Washington Huskies Secure 4-Star Tight End Vander PloogWashington Huskies Secure 4-Star Tight End Vander Ploog The Washington Huskies have added another talented recruit to their growing Class of 2025 with the commitment of 4-star tight end Vander Ploog from Troy High School in Fullerton, California. High-Rated Prospect Ploog is a highly-rated prospect, ranked as the 13th-best tight end in the nation and the second-best in the West region by 247 Sports. He stands at an impressive 6-foot-6 and weighs 230 pounds. Coach Paopao’s Impact Ploog’s commitment is a major coup for Huskies tight end coach Jordan Paopao, who has now landed two 4-star tight ends in the past 24 hours. This surge in talent further strengthens the Huskies’ offensive unit. Class Rankings Rise With Ploog’s commitment, the Huskies have moved up three spots to No. 32 in the 247 Sports 2025 Class Rankings. This represents a significant increase of 28 spots and reflects the growing strength of the recruiting class. Penix Connection It is believed that Ploog’s decision to choose Washington may have been influenced by his visit with former Huskies quarterback Michael Penix in May. Penix is now a starter for the Huskies and could be a major factor in Ploog’s development as a player. More Commitments Expected RealDawg Huskies anticipates more commitments from highly talented recruits in the near future. The Huskies’ strong recruiting efforts are likely to continue paying dividends as they build a competitive team for the future.
The commitments just keep coming for the Washington Huskies. This time it’s a huge pickup from 4-star tight end Vander Ploog from Troy High School in Fullerton, California.
the 6-6, 230 pounder rated as the 13th-rated TE in the country and number two in the West.
He is new Husky TE coach Jordan Paopao’s second 4-star tight end pickup in the last 24 hours.
However, Dash Beierly for 2025 gave Paopao a huge assist this weekend.
The Huskies move up three more spots to No. 32 in the 247 Sports 2025 Class Rankings – an increase of 28 spots with several more announcements to come.
Then again, it probably didn’t hurt that he hung out with former Washington quarterback Michael Penix in May.
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