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, he won’t be the only Washington commit in attendance. He’d be joined by four-star linebacker and the No. 1 player in Washington, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale.

Top 15 2026 WR names Washington to top 8

Washington is one of eight teams remaining in the race for one of the nation’s top wide receivers in the 2026 class.

Despite a crushing loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Washington Huskies are still hitting the recruiting trail hard. On Monday morning, they got some good news from four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford, who included coach Jedd Fisch’s team among some of the nation’s elite programs in his top eight schools.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound prospect from Mission Viejo High School in California cut his list of 27 offers down to Arizona, Georgia, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Oregon, and TCU alongside Washington. Spafford, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 15 wide receiver and No. 105 overall player in the 2026 class by 247Sports, seems to know exactly what he’s looking for in his future school.

“How schools recruit me is really big because I take it you are prioritizing me,” Spafford told On3’s Chad Simmons. “In the decision, it’s very small but very big at the same time. Reaching out to me is showing me that you have me, that coaches have me on their minds and want to show me I am important to them.”

While wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings has done a good job keeping Washington in the race, it appears that the Huskies have some ground to make up, as Spafford has received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports to choose coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs.

But the Huskies have emphasized early playing time for a lot of members of their 2024 class, which is one of Spafford’s top interests.

“I’m definitely looking for an opportunity to play as a freshman,” Spafford said. “That’s the ultimate goal. I know I’m not promised anything, but that opportunity is what I’m looking for. I want to go somewhere I can set a legacy for myself. Going somewhere that my mom likes is big too, because if she doesn’t like it, I probably won’t be able to go there.”

Spafford wants to commit to a school before his senior season and is planning to take a handful of official visits before making his decision.