Washington's Five-Star Prize Just Walked Away From North Carolina, and the Huskies Are Watching Close
Dylan Mingo, the five-star prospect Washington had locked in on for 2026, just decommitted from North Carolina. This is a big deal. The Huskies have been chasing Mingo hard, and now that he's back on the market, UW is positioned to make a real move.
A Top Target Suddenly Available
Mingo was committed to the Tar Heels, but he's now opened the door again. For a Washington program working to build something special, this is the kind of opportunity you don't pass up. The timing matters too. With Mingo back in play during the recruiting cycle, the Huskies are in the conversation.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThis is exactly the level of talent UW needs to bring in. A five-star prospect decommitting from a Power Conference program doesn't happen every day, and if Washington can get in front of Mingo and make the case for what's happening in Seattle right now, they could land one of the nation's most coveted recruits for the 2026 class.
The Bigger Picture for UW's Recruiting Class
Washington is also actively working other angles on the recruiting trail. The Huskies are in contact with Tijan Saine Jr., an All-Big Sky First Team guard, and have been hosting official visits from transfer prospects like Isaiah Elohim from FAU and Mikey Lewis, an All-WCC First Team guard who made the trip to Seattle.
The program is also eyeing defensive prospects, with Censere Gaylord, a four-star cornerback, listing Washington in his top four schools. Three-star in-state tight end Zach Albright has set an official visit with the Huskies as well.
This level of activity shows a program that's hungry and aggressive in the portal and on the recruiting trail. Between Mingo potentially becoming available and these other moves, Washington is positioning itself to make some real noise heading into the 2026 season.
Keep an eye on whether the Huskies can actually close with Mingo. If they do, it changes the trajectory of this recruiting class in a hurry.
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