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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Dec 26, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Peterson reacts after a play in the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

High Priority

4 Wide Receiver (3)
As you know, wide Receiver John Ross III stood out as a true offensive weapon for the Huskies. He’ll likely land as a first round selection. So the question is, how do the Washington Huskies find that one person to replace him?

You get a commitment from one of the hottest wide receivers in the nation.

And then you secure a commitment from one more of the hottest wide receivers in the nation.

Three Is The Charm

Well,three is a charm, isn’t it?

BREAKING: We have confirmed that #UW picked up its 2nd big commit today in Sheldon (Sacramento, Ca.) WR Alex Cook pic.twitter.com/JR05dEq9ci
— Scott Eklund (@ScottEklund) April 23, 2016

Wide receiver was most, for all intents and purposes, one of the highest priorities of this recruitment. With this class, the Huskies have to feel comfortable. All three have been heavily recruited nationally, and their interest in UW’s program speaks volumes of how far the Huskies have taken their reputation.

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