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Dallas Hobbs, a defensive end prospect originally from the Midwest, committed to Washington State while on an official visit to Pullman over the weekend.
The 6-foot-6, 240-pounder — after spending a post-graduate year at Deerfield Academy, a prep school in Massachusetts — was previously committed to Connecticut. He flipped to WSU over offers from Army, Toledo, Fordham, Holy Cross and others.
Thank you to everyone that has helped me get to this point. #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/keQA0k1aAv
— Dallas Hobbs (@Dhobbs92) January 22, 2017
There are no statistics immediately available for Hobbs, though he was named the All-New England Defensive Player of the Year at Deerfield this season. His Hudl page reports a 4.78 40-yard dash with a frame that could easily add 10 to 20 more pounds.
Hobbs’ verbal commitment comes on the heels of a pair of defensive line prospects — Joe Tryon (Washington) and Aisa Kelemete (Boise State) — de-committing following Joe Salave’a’s move to Oregon.
Hobbs is now one of four defensive line prospects currently committed under new defensive line coach Jeff Phelps. In total, Washington State now has 22 prospects currently committed or already signed in the 2017 recruiting class with one recruiting weekend left before Signing Day.
2017 WSU Football Commits
| Letter Received? | Player | Expected Pos. | 247 Composite | Composite Value | Measurables (via Scout) | Commit Date | City | State | CougCenter Profile | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter Received? | Player | Expected Pos. | 247 Composite | Composite Value | Measurables (via Scout) | Commit Date | City | State | CougCenter Profile | Comments |
| YES | Isaiah Love | CB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8218 | 5-11/165 | 8/24/2015 | West Covina | CA | Link | Greyshirted as a member of the '16 class. |
| NO | Dontae Powell | OL | ✯✯✯ | 0.8817 | 6-7/305 | 4/2/2016 | Richland | WA | Link | Ranked #6 OT prospect in West by Scout. |
| YES | Connor Neville | QB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8652 | 6-2/195 | 4/2/2016 | Wilsonville | OR | Link | Ranked #15 QB in country by Rivals. |
| YES | George Hicks | CB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8438 | 6-0/180 | 6/22/2016 | San Bernardino | CA | Link | Picked WSU over Boise State offer. |
| YES | Alec Kuzmack | OL | ✯✯✯ | 0.8394 | 6-5/285 | 7/11/2016 | Eagle | ID | Link | Top ranked offensive line prospect in ID. |
| YES | Anthony White Jr. | WR | ✯✯✯ | 0.8500 | 6-1/170 | 8/1/2016 | Miami | FL | Link | Ranked #6 ATH in FL by Scout. |
| YES | Zaire Webb | CB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8234 | 5-10/165 | 8/1/2016 | Neptune Beach | FL | Link | Webb will enroll early at WSU. |
| YES | Abraham Lucas | OL | ✯✯✯ | 0.8716 | 6-8/260 | 8/3/2016 | Everett | WA | Link | Ranked #3 OT in WA by Scout. |
| NO | Kelle Sanders | DE | ✯✯✯ | 0.8451 | 6-5/230 | 8/13/2016 | Olympia | WA | Link | Ranked #2 DE in WA by Scout. |
| YES | Damion Lee | S | ✯✯✯ | 0.8206 | 6-1/180 | 10/6/2016 | Palm Springs | CA | Link | One of the fastest 100m times in CA. |
| YES | Faavae Faavae | LB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8478 | 6-1/210 | 10/21/2016 | Santa Ana | CA | Link | Bouncing back from an ACL tear. |
| YES | Josh Talbott | S | ✯✯✯ | 0.8605 | 6-0/175 | 11/15/2016 | Long Beach | CA | Link | Ranked #7 safety in West by Scout. |
| YES | Preston Hendry | DE | ✯✯✯ | 0.8470 | 6-5/235 | 11/21/2016 | Costa Mesa | CA | Link | Rated #54 JUCO by Scout. |
| YES | Sean Harper Jr. | CB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8210 | 6-2/185 | 11/30/2016 | Goodman | MS | Link | Originally signed with WSU in 2015 class. |
| YES | Cole Dubots | LB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8273 | 6-1/185 | 12/11/2016 | Murietta | CA | Link | Speedy RB will play LB under Grinch. |
| YES | Robert Valencia | OL | ✯✯✯ | 0.8687 | 6-6/295 | 12/13/2016 | San Francisco | CA | Link | Rated 4-stars and #18 JUCO prospect by Scout. |
| YES | Easop Winston | WR | ✯✯✯ | 0.8458 | 5-11/185 | 12/13/2016 | San Francisco | CA | Link | Scored 24 TD in 2 years at CCSF. |
| YES | Caleb Perry | RB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8472 | 5-9/170 | 1/5/17 | Seattle | WA | Link | Rated #30 all-purpose back by 247. |
| YES | Christian Mejia | DE | ✯✯✯ | 0.8004 | 6-3/220 | 1/13/2017 | Kailua | HI | Rated #13 prospect in Haiwaii by 247 | |
| YES | Dominick Silvels | DB | ✯✯✯ | 0.8306 | 6-3/190 | 1/17/17 | San Diego | CA | Link | Played at same school as Dezmon Patmon. |
| YES | Dallas Hobbs | DE | ✯✯ | 0.7930 | 6-6/240 | 1/21/2017 | Cedar Rapids | IA | Link | All-New England Defensive Player of the Year. |
| YES | Devontavean Martin | WR | ✯✯✯ | 0.8080 | 6-4/180 | 1/22/17 | Houma | LA | Link | Two-sport star previously committed to Toledo. |
| YES | Willie Rodgers | DE | ✯✯✯ | 0.8377 | 6-5/230 | 1/24/2017 | Highlands Ranch | CO | Link | Rated #13 DE in West by Scout. |
| YES | Willie Taylor III | LB | ✯✯ | 0.7692 | 6-4/210 | 1/24/2017 | Cochran | GA | Link | Rated #213 overall ATH by 247. |
| YES | Jonathan Nathaniel | OL | ✯✯✯ | 0.8496 | 6-4.5/250 | 1/29/17 | Chandler | AZ | Link | Chose WSU over Arizona |
| YES | Travell Harris | WR | ✯✯ | 0.7842 | 5-9/170 | 2/1/17 | Tampa | FL | Link | Averaged over 24 yards per touch as a senior |
| YES | Jamire Calvin | WR | ✯✯✯✯ | 0.8923 | 5-10/160 | 2/1/2017 | Los Angeles | CA | Link | Ranked #5 prospect in California by Scout. |