This Four-Star DT Just Set His Decision Day and Washington Thinks It's Got a Real Shot
Jon Ioane is dropping the hammer tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. PT, and the Huskies are sitting pretty. The four-star defensive tackle from Tustin High School has his commitment date locked in for Thursday, March 26, and based on the crystal balls rolling in from On3 and 247Sports, there's serious momentum pointing toward Seattle.
How Washington Got Here
Here's the thing: Jedd Fisch's staff has been all in on Ioane since day one. Back when Fisch was still running things at Arizona, his coaching staff extended the first offer to Ioane way back in eighth grade. That loyalty paid off. Now with the Huskies, defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi is in prime position to lock down this pledge. Ioane is a 6-foot-3, 295-pound monster who's ranked as the nation's No. 183 overall prospect and No. 9 athlete in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
The kid took an unofficial visit to Seattle for Washington's Junior Day festivities recently, and right after he announced his top five on March 18, the momentum shifted hard toward UW. That's when those crystal balls started rolling in. He's choosing between California, Penn State, Stanford, UCLA, and Washington, and while he's got official visits scheduled with the Golden Bears, Nittany Lions, and Bruins, plus a June 5 trip to Seattle on the calendar, it's still unclear if those happen after his announcement tomorrow.
Why He Fits What Ryan Walters Wants
According to 247Sports evaluator Andrew Ivins, Ioane is built for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters' scheme. "Tends to win with his overall activity in tight quarters, as he has the foot quickness and agility to redirect and slide laterally," Ivins wrote. "Absorbs contact with impressive balance...Will uproot blocks with a powerful and limber upper half...Should be viewed as a pesky three-technique that can help create negative plays with his strength, effort, and run-game awareness."
If Ioane picks the Huskies, he becomes one of the highest-ranked commits in what's shaping up to be a really strong class for Fisch's staff. Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. PT, we'll find out if Seattle's got its man.
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