Does Washington Football recruiting class of 2018 have an encore?

The Washington Football team recruiting class of 2018 has attracted another talented prospect in 4-star safety Julius Irvin . But the chances of landing even more talent remain.

Did you know that the Washington Football team is loaded for 2018? And it’s all thanks to one of the best recruiting classes in the school’s history. With their arrival, this will be a formidable contender for great things for years to come.

As a matter of fact, the Huskies now have enough incoming pieces to assemble a dangerously weaponized offense. On top of that, the team is welcoming pieces for a suffocating defense.  Of course, the commitment of four-star safety Julius Irvin caps off a great 2018 class on defense as well.

Irvin is a solid defensive back. He has the strength and attitude of a safety, but the speed and pass defense skills of a cornerback.  And he’s coming to learn from the great Coach Jimmy Lake.  If the story ended there, that’s plenty to justify a very optimistic outlook.  But the story goes on.

More on the move

Still, there are some very important prospects on the move right now. One name the nation is following if former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason. After injury, he lost an opportunity to play for the Bulldogs. And with another top recruit coming in, Eason wisely chose to transfer. But to where?

Eason’s short list

Reports have placed the University of Washington atop a very short list of Pac-12 football programs. While the initial reaction to Eason’s arrival would be “where will the team put all those quarterbacks?”, Eason will not be eligible to play until the 2019 season. Meanwhile quarterback Jake Browning will surely start his senior and final season.  That means the Huskies will have an incredibly heated quarterback competition for that 2019, with a possible Eason arriving to compete with both incoming quarterbacks Jacob Sirmon and Colson Yankoff.

Turnabout is fair play

But that’s not all. Reports have surfaced of USC-commit defensive tackle Tuli Letuligasenoa visiting Washington.  Initially, that may not have much reason for optimism. But USC defensive line coach Kuneche Udeze has interviewed twice for the San Francisco assistant defensive line coach, and that appears to be heading to a defection to the NFL.

So that could be the underlying motivation.  In fact, it makes sense for any worthwhile prospect to consider his options when the coaching staff is in flux. But Letuligasenoa will not come alone.

Two for one? Yes please!

Let’s say we pair him up with a hot defensive end prospect?

Two solid talents in one weekend? And Washington has both a need and an incredible opportunity for a young men of Letuligasenoa’s and Jermiah Martin’s talents.  That’s a point newly promoted defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake wants to make

So what’s this about defensive end Jeremiah Martin?

One more defensive lineman

DE Jermeiah Martin is an uncommitted defensive end who is being sought by a number of significant college football programs. And he has saved his last visit for the University of Washington.  Saving the best for last…?  Hmmmm

Martin is this one incredibly talented defensive end who has been recruited by some of the best football programs in the nation. And for good reason. He is worthy of playing on any NCAA team’s roster. While he has attracted offers from 20+ schools, he has narrowed down the field to just four remaining: Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Washington.

Now, he has a very difficult decision to make.

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Or does he?

He is a 6-foot-5 240 pound pass rushing specialist. And right now, the Huskies have room for both Martin and Letuligasenoa.  While we’ve talked about how Tuli can help fill the void of soon-to-be-NFL-player Vita Vea, Martin would be a huge aid in kickstarting the Huskies pass rush.

He has an incredible first step, great length and deceptive strength and speed. And with his arrival, the opposing quarterbacks will be tortured all day as he will run for his life, and find little to no help downfield. We love where the 2018 recruiting class is right now. But we are downright giddy where it may be on National Signing Day on February 7th.

Next: Washington Football 2018 class recruits 4-Star DB Julius Irvin

I am blown away with the success of head coach Chris Petersen recruiting this season.  The talent is not only high-ceiling, but each young man has a natural fit to the team chemistry overall.

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