*Per UW Media Relations

SEATTLE – The Washington football program received National Letters of Intent from 20 future student-athletes on the opening day of the early signing period for NCAA Division I football.

Washington’s class of 2019 newcomers, which could expand later this week and during the traditional signing period that starts in February, includes players from Washington, Hawai’i, California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Following is biographical sketch of each signee, in alphabetical order:

Miki Ah You  •  ILB  •  6-0  •  207  •  Laie, Hawai’i (Kahuku)
Red Raiders went 7-5 and earned a spot in the Division I Open Division state playoffs in 2018 … missed the majority of his senior year due to injury … named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser all-state first team as a junior in 2017 … also named to the USA Today All-Hawai’i first team in 2017… as a junior, helped Kahuku to an 11-2 overall record and the OIA championship … advanced to the Open Division state championship game … also went 11-2 and made the Open Division championship game as as sophomore in 2016 … named second-team all-state as a sophomore … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … listed by 247Sports as the No. 26 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 6 recruit in Hawai’i … rated by Rivals.com as the No. 50 outside linebacker in the nation and the No. 7 prospect in his state …also participated in track and field (sprints, jumps) at Kahuku … grandson of Canadian Football League and Arizona State Hall of Famer Junior Ah You … played football for coach Sterling Carvalho as a senior at Kahuku.
 
Jacob Bandes  •  DL  •  6-2  •  315  •  Antioch, Calif. (Pittsburg)
Played three seasons on the varsity as a defensive and offensive lineman at Pittsburg … credited with 137 total tackles and 14 sacks during his three years … as a senior, helped lead the Pirates to a 7-4 overall record and the semifinals of the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs … named the Defensive Player of the Year for the Bay Valley Athletic League in 2018, when he was also a unanimous first-team selection at defensive line … in 2017, Pittsburgh went 9-3, finished as runner-up in the North Coast Section playoffs and earned a spot in the Division I-A state playoffs, making it to the final … named to the All-Bay Area team as a junior in 2017, when he was also his league’s overall MVP … also a unanimous All-BVAL first-teamer and a second-team All-NorCal selection as a junior … as a sophomore, helped lead the Pirates to a 9-2 record an a berth in the NCS Open Division semifinals … named second-team All-BVAL as a sophomore … selected to play in the All-American Bowl following senior year … member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team (76th) … listed by 247Sports as the No. 32 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 5 defensive tackle and the No. 6 recruit in California … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 202 overall prospect and No. 10 defensive tackle in the nation, as well as the No. 32 recruit in California … ESPN’s No. 47 overall prospect and No. 6 defensive tackle … also listed as the No. 5 prospect in the state by ESPN … also threw the shotput and discus at Pittsburg … played football for coach Victor Galli.
 
Julius Buelow  •  OL  •  6-8  •  331  •  Kapolei, Hawai’i (Kapolei)
Played as a junior and senior at Kapolei after having started his high school career at Damien High … earned third-team all-state from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser as a junior … also named to the USA Today All-Hawai’i team as a junior … as a sophomore at Damien, helped the Monarchs to a 7-3 record and the state’s Division II semfinals … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … a PrepStar All-American … ranked by 247Sports as the No. 288 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 29 offensive tackle and the No. 4 recruit in Hawai’i … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 30 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 4 prospect in Hawai’i … listed by ESPN as the No. 34 OT in the country and No. 5 prospect in his state … also played center on the basketball team … played football for coach Darren Hernandez at Kapolei.
 
Josh Calvert  •  ILB  •  6-1  •  227  •  Oak Park, Calif. (Oaks Christian)
Played quarterback, linebacker and safety at Oaks Christian, seeing action on the varsity in all four of his years … as a senior, threw for 1,337 yards and 15 touchdowns, while also rushing for 344 yards and seven scores … also notched 70 total tackles as a senior … named Marmonte League co-Linebacker of the Year as as a senior … in 2018, led the Lions to a 12-1 overall record … advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs before suffering their lone loss … as a junior, credited with 71 tackles, while also passing 1,448 yards and nine TDs, with 427 yards and five touchdowns rushing … named the CIF Southern Section Division 2 co-Defensive Player of the Year as a junior, when he was also the Ventura County Coaches Association MVP … led the team to a 12-3 mark and the Southern Section Division 2 championship, thanks to a 20-19 win over Valencia in the final … earned a spot in the Division 1-AA state semifinals in 2017 … saw only limited duty at QB as a sophomore (13 attempts), but had 77 tackles that season … earned Marmonte League co-Defensive Back of the Year and first-team All-Ventura County as a sophomore … helped team to an 8-3 overall record and a berth in the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs as a sophomore in 2016 … ranked by 247Sports as the No. 236 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 15 inside linebacker and the No. 33 recruit in California … listed as the No. 15 ILB in the country and No. 40 player in California by Rivals.com … ESPN’s No. 24 OLB and No. 34 prospect in his state … also played varsity baseball for the Lions … played football for coach Charles Collins as a senior.
 
