This Five-Star Recruit Just Put Washington On His Radar And The Huskies Are Making A Serious Move
The Washington Huskies football program is making noise in the 2027 recruiting class, and they just hosted one of the nation's most coveted offensive linemen for a Junior Day visit in early March. Five-star prospect Oluwasemilore Olubobola from St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, New Jersey, came away impressed enough to commit to returning for another unofficial visit during spring practice. That is exactly the kind of momentum Jedd Fisch and his coaching staff need.
Why Olubobola Is A Massive Target
Olubobola is the real deal. At 6-foot-6 and 283 pounds, he is ranked No. 20 overall in the 2027 class and No. 4 offensive tackle nationally by the 247Sports Composite. The kid has 42 offers on the table, and yeah, that includes blue-bloods like Florida, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, and Texas A&M. So when Washington emerges as a legit top contender, that is a win worth noting. According to 247Sports, the Huskies have done an impressive job inserting themselves into his recruitment, and the coaching staff led by offensive line coach Michael Switzer is pushing hard to land an official visit.
The Offensive Line Blueprint Taking Shape
Here is where this gets really interesting for UW fans: the Huskies already landed Kodi Greene, one of the nation's top offensive tackles in the 2026 class. If they can add Olubobola? You are looking at bookend tackles that set up the entire roster construction for the next several years. Right tackle Drew Azzopardi graduates after 2026, so there is an opening waiting. Even better, they have flexibility. Freshman All-American John Mills started two games at right tackle in 2025 and could kick out to the position after his second year at left guard. The point is, Fisch and Switzer can promise early playing time to a prospect like Olubobola, and that is a powerful recruiting tool when you are chasing five-star talent.
247Sports evaluator Andrew Ivins called Olubobola a "lean, mean, and green offensive tackle with a monster ceiling" given his length and athleticism. He shuffles his feet to wall off run lanes, recovers quickly on the move, and has the potential to be a left-side anchor for the Huskies on Saturdays and beyond. If Washington can close this one out, they are building something serious up front. Keep an eye on his next visit to Seattle. This could be a recruiting win that changes the trajectory of the program.
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