Five-Star OL, National Visitors Headline Washington’s “Dawghouse Weekend” Junior Day
Five-star OL Oluwasemilore Olubobola and multiple four-star prospects — including QB Blake Roskopf and DL Tevita Nonu — headline Washington football’s Dawghouse Weekend Junior Day.
The Washington Huskies football program welcomed a strong group of national prospects to Montlake over the weekend as head coach Jedd Fisch and his staff hosted “Dawghouse Weekend,” one of the program’s major early-cycle recruiting events.
Multiple four-star prospects, a five-star offensive lineman, and several committed players in the 2027 class were in attendance as Washington continues building relationships ahead of the spring evaluation period and summer official visit season.
From quarterback to the trenches, the Huskies hosted talent from across the country — and several recruits left Montlake impressed with the staff’s approach to development and culture. Below is the latest reaction and intel from this weekend’s recruiting event. More to come.
Five-Star OL Oluwasemilore Olubobola Highlights National Visitor List
Five-star offensive lineman Oluwasemilore Olubobola — the nation’s No. 2-ranked offensive tackle in the 2027 class per 247 Sports — was among the most notable visitors.
The St. Peter’s Prep (New Jersey) standout said Washington’s staff left a strong impression.
“What stood out most to me about the visit was how informed and detailed the entire staff was,” Olubobola told SeaTown Sports. “I really felt comfortable with the staff.”
Olubobola is planning an extensive spring visit schedule that includes stops at Penn State, Florida, LSU, Texas A&M, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio State, and Georgia Tech. However, Washington remains firmly in the mix as he plans to return to campus.
Lincoln Mageo Highlights Offensive Line Development
Four-star offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo of Oceanside (CA) also made the trip to Montlake and came away impressed with Washington’s offensive line coaching staff.
Mageo said the opportunity to sit in on meetings with offensive line coach Michael Switzer stood out most during the visit.
“Really good visit,” Mageo told SeaTown Sports. “Coach Switz stood out to me because of the way he teaches and coaches up the O-line.”
The chance to watch film and spend time with other offensive line recruits made an impact.
“Being in the O-line room with the other guys and watching film breakdown and listening to Coach Switz was my favorite part of this trip.”
Mageo also noted the attention recruits received from the coaching staff throughout the weekend.
“Coach Pao was always checking in with us,” Mageo said. “I also saw Ez, which was cool. It was nice talking to him and hearing how much he likes it here.”
Quarterback Target Blake Roskopf Takes In Montlake Atmosphere
Four-star quarterback Blake Roskopf of Desert Edge High School (AZ) was one of the signal-callers in attendance.
Roskopf spent time meeting with Fisch and quarterbacks coach JP Losman during the visit.
“The energy around the building stood out to me a lot,” Roskopf said. “And getting to sit down with Coach Fisch and Coach Losman was really good.”
Roskopf added that no immediate return visit is scheduled yet, though that could change as his recruitment continues.
Washington also hosted younger quarterbacks during the weekend, including 2028 quarterback Grayer Hong.
Hong said the personal attention from the coaching staff made the visit memorable.
“What stood out the most to me is how important it was to the coaches to take time to meet with me one-on-one,” Hong said. “I got to strengthen my relationship with some coaches and build new ones with great people.”
Hong also noted the program’s emphasis on academics.
“It also stood out to me the emphasis on academics at UW, which is great to hear from coaches.”
Another underclassman visitor was 2029 quarterback Wyatt Jewell.
“The things that stood out to me the most was the culture and the commitment the staff had to players and winning a national championship,” Jewell said. “I definitely plan to get back to campus soon.”
Defensive Line Emphasis Continues with Tevita Nonu
Washington’s defensive front continues to be a major focus in the 2027 class, and four-star defensive lineman Tevita Nonu of O’Dea High School was among the in-state prospects on campus.
The 6-foot-3 defensive lineman said the overall atmosphere during Dawghouse Weekend stood out.
“It was all great. Everyone was welcoming and very nice,” Nonu said. “Just overall a great experience. I met with players too and they were amazing.”
Nonu helped lead O’Dea to a state championship and remains one of the top in-state priorities for the Huskies in the 2027 cycle.
Another underclassman defensive prospect on campus was 2028 four-star defensive lineman Kingston Brown.
“What stood out the most to me was Coach Kaufusi and the energy he brings to the program,” Brown said. “You could feel the energy from everyone — from the staff to the players.”
Brown added that the visit left a strong impression.
“Being able to spend time there and learn more about the program meant a lot. I look forward to hopefully getting back up there sometime during the fall.”
