Washington football projected to land fast-rising 4-star in-state OT

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As the Washington Huskies look to add depth to their offensive line in the 2027 class, Jedd Fisch’s coaching staff picked up a crystal ball on Sunday morning to land one of the nation’s top tackles in four-star Rashaun Lavata’i.

Following a mid-week official visit, Rivals’ Brandon Huffman projected that offensive line coach Michael Switzer will land the services of the 6-foot-6, 270-pound offensive tackle out of in-state Curtis High School, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 118 overall prospect and No. 9 player at his position.

Lavata’i has also taken official visits to Oregon State, Utah, and Washington State from his 13 offers as he’s experienced a significant uptick in interest late in the recruiting process. The Huskies have been keeping a close eye on the Tacoma product for a long time, but didn’t make that public until early March when Switzer extended an offer to him following a stellar performance at the Under Armour Next camp in Phoenix, where he was named MVP.

Lavata’i, who also took home MVP honors at the Avery Strong College Showcase in early June, has a unique frame for the position with plenty of room to add weight to his frame. He is an impressive athlete who already plays with good power, and with time in a college weight program, he has all the desired tools to make an impact in Fisch’s offense and in the Big Ten.

On film, Lavata’i is a strong lateral mover who generates plenty of strength from his lower half, which lends to his significant rise in the recruiting rankings as his measurables and athletic profile are exactly what college programs are looking for in developmental offensive tackle prospects.

The Huskies currently hold just one commitment along the offensive line from four-star center Reis Russell, but picked up two other crystal balls from Huffman on Sunday at the position, including four-star interior lineman Gecova Doyal.

This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Washington Huskies projected to land fast-rising 4-star in-state OT

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