Husky Trails | Washington Nets a Lineman in the Wake of the Montana News

For those of you a bit giddy on the news about Nick Montana's commitment, I bring more good news. Washington received its second offensive lineman commit today from local product Colin Porter.

Porter, who played for Redmond last season, is an impressive 6'5" 313 pound guard. Coupled with Ben Riva, this fills a recruiting need.

The Huskies are looking to beef up their complement of linemen with this class by hopefully signing three or four, so Sarkisian and company are halfway there.

Porter cited the Montana commitment as one of the influences on his decision. He said it showed the new staff's commitment to adding quality players and getting the program back where it needed to be.

He also said that he was flattered by the interest shown in him by the Husky staff. On the last day of February, the last in which coaches could go out on visits in the spring evaluation period, six Husky coaches packed into his school to see him.

The Porter commitment makes it the 10th for this class but also, more importantly, the sixth in-state commitment as well. I've harped on this point a lot in the past, but its very important to point out that UW only received two in-state commitments in all of last year's class.

However, it also key to point out this staff has only sent out one more scholarship offer to in-state players, to Bothell tight end Michael Hartvigson. It will be interesting to see who picks up some offers as the season goes on.

Just as a side note, while Washington has picked up two linemen commits, they only have one true running back commit in Melvin Davis (Zach Fogerson is going to be a fullback).

Both positions were focuses for this recruiting year so it will be interesting to see who else they pick up.

Still, another good day to be a DAWG!