Led by coach Jedd Fisch and offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll, the Washington Huskies have a very aggressive philosophy regarding offensive line development. Even at Arizona, Fisch and Carroll relied on extremely physically gifted tackles and were confident that the technical side of the game could be developed.
This philosophy has carried over to Washington, as the coaching staff has targeted high schoolers who are on the earlier side of their development from a technique standpoint but have prototypical frames and move extremely well at their respective sizes.
One of the targets under this recruiting philosophy is Manamo’ui Muti, a three-star prospect in the 2025 class from Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Muti is listed at a jaw-dropping 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds, measuring larger than many of the players on Washington’s roster. But as with most high school linemen, Muti isn’t ready for the college level just yet.
Heading into his senior season, Muti will need to add weight to his lower body in order to improve his overall strength. Especially at his height, having the ability to anchor against rushers who get into his chest will be key.
Muti displays plenty for college coaches to get excited about on his film, which is why he holds 20 offers, and Arizona, California, and UCLA are also showing significant interest in him. He plays with an angry mindset that leads him to plant defenders in the dirt off the snap.
If he were to choose Washington, he might not make an impact during his first few years, but he is a prime candidate for a redshirt year to learn behind many of the older players ahead of him. The coaching staff would probably bring him along slowly, in a way that could pay major dividends if Carroll’s reputation as an offensive line developer holds.
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