WSU football recruiting: Georgia linebacker Willie Taylor III commits to Wazzu

Rumblings on social media in recent days that Washington State had landed a verbal commitment from Willie Taylor III, a speedy linebacker prospect from Georgia, have now been confirmed, according to a report from Cougfan.com ($).

The Cochran, Ga. product posted on his Instagram account Sunday evening that he committed to Washington State while hosting outside linebackers coach Roy Manning for an in-home visit. It appears that Taylor III has not yet taken an official visit to WSU.

Listed at 6-foot-3, 210-pounds, Taylor is rated a two-star prospect by the 24/7 Sports Composite and ranked the No. 213 overall athlete in the 2017 recruiting class. He also held offers from Georgia State, Mercer and Stetson, so he’s definitely flown under the radar in a talent rich area.

As a senior, Taylor, lining up at safety and outside linebacker, racked up 86 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles and five interceptions, two of which he took to the house. He shows off good speed on film and absolutely blows up opposing ball carriers.

The Washington State 2017 recruiting class, now with four verbal commitments in the last three days, sits at 24 prospects either signed or committed, including three linebackers.