After taking a huge class of seven offensive linemen last year, this year’s class is lagging behind with only two current commitments. Expect that number to grow before signing day, but it just isn’t as good of a year for offensive linemen, it appears.
Offensive Line
Commits
Dexter Charles 6’5″ 270 lbs. Stanwood HS (WA)
Siosifa Tufunga 6’3″ 288 Jordan HS (Long Beach, CA)
Possibilities
Paulay Asiata 6’5″ 290 lbs. St. Louis HS (Hawaii)
Akeem Gonzales 6’4″ 250 lbs. Bishop Alameny HS (CA)
Cyrus Hobbi 6’3″ 285 lbs. Saguaro HS (AZ)
According to Scout.com, these are the only three uncommitted players at the position currently holding offers from UW. Hobbi is the highest rated player, but also sounds like the least likely to be a Husky. The rumors are that Asiata is leaning toward UW, which would be pretty big. Getting the best lineman in Hawaii is usually a good way to go. It wouldn’t be surprising to see someone else get offered late. I imagine the Huskies would like to take at least four linemen in this class. I would expect at least one more commit for sure, hopefully Asiata. Continue reading