Cameron Davis  •  RB  •  6-0  •  187  •  Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Upland)
Rushed for a total of 3,328 yards and 42 touchdowns in three-year varsity career … as a senior, gained 1,947 yards and scored 20 touchdowns on 262 carries, while also catching 13 passes for 152 yards and a TD … in 2018, the Highlanders went 12-3 and won the CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship, beating Rancho Verde in the final … rushed for 190 yards on 37 carries in Upland’s semifinal victory over Calabasas … advanced to the CIF Division 1-A state playoff semifinals … named to the Inland Empire preseason all-area team prior to senior season … as a junior in 2017, rushed for 1,066 yards on 114 carries (a 9.4-yard average), with 20 touchdowns, to help Upland to a 12-1 overall record, with the lone loss coming in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinals … named to the CIF Southern Section All-Division 2 first team at running back as a junior … also first-team All-Baseline League … team went 6-5 and earned a berth in the CIF-SS playoffs in 2016, when he ran for 315 yards on 55 carries, scoring twice  … a PrepStar All-American … rated by 247Sports as the No. 17 running back in the nation and the No. 43 recruit in California … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 249 overall prospect and No. 15 running back in the nation, as well as the No. 36 prospect in his state … named the nation’s No. 25 running back in his state’s No. 42 prospect by ESPN … played football for coach Tim Salter.
 
Taj Davis  •  WR  •  6-1  •  192  •  Chino, Calif. (Upland)
Caught 110 passes for 2,239 yards and 23 touchdowns in three seasons at Upland … in 2018, the Highlanders went 12-3 and won the CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship, beating Rancho Verde in the final … caught 44 passes for 819 yards and nine scores as a senior … also scored twice on punt returns … named to the Inland Empire preseason all-area team prior to senior season … named to the CIF Southern Section All-Division 2 first team at wide receiver as a junior … also first-team All-Baseline League … as a junior, compiled 1,218 yards and 12 TDs on 51 receptions, with one punt return TD … advanced to the CIF Division 1-A state playoff semifinals … as a junior in 2017, helped Upland to a 12-1 overall record, with the lone loss coming in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinals … team went 6-5 and earned a berth in the CIF-SS playoffs in 2016, when he had 15 catches for 202 yards and two TDs … listed by 247Sports as the nation’s No. 62 wide receiver and the No. 67 overall prospect in the state of California … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 61 wideout in the nation and the No. 58 recruit in California …according the ESPN, the No. 74 WR in the country and No. 63 California prospect … also ran track (100, 200 and 400 meters) in high school … played football for coach Tim Salter.
 
Kamren Fabiculanan  •  S  •  6-1  •  183  •  Camarillo, Calif. (Westlake)
Played at Westlake as a junior and senior, after having begun high school at St. Bonaventure High … recorded 44 tackles and two interceptions in seven games as a senior … named the Marmonte League co-Defensive Back of the Year in 2018 … helped lead the Warriors to a 7-4 overall record and a berth in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs as a senior in 2018 … as a junior in 2017, helped Westlake to a 9-3 overall record, notching 76 total tackles and one interception … named to the All-Ventura County first team as a junior … Warriors advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs … saw action on the varsity as a sophomore at St. Bonaventure (Ventura, Calif.), earning first-team All-Marmonte League … rated by 247Sports as the No. 216 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 22 cornerback and the No. 29 recruit in California … Rivals.com listed him as the No. 27 “athlete” in the nation and No. 38 recruit in his state … played football for coach Tim Kirksey at Westlake.
 
