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WSU picked up its fifth offensive line commit in the 2017 class on Saturday when three-star prospect Jonathan Nathaniel committed to the Cougars.
Nathaniel — out of Chandler, Arizona — decided he’d rather spend his college years in Pullman than Tucson, as he picked the Cougs over an offer from Arizona (and a slew of midmajors).
Extremely blessed, and exited to say that I am committed to play PAC 12 football at Washington state university!!!#GoCougs #Blessed pic.twitter.com/YlotRqF4qk
— $pank (@spankymathew) January 28, 2017
Nathaniel is reported to be around 6-4/6-5 and 250ish pounds, which is, of course, very light for any Pac-12 offensive lineman — but especially so for WSU, which likes them extra large. You might remember, though, that current starting left tackle Andre Dillard was a two-star player at 6-5/250 who committed to WSU over Eastern Washington, Idaho and Portland State.
Three years of nutrition and strength training later, Dillard is 45 pounds heavier and on track to be one of the best left tackles in the Pac-12. I would imagine Mike Leach and offensive line coach Clay McGuire have a similar plan in mind for Nathaniel.
Nathaniel joins Dontae Powell, Robert Valencia, Abraham Lucas and Alec Kuzmack as the offensive line commits in the 2017 class. WSU usually only takes five offensive linemen; however, there could still be some movement: The Cougs are believed to still be recruiting three-star Jaxson Kirkland, who recently decommitted from UCLA, although Oregon and Washington are considered to be the favorites for him.
Signing day is Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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. |