Washington Huskies: Football recruiting
Every time John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan) visited Seattle, he enjoyed the trip.
Whether it was for Washington’s Rising Stars Camp or an unofficial visit early in the season, the 5-foot-9, 170-pound receiver had nothing but good things to say about the Huskies.
He had former teammates already in the program. He had a cousin -- ESPN Watch List receiver Rahshead Johnson -- already committed to Washington’s 2014 class. He had the opportunity to play for a program that offered everything he was looking for.
Whether it was for Washington’s Rising Stars Camp or an unofficial visit early in the season, the 5-foot-9, 170-pound receiver had nothing but good things to say about the Huskies.
He had former teammates already in the program. He had a cousin -- ESPN Watch List receiver Rahshead Johnson -- already committed to Washington’s 2014 class. He had the opportunity to play for a program that offered everything he was looking for.
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Top five who never were
QB Nick Montana
Class: 2010
Rated a four-star prospect coming out of high school, Montana was rated the No. 13 passer in the nation. The son of three-time Super Bowl MVP Joe Montana, Nick didn’t last long at Washington, transferring after his redshirt freshman season.
QB Nick Montana
Class: 2010
Rated a four-star prospect coming out of high school, Montana was rated the No. 13 passer in the nation. The son of three-time Super Bowl MVP Joe Montana, Nick didn’t last long at Washington, transferring after his redshirt freshman season.
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Top five sleepers
RB Bishop Sankey
Class: 2011
If there were any doubts about Sankey’s ability, he quieted his critics during his sophomore season. Pressed into a starting role because of injuries, Sankey flourished, rushing for 1,439 yards and 16 touchdowns.
RB Bishop Sankey
Class: 2011
If there were any doubts about Sankey’s ability, he quieted his critics during his sophomore season. Pressed into a starting role because of injuries, Sankey flourished, rushing for 1,439 yards and 16 touchdowns.
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Sometimes a prospect’s commitment says a lot about the direction of a program.
When Joe Mathis (Upland, Calif./Upland) committed to Washington during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl -- he picked the Huskies over USC, UCLA and Alabama -- it showed the program is still on track toward becoming prominent on a national level.
It showed Washington can compete for the top prospects in California. And, it showed that, after taking a look around, Mathis couldn’t find a program that provided a better fit than the Huskies.
When Joe Mathis (Upland, Calif./Upland) committed to Washington during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl -- he picked the Huskies over USC, UCLA and Alabama -- it showed the program is still on track toward becoming prominent on a national level.
It showed Washington can compete for the top prospects in California. And, it showed that, after taking a look around, Mathis couldn’t find a program that provided a better fit than the Huskies.
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SEATTLE -- When looking at Washington recruits whose commitments could be considered game-changers, it would be easy to point to Shaq Thompson.
After all, the safety was the most recent four-star standout to join the Huskies and had a successful freshman season, emerging as a defensive standout.
However, the true measure of coach Steve Sarkisian’s ability to reel in the nation’s top talent was revealed in 2011 with the addition of a pair of in-state prospects who had national powers pushing for their services.
After all, the safety was the most recent four-star standout to join the Huskies and had a successful freshman season, emerging as a defensive standout.
However, the true measure of coach Steve Sarkisian’s ability to reel in the nation’s top talent was revealed in 2011 with the addition of a pair of in-state prospects who had national powers pushing for their services.
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Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) showed up in Seattle for Washington’s first big recruiting weekend of the season in late September.
At the time, the 6-foot-1, 171-pound cornerback was committed to UCLA. The Huskies were preparing to play Stanford, and Kelly stood on the sideline watching pregame warmups with defensive backs Chris Hawkins (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga), a USC commit, and Johnny Johnson (Fresno, Calif./Central East).
The smile on his face, and the purple and white scarf wrapped around his neck, made it clear Kelly was enjoying the experience. Then, after Washington finished off a 17-13 win over Stanford, he disappeared into the sea of students storming the field.
