Washington’s 2027 class is filling up fast, but one spot the Huskies still haven’t locked down is cornerback.
The Huskies already have 23 commitments in the class, and the most recent additions came from the offensive line: three-star Tye Kennedy, the son of former UW All-American Lincoln Kennedy, and four-star Gecova Doyal. Washington has also done well at receiver, landing four wideouts, and it could add another lineman soon with four-star DaJohn Yarborough set to announce his commitment July 11.
Cornerback, though, has been a tougher haul. Washington’s lone commitment at the position is three-star Maurice Williams, and the Huskies have already seen several other targets head elsewhere. Josiah Molden chose Oregon, while Kamil Loud and Jeovanni Henley landed at Cal and Evan Mack committed to Arizona.
Now Washington may be trying to make a move on a local name with some versatility.
Three-star athlete J'Isaiah Mitchell said on his official "X" account that Washington offered him on June 22. Mitchell plays at Puyallup High School in Puyallup, Wash., and is teammates with Doyal. The 6-foot-5, 180-pound Washington native is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the 849th-best overall player, the 63rd-best athlete and the 10th-best player in the state.
Mitchell has been recruited as both a wide receiver and a cornerback, and he is currently committed to Boise State as a receiver. Washington’s offer, though, came with him being evaluated as a cornerback. Williams was also recruited as an athlete before being listed as a cornerback.
Mitchell’s frame fits the mold Washington has used under secondary coach John Richardson and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters. Last season, starters Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock were both listed at 6-foot-4, and this season’s projected starters, Dylan Robinson and Emmanuel Karnley, are both listed at 6-foot-3.
With Washington’s recent success in landing in-state talent, a flip here would not be a shock. It would also give the Huskies another shot at finally adding a second cornerback to the 2027 class.
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