Jag Ioane Comes Away Impressed After Washington Official Visit
3-star EDGE Jag Ioane breaks down his Washington official visit, the family feel of Jedd Fisch's staff, and where the Huskies stand in his recruitment.
Jag Ioane, a three-star EDGE from Orem, Utah, took his official visit to Washington last week. The Huskies made an impression on Ioane, and remain one of the five schools under consideration for the 6’4” and 200 lbs playmaker.
The visit centered on people. Ioane left talking less about facilities and more about the staff that hosted him.
“I really enjoyed my visit to Washington. I was surprised by the atmosphere and the energy around the program. The coaches made it feel very family-oriented and I felt very welcomed the whole time I was there,” Ioane said.
He pointed to the way the staff has approached his development as the thing that stood out most, noting that Washington values “me and my skill set, especially my quickness and the way I’ve been developed.”
Ioane is one of the top edge rushers in Utah. As a junior at Orem, he posted 31 total tackles, six sacks, a fumble recovery, and a safety. Washington began building the relationship early, with linebackers coach Aaron Van Horn and run game coordinator Jason Kaufusi connecting with Ioane back in January.
Washington is not recruiting Ioane in a vacuum. He has already taken official visits to Boise State, BYU, and Utah, and a trip to Michigan is on the schedule. Staying close to home is a real factor. Both in-state programs are pushing, and the Wolverines carry a Utah connection with their new staff, led by former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham.
For now, Ioane is keeping his options open. He framed the visit as a step in the process rather than a finish line, remarking that Washington is “definitely a school I’m continuing to look closely at in my recruiting process.”
The Huskies got their shot to make the case in person. By Ioane’s account, it landed.
