Washington Huskies: Patrick Enewally
SEATTLE -- As Washington continues to develop its program under coach Steve Sarkisian, expect the Huskies to make the cornerback position a priority.
They did exactly that in the 2013 class, landing Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd), Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) and Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr).
When Washington recruits corners, they want tall, physical prospects capable of locking up big receivers in man-to-man coverage. The Huskies want players with frames that fit a very specific mold.
They did exactly that in the 2013 class, landing Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd), Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) and Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr).
When Washington recruits corners, they want tall, physical prospects capable of locking up big receivers in man-to-man coverage. The Huskies want players with frames that fit a very specific mold.
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It's quality over quantity for Huskies
February, 6, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Steve Sarkisian settled into his usual press conference position wearing a dark pinstriped suit with a light purple tie.
He described the 20 recruits who signed letters of intent Wednesday -- two more enrolled early -- as quality over quantity.
The Huskies went after length -- 11 prospects 6-foot-3 or taller -- and production on both sides of the ball, acquiring talent and depth.
“This class is all about quality,” Sarkisian said. “This isn’t necessarily all about quantity. It’s about getting quality individuals that are going to make us a better football team, that are going to continue us on a quest, not only for a Pac-12 championship, but a Rose Bowl championship and, ultimately, a national championship.”
Washington lost defensive end Daeshon Hall (Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster) to Texas A&M, but added cornerback Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr) and linebacker Keishawn Bierria (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne) to take his place.
When the coaching staff set out to assemble this class, the Huskies focused on explosive receivers. According to Sarkisian, they signed their top three targets -- Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde), Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom) and John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan).
All three bring something different. All three fill a need.
“You can argue it’s probably the best core of wide receivers of any class in the country,” Sarkisian said.
At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Sarkisian said Daniels, “can really go.” Ross is smaller than Daniels, but at 5-11, 180 pounds, he is a likely threat on special teams. And Stringfellow, “if he walked in the room, he looks like an NFL wideout today.”
On the other side of the ball, the key was to get bigger, faster and more athletic throughout the defense. With four defensive linemen, four linebackers and four defensive backs, the Huskies have plenty of balance among this group.
Each one of the cornerbacks -- Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian), Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd) and Enewally -- is at least 6-1, which fits the mold Washington wants in its secondary.
The Huskies also brought in dynamic linebackers and excellent pass-rushers on the defensive line.
When talking about defensive end Marcus Farria (Peoria, Ariz./Centennial), Sarkisian said, “I’m excited to watch him rush the passer. He brings a couple of things we might not have in our program right now.”
For all the impressive pieces Washington added, there were questions surrounding both the offensive line and running back.
Sarkisian likes the young depth already in the program on the offensive line and considers Dane Crane (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita) as a leader in the 2013 class.
Lavon Coleman (Lompoc, Calif./Lompoc) is the only running back in this group, but at 6-foot, 220 pounds, he is the type of player the Huskies were looking for.
“(Coleman is) a bigger, physical-type back to complement some of the other backs that we have in our program,” Sarkisian said.
Kicker Cameron Van Winkle (Snoqualmie, Wash./Mount Si) plans to enroll at Washington for spring quarter and will get nine practices in the spring, which will allow him to compete for the starting job.
Some of these prospects can contribute right away, but the program has reached a point where the Huskies will be able to redshirt a large portion of this class.
Sarkisian also feels Washington’s 2013 class rivals those put together by the rest of the Pac-12.
“I believe this class is in the upper echelon of our conference in a year in which our conference did a really nice job with recruiting.”
He described the 20 recruits who signed letters of intent Wednesday -- two more enrolled early -- as quality over quantity.
The Huskies went after length -- 11 prospects 6-foot-3 or taller -- and production on both sides of the ball, acquiring talent and depth.
“This class is all about quality,” Sarkisian said. “This isn’t necessarily all about quantity. It’s about getting quality individuals that are going to make us a better football team, that are going to continue us on a quest, not only for a Pac-12 championship, but a Rose Bowl championship and, ultimately, a national championship.”
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Tom Hauck for ESPN.comLaVon Coleman is a bigger running back who can complement the other players in Washington's backfield.
Tom Hauck for ESPN.comLaVon Coleman is a bigger running back who can complement the other players in Washington's backfield.When the coaching staff set out to assemble this class, the Huskies focused on explosive receivers. According to Sarkisian, they signed their top three targets -- Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde), Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom) and John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan).
All three bring something different. All three fill a need.
“You can argue it’s probably the best core of wide receivers of any class in the country,” Sarkisian said.
At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Sarkisian said Daniels, “can really go.” Ross is smaller than Daniels, but at 5-11, 180 pounds, he is a likely threat on special teams. And Stringfellow, “if he walked in the room, he looks like an NFL wideout today.”
