One of the Nation’s most high profile teams in Bellevue has had a busy week. Breaking news has come with the commitment of Tyler Hasty (5-11 175 ATH) to Oregon St and sophomore sensation Bishard Baker’s (5-11 180 RB) offer to UCLA. Baker is NEI’S #1 recruit for the class of 2014, so you can imagine he will have plenty of additional offers before he is done. Here is another…
One of the top linemen in the state this year was Eisenhower’s Michael Jones who tore up the Big Nine Conference this and earned First Team All-State honors on the offensive side of the ball by Northwest Elite Index. “As a junior I played only defensive end until the last game of the season,” Jones told NEI recently. “This year, I really used the offseason to help improve my technique…
One of the top tacklers in the state of Washington this past season was Inglemoor (Kenmore) LB Mikey Tupou who racked up an impressive 164 tackles (75 solo), one interception, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries while earning First Team All-Kingco 4A Crown Division and All-State recognition. “I’m more of an all-around player, but I like stopping the run,” Tupou told Northwest Elite Index recently. “I love being physical…
The ink was barely dry on our story about Kingston’s Sam Byers when he decided where he wants to play his college football for Air Force. “I got the offer from Air Force last Friday night and I thought about it a lot over the weekend,” Byers told NEI Thursday night. “I decided I wanted to commit to them and I called them (Wednesday) night and told them I was…
As a junior in 2010 Gonzaga Prep offensive lineman Max Kelly paved the way for record-setting running back Bishop Sankey. This past season he used his quick feet, long arms and smarts to lead the way for junior tailback Jordan Hare who rushed for over 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns. “Our offense is an option offense so I feel the most comfortable blocking for the run, but I have good…
In only their fifth year as a program, the Kingston Buccaneers can boast their first major college prospect, QB Sam Byers who at 6’5″, 240 pounds dominated teams with both his size and athleticism.. Now having completed his senior season of football Byers is being heavily recruited by several schools including Portland State and Eastern Washington who he will visit on January 20th. He was offered a walk on spot…
Every year productive prospects go unnoticed or are over-looked by colleges. This year Archbishop Murphy (Everett, Wa.) LB Sam Shober was one of the most productive players in the state of Washington and has been for the past two seasons. After putting up one of the highest SPARQ scores in the country during the NIKE combine circuit, Shober was getting attention from schools up and down the west coast and…
Bishard Baker 5-11 180 RB/DB- Bellevue Washington’s #1 recruit 1) Bellevue RB/DB Bishard Baker (5’11, 180) – Powerful runner with breakaway speed. Didn’t put up big numbers as he could have if he were the featured back, but many expect him to be one of the top runners in the country in the 2014 class and some feel he could be a top 50 overall prospect after a big junior…
This coming season, the state of Washington has some very talented defensive players who will get a lot of attention from colleges, and Auburn’s DE/OLB Demontra McNealy is one to watch as the 2013 recruiting cycle begins to kick into full gear. As a junior in 2011 McNealy had a solid season from his outside linebacker position, posting 66 tackles to rank third on the Trojans while also racking up…