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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.
2017 WSU Football Commits
Letter Received? | Player | Expected Pos. | 247 Composite | Composite Value | Measurables (via Scout) | Commit Date | City | State | CougCenter Profile | Comments |
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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. |