On the other side of the ball, the key was to get bigger, faster and more athletic throughout the defense. With four defensive linemen, four linebackers and four defensive backs, the Huskies have plenty of balance among this group.
Each one of the cornerbacks -- Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian), Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd) and Enewally -- is at least 6-1, which fits the mold Washington wants in its secondary.
The Huskies also brought in dynamic linebackers and excellent pass-rushers on the defensive line.
When talking about defensive end Marcus Farria (Peoria, Ariz./Centennial), Sarkisian said, “I’m excited to watch him rush the passer. He brings a couple of things we might not have in our program right now.”
For all the impressive pieces Washington added, there were questions surrounding both the offensive line and running back.
Sarkisian likes the young depth already in the program on the offensive line and considers Dane Crane (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita) as a leader in the 2013 class.
Lavon Coleman (Lompoc, Calif./Lompoc) is the only running back in this group, but at 6-foot, 220 pounds, he is the type of player the Huskies were looking for.
“(Coleman is) a bigger, physical-type back to complement some of the other backs that we have in our program,” Sarkisian said.
Kicker Cameron Van Winkle (Snoqualmie, Wash./Mount Si) plans to enroll at Washington for spring quarter and will get nine practices in the spring, which will allow him to compete for the starting job.
Some of these prospects can contribute right away, but the program has reached a point where the Huskies will be able to redshirt a large portion of this class.
Sarkisian also feels Washington’s 2013 class rivals those put together by the rest of the Pac-12.
“I believe this class is in the upper echelon of our conference in a year in which our conference did a really nice job with recruiting.”
Washington lands three-star cornerback 
February, 6, 2013
Feb 6
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
In a bit of a signing day surprise, Washington announced it has signed Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr).
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound cornerback was expected to commit to the Huskies last week, but it never happened. At one point, it appeared both the school and prospect had parted ways, but Enewally becomes the third cornerback to join this class.
What it means for Washington: Good in zone coverage, the three-star recruit can also come up and stop the run. His size gives the Huskies another cornerback who fits the mold the coaching staff covets.
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound cornerback was expected to commit to the Huskies last week, but it never happened. At one point, it appeared both the school and prospect had parted ways, but Enewally becomes the third cornerback to join this class.
What it means for Washington: Good in zone coverage, the three-star recruit can also come up and stop the run. His size gives the Huskies another cornerback who fits the mold the coaching staff covets.
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Team needs: For the 2013 recruiting class, the Huskies tried to add talent throughout their roster. They had specific needs but wanted to bolster strengths as well.
Some of the key areas the Huskies identified as positions to pursue included receiver, running back, linebacker and defensive line. With six defensive linemen committed and three receivers heading to Seattle next season, Washington has stockpiled prospects at each position.
Help is on the way: Washington is pursuing a pass rush. The Huskies have a star in Danny Shelton, but ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi made it a point to bring in top-tier talent along the program’s defensive line.
Some of the key areas the Huskies identified as positions to pursue included receiver, running back, linebacker and defensive line. With six defensive linemen committed and three receivers heading to Seattle next season, Washington has stockpiled prospects at each position.
Help is on the way: Washington is pursuing a pass rush. The Huskies have a star in Danny Shelton, but ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi made it a point to bring in top-tier talent along the program’s defensive line.
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The UCLA Bruins hosted a tremendous collection of talent on official visits this weekend, but perhaps no position group shone as much as the defensive backfield.
The Bruins earned commitments from Johnny Johnson Jr. (Fresno, Calif./Central) and Tyler Foreman (Encino, Calif./Crespi) and also had ESPN 150 prospects Priest Willis (Tempe, Ariz./Marcos De Niza) and Tahaan Goodman (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga) on campus. Another name on the impressive defensive backs list was cornerback Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr).
The Bruins earned commitments from Johnny Johnson Jr. (Fresno, Calif./Central) and Tyler Foreman (Encino, Calif./Crespi) and also had ESPN 150 prospects Priest Willis (Tempe, Ariz./Marcos De Niza) and Tahaan Goodman (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga) on campus. Another name on the impressive defensive backs list was cornerback Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr).
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UW, UCLA continue to compete for recruits
January, 7, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Take a look at the ESPN.com 2013 football class rankings and it should come as little surprise Washington and UCLA sit side-by-side.
The Huskies (No. 19) and Bruins (No. 20) have been targeting a similar set of prospects throughout this recruiting cycle.
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MAACO BOWL LAS VEGAS
Washington (7-5, 5-4) vs. Boise State (10-2, 7-1)
Where: Las Vegas
Washington (7-5, 5-4) vs. Boise State (10-2, 7-1)
Where: Las Vegas
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SEATTLE -- Judging by the responses from Washington’s official visitors Sunday, the Huskies experienced one of their most successful weekends of the season.
