Washington Huskies: Jaimie Bryant
After all of the camps, recruiting trips, in home visits and official visits, it is time to fire up the fax machines.
Washington will officially unveil its 2013 recruiting class Wednesday, a group that features five members of the ESPN 300.
Here are five things to think about as the Huskies wait for the faxes to flow in.
Washington will officially unveil its 2013 recruiting class Wednesday, a group that features five members of the ESPN 300.
Here are five things to think about as the Huskies wait for the faxes to flow in.
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One of the earliest prospects to commit to Washington’s 2013 class, Jaimie Bryant (Tumwater, Wash./Tumwater) kept a low profile throughout the recruiting process.
The 6-foot-5, 261-pound defensive tackle gave the Huskies a verbal commitment in April 2011 and, when asked about that decision before his senior season, Bryant cited the excitement surrounding the program’s defensive coaches.
“The defensive coaches are always pumped, always jacked, always excited,” Bryant said.
The 6-foot-5, 261-pound defensive tackle gave the Huskies a verbal commitment in April 2011 and, when asked about that decision before his senior season, Bryant cited the excitement surrounding the program’s defensive coaches.
“The defensive coaches are always pumped, always jacked, always excited,” Bryant said.
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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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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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SEATTLE -- If there are top targets Washington would like to add to its 2013 class, chances are the Huskies visited them last week.
The coaching staff continues to make the most of its opportunity to make in-home visits as the program tries to wrap up its current class.
In addition to stops at the homes of commits and potential new additions, several members of the coaching staff were seen at the Tacoma Dome watching some of Washington’s top talent.
The coaching staff continues to make the most of its opportunity to make in-home visits as the program tries to wrap up its current class.
In addition to stops at the homes of commits and potential new additions, several members of the coaching staff were seen at the Tacoma Dome watching some of Washington’s top talent.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): Despite fighting through a separated shoulder suffered in the CIF L.A. City Section Division I semifinals last week, the quarterback helped lead Narbonne to a 25-0 win over Los Angeles Crenshaw in the title game. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): In his final high school game, Stringfellow did everything he could to cap his career with a victory. The receiver caught a pair of touchdown passes -- 70 and 7 yards -- to tie the game twice, but the Mustangs fell to Fontana (Calif.) Kaiser, 28-21, in the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Sean Constantine (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue): As he has done throughout his high school career, Constantine was a key contributor in the Class 3A state championship game. The linebacker totaled 9.5 tackles -- 0.5 for loss -- and broke up a pair of passes during a 35-3 win over Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic. The Wolverines, ranked No. 2 in the nation, won their fifth straight state title.
Jaimie Bryant (Tumwater, Wash./Tumwater): The defensive lineman finished with five tackles -- two for loss -- in Tumwater’s 41-7 loss to Lynden (Wash.) in the Class 2A state championship game.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): Despite fighting through a separated shoulder suffered in the CIF L.A. City Section Division I semifinals last week, the quarterback helped lead Narbonne to a 25-0 win over Los Angeles Crenshaw in the title game. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): In his final high school game, Stringfellow did everything he could to cap his career with a victory. The receiver caught a pair of touchdown passes -- 70 and 7 yards -- to tie the game twice, but the Mustangs fell to Fontana (Calif.) Kaiser, 28-21, in the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Sean Constantine (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue): As he has done throughout his high school career, Constantine was a key contributor in the Class 3A state championship game. The linebacker totaled 9.5 tackles -- 0.5 for loss -- and broke up a pair of passes during a 35-3 win over Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic. The Wolverines, ranked No. 2 in the nation, won their fifth straight state title.
Jaimie Bryant (Tumwater, Wash./Tumwater): The defensive lineman finished with five tackles -- two for loss -- in Tumwater’s 41-7 loss to Lynden (Wash.) in the Class 2A state championship game.
Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): The receiver continues to deliver in the playoffs, catching five passes for 93 yards during a 35-28 victory over Menifee (Calif.) Paloma Valley. One of Stringfellow’s receptions resulted in a 65-yard touchdown that helped the Mustangs earn a return trip to the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The Gauchos kept their unblemished season intact with a 39-13 win over Carson (Calif.) in the CIF City Section Division I semifinals. Williams had another strong performance, completing 8-of-13 pass attempts for 173 yards and a touchdown. He also finished with five carries for 13 yards.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): The receiver continues to deliver in the playoffs, catching five passes for 93 yards during a 35-28 victory over Menifee (Calif.) Paloma Valley. One of Stringfellow’s receptions resulted in a 65-yard touchdown that helped the Mustangs earn a return trip to the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The Gauchos kept their unblemished season intact with a 39-13 win over Carson (Calif.) in the CIF City Section Division I semifinals. Williams had another strong performance, completing 8-of-13 pass attempts for 173 yards and a touchdown. He also finished with five carries for 13 yards.
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Washington made the most of its final home game of the season.
With six official visitors in Seattle over the weekend, the Huskies knocked off Utah 34-15 and put together an impressive performance with plenty of prospects in the CenturyLink stands.
For offensive line commit Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) it was an opportunity to reaffirm the decision he made in July. For defensive end commit Daeshon Hall (Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster) it was a chance to return to his hometown for a few days. For unofficial visitor and Oregon State commit David Ajamu (Shelton, Wash./Shelton) it was a moment that gave him something to think about after earning an offer from the Huskies.
