2021 UW recruiting class

[57reasons]

Man, I remember being very high on both Spikar and Osborne! With Ty Jones leaving we are a little short on big bodied WRs, so fingers crossed.

neither of those guys is remarkably big, which i think might be part of the problem. each had a significant physical advantage in high school that they no longer do at this level. i think Spiker in particular seemed especially thin last i saw him.

The Huskies went with Aaron Fuller and Andre Baccellia for 3 years. Literal midgets. If size is an issue, it’s certainly not with Spiker and Osborne.

I don’t care who you are... if you don’t get the chance in games how can you show your worth?

i think last year we saw a contrast with Lake at the helm where the youngsters got to see the field as opposed to the Petersen regime playing only upperclassmen with Fuller, Baccielli et al. But that youth was the two true frosh Odunze and McMillan, not Spiker and Osborne. The fact that they were leapfrogged after having the incumbent advantage with a shortened preseason, after also having been leapfrogged by Nacua the year before, seems to pretty clearly indicate that those two have not developed as hoped, or were overhyped to begin with, or more likely a bit of both. still a chance to crack the rotation, especially with Jones and Puka leaving, but not holding my breath.

[D-train]

Jesus - I guess all these WRs are not too fired about up about Dylan Morris at QB this fall.

https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/13 ... 1903333377

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Apparently they're not too geeked about Sammy Huard either. Or maybe it's just Lake.

[57reasons]

Jesus - I guess all these WRs are not too fired about up about Dylan Morris at QB this fall.

https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/13 ... 1903333377

So who didnt see that coming? only surprise is it taking so long. hope they find the pastures greener elsewhere, for me I'm just happy to have those 2 scholly spots back. The remaining WR talent is fine, just young, and especially with Otton returning, not worried about this "loss" at all.

[D-train]

Jesus - I guess all these WRs are not too fired about up about Dylan Morris at QB this fall.

https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/13 ... 1903333377

So who didnt see that coming? only surprise is it taking so long. hope they find the pastures greener elsewhere, for me I'm just happy to have those 2 scholly spots back. The remaining WR talent is fine, just young, and especially with Otton returning, not worried about this "loss" at all.

You are probably in the 99% percentile in terms of knowledge of Husky football scholarships, recruits and transfers so I would guess anyone in the 90% percentile and below didn't see 5 WRs transferring out of the program coming.

[57reasons]

Jesus - I guess all these WRs are not too fired about up about Dylan Morris at QB this fall.

https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/13 ... 1903333377

So who didnt see that coming? only surprise is it taking so long. hope they find the pastures greener elsewhere, for me I'm just happy to have those 2 scholly spots back. The remaining WR talent is fine, just young, and especially with Otton returning, not worried about this "loss" at all.

You are probably in the 99% percentile in terms of knowledge of Husky football scholarships, recruits and transfers so I would guess anyone in the 90% percentile and below didn't see 5 WRs transferring out of the program coming.

Well so much for the recruiting deadlines of December and early February - here's another big-time transfer IN - helps in multiple ways: a much needed weapon in the Kick Return game; run-after-catch guy that we haven't had since Chico McClatcher was healthy; a true deep-threat burner to stretch the D; experienced depth needed in the wake of the 5 wideouts exiting, and last but not least, it robs a formidable road opponent of one of its expected starters!

Full Story Here, courtesy of Mike Vorel at ST:

Giles Jackson will be playing at the Big House on Sept. 11.

But not as a Michigan man.

On Sunday, Jackson — a 5-foot-9, 188-pound athlete and cousin of UW safety signee Vince Nunley — announced his transfer from Michigan to Washington. He has three seasons of remaining eligibility.

“Washington has always been one of my dream schools growing up,” Jackson told The Seattle Times in a phone interview on Sunday. “I always wanted to play in the Pac-12. Having the opportunity to play for them, it’s a great decision. And my little cousin is going there, so he also played a huge part in that decision.

“But just to play with him and go to the Pac-12 and live out my dreams, that’s a big reason why (I chose Washington).”

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“They reached out right away,” said Jackson, who works out with Nunley nearly every day at a facility in California. “And as soon as they reached out, I called Vince, and he didn’t answer for like four hours. I was like, ‘Bro, Washington just called me. I’m trying to go!’ He’s been bugging me ever since (to commit).”

