In what was a whirlwind 24 hours, Seattle (Wash.) O’Dea defensive lineman David Schwerzel has signed with the Washington Huskies.
Schwerzel was an early commitment to UCLA but backed off following the firing of former coach DeShaun Foster.
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He committed to Stanford in October but then posted commitment graphics to UCLA Tuesday night.
Earlier today, Schwerzel tweeted, ”Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have not yet signed. Still praying, discussing, and weighing out my options. This is one of the biggest decisions that I will make in my life.”
In the end, Schwerzel decided to stay close to home and signed with the hometown Huskies. Washington is currently putting together one of their best classes in the last decade and Schwerzel only adds to that.
He’s one of the top defensive lineman out West and brings a lot of positional versatility to the table. We could see him playing in any scheme and moving around and playing some edge, three-tech or as a traditional tackle depending on the front.
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He has a big, strong 6-3.5, 265 pound frame and could easily carry 290 pounds without losing any of his athleticism. He has length, strong hands and plays with good pad level.
He’s a tough kid who can play the run and offers some pass rush ability. He’s a high motor defender who pursues well to the football and can run down plays from behind.
Schwerzel has the multi-sport background we like as well and along with football, also plays hoops and throws the shot in track.
He has an NFL ceiling if he reaches his potential and should be a multi-year starter at the next level.