Troy Fautanu  •  OL  •  6-4  •  289  •  Henderson, Nev. (Liberty)
Played four seasons as an offensive and defensive lineman at Liberty … as a senior, helped the Patriots to a 7-6 record … advanced to the championship game of the 2018 NIAA 4A Desert Region playoffs and also earned a spot in the semifinals of the 4A State playoffs … as a junior in 2017, helped lead Liberty to and 11-2 overall record, the NIAA 4A Sunrise Region championship, and the 4A state semifinals … named to the All-Southeast League first team and was a second-team all-state selection by the Las Vegas Review Journal … as a sophomore in 2016, team went 12-2 and won the 4A Sunrise championship before making it to the 4A state championship game … played on the varsity as a freshman, as Patriots went 11-2, won the Sunrise playoffs and made it to the Division I state championship game … listed by 247Sports as the No. 27 offensive guard prospect in the nation and the No. 2 overall recruit in Nevada … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 50 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 2 prospect in Nevada … named the No. 50 OT in the country and No. 3 Nevada recruit by ESPN … also played high school volleyball … played football for coach Richard Muraco.
 
Tim Horn  •  PK  •  6-2  •  206  •  Honolulu, Hawai’i (Punahou)
Served as the kicker and punter at Punahou for three seasons … as a senior, helped the Buff n’ Blue to an 8-3 record … named the ILH Open All Stars first-team punter following 2018 season … made it to the championship game of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) in 2018 … as a junior, helped the team to a 5-3 record and the ILH semifinals … team went 7-3 and made it to the first round of the Hawaii State open division playoffs in 2016 … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … ranked the No. 2 kicker in the 2019 class by Chris Sailer Kicking … listed by 247Sports as the No. 3 kicker in the country … ESPN’s No. 13-ranked kicker in the country … played football for coach Charles Ane.
 
Nate Kalepo  •  OL  •  6-6  •  341  •  Renton, Wash. (Rainier Beach)
Named to the Seattle Times all-state team (all levels) as a senior … also made the Tacoma News-Tribune’s all-state team and was named to Metro League Mountain Division first team … as a senior, helped the Vikings to a 6-4-1 overall record and the quarterfinals of the state’s 3A playoffs … as a junior in 2017, helped lead Beach to a 10-3 record and the 3A state championship game, marking Beach’s first-ever appearance in the title game … named to the Associated Press 3A all-state team, and the Seattle Times all-state team (all levels) in 2017 … also first-team All-Metro League Mountain Division in 2017 … Vikings went 8-3 in his sophomore season, 2016, earning a berth in the 3A state playoffs … also a member of the varsity as a sophomore in 2015 … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … a PrepStar All-American … listed by 247Sports as the No. 31 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 5 recruit in the state of Washington … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 24 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 2 recruit in Washington … the nation’s No. 48 offensive tackle and the No. 3 player in the state, according to ESPN … played for coach Corey Sampson.
 
Laiatu Latu  •  OLB  •  6-4  •  272  •  Sacramento, Calif. (Jesuit)
Played outside linebacker and tight end at Carmichael … as a senior, credited with 94 total tackles, including 29.5 tackles for loss … also caught 13 passes for 272 yards in 2018 … helped team to a 7-6 overall record and the semifinals of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Division 2 playoffs … as a junior in 2017, notched 65 tackles, including 17 for loss and 12 sacks … named the Delta League’s co-All-Purpose Player of the Year as a junior … also named to the Sacramento Bee’s All-Metro first team as an all-purpose selection … helped the Marauders to a 10-3 record and the Sac-Joaquin Division I semifinals in 2017 … played on the varsity as a sophomore in 2016 … team went 9-4 and made the Division II semifinals that year … chosen to play in the Polynesian Bowl … ranked the No. 112 overall prospect and No. 6 weakside defensive end in the nation by 247Sports, who also listed him as the No. 19 recruit in California … ranked in ESPN’s top 300 and rated the nation’s No. 122 overall recruit and No. 4 DE by Rivals.com … played for coach Marlon Blanton.
 