Offensive lineman Brayden Kearsley said “it was awesome, I had a blast.”
Quarterback commit Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne) called his trip “just like being at home” since he got to spend time with former teammate Sean Parker.
Offensive lineman Brayden Kearsley said “it was awesome, I had a blast.”
Quarterback commit Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne) called his trip “just like being at home” since he got to spend time with former teammate Sean Parker.
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Little things mean most to Enewally
December, 16, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
After spending the weekend in Seattle on an official visit to Washington, Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr) was impressed by the Huskies' “family-based atmosphere.”
One week after visiting Boise State, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound cornerback has learned plenty about a pair of potential suitors.
Now he needs to take a step back, though. He needs to take a longer look at the little things that will impact his college future.
One week after visiting Boise State, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound cornerback has learned plenty about a pair of potential suitors.
Now he needs to take a step back, though. He needs to take a longer look at the little things that will impact his college future.
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SEATTLE -- By the time Washington’s last big recruiting weekend of 2012 wraps up, the Huskies will have hosted 11 members of the ESPN 300.
The program has been able to bring in plenty of top talent and will get a few more to visit in January, including Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn), who is planning to take his official visit to Washington on Jan. 11.
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SEATTLE -- As soon as coaches were allowed to hit the road for in-home visits last Sunday, Washington’s coaching staff scattered.
One of the Huskies’ first stops was on the other side of the state to see Notre Dame athlete commit Danny Mattingly (Spokane, Wash./Mead). Since then the list of stops has been long and impressive.
Ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi has visited commits defensive end Daeshon Hall (Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster), receiver Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom), offensive lineman Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) and defensive tackle Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande), among others.
One of the Huskies’ first stops was on the other side of the state to see Notre Dame athlete commit Danny Mattingly (Spokane, Wash./Mead). Since then the list of stops has been long and impressive.
Ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi has visited commits defensive end Daeshon Hall (Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster), receiver Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom), offensive lineman Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) and defensive tackle Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande), among others.
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SEATTLE -- With two Pac-12 contests and a bowl game left in 2012, Washington’s season has hit the backstretch.
However, while the Huskies are facing those few final games, the program’s second season -- the recruiting season -- is reaching its crescendo.
Washington is preparing for its final recruiting push before signing day. There are plenty of prime prospects weighing their final decisions, with Washington getting at least a passing glance.
However, while the Huskies are facing those few final games, the program’s second season -- the recruiting season -- is reaching its crescendo.
Washington is preparing for its final recruiting push before signing day. There are plenty of prime prospects weighing their final decisions, with Washington getting at least a passing glance.
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Huskies will welcome plenty of prospects
November, 8, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Washington saved its best for last.
When the Huskies take the field at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for their final home game, it will be one last opportunity for the program’s seniors to play in front of their home fans. It will be a chance for Washington to win its third game in a row and become bowl eligible.
It will be the last game the Huskies can host their top targets at CenturyLink Field and, despite the late kickoff, it could end up being the program’s most important recruiting weekend of the 2012 season.
When the Huskies take the field at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for their final home game, it will be one last opportunity for the program’s seniors to play in front of their home fans. It will be a chance for Washington to win its third game in a row and become bowl eligible.
It will be the last game the Huskies can host their top targets at CenturyLink Field and, despite the late kickoff, it could end up being the program’s most important recruiting weekend of the 2012 season.
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SEATTLE -- As Washington tries to round out its 2013 recruiting class, the Huskies continue to extend scholarship offers to top talents in California.
The Huskies offered safety Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr) and linebacker Azeem Victor (Pomona, Calif./Pomona) Thursday, a pair of prospects who would bolster the program’s defense.
Enewally, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior, plays safety in high school, but a lot of schools are recruiting him as big corner. His size at the position would fit the mold Washington wants in its secondary. He also recently added an offer from UCLA, furthering the growing recruiting competition between the Huskies and Bruins.
The Huskies offered safety Patrick Enewally (Cerritos, Calif./Gahr) and linebacker Azeem Victor (Pomona, Calif./Pomona) Thursday, a pair of prospects who would bolster the program’s defense.
Enewally, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior, plays safety in high school, but a lot of schools are recruiting him as big corner. His size at the position would fit the mold Washington wants in its secondary. He also recently added an offer from UCLA, furthering the growing recruiting competition between the Huskies and Bruins.
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Mason Kelley
Mason Kelley joined ESPN.com in 2012 and covers Washington recruiting. Kelley came to ESPN after spending three years as the high school sports coordinator at The Seattle Times. He has written about high school, college and professional sports since 2004, working for newspapers in Florida, California, Idaho and Washington. He currently lives in Seattle and can be reached at masonkelleyESPN@gmail.com.