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Matthew Tago, a big-time athlete and 4-star recruit out of Lancaster, California, recently de-committed from UCLA after the coaching change and now is visiting Pullman this weekend, according to 247sports.com.
The 6-foot-3, 228 pounder is taking one last official visit before the new early signing day next week and that is to the Washington State Cougars. He took a visit to the Utah Utes earlier this year, so they could be in play as well. He is considered one of the top 50 players in the state of California and was selected to the Polynesian Bowl. 247 considers him a four star recruit, while composite rankings have him at 3 stars.
Tago has been offered by the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, Oregon State Beavers, Colorado Buffaloes and Utah. He is a high school quarterback who can play just about any position on the field. This would be a great last-minute get for Mike Leach and company.
A longtime Cougar commit out of Eugene, Myles Green-Richards, is also visiting this weekend. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound cornerback is a 3-star recruit and is considered the 13th best player in the state of Oregon. Richards has been committed since July. Eric Mele is running point on Richards’ recruitment.
With the new early signing day coming up on Wednesday, there could be some more visitors added in the next two days.
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