Jedd Fisch’s local recruitment strategy has been relatively basic. The Huskies have prioritized maintaining elite players in the state, signing five local talents and erecting the figurative fence around the state of Washington.
Apparently, Fisch’s fence also encompasses Oregon.
Washington added another commit to its 2025 class on Tuesday, acquiring three-star offensive tackle Zac Stascausky from Minnesota. The Central Catholic High School standout is the 24th athlete to commit to Fisch’s 2025 recruiting class.
Stascausky stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 275 pounds. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, he is the second-ranked player in Oregon and the 63rd-ranked offensive tackle nationally.
The Portland native initially committed to Minnesota on June 9 but decommitted on July 30 after receiving an offer from Washington.
In his evaluation, 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins praised Stascausky for being agile and having the mobility expected of a young offensive lineman. He highlighted Stascausky’s fluidity in pass protection and ability to move downfield, effectively engaging linebackers or safeties. Biggins also noted Stascausky’s tenacity as a run blocker, mentioning clips of him driving opponents 40 yards downfield before burying them into the turf.
With Stascausky’s commitment, the Huskies now have pledges from the top three recruits in Oregon. This includes three-star tight end Baron Naone from West Linn High School, the state’s top prospect according to composite rankings, and three-star defensive lineman Dominic Macon, who ranks third in Oregon.
Naone committed to Washington on June 24, a day before Macon revealed his commitment to the Huskies. Eight of UW’s 2025 pledges, or one-third of the class, come from Oregon or Washington.
Stascausky is Washington’s fourth offensive line commit. The Huskies have pledges from four-star lineman Champ Taulealea of Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Calif., three-star lineman Jake Flores of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and local three-star lineman Lowen Colman-Brusa of Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien.
Taulealea and Flores are projected to play inside offensive line in college, while Stascausky and Colman-Brusa are expected to start at tackle.
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Greg Biggins from 247Sports highlighted that Stascausky has the potential to become even stronger and deliver more impact at the point of contact, but he is showing positive development. With his frame, athleticism, and skill set, Biggins sees Stascausky as a high-level Power 4 prospect who could potentially be a multi-year starter in college.
The Washington Huskies have a clear need for depth on the offensive line. Entering the 2024 season, they have 14 scholarship offensive linemen. However, offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll, who also oversees the offensive line, has indicated a preference for having 15 to 16 scholarship linemen on the roster. The Huskies are likely to lose at least two of their current linemen, with senior center D’Angalo Titialii and sixth-year guard Enokk Vimahi set to exhaust their eligibility after the 2024 season. Adding Stascausky to their roster helps address these upcoming gaps and strengthens their offensive line depth.
Washington has emphasized building depth on their offensive line by recruiting at least four offensive linemen in each of the last two classes. If all four of the currently committed offensive linemen join the Huskies and there is no attrition, Washington will enter the 2025 season with 12 offensive linemen who will be sophomores or younger in terms of eligibility.
The Huskies have been proactive in recent recruiting cycles. In the 2022 class, they brought in redshirt freshmen Soane Faasolo, Elishah Jackett, Zachary Henning, Kahlee Tafai, and Landen Hatchett—who became a sophomore after playing past his redshirt status last season. The following year, they added true freshmen Paki Finau, Davit Boyajyan, Justin Hylkema, and Michael Watkins.
This depth has shown up in spring practices, with Faasolo, Henning, Tafai, and Finau regularly participating in the top two offensive line rotations. Jackett and Watkins have also had opportunities to prove themselves, highlighting the competitive environment and the importance of having a strong pipeline of young talent on the offensive line. This approach helps ensure the Huskies maintain a solid front to support their offensive strategies in the coming seasons.