OL Reis Russell Praises Staff Development
Four-star offensive lineman Reis Russell also made a return visit to Montlake and came away impressed with Washington’s coaching staff.
“Really had a great time. Love this staff so much,” Russell said. “Great people with big goals and they can make it happen.”
Russell pointed specifically to Washington’s emphasis on player development.
“The way they teach and develop is so special. The culture here is just different in a great way. Talking with Coach Fisch and Switzer gets me fired up about this program and what they plan to do.”
Lincoln Mageo Highlights Development in Offensive Line Room
Four-star offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo of Oceanside (CA) also made the trip to Montlake.
Mageo said sitting in on offensive line meetings with coach Michael Switzer was a highlight.
“Really good visit,” Mageo said. “Coach Switz stood out to me because of the way he teaches and coaches up the O-line.”
Mageo said the opportunity to watch film and spend time with other offensive line recruits made an impact.
“Being in the O-line room with the other guys and watching film breakdown and listening to Coach Switz was my favorite part of this trip.”
Mageo also pointed to Washington’s willingness to play young players.
“They’re all about development and they’re not afraid to play true freshmen if they’re ready to go,” Mageo said. “They play the best — and if it’s a true freshman then they run with it.”
Defensive Back Ryan Wooten Jr. Notes Coaching Experience
Three-star defensive back Ryan Wooten Jr. traveled from New Jersey to attend Dawghouse Weekend.
The St. Peter’s Prep standout said the experience level of Washington’s staff caught his attention.
“The staff at Washington really showed a lot of love and everything felt genuine during Dawghouse Weekend,” Wooten said.
“What stood out most is the level of experience they have. Some of the coaches have been elite players themselves and a lot of them have coached at the highest level, including in the NFL.”
Wooten said he plans to return to the West Coast later in the recruiting process.
“I’m definitely looking forward to getting back out on the West Coast to visit again.”
He also has upcoming visits planned to UCLA, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest.
Four-star safeties Isala Aisa Wily-Ava of St. John Bosco High School and Malakai Taufoou of Junípero Serra (CA) made it to Montlake this weekend.
Taufoou said the attention he received from the coaching staff stood out during the visit.
“Something that stood out is that they showed lots of love,” Taufoou told SeaTown Sports. “When I met with Coach Fisch he let me know I was a priority, which meant a lot to me and my family.”
Taufoou already has several visits planned this spring as his recruitment continues to expand nationally.
“I will be at Oregon, Penn State, Cal and UCLA for spring so far,” he said. “I also have official visits with Washington, Penn State and Cal scheduled for June.”
Wily-Ava said the coaching staff’s experience stood out during the visit.
“What stood out is the coaching chemistry and all the experiences each coach has,” Wily-Ava said. “That’s what has made UW a great team.”
He said many conversations centered around long-term development.
“A lot of conversations I had were really about how UW and each of these coaches can help me reach my full potential and goals.”
Four-star safety Wily-Ava has also scheduled an official visit to Washington in June as the Huskies continue building momentum with the Southern California defensive back.
Linebacker Isaiah Leilua Impressed with Program Culture
Three-star linebacker Isaiah Leilua of Servite High School (CA) also attended Dawghouse Weekend.
Leilua said Washington’s culture stood out.
“What stood out most was the family atmosphere and that it’s not something they just try to sell,” Leilua said.
He also pointed to Washington’s emphasis on life beyond football.
“Their players program on how to apply their degree shows they are the whole package — not just football.”
Huskies Commit Zerek Sidney Helping Recruit
Washington four-star wide receiver commit Zerek Sidney was also in attendance and spent the weekend helping recruit other visitors.
Sidney said the event provided an opportunity to connect with both coaches and fellow prospects.
“The weekend was great. I had a lot of fun with the coaches and some other top players in the nation,” Sidney said.
“It was fun seeing some of my high school teammates there. I’m just pushing to get everyone to UW.”
2028 Five-Star TE Tytan McNeal Continues Building Relationship
One of the younger prospects on campus was 2028 five-star tight end Tytan McNeal of Eastside Catholic.
Despite being a recruiting cycle away from signing day, McNeal continues to build a relationship with Washington’s staff.
“Always good being on campus and learning from Coach Pao,” McNeal said. “The thing that stood out most is their commitment to development, which is most important to me.”
Recruiting Outlook
Junior Day events rarely produce immediate commitments, but they often help programs establish early positioning with priority targets.
For Washington, Dawghouse Weekend served as an opportunity to strengthen relationships across multiple position groups while showcasing the program’s vision under Fisch.
With spring practices approaching and official visit season beginning in June, several of the recruits who visited Montlake this weekend could return to campus later this year as their recruitments continue to develop.