The Washington Huskies football program has secured a commitment from four-star wide receiver Dontay Tyson. The announcement came after his official visit to the university campus.
Tyson, a standout prospect from Peoria, Arizona, is the third wide receiver to join this recruiting class.
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He is also the second player to pledge to the program within a single week.
The Arizona native becomes the fourth player from his home state to commit to the current Washington recruiting class.
He follows commitments from Zerek Sidney, Blake Roskopf, and Jeremy Adeyanju.
According to the Rivals Industry Ranking, which averages evaluations from three major recruiting services, Tyson is ranked as the No. 48 wide receiver prospect in the nation.
Why Tyson Chose Washington
Tyson praised the coaching staff, saying, "The coaching staff is amazing. And they are not scared to play freshmen."
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He also highlighted the team's unified environment and professional-style leadership. "The environment is great.
A good vibe mixed with a real family atmosphere.
Coach (Jedd) Fisch runs things like a pro franchise, but the team is still super close-knit," Tyson said.
The wide receiver pointed to the development track provided by head coach Jedd Fisch and wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings as a primary factor in his decision.
"Coach Fisch is sharp as it gets, his NFL background shows in everything. Coach KC brings amazing energy and is a master developer with receivers.
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I love their vision," Tyson added.