With six official visitors in Seattle over the weekend, the Huskies knocked off Utah 34-15 and put together an impressive performance with plenty of prospects in the CenturyLink stands.
For offensive line commit Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) it was an opportunity to reaffirm the decision he made in July. For defensive end commit Daeshon Hall (Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster) it was a chance to return to his hometown for a few days. For unofficial visitor and Oregon State commit David Ajamu (Shelton, Wash./Shelton) it was a moment that gave him something to think about after earning an offer from the Huskies.
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Plenty of prospects watch Washington win 
November, 11, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Max Redfield (Mission Viejo, Calif./Mission Viejo) didn't seem to be in a hurry.
The 6-foot-2, 181-pound athlete, rated the No. 36 player in the nation, waited while other prospects, fans with field passes and the family members of Washington players marched down the stairs toward the field following Washington's 34-15 win over Utah at CenturyLink Field.
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SEATTLE -- The Huskies have an opportunity this week.
After knocking off Oregon State, 20-17, Washington’s season is back on track. Starting with Cal, the Huskies’ final four opponents have a combined nine wins.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The quarterback was practically perfect, completing 13 of 14 passes for 116 yards during a 28-7 victory over San Pedro (Calif.). Williams contributed on all four of the Gauchos' scores, throwing three touchdown passes in addition to finding the end zone on a 9-yard run.
Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande): During a 62-14 victory over Ukiah (Calif.), the defensive lineman finished with five tackles and a blocked punt. While he had a strong game on defense, he was also productive on offense, rushing for 93 yards and three touchdowns on five carries.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The quarterback was practically perfect, completing 13 of 14 passes for 116 yards during a 28-7 victory over San Pedro (Calif.). Williams contributed on all four of the Gauchos' scores, throwing three touchdown passes in addition to finding the end zone on a 9-yard run.
Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande): During a 62-14 victory over Ukiah (Calif.), the defensive lineman finished with five tackles and a blocked punt. While he had a strong game on defense, he was also productive on offense, rushing for 93 yards and three touchdowns on five carries.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Cameron Van Winkle (Snoqualmie, Wash./Mount Si): The kicker set Washington's career field goals mark, hitting his 34th during a 51-0 victory over Kirkland (Wash.) Lake Washington. The 30-yard kick pushed him past Washington State kicker Andrew Furney, who previously held the record during his high school career at Burlington-Edison (Wash.). Van Winkle also made all six of his extra-point attempts.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): Narbonne had to rally in the second half to knock off Carson (Calif.), 26-20. Williams threw three touchdown passes in the win -- 21, 14 and 69 yards -- and completed 9 of 13 passes for 178 yards.
Cameron Van Winkle (Snoqualmie, Wash./Mount Si): The kicker set Washington's career field goals mark, hitting his 34th during a 51-0 victory over Kirkland (Wash.) Lake Washington. The 30-yard kick pushed him past Washington State kicker Andrew Furney, who previously held the record during his high school career at Burlington-Edison (Wash.). Van Winkle also made all six of his extra-point attempts.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): Narbonne had to rally in the second half to knock off Carson (Calif.), 26-20. Williams threw three touchdown passes in the win -- 21, 14 and 69 yards -- and completed 9 of 13 passes for 178 yards.
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When looking at Washington’s 2013 class, it is clear the Huskies have made a commitment to adding talent in the trenches.
“Sark [Steve Sarkisian] knows as well as anybody, especially through his days at [USC], that if you’re going to win championships or compete for championships, you’ve got to build the team from the inside out and you’ve got to be strong in your trenches,” said Tom Luginbill, Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com.
With five defensive linemen currently committed, Washington has added speed and athleticism. And the Huskies are still in the mix for several potential playmakers.
“Sark [Steve Sarkisian] knows as well as anybody, especially through his days at [USC], that if you’re going to win championships or compete for championships, you’ve got to build the team from the inside out and you’ve got to be strong in your trenches,” said Tom Luginbill, Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com.
With five defensive linemen currently committed, Washington has added speed and athleticism. And the Huskies are still in the mix for several potential playmakers.
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High school football preseason primer
August, 14, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
With the summer swelter finally in full swing across the state, high school football practices are set to start Wednesday.
Bellevue (Wash.) Bellevue opens the year looking to claim its fifth straight Class 3A state championship -- the Wolverines have won nine of the last 11 -- and boasts as much speed and athleticism as the program has ever seen.
The Wolverines spent the summer working toward their Week 1 matchup against Euless (Texas) Trinity. The Texas power travels to Seattle Memorial Stadium, Aug. 30.
Bellevue (Wash.) Bellevue opens the year looking to claim its fifth straight Class 3A state championship -- the Wolverines have won nine of the last 11 -- and boasts as much speed and athleticism as the program has ever seen.
The Wolverines spent the summer working toward their Week 1 matchup against Euless (Texas) Trinity. The Texas power travels to Seattle Memorial Stadium, Aug. 30.
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It has been more than three months since Jaimie Bryant (Tumwater, Wash./Tumwater) announced his commitment to Washington.
As he looked back on his decision this week, the 6-foot-5, 261-pound defensive lineman said the excitement he sees from the Huskies' coaching staff “got to me.”
“The defensive coaches are always pumped, always jacked, always excited,” Bryant said.
As he looked back on his decision this week, the 6-foot-5, 261-pound defensive lineman said the excitement he sees from the Huskies' coaching staff “got to me.”
“The defensive coaches are always pumped, always jacked, always excited,” Bryant said.
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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.