Both head coach Jedd Fisch and quarterbacks coach Jimmie Dougherty told the media after Saturday’s practice that help was on the way for the Washington Huskies along the offensive line. On Monday morning, former Miami offensive lineman Logan Sagapolu announced his commitment to Washington, however, he is rumored to make the switch to defensive tackle on Montlake.
According to 247Sports’ Scott Eklund, Sagapolu is expected to flip sides of the line like former Washington defensive tackle Ulumoo Ale.
After spending the first two years of his college career with the Oregon Ducks, Sagapolu followed coach Mario Cristobal to Miami, where he played in 10 games along the offensive line over his two seasons with the Hurricanes.
The product of Skyridge High School in Lehi, Utah, has two years of eligibility remaining, and the 6-foot-2, 340-pound lineman should add much-needed depth for defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi at nose tackle. Washington lost three defensive tackles after the 2023 season, with Ale and Tuli Letuligasenoa out of eligibility, while Faatui Tuitele chose to medically retire.
Sagapolu gives defensive coordinator Steve Belichick a promising option to deploy in the middle of the defense and also allows the Huskies to pursue another player at the position, like Louisville transfer Jermayne Lole, who also visited UW over the weekend.
After a great visit this past weekend at the University of Washington, I am grateful to say that I have been offered! And with that being said I am COMMITTED. #PurpleRain☔️ pic.twitter.com/41RHtcRSD2
— Logan Sagapolu (@lsagapolu77) April 22, 2024