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The Washington Huskies added two key pieces to their 2027 offensive line class on Wednesday, including four-star interior prospect Gecova Doyal.
The 6-foot-3, 285-pound product of in-state Puyallup High School, who is ranked as the nation's No. 361 overall recruit and No. 16 interior offensive lineman by the 247Sports Composite, chose Jedd Fisch's program over Oregon, Utah, and UCLA, giving position coach Michael Switzer some promising depth up front.
"Aggressive high school tackle who projects inside," 247Sports' Gabe Brooks wrote in his evaluation. "Flashes some engaging power and consistently plays with drive-blocking strength...Natural leverage aids in pad level and sudden pop at the point of attack...Functional athlete in pads with above-average foot quickness."
How did Washington pull off the victory over the host of former Pac-12 programs, especially their arch-rival Ducks? A strong relationship that spans several years.
"I just think because of the relationships I have with the coaching staff and the players," Doyal told Rivals after announcing his pledge. "I feel like it was a better relationship than all my other schools...and the education is one of the best in the country."
Doyal became a staple at games and practices as an unofficial visitor, lending more credence to Fisch's emphasis on recruiting in-state, as the Huskies now hold pledges from five of the top seven prospects from the state of Washington in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports' rankings. Of those five pledges, Doyal's was the most difficult to come by, but could be a fruitful win down the line for Switzer.
"I'm a very dedicated player, I'm always hard-working," Doyal continued when asked to describe himself. "I'm also a leader, and a humble kid, so you won't hear much from me on the internet."
This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Relationships were key in Washington football securing four-star OL
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The 6-foot-3, 285-pound product of in-state Puyallup High School, who is ranked as the nation's No. 361 overall recruit and No. 16 interior offensive lineman by the 247Sports Composite, chose Jedd Fisch's program over Oregon, Utah, and UCLA, giving position coach Michael Switzer some promising depth up front.
"Aggressive high school tackle who projects inside," 247Sports' Gabe Brooks wrote in his evaluation. "Flashes some engaging power and consistently plays with drive-blocking strength...Natural leverage aids in pad level and sudden pop at the point of attack...Functional athlete in pads with above-average foot quickness."
How did Washington pull off the victory over the host of former Pac-12 programs, especially their arch-rival Ducks? A strong relationship that spans several years.
"I just think because of the relationships I have with the coaching staff and the players," Doyal told Rivals after announcing his pledge. "I feel like it was a better relationship than all my other schools...and the education is one of the best in the country."
Doyal became a staple at games and practices as an unofficial visitor, lending more credence to Fisch's emphasis on recruiting in-state, as the Huskies now hold pledges from five of the top seven prospects from the state of Washington in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports' rankings. Of those five pledges, Doyal's was the most difficult to come by, but could be a fruitful win down the line for Switzer.
"I'm a very dedicated player, I'm always hard-working," Doyal continued when asked to describe himself. "I'm also a leader, and a humble kid, so you won't hear much from me on the internet."
This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Relationships were key in Washington football securing four-star OL
Continue reading...
