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Huskies get 2019 commitment from Rainier Beach star tackle

8 years ago in Local Sports

A Washington flag with purple smoke and the team mascot Harry the Husky leads the team on the field an NCAA college football game against Portland State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. /(AP Photo/John Froschauer)

The Washington Huskies have landed a star in-state offensive lineman. The Seattle Times reports Rainier Beach High School junior tackle Nathaniel Kalepo has committed to the University of Washington 2019 recruiting class.

Kale announced his decision via Twitter Friday posting photos with family and Washington head coach Chris Petersen. He wrote, “This whole process has been an absolute blessing but I’m staying home and committing to the University Of Washington #GoDawgs #PurpleReign”

This whole process has been an absolute blessing but I'm staying home and committing to the University Of Washington #GoDawgs #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/xK5YSEZ12i

— Davante Kalepo (@Kalepo206) August 18, 2017

Scout.com lists Kalepo, who is the nephew of former UW All-American Danny Shelton, at 6-5 and 290 pounds.

The 4-star lineman is ranked the 3rd best recruit in the state of Washington for 2019 by Scout.com. The top recruit on that list, quarterback Dylan Morris out of Graham-Kapowsin High School, committed to Washington in July.

(KPUG – Doug Lange)

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