Washington’s top 2027 tight end prospects

The state of Washington has been abuzz with activity over the past weekend.   Not only did Pylon host its Seattle event - a win for Washington Air Raid - but several young athletes received national offers from Penn State and Kentucky.   It was a great sign that the future is very bright in the state of Washington.   While class of 2028 Eastside Catholic tight end [player_tooltip player_id='1003593' first='Tytan' last='McNeal'] is the state's headliner at the position as a five-star recruit, the class of 2027 has some big names to watch as well.   Here's a look at the top end prospects in Washington in the class of 2027:   [player_tooltip player_id='1315611' first='Zach' last='Albright'], Glacier Peak — Listed as a three-star prospect on recruiting sites, [player_tooltip player_id='1315611' first='Zach' last='Albright'] has the offer sheet and talent to justify a fourth star, and therefore bluechip status.   The 6-foot-5, 235-pound pass-catcher already boasts offers from California, Michigan, Texas A&M, Washington and others.   Albright, a first-team all-state selection, is a three-sport athlete and has all the makings of a future impact player at the college level.   He is taking a couple of trips to Washington in the coming weeks, and the Huskies may have a good shot to keep him home.   Still, are has not named any leaders, so his recruitment remains wide open.    [player_tooltip player_id='1599631' first='Ashton' last='Pillard'], Sumner — Carter Cocke moves on to Montana State, kicking open the door for the already-promising [player_tooltip player_id='1599631' first='Ashton' last='Pillard'] to take centerstage.   The 6-foot-4, 220-pound jumbo pass-catcher hauled in 29 passes for 303 yards and a touchdown.   Pillard, a first-team all-league selection, has already generated offers from San Diego State and Montana State, but more should be on the way shortly.    [player_tooltip player_id='1916941' first='Aidan' last='Muilenburg'], Peninsula — A 6-foot-6, 207-pound pass-catcher with upside, [player_tooltip player_id='1916941' first='Aidan' last='Muilenburg'] is hearing from multiple schools, including Dartmouth, Montana, Washington State and others.   Muilenburg was an honorable mention all-league selection on defense, but could “pop” over the next year and emerge as a coveted offensive recruit.    [player_tooltip player_id='1691682' first='Jack' last='Fournier'], Mountain View (WA) —The 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end/defensive end is a matchup nightmare.   He can line up outside for a jump ball/fade in the endzone or take a short pass and rumble his way through a defense.   Fournier is a multi-sport athlete and 4.0 GPA student, which shows that he excels in a variety of activities.    [player_tooltip player_id='1568792' first='Parker' last='Heeter'], Kennedy Catholic — The 6-foot-4, 220-pound two-sport athlete (football/baseball) played in just seven games due to transfer rules.   But he made them count.    Heeter was a first-team all-league selection, and showed plenty of promise.   The next year will be crucial for his development, as he could significantly rise up the rankings.    [player_tooltip player_id='1599608' first='Logan' last='Fahey'], Bishop Blanchet — Despite playing in just five games, Fahey was selected second-team all-league.   The 6-foot-5, 210-pound playmaker is a good athlete for his size and is expected to take a big leap forward as a senior with a full season under his belt.   Fahey can be moved around well to either tight end or H-back to take advantage of a defense and feels like a player who could jump up significantly with more exposure.    [player_tooltip player_id='1648531' first='Ryan' last='Collins'], Woodinville — At 6-foot-6, 195 pounds, Collins has an intriguing frame that simply needs to add more muscle.   He has a 79.5-inch wingspan and 10-inch hands while running a respectable 40 time.   If he can put on weight and get a little stronger, there's plenty of reason to believe he could “pop.”    [player_tooltip player_id='2042070' first='James' last='Ort III'], Eastlake — A multi-sport athlete who excels in hockey, Ort IIi brings that crushing mentality from the ice to the gridiron as a tight end/defensive end.    He was an honorable mention all-KingCo selection.   [player_tooltip player_id='1743631' first='Jack' last='Christiansen'], Ferris — A 6-foot-4, 220-pound three-sport varsity athlete, Christiansen is a hard worker who possesses solid speed and athleticism.   [player_tooltip player_id='2084654' first='Josiah' last='Esquivel'], Richland —The reality of modern college football is that tight ends are getting bigger, so a good size profile is a must.   Esquivel is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete who shows a tenacious blocking ability.    [player_tooltip player_id='1188100' first='Omaha' last='Lutu-Ili'], Decatur — A multi-sport athlete who brings a toughness to the position at 5-foot-11, 215 pounds.

The state of Washington has been abuzz with activity over the past weekend.