The Washington Huskies coaching staff is looking to bring in some top-tier talent along the offensive line in its 2025 recruiting class and looks like it’s pushing hard to secure the services of three-star tackle John Mills.
A 6-foot-6, 330-pound prospect from St. Ignacious College Preparatory in San Francisco, California, Mills is ranked as the nation’s No. 38 tackle by 247 Sports. He holds 17 offers from all over the country, including Florida, Michigan, Texas, and USC, and has scheduled official visits to both Washington and Texas in June.
Mills is scheduled to be on campus with a handful of Washington’s other top priorities on the recruiting trail, five-star cornerback Dijon Lee Jr., four-star linebacker Matai Tagoa’i, and four-star wide receiver Raiden Vines-Bright, signifying his importance to offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll.
Washington’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach is looking to add at least two or three more prospects alongside three-star guard commit Jake Flores and on film, Mills appears to fit the build of what Carroll is looking for in a tackle.
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Mills is an aggressive run-blocker with very good footwork that finishes downhill and moves well for his size, getting to the second level with ease. He possesses very good strength and balance as a pass protector, rarely letting opponents fool him with counter moves and never losing his base.
After securing a commitment from 2024 offensive lineman Michael Watkins on Friday, coach Jedd Fisch is still looking for a few more reinforcements from the transfer portal before spring practice begins in April, but the coaching staff should turn all its attention to Mills and the 2025 class soon.