At the time, the 6-foot-1, 171-pound cornerback was committed to UCLA. The Huskies were preparing to play Stanford, and Kelly stood on the sideline watching pregame warmups with defensive backs Chris Hawkins (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga), a USC commit, and Johnny Johnson (Fresno, Calif./Central East).
The smile on his face, and the purple and white scarf wrapped around his neck, made it clear Kelly was enjoying the experience. Then, after Washington finished off a 17-13 win over Stanford, he disappeared into the sea of students storming the field.
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Washington’s coaching staff sees something special in Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne).
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound passer -- rated the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the nation -- has the skill set that is a good fit for the Huskies’ system.
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When Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde) participated in The Opening last summer, the 6-foot-3, 203-pound receiver showed off his ability to catch passes in traffic.
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SEATTLE -- If Wednesday were any indication, Washington coach Steve Sarkisian made the rounds this week.
He was in Diamond Bar (Calif.) to watch film and extend scholarship offers to sophomore receivers Cordell Broadus and Kanya Bell. He spent an evening with cornerback commit Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) during an in-home visit. And he stopped by Pomona (Calif.) High School to check in on linebacker commit Azeem Victor.
He was in Diamond Bar (Calif.) to watch film and extend scholarship offers to sophomore receivers Cordell Broadus and Kanya Bell. He spent an evening with cornerback commit Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) during an in-home visit. And he stopped by Pomona (Calif.) High School to check in on linebacker commit Azeem Victor.
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As Washington works to spread its brand nationally, the Huskies have spent a lot of time in Georgia, and the program has caught the attention of some prominent prospects.
One of those talented recruits is junior Kendall Baker (Atlanta/Marist). The 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive lineman received an offer during his high school season and, while Washington is on the other side of the country, he plans to take a long look at the university in Seattle.
One of those talented recruits is junior Kendall Baker (Atlanta/Marist). The 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive lineman received an offer during his high school season and, while Washington is on the other side of the country, he plans to take a long look at the university in Seattle.
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Washington wants big corners.
The Huskies want players in the secondary who can match up well with the big receivers in the Pac-12 both in terms of size and athleticism.
As the program started working on its 2013 class, the coaching staff identified Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd) as a prospect capable of doing just that.
The Huskies want players in the secondary who can match up well with the big receivers in the Pac-12 both in terms of size and athleticism.
As the program started working on its 2013 class, the coaching staff identified Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd) as a prospect capable of doing just that.
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Washington offers son of famous rapper 
January, 17, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Ryan Maine knew he had a pair of prospects -- including one who was the son of a famous rapper -- with potential.
So the coach at Diamond Bar (Calif.) High School called his former teammate at the University of San Diego, Jordan Paopao.
So the coach at Diamond Bar (Calif.) High School called his former teammate at the University of San Diego, Jordan Paopao.
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SEATTLE -- Since committing to Washington in December, Azeem Victor has done everything he can to help the program’s recruiting effort.
The linebacker, who is soft-spoken during interviews, has taken to Twitter to try and convince some of the Huskies’ top targets to join the program’s 2013 class.
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SEATTLE -- It didn’t take Dane Crane (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita) long to fall in love with Washington.
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2014 OL Streuli looks to add interest
January, 16, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Chandler Streuli (Enumclaw, Wash./Enumclaw) couldn’t wait for the one-on-one matchups.
The 6-foot-3, 294-pound offensive lineman was at a Barton Football Academy workout and his favorite session was about to begin.
“I just love the competition,” the junior said. “It’s you versus someone else and, being a tackle, I’m on an island, so it’s always me versus someone else. That’s fun.”
The 6-foot-3, 294-pound offensive lineman was at a Barton Football Academy workout and his favorite session was about to begin.
“I just love the competition,” the junior said. “It’s you versus someone else and, being a tackle, I’m on an island, so it’s always me versus someone else. That’s fun.”
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