Ten Washington Husky Recruiting Needs Before 2017 Signing Day

By Bret Stuter | Jan 17, 2017

Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) gets ready to receive the opening kick off against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Team Needs

If you see where the team lost players, it’s a pretty safe bet that those will be the areas of geatest needs.

But there are some areas that take priority. Say, a kicker for example? Rather than force you to wait this one out, I want to put your mind at ease and let you know that the Huskies have their kicker for 2017.

Whew! That’s a relief!

Prokick Australian Joel Whitford will be the Washington punter from January 2017 on full scholarship! Assemble! pic.twitter.com/2wyecXnMQl
— The Baron (@JohnnyPKA) June 7, 2016

Also, there was concern that 6-foot-5 302 pound defensive lineman Vita Vae might be tempted to try his fotunes in the NFL Draft, but he has committed to UW for 2017. So what does the team need?

So in setting team needs, the first step is to break it down by position

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