Nov. 16

Victor Burnett, ILB

Culver City, CA

Cali three-star linebacker Victor Burnett pledges to Washington

The Pac-10 Huskies have gained a commitment from Victor Burnett, a three-star 5-foot-11, 220-pound linebacker from Culver Senior (Culver City, Calif.), for the Class of 2010.

Burnett chose Washington over Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Oregon State. He is also holding scholarship offers from Arizona State, California, Washington State, Tennessee, San Diego State, San Jose State and UNLV.

He told ESPN's Greg Biggins, "I just bonded the best with the coaching staff there and that was a big deal for me. They're such an intense staff and that stood out to me. I've seen a lot of improvement and progression this year with the team and I think the coaches will be able to get the most out of me as a player and person."

During his junior season, Burnett was credited with 182 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Washington now has 23 pledges.

Nov. 9

Jourdon Grandon, ATH

Avondale, AZ

Three-star defensive back prospect Grandon has committed to Arizona

6-foot, 180-pound Westview (Avondale, Ariz.) athlete Jourdan Grandon has decided to give his Class of 2010 pledge to the Wildcats.

He picked Arizona over Arizona State, Oregon State and Colorado State. Among others, Colorado, Washington, Boise State, Idaho, New Mexico, New Mexico State and San Diego State also offered.

"Right before we were about to leave, I told them I wanted to bear down and be a Wildcat," Grandon told the Arizona Daily Star. "Everybody wants to go to a school that wins. Them showing that they're an up-and-coming program made me like them even more."

Arizona now has 11 commitments.

Nov. 5

Andrew Hudson, DE

Redlands, CA

Huskies score another touted California prospect in Andrew Hudson

Defensive end Andrew Hudson (Redlands, Calif./East Valley) has committed to sign as part of Washington's Class of 2010, ESPN's Greg Biggins reports.

He said of the move, "Washington has always been my top school but I wanted to take my visits to be sure of my decision. I slept on it last night and then knew that I was ready to be a Dawg."

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Hudson also made official visits to Arizona and Oregon State. Arizona State, Fresno State and San Diego State also offered.

Hudson registered an electronically-timed 5.16 40-yard dash, 4.99 20-yard shuttle, 27.2-inch vertical and 35-foot power throw at the Los Angeles Nike Combine.

Nov. 2

Tony Washington, DE

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Ducks land three-star defensive end Tony Washington

Los Osos (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) senior Tony Washington has committed to Oregon, ESPN's Greg Biggins reports.

Washington, who made an official visit to Eugene in early October, also visited Arizona and UTEP. Other programs including Oregon State, Arizona State, San Diego State, Colorado State, Hawaii and New Mexico State also offered.

"They have a great thing going right now and I love watching them play. They work hard and it shows on the field. They play so hard and the more I thought about my experience on the visit, the more I realized it was the place for me. I was going to visit Oregon State but I decided I was ready to make my decision and I'm thrilled to be an Oregon Duck right now."

Oct. 27

Giovanni Bernard, RB

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Four-star running back Giovanni Bernard set for the Fighting Irish

No. 17-rated ball-carrier Giovanni Bernard (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas) has committed to sign with Notre Dame, ESPN affiliate Web site IrishSportsDaily.com reports. He selected the Irish over Nebraska, Tennessee, Oregon State, Florida State, Alabama and Miami-FL.

"I picked them because they have a good situation for me," he said. "Coach (Tony) Alford, the running backs coach was truthful to me, and most of all, the education that they offer and life after football is my biggest thing."

Other programs including Oklahoma, West Virginia, Maryland, Auburn, Rutgers, Boston College, Pittsburgh, UConn and Arkansas also offered the 5-foot-9, 195-pounder, who rushed for 1,371 yards and 16 touchdowns last fall.

ESPN's Craig Haubert said of the news, "Every year under Charlie Weis, with the arguable exception of the 2009 class, the Fighting Irish have landed a running back with good potential. Some have not panned out as expected, some have been solid, and the jury is still out on others. One thing to this point seems clear though and that is the Irish have not been able to find that one carry the load / game changing back."

"Not ones to give up, Notre Dame is bringing another talented back into the mix and this one might be able to be the one. Giovanni Bernard out of the very successful St Thomas Aquinas program in South Florida committed to Notre Dame and is a very good back from a winning program. Bernard has adequate size, but a physical running style in which he almost seems to take pride in trying to punish defenders. He is naturally tough to tackle as a result. He displays good vision and lateral quickness."

"Concerns with Bernard are breakaway speed which could hurt his big play potential and durability as he has been battling through injuries this season. Bernard may not be an explosive back in South Bend, but he could rise to the top heap with a physical and tone setting running style that could compliment Notre Dame's passing attack well."