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The Washington Huskies hosted a recruitment event that drew 15 official visitors, including multiple top-ranked prospects. Among the attendees were five-star athlete Brandon Arrington and four-star wide receivers Vance Spafford and Madden Williams. The event aimed to strengthen the team’s roster for future seasons as prospects weigh offers from prominent programs. Committed players also joined, indicating a strategic initiative to enhance team talent and improve class rankings.
Seattle – The Washington Huskies organized a major recruitment event over the weekend, successfully attracting 15 official visitors, including several top prospects. This initiative aims to strengthen the team’s roster for upcoming seasons, showcasing the Huskies’ efforts in securing high-caliber talent.
Among the standout visitors was five-star athlete Brandon Arrington from Mount Miguel High School in California. Arrington, ranked as the second-best athlete nationwide, is 6’2″ and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He is renowned for his elite speed, with 100-meter track times clocked at 10.2 to 10.3 seconds. Arrington participated in his first official visit with the Huskies and is weighing offers from other major programs including Texas A&M, Oregon, USC, and Alabama. He is expected to announce his commitment on July 5th.
The visitor list also included four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford from Mission Viejo High School, California. Currently committed to Georgia, Spafford is the 12th best wide receiver in the country with impressive stats, having caught 57 passes for 1,017 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. He stands at 5’11” and weighs around 175 pounds.
Another noteworthy participant was four-star edge prospect Landon Barnes from Duncanville High School, Texas. Rated as the 21st best edge defender, Barnes measures 6’4″ and weighs about 235 pounds. He had a successful season with 4 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Barnes is also considering offers from schools like Ohio State, Georgia, Ole Miss, Arizona State, and Texas.
Teammates Madden Williams and Daniel Odom, both four-star wide receivers from St. John Bosco High School, California, also made the trip. Williams, who is 6’1″ and around 185 pounds, is committed to Texas A&M. He tallied 50 receptions for 851 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Odom, similarly 6’1″ and 180 pounds, is currently committed to Oklahoma but is exploring other options after achieving 45 receptions for 682 yards and 5 touchdowns last season.
Additionally, four-star safety Gavin Day from Faith Lutheran High School in Nevada was in attendance. Day is recognized among the best safeties on the West Coast, standing at 6’3″ and weighing approximately 190 pounds. His impressive statistics include 110 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, one sack, and two interceptions last season.
The Huskies also welcomed four-star edge/defensive lineman David Schwerzel from O’Dea High School in Washington, the top uncommitted player from the state. Weighing around 275 pounds and standing 6’4″, Schwerzel is rated the 37th best defensive end nationally and has planned visits with UCLA, Stanford, and Michigan.
Three-star defensive back Derrick Johnson II from Murrieta Valley High School, California, was present as well. Johnson is 6’2″ and about 170 pounds, and he has a family connection to Washington. The Huskies currently have three defensive backs committed in the 2026 class and are keen on adding Johnson, who is also considering visits to Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, and UCLA.
Another visitor was three-star offensive lineman Dominic Harris from Ed W Clark High School, Nevada. Harris, rated as the 54th best offensive tackle, stands at 6’7″ and weighs around 335 pounds. He has received offers from schools including UNLV, Arizona, Auburn, and Oregon, projecting him as an offensive tackle in college. His teammate, three-star athlete Dre Pollard, also attended the event and is rated as the 39th best athlete, standing 6’0″ and weighing around 175 pounds.
To enhance the recruitment effort, several committed players were present, including four-star edge Derek Colman-Brusa and three-star quarterback Derek Zammit. The weekend’s activities could potentially lead to important commitments that would significantly elevate the Huskies’ class ranking.
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- Seattle Times: Washington Huskies Bolster 2026 Class
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