Washington Huskies: Ryan Turman
SEATTLE -- It was an interesting signing day for Washington.
The Huskies revealed their 2013 class Wednesday, a group that includes five members of the ESPN 300, and coach Steve Sarkisian praised the quality of the new prospects in the program.
Washington certainly had its share of hits and misses, but since the ones who got away aren’t coming back, the focus should stay on players the Huskies signed.
It’s a very good group. Washington added length, strength and athleticism. The offensive prospects are proven playmakers and the defensive standouts have big-play potential.
With 22 prospects in this class, quarterback Troy Williams and safety Trevor Walker enrolled early the Huskies had room to add more prospects if they wanted, but Sarkisian said he didn’t want to reach late.
Washington finished with the No. 3 class in the Pac-12. It was rated No. 18 in the nation.
Now that the 2013 class has been announced, the Huskies are already working on 2014. With the program’s junior day set for Saturday, there is little time to rest for the coaching staff.
While Washington looks toward the future, it is time to tackle the mailbag.
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Future UW teammates take trip together 
February, 1, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) wanted to make his last trip his best trip.
So the 6-foot-1, 171-pound cornerback decided to spend the weekend before signing day at Washington on an unofficial visit.
The three-star standout, who committed to the Huskies in January, will be joined by an impressive list of commits in Seattle this weekend.
So the 6-foot-1, 171-pound cornerback decided to spend the weekend before signing day at Washington on an unofficial visit.
The three-star standout, who committed to the Huskies in January, will be joined by an impressive list of commits in Seattle this weekend.
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UW walk-on commit has 'amazing' visit
January, 27, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Ryan Turman (Bellevue, Wash./Interlake) expected his official visit to Washington to be a relaxing weekend spent hanging around the campus.
So, after spending two days riding go-karts at K1 Speed and having dinner at the Columbia Tower, the trip exceeded anything the 6-foot, 195-pound walk-on commit could have imagined.
“It was amazing,” Turman said. “I didn’t think we were going to do all of the stuff we did. They took us to do things they’ve never done with recruits before and they said they never will. We took advantage of it.
“They took us to places I’ve never been to and never even knew about.”
So, after spending two days riding go-karts at K1 Speed and having dinner at the Columbia Tower, the trip exceeded anything the 6-foot, 195-pound walk-on commit could have imagined.
“It was amazing,” Turman said. “I didn’t think we were going to do all of the stuff we did. They took us to do things they’ve never done with recruits before and they said they never will. We took advantage of it.
“They took us to places I’ve never been to and never even knew about.”
SEATTLE -- After back-to-back weekends featuring a long list of official visitors, Washington only has a pair of prospects coming to campus.
And they don’t have to travel far.
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Ryan Turman helps UW's recruiting effort
January, 8, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
When Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) committed to Washington on Monday, he was asked about Ryan Turman.
The 6-foot-1, 171-pound cornerback has yet to spend any time around Turman, a 6-foot, 195-pound receiver out of Bellevue (Wash.) Interlake. But through social media, text messages and phone calls, the two seniors are becoming fast friends.
“Ryan Turman is my best friend, man,” Kelly said. “I think we’re going to be good friends up there. He’s a really cool dude.”
The 6-foot-1, 171-pound cornerback has yet to spend any time around Turman, a 6-foot, 195-pound receiver out of Bellevue (Wash.) Interlake. But through social media, text messages and phone calls, the two seniors are becoming fast friends.
“Ryan Turman is my best friend, man,” Kelly said. “I think we’re going to be good friends up there. He’s a really cool dude.”
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SEATTLE -- It started Friday.
On the NFL Network during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan) stood behind a table lined with hats.
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SEATTLE -- Washington is in a very good position to bring in some top talent this weekend.
Receiver John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan) is planning to pick between Washington, Oregon and UCLA at Friday’s Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, and defensive end Joe Mathis (Upland, Calif./Upland) is expected to announce his college choice at Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
At this point, the Huskies seem to be the favorite to land both four-star prospects, even though Mathis said Thursday he might not have his final decision made -- his finalists are Washington, Alabama, USC and UCLA -- before his nationally televised announcement.
Receiver John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan) is planning to pick between Washington, Oregon and UCLA at Friday’s Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, and defensive end Joe Mathis (Upland, Calif./Upland) is expected to announce his college choice at Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
At this point, the Huskies seem to be the favorite to land both four-star prospects, even though Mathis said Thursday he might not have his final decision made -- his finalists are Washington, Alabama, USC and UCLA -- before his nationally televised announcement.
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While it seems like Austin Seferian-Jenkins’ career just started, it is never too early to start grooming the sophomore tight end’s heir apparent.
With that in mind, the Huskies received some good news Sunday when senior David Ajamu (Shelton, Wash./Shelton) decided to flip his commitment from Oregon State to Washington.
The 6-foot-5, 231-pound tight end became the 19th member of the Huskies’ 2013 recruiting class and continued the program’s recent push to bring in local prospects.
The Huskies also offered a pair of local seniors opportunities this week, inviting safety Mason Stone (Mountlake Terrace, Wash./Mountlake Terrace) and receiver Ryan Turman (Bellevue, Wash./Interlake) to join the program as preferred walk-ons next season. Turman already has accepted Washington's invitation.
With that in mind, the Huskies received some good news Sunday when senior David Ajamu (Shelton, Wash./Shelton) decided to flip his commitment from Oregon State to Washington.
The 6-foot-5, 231-pound tight end became the 19th member of the Huskies’ 2013 recruiting class and continued the program’s recent push to bring in local prospects.
The Huskies also offered a pair of local seniors opportunities this week, inviting safety Mason Stone (Mountlake Terrace, Wash./Mountlake Terrace) and receiver Ryan Turman (Bellevue, Wash./Interlake) to join the program as preferred walk-ons next season. Turman already has accepted Washington's invitation.
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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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Ryan Turman to join Huskies as walk-on
November, 14, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
It started with a Facebook message.
Ryan Turman received the note from Washington’s coaching staff early Monday morning. It didn’t say much, just asked the 5-foot-11, 195-pound receiver (Bellevue, Wash./Interlake) to call as soon as he had a chance.
The call led to an offer to join the Huskies’ program as a walk-on next season.
Ryan Turman received the note from Washington’s coaching staff early Monday morning. It didn’t say much, just asked the 5-foot-11, 195-pound receiver (Bellevue, Wash./Interlake) to call as soon as he had a chance.
The call led to an offer to join the Huskies’ program as a walk-on next season.
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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.