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Washingtonās surging football recruits: 5 rising stars turning heads this spring
TL;DR
High school football recruiting in Washington is heating up with five standout players making verbal commitments this spring. These rising stars are attracting attention from college coaches as the summer approaches.
Key points
- High school football recruiting in Washington is intensifying.
- Five players are making verbal commitments this spring.
- Spring and summer are key periods for recruits.
- Rivals national recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman provides insights.
- Jayce Halasz is one of the highlighted recruits.
Jayce Halasz
Weāre still a few months away from Friday night lights, but as temps heat up across Washington, so too does high school football recruiting. The spring and summer months are a crucial time for recruits to get in front of recruiters and college coaches and pull in coveted offers.
Across the state, a new crop of blue-chip prospects is turning heads and making verbal commitments. Whose stock is rising as the summer nears? Here are five players who have made a jump in recent months, with thoughts on each player from Rivals national recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman.
The list is presented in alphabetical order, by last name.
WR Jayce Halasz, Graham-Kapowsin (Graham), 2028
Halasz had a breakout season with the Eagles last fall, emerging as one of the stateās top receivers. Recruiters took notice of the smooth-striding, 6-foot-2 wideout, who has recently pulled in offers from Cal and Stanford. Expect other big-name programs to line up over the summer and in the fall, as G-Kās offense will be electric.
What Rivals national recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman says: āHe came to the Under Armour camp in Arizona, ran a 4.5 (second) 40, laser time. There were some questions about what his top-end speed looks like. He showed that he has really good top-end speed. A lot of schools like him as a safety, so he could end up being classified as an āathlete.ā Schools think he can be an elite ācenter fielderā because of those ball skills. I think heās open to it.ā
OL Kyler Harden, OāDea (Seattle), 2028
OāDea has had a good run of interior offensive linemen in recent years, but Harden looks like a pure offensive tackle with his frame. The 6-foot-6, 300-pounder has been pulling in offers left and right. Auburn, Colorado State, Penn State, Cal, Oregon State, UW and Oregon have offered Harden in 2026.
Huffman: āHis OL trainer was the old o-line coach at Rainier Beach. He told me that heās not gonna say heās the next Josh Conerly, but heās got a chance to be really good. You know heās gonna be very well-coached at OāDea. He had the baby face but had this length you want offensive linemen to have. His sophomore tape was really good. ā¦ Harden is a true tackle prospect with his length, heās flexible, natural knee bender. ā¦ He isnāt even done growing yet. How much stronger can he get? Thatās where I can see the comp to Josh Conerly. He was very lean, also, and you knew there was time to put weight on.ā
Q&A
Who are the top rising football recruits in Washington for 2023?
Five standout players have emerged in Washington's high school football scene, gaining attention from recruiters this spring.
What is the significance of spring and summer for high school football recruits?
Spring and summer are crucial for recruits as they showcase their skills to college coaches and aim to secure offers.
What positions do the rising stars in Washington's football recruiting class play?
The list includes various positions, with at least one standout wide receiver, Jayce Halasz, highlighted among the recruits.
How does the recruitment process work for high school football players in Washington?
High school football players in Washington typically showcase their skills during spring and summer camps to attract offers from college programs.
