Cedar Hill DE Washington: "UNT still in play..."

Harry · December 23, 2013

UNT recruits had a heck of a run in the state championship games over the last few days at AT&T Stadium.

UNT wide receiver recruits O’Keeron Rutherford and Tee Goree both had big games while helping lead Carthage past Kilgore in the Class 3A, Division I state title game.

Rutherford (three catches, 79 yards) and Goree (three catches, 51 yards and 44 rushing yards, two touchdowns) look like really good gets for UNT.

Read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/12/cedar-hill-de-washington-unt-still-in-play.html/

MaybornMan2014 · December 23, 2013

North Texas is not only in play, they stand a very good chance landing him. Even if a Big 12 school offers.

UNTLifer · December 23, 2013

North Texas is not only in play, they stand a very good chance landing him. Even if a Big 12 school offers.

Welcome to the board. That is a bold first post. Do you have inside information?

H-towngreen · December 23, 2013

North Texas is not only in play, they stand a very good chance landing him. Even if a Big 12 school offers.

This is what I like to hear

MaybornMan2014 · December 23, 2013

I can't say who I am on the message board (I'm not a UNT coach or anything), but I know a little bit about UNT recruiting and will likely learn more about it in coming days.

Hunter Green · December 23, 2013

Come to North Texas, Xavier. You won't regret it!

GO MEAN GREEN!

Harry · December 23, 2013

Good to hear and welcome to the site. From your username it looks like we may have a future UNT Mayborn School of Journalism grad in da house! Good choice.

The Fake Lonnie Finch · December 23, 2013

It says he's undersized for a DE at 6-1, 235.

True, but...

...if we ever go 3-3-5 or 3-4, he'd make a nice outside linebacker at that size.

ChristopherRyanWilkes · December 23, 2013

I can't say who I am on the message board (I'm not a UNT coach or anything), but I know a little bit about UNT recruiting and will likely learn more about it in coming days.

Bond.-James-Bond.-Sean-Connery-is-introd

H-towngreen · December 23, 2013

2 things that make me want him at NT even more.

His nickname is the Apex Predator

and

He has an offer from Yale

Rudy · December 23, 2013

Apex Predator, Optimus Prime. I think I have the names for my first two sons picked out.

Cooley · December 23, 2013

This kid is much bigger than the previous Cedar Hill LB/DE we signed (Brandon Akpunde (sp) - AK47) who was about 6-1, 185 in high school. Brandon was a backup the first half of his senior season but excelled on special teams. I'm sure many will remember me questioning him as a recruit. Lol! Anyway, you don't have to be tall to rush the passer. This kid is strong enough where he can be just as efficient as Bellazin; who was similar in size coming out of HS.

BillySee58 · December 23, 2013

He has an offer from Yale

If we could get Washington that would give us 3 commits with Ivy League offers. Would join Christopher Miles and Jalen Montgomery.

H-towngreen · December 23, 2013

This kid is much bigger than the previous Cedar Hill LB/DE we signed (Brandon Akpunde (sp) - AK47) who was about 6-1, 185 in high school. Brandon was a backup the first half of his senior season but excelled on special teams. I'm sure many will remember me questioning him as a recruit. Lol! Anyway, you don't have to be tall to rush the passer. This kid is strong enough where he can be just as efficient as Bellazin; who was similar in size coming out of HS.

I too was worried about AK47 when we heard that we signed him bc he played great on special teams. Worked out well though!!

Looking at Washingtons body type I think he can play around the 260 range easy.

MeanGreenATO · December 23, 2013

I've seen Xavier Washington play a couple times this season -- once in person -- and he was highly impressive. He was on the field with fellow UNT Target J.T. Williams (who has been offered by La. Tech, Houston and Missouri) and Washington was the best DL on the field. He was the Defensive MVP in the 5A DII title game against Katy, a very easy decision.

If UNT gets him, that would be a huge, huge get.

MeanGreenZen · December 23, 2013

Dude does not look undersized for a DE at all. UNT is a good hour away from Cedar Hill. Far enough to get away, but close enough to come back when you want and an easy trip to see you play for all your family and friends. Would take our facilities and coaches over Nevada and Houston, too. If McCarney lands this kid it takes our class to a whole new level. Think this kid can play all three downs and start four years.

NorthTexan95 · December 24, 2013

Dude does not look undersized for a DE at all. UNT is a good hour away from Cedar Hill. Far enough to get away, but close enough to come back when you want and an easy trip to see you play for all your family and friends. Would take our facilities and coaches over Nevada and Houston, too. If McCarney lands this kid it takes our class to a whole new level. Think this kid can play all three downs and start four years.

Cedar Hill is close enough to take your laundry home on weekends.