WA vs OR- Breakdown of the Elite 2023 Recruits (Offense)
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The state of Washington is on a different level from a recruiting standpoint in the Northwest. Referenced here is a general overview of the state’s top recruits versus Oregon. I’m looking forward to doing more work in the state of…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Washington is on a different level from a recruiting standpoint in the Northwest. Referenced here is a general overview of the state’s top recruits versus Oregon. I’m looking forward to doing more work in the state of Washington. The athletes and communities continually represent and provide one of the best football environments nationwide. Have a look..
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Jayden Limar Jayden Limar 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Stevens | 2023 State WA 5-11 190 RB Lake Stevens OFFERS (20) Notre Dame, Oregon, Michigan, UCLA, Miami, Wash St etc.. The top RB in the West and potentially one of the best to come out of Washington in some time. The offers and 4.4 speed speak for themselves.
Gabarri Johnson Gabarri Johnson 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Lincoln | 2023 State WA 6-0 200 QB Lincoln OFFERS (9) Washington, Oregon, Oregon St, Missouri, Ariz St.. The 4* recruit and #2 Dual Threat QB nationwide broke out early in his career. Expect him to be a POY favorite this coming season.
Micah Banuelos Micah Banuelos 6'2" | 285 lbs | OL Kennedy Catholic | 2023 State WA 6-3 285 G Kennedy Catholic OFFERS (8) Texas A/M, Washington, Oregon, USC, Cal.. Micah is physically dominate and fluid, moving incredibly well. Top schools came early as he plays 6-6.
Landen Hatchett Landen Hatchett 6'3" | 285 lbs | OL Ferndale | 2023 State WA 6-3 285 G Ferndale OFFERS (16) Oregon, Miami, Oklahoma, Washington, Texas A/M.. Everyone knows the name. One of the most impressive families in the region. Brings a lot to the table you can’t teach.
Heath Ozaeta Heath Ozaeta 6'6" | 310 lbs | OL Mount Si | 2023 State WA 6-6 270 T Mt Si OFFERS (18) UCLA, Oregon St, Utah, Cincinnati, Stanford.. One of the top 20-25 lineman nationwide for the 2023 class. Ozaeta has ideal size and showed off his overall athleticism on the defensive side of the ball, making 17 total tackles, with 4 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks on the year.
Dorian Thomas Dorian Thomas 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Kentridge | 2023 State WA 6-4 220 TE Kentridge OFFERS (5) COMMITTED: Oregon St- The Heir 7v7 product is one of the fastest rising recruits in the region and made an early commitment. Another big get for OSU.
Cooper Jensen Cooper Jensen 6'5" | 210 lbs | TE Glacier Peak | 2023 State WA 6-6 210 TE Glacier Peak OFFERS (5) COMMITTED: Oregon St- A lot of credit to the Beavers for getting on this kid early. While his stats don’t jump off the charts, his length and overall upside is real.
Kade Eldridge Kade Eldridge 6'5" | 235 lbs | ATH Lynden Christian | 2023 State WA 6-5 235 TE Lynden Christian OFFERS (12) Michigan, USC, Oregon, Utah, Washington St.. Not much this kid didn’t do. He accounted for 794 rushing/ receiving yards with 11 TDs, while carrying the ball 85 times and averaging 8.3 ypc, as a 6-5 back. He was also a standout defensively making 62.5 tackles, with 15 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.
Nathan Pritchard Nathan Pritchard 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Auburn Riverside | 2023 State WA 6-5 285 T Auburn Riverside OFFERS (5) COMMITTED: Washington St.. Pritchard has impressive film. Credit to the Cougars as they got a steal with the early commitment over the likes of Boise St and Colorado St.
Trey Leckner Trey Leckner 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Glacier Peak | 2023 State WA 6-3 215 ATH Glacier Peak OFFERS (5) COMMITTED: Washington St.. Went for 1550 all purpose with 23 TDs, averaging 7.2 yards per rush and 20.8 yards per carry. He has the size and all of the tools to excel early in the PAC 12. You have to like what the Cougars are doing with some of their in-state early committments.
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