Coach Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies are off to a hot start in the 2026 recruiting class, earning pledge No. 5 in the cycle from four-star offensive lineman Esun Tafa.
A 6-foot-4, 305-pound prospect from Corner Canyon High School in Utah, Tafa became the first offensive lineman in the 2026 class to commit to offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll’s group with his announcement on Monday morning.
Ranked as the nation’s No. 182 overall prospect and No. 10 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports, Tafa chose the Huskies over 13 other offers but came down to a final three of Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
“I went up there twice for visits and loved everything about the program,” Tafa told 247Sports’ Blair Angulo. “It’s an incredible environment, and I think it’s going to be a great place for my development. It’s a great school, and I love their scheme as well. I feel like I would fit in great with them. I love coach Brennan Carroll and coach Jedd Fisch and what they’re doing there. They’re new to Washington, but I know the program will improve each year they are there.”
Tafa is a promising recruit with the ideal size and movement skills for either guard or tackle at the college level, thanks to his promising frame and wingspan that measures close to 80 inches. While his physical ability projects well at both positions, he will probably end up at guard, where he can be utilized best as a pulling lead blocker.
His junior film shows good footwork and an ability to finish downhill with force in the run game, along with a proficient lateral ability as a pass blocker, which could help guide him to the field quickly once he enrolls with the Huskies.