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Washington Lands Four‑Star Wide Receiver Dontay Tyson

His pledge boosts a top‑15 2027 class and raises competition in a crowded receiver room that could force difficult depth or transfer decisions.

Overview

  • Dontay Tyson announced his commitment to Washington after an official visit, choosing the Huskies over Texas A&M.
  • Tyson is a four‑star prospect listed around 6'1" and 190 pounds who posted 38 catches for 447 yards and seven touchdowns in a seven‑game junior season.
  • Scouts praise Tyson’s contested‑catch ability, strong hands and go‑route speed, and he offers positional versatility to line up in the Z, X or slot spots.
  • Tyson cited coach Jedd Fisch and receivers coach Kevin Cummings for their NFL backgrounds, player development and willingness to play freshmen as key reasons for his choice.
  • His addition makes Washington’s 2027 class 17 commits and is reported as No. 14 by 247Sports, and it deepens a receiver room in which most scholarship players still have 2027 eligibility, likely creating springtime playing‑time battles and potential transfers.