Zach Albright Is Coming to Montlake and Washington's Tight End Room Just Got Serious

The Washington Huskies are locking in a major piece of their 2027 recruiting class. Three-star tight end Zach Albright from Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish has committed to an official visit on June 5, and this is a big deal because the Huskies appear to have a serious edge in his recruitment.

Albright is a 6-foot-5, 235-pound prospect who's been bouncing around campus unofficially for a while now, including a Junior Day visit in early March. The kid is ranked No. 474 overall and No. 30 at his position by 247Sports Composite, which means he's drawing legitimate national interest. California, Michigan, Texas A&M, Utah, and Wisconsin have all offered him scholarships. But here's the thing: Washington is the only program that has secured an official visit with him so far. That's not an accident. Head coach Jedd Fisch and tight ends coach Jordan Paopao clearly have something cooking here.

What Makes Albright Special on Film

Watch the tape and you see why Fisch is excited. Albright is lined up all over the formation in high school, and he's at his best when he gets his hands on the ball out wide. He wins contested catch situations against smaller defenders and makes defenders miss after the catch because of his superior athleticism. The upside is legit.

On the flip side, he's going to need development at the next level. He's got to add weight to his frame and learn the blocking intricacies that separate high school from college football. But the Washington tight end room is built for that kind of patience. Decker DeGraaf will be in his senior season, and Jordan Paopao has high expectations for Baron Naone and Kekua Aumua as in-line blockers. There's space for Albright to grow without being thrown into the fire immediately.

A Busy June 5 on the Hill

Albright will be the tenth prospect visiting on June 5, and he's the third in-state player making the trip that weekend. Four-star wide receiver commit Braylon Pope and four-star defensive tackle Tevita Nonu will also be on campus. The Huskies are riding high right now with what 247Sports rates as the nation's No. 5 class, and Fisch is clearly not done adding.

If Albright commits, it's another local talent staying home and developing in Seattle. That's always a win.

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