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In what has turned into a very strong 2027 class, the Washington Huskies hold a commitment from one of the nation's top-ranked wide receivers, local four-star Braylon Pope.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound product of Sumner High School is ranked by Rivals as the No. 53 overall prospect and No. 8 wide receiver in the 2027 class, and Jedd Fisch's coaching staff did an impressive job to secure his commitment early, as he's done nothing but continue to rise in the eyes of national recruiting analysts since his pledge in mid-December.
After tallying 55 catches for 869 yards and 12 touchdowns during his junior year, Pope, who holds 12 other offers, shot up national rankings and has proven that he could be a perfect fit on the outside at the X position in Fisch's offense while displaying a similar skill set to another local UW star, Denzel Boston.
"Smooth, coordinated pass-catcher with one of the more complete skill sets among outside wide receiver prospects in the 2027 cycle," Rivals' Charles Power wrote in his evaluation. "Has projectable size, measuring in at over 6-foot-2 and around 190 pounds prior to his junior season. A fluid athlete with natural movement patterns. One of the better athletes among bigger wide receiver prospects in the cycle. Projects as a plus route runner. Flashes a quality release package and can stack defensive backs off the line of scrimmage. Able to create separation with his change of direction and can take the top off on vertical routes with his long speed."
"A quality ball tracker and shows the ability to win in contested catch situations. A red zone target on jump balls and back shoulder throws for his high school team. Has good YAC ability and doubles as a dangerous return man, taking several kicks to the house as a junior...Improved his track times as a junior, running an impressive 10.75 mark in the 100 meters. Does not play the strongest competition and can continue to get stronger at the catch point, along with adding to his route tree. Has a highly projectable skill set given the combination of size, speed, and coordination. Could end up as one of the top wide receivers in the cycle and as an early-round draft pick with continued development."
With Pope and fellow four-star Zerek Sidney both committed, position coach Kevin Cummings is on the verge of building another elite class of wide receivers, after four-star Dontay Tyson took an official visit on May 29, and four-stars Osani Gayles, Tre Moore, and Zion White are all set to take trips to Seattle in the coming weeks.
This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Four-star Washington Huskies WR commit drawing significant attention
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The 6-foot-3, 190-pound product of Sumner High School is ranked by Rivals as the No. 53 overall prospect and No. 8 wide receiver in the 2027 class, and Jedd Fisch's coaching staff did an impressive job to secure his commitment early, as he's done nothing but continue to rise in the eyes of national recruiting analysts since his pledge in mid-December.
After tallying 55 catches for 869 yards and 12 touchdowns during his junior year, Pope, who holds 12 other offers, shot up national rankings and has proven that he could be a perfect fit on the outside at the X position in Fisch's offense while displaying a similar skill set to another local UW star, Denzel Boston.
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"Smooth, coordinated pass-catcher with one of the more complete skill sets among outside wide receiver prospects in the 2027 cycle," Rivals' Charles Power wrote in his evaluation. "Has projectable size, measuring in at over 6-foot-2 and around 190 pounds prior to his junior season. A fluid athlete with natural movement patterns. One of the better athletes among bigger wide receiver prospects in the cycle. Projects as a plus route runner. Flashes a quality release package and can stack defensive backs off the line of scrimmage. Able to create separation with his change of direction and can take the top off on vertical routes with his long speed."
"A quality ball tracker and shows the ability to win in contested catch situations. A red zone target on jump balls and back shoulder throws for his high school team. Has good YAC ability and doubles as a dangerous return man, taking several kicks to the house as a junior...Improved his track times as a junior, running an impressive 10.75 mark in the 100 meters. Does not play the strongest competition and can continue to get stronger at the catch point, along with adding to his route tree. Has a highly projectable skill set given the combination of size, speed, and coordination. Could end up as one of the top wide receivers in the cycle and as an early-round draft pick with continued development."
With Pope and fellow four-star Zerek Sidney both committed, position coach Kevin Cummings is on the verge of building another elite class of wide receivers, after four-star Dontay Tyson took an official visit on May 29, and four-stars Osani Gayles, Tre Moore, and Zion White are all set to take trips to Seattle in the coming weeks.
This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Four-star Washington Huskies WR commit drawing significant attention
Continue reading...