Corey Luciano  •  OL  •  6-3  •  270  •  Danville, Calif. (Monte Vista/Diablo Valley College)
Played one season (2017) as a freshman at Diablo Valley College … sat out the 2018 seasons and thus will come to Washington with three years to play three seasons … named to the All-Bay 6 League first-team as a freshman in 2017 … as a high school senior, helped Monte Vista to a 12-1 record and the CIF North Coast Section Division I championship … in 2015, his junior year, team went 7-4 and played in the CIF NCS Division I quarterfinals … classmate of UW quarterback Jake Haener, and a teammate (one year older) of Husky kicker Peyton Henry at Monte Vista … listed by 247Sports as the No. 22 overall JC prospect and No. 4 offensive tackle in the country, as well as the No. 4 JC recruit in California … Rivals.com’s No. 25 JC recruit in the country … ESPN’s No. 1 junior-college offensive guard in the country … played for coach Craig Bergman at Monte Vista and for coach Mike Darr at DVC.
 
Trent McDuffie  •  CB  •  5-11  •  187  •  Westminster, Calif. (St. John Bosco)
Spent three years on the varsity at St. John Bosco … as a senior, led St. John Bosco to a 13-1 overall record … advanced to the championship game of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs in 2018 … returned a blocked punt for a TD in the title game … finished the year ranked No. 3 in the nation by USA Today … 37 tackles, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a senior … 50 tackles, two picks and three fumble recoveries as a junior in 2017 … in 2017, team went 12-3 and made it to the CIF-SS Division 1 championship game … ranked No. 3 the country following the 2017 season … as a sophomore, helped the Braves to a 13-2 mark, the Southern Section Division 1 championship and a win over De La Salle in the Open Division state championship … finished the 2016 season ranked No. 2 in the nation … chosen to play in the All-American Bowl following his senior year … member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team (146th) … ranked the No. 66 overall prospect and the No. 8 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 19 recruit in California by 247sports.com … ESPN’s 130th prospect and No. 13 cornerback in the country, as well as the No. 17 player in his state … played for coach Jason Negro at Bosco.
 
Dylan Morris  •  QB  •  6-0  •  188  •  Puyallup, Wash. (Graham-Kapowsin)
Threw for 9,815 yards and 99 touchdowns on 636-of-1,021 and went 40-7 while leading Graham-Kapowsin to the state playoffs four times … accepted an invitation to play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame World Bowl in Mexico City on Dec. 27 … ended career seventh all-time in Washington in passing yards, just ahead of future teammate Jacob Eason … as a senior, 4A South Puget Sounds League co-offensive player of the year and Tacoma News Tribune All-Area after helping the Eagles to a 10-2 record and the quarterfinals of the Washington 4A state playoffs … completed 173 of 291 passes for 2,571 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2018 … named Elite 11 QB and participated in Nike’s The Opening Finals during summer of 2018 … was 4A SPSL offensive player of the year, and a Tacoma News Tribune all-area and all-state pick as a junior in 2017 after throwing for 3,086 yard (199-for-302) and 31 touchdowns … helped the Eagles to 10-2 record as a junior and quarterfinals of 4A state playoffs … team went 9-2 as a sophomore … guided Graham-Kapowsin to a 11-1 record as a freshman with their lone loss coming in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs … member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team (116th) … listed by 247Sports as the No. 220 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 5 pro-style QB and the No. 2 recruit in the state of Washington … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 176 overall prospect and No. 5 pro-style quarterback in the nation and the No. 1 recruit in Washington …rated the No. 1 player in the state, the No. 6 “pocket passer” in the country and the No. 115 overall recruit in America by ESPN … played for coach Eric Kurle.
 
Noa Ngalu  •  DL  •  6-1  •  280  •  East Palo Alto, Calif. (Menlo-Atherton)
Three-year starter at Menlo-Atherton, spending time at defensive tackle, offensive guard and running back … helped the Bears win the 2018 and 2016 CIF Central Coast Section Open I titles and to the Division 3-AA CIF State Football Championship Bowl in both 2018 and 2016 … 2018 MVP of Peninsula League – Bay Division … through 13 games as a senior, recorded 54 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks and a defensive touchdown … 2017 Peninsula League – Bay Division All-First Team after being credited with 63 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and six sacks as a junior … amassed 104 total tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in 15 games as a sophomore … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … listed by 247Sports as the No. 30 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 72 recruit in California … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 79 recruit in California … ESPN’s No. 58 defensive tackle prospect … played for coach Adhir Ravipati.
 