The Huskies are scheduled to play at Michigan in their second game of the season.

Despite his departure, Jackson certainly made an impact at Michigan. In two seasons in Ann Arbor, the speedster from Oakley, Calif., recorded 24 receptions for 309 yards and a touchdown, while adding 26.4 yards per kick return and two special-teams scores as well. He was expected to be a starting wide receiver for the Wolverines this season.

“I just wanted to be closer to family overall,” Jackson said of what motivated the move. “I wanted them to be able to come to the games, and they weren’t able to do that at Michigan.”

Instead, they’ll be able to do that at UW — where he’ll bring elite speed to a wide-receiver room largely known for its length.

“I feel like I can complement them, with (Washington having) a couple big receivers,” said Jackson, who has never been to Seattle but will attend the spring game May 1 before enrolling this summer. “I can spread the field and be a deep threat, take some heat off them.”

There seemed to be heat on UW wide-receivers coach Junior Adams earlier this offseason, with five wideouts — Puka Nacua, Ty Jones, Marquis Spiker, Austin Osborne and Jordan Chin — transferring out of the program. But in Jackson and Texas Tech sophomore transfer Ja’Lynn Polk, Adams has added a pair of play-making wide receivers with proven Power Five production.

UW is currently slated to feature eight scholarship wide receivers this summer: senior Terrell Bynum, sophomores Jackson, Polk and Taj Davis, redshirt freshmen Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan and Sawyer Racanelli, and incoming four-star freshman Jabez Tinae.

Jackson — who starred at Freedom High School in Oakley before signing with Michigan in 2019 — was ranked as a four-star prospect, the No. 30 wide receiver and the No. 233 overall prospect in the 2019 class by 247Sports. At The Opening Finals in July 2018, Jackson recorded a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and a 38.5-inch vertical jump.

In a written evaluation, 247Sports national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman noted Jackson “doesn’t have great size, but plays with toughness and physicality. A dynamic playmaker who can score every time he touches the ball. Plays with an edge to his game. Shifty with the ball in his hands, can play running back or receiver. At his best when he has the ball in space. Sub 4.0 shuttle time. Can return kicks and punts. Has elite top-end speed. Multi-year Power 5 starter and projects as a third-day NFL draft pick.”

Jackson initially chose the Wolverines over an offer list that included California, Colorado, Florida, Oregon, USC and others.

The second time around, he’ll live the dream alongside his cousin at UW.

But you better believe he’s excited to get back to The Big House.

[Michael K.]

Thanks 57, that was a good read. I wish I could say I felt good about our passing game, but I just don't. Dillon Morris throwing to a bunch of WRs that either left somewhere else or couldn't play here before other guys left? Ouch.

[57reasons]

Thanks 57, that was a good read. I wish I could say I felt good about our passing game, but I just don't. Dillon Morris throwing to a bunch of WRs that either left somewhere else or couldn't play here before other guys left? Ouch.

Well early camp reports after week 1 of spring are not encouraging in that regard. Defense owning the offense of course, but especially troublesome for saviour Sam - repeatedly fumbling snaps like a hot potato as he settles in under center for the first time. Castricone saying Morris is way ahead both Sam and the transfer, and particularly doesnt give Huard much chance catching up by season start. Lake reportedly not showing any mercy, throwing exotic blitzes at them right out of the gate.

[57reasons]

Thanks 57, that was a good read. I wish I could say I felt good about our passing game, but I just don't. Dillon Morris throwing to a bunch of WRs that either left somewhere else or couldn't play here before other guys left? Ouch.

Well early camp reports after week 1 of spring are not encouraging in that regard. Defense owning the offense of course, but especially troublesome for saviour Sam - repeatedly fumbling snaps like a hot potato as he settles in under center for the first time. Castricone saying Morris is way ahead both Sam and the transfer, and particularly doesnt give Huard much chance catching up by season start. Lake reportedly not showing any mercy, throwing exotic blitzes at them right out of the gate.

there was one positive from Castricone: said all 3 QBs were showing good velocity on fly patterns and deep outs. that's not something i saw from Dylan last year, nor had i heard he possessed, so if true, that is surprisingly good news. but still gonna be a heavy lean on the ground game with the deep cast at RB and a veteran OL returning.