Sama Pa’ama  •  DL  •  6-4  •  336  •  Waipahu, Hawai’i (Kaimuki)
Named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s all-state first team in 2018 … committed to play in the Polynesian Bowl … played defensive tackle, offensive line and even kicked for Kaimuki … as a senior, helped Kaimuki to a 10-3 record and the semifinals of the Division II HHSAA Football State Championships … named 2018 KHON2 Olin Kreutz Award winner for Lineman of the Year in Hawai’i … played for Damien High School as a freshman and moved to Samoa before returning to Kaimuki as a sophomore … … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … ranked by 247Sports as the No. 22 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 5 recruit in Hawai’i … ranked the No. 32 defensive tackle in the nation and No. 5 prospect in his state by Rivals.com … a member of ESPN’s top 300 (No. 297) overall prospects in the nation, as well as the No. 13 offensive guard in the country and No. 4 recruit in Hawai’i … played for head coach David Tautofi.
 
Bralen Trice  •  OLB  •  6-3  •  220  •  Phoenix, Ariz. (Sandra Day O’Connor)
Credited with 16.5 sacks in two seasons with the Eagles … in seven games as a senior made 27 tackles and two sacks … capped his junior season with 75 tackles and 14.5 sacks, which includes a final game of posting 15 tackles, six for loss, four sacks, five pass deflections and two fumble recoveries in 61-22 win over Glendale Mountain Ridge … listed by 247Sports as the No. 36 weakside defensive end in the nation and the No. 8 recruit in Arizona … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 20 WDE in the nation and the No. 6 prospect in his state … played football for coach Steve Casey.
 
Faatui Tuitele  •  DL  •  6-3  •  304  •  Honolulu, Hawai’i (Saint Louis)
Helped lead St. Louis to a perfect 12-0 record and 2018 HHSAA Division I state championship – the Crusader’s third-straight title … named the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Defensive Player of the Year for defense as a senior, the first Saint Louis player to earn the honor since Husky-to-be Wilson Afoa won it in 2002 … one of five finalists for Polynesian high school football player of the year … 2018 KHON2 Marcus Mariota Player of the Year and an All-American Bowl selection … earned IHL Open Division all-star first team (2018, 2017, 2016) … 2018 MaxPreps preseason second-team All-America … 2017 Honolulu Star-Advertiser All-State and 2017 MaxPreps First Team Junior All-American … also earned first-team All-Hawai’i from USA Today following his junior year … member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team (41st) … listed by 247Sports as the No. 68 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 6 defensive tackle and the No. 1 recruit in Hawai’i … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 66 overall player in the country, the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation and the No. 1 prospect in his state … the nation’s No. 40 overall recruit and No. 3 DT, as well as the No. 1 player in Hawai’i, according to ESPN … played for coach Wade Okamura.
 
Alphonzo Tuputala  •  ILB  •  6-2  •  249  •  Federal Way, Wash. (Federal Way)
Lettered three years for the Eagles, playing middle linebacker and fullback … All-North Puget Sound League Valley Division first team at linebacker … second-team all-area selection by the Tacoma News-Tribune … MVP of Huskies Rising Stars camp in June 2018 … named to the NPSL Olympic Division first team as a junior  … selected to play in the Polynesian Bowl following his senior year … listed by 247Sports as the No. 41 inside linebacker in the nation and the No. 9 recruit in Washington … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 8 prospect in Washington … the No. 28 ILB in the country and No. 9 prospect in the state, according to ESPN … played for John Meagher.
 
Cameron Williams  •  S  •  5-11  •  183  •  Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield)
Played both quarterback and safety for three seasons at Bakersfield … in 37 career games, threw for 3,396 yards and 32 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,054 yards and seven scores … guided Drillers to 9-4 record and semifinals of the Division I Central Section CIF championships in 2018 … threw for 1,221 yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing for 534 yards and four more scores as a senior … helped Bakersfield to 6-6 record and the semifinals of CIF Central Section Division 1 championships as a junior … quarterbacked Drillers to 11-3 record and CIF Central Section Division 1Championship title as a sophomore, before falling in CIF Championship Bowl Finals … threw for 1,407 yards and 13 TD passes while rushing for 339 yards and three more scores on the ground while splitting time at quarterback in 2016 … a PrepStar All-American … listed by 247Sports as the No. 31 safety in the nation and the No. 51 prospect in California … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 29 safety in the nation and the No. 51 recruit in his state … the No. 27 “athlete” prospect in the country and No. 40 player in California, according to ESPN … coached by Paul Golla.