Another gut punch to the Oregon Ducks, as the University of Washington secured a significant commitment from Dominic Harris, a 6’8”, 320-pound offensive tackle from the class of 2026. Announced on June 1, Harris’s decision to join the Huskies over Oregon, Arizona, and UNLV marks a significant win for Washington head coach Jedd Fisch.
This move deepens the rivalry with Oregon, as both programs now compete in the Big Ten.
Harris, a three-star prospect from Ed W Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, made his commitment public through a post on X by recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett.
The massive lineman, who took an official visit to Seattle over the weekend, expressed his excitement, stating, “I’m home,” in his announcement.
With Washington and Oregon adapting to the physical demands of Big Ten football, Harris’s pledge could have lasting implications for both programs.
Harris Brings Rare Size and Versatility to Huskies
Harris is the kind of prospect that offensive line coaches dream about. At 6’8” and 320 pounds, he has the size and frame to dominate at the college level, where physicality in the trenches often dictates success.
As reported by the Union-Bulletin, according to a scouting report by 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins, published on May 11, Harris played all three positions on the offensive line during his junior season at Ed W Clark High School.
Biggins also noted that Harris saw snaps at defensive tackle, highlighting his versatility.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 OT Dominic Harris has Committed to Washington, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’8 320 OT from Las Vegas, NV chose the Huskies over Arizona, UNLV, & Oregon
“I’m home☔️”https://t.co/CNwvt7PEqz pic.twitter.com/lYWwUXL0Ce
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 2, 2025
“He relies on raw power and strength, but will need to continue to refine his technique and play with better pad level, and once he does, his game will really take off,” Biggins wrote.
Washington’s offensive line coach, Michael Switzer, has a trio of massive linemen in the 2026 class. Harris joins five-star prospect Kodi Greene from Mater Dei High School in California and three-star recruit Ah Deong Yang from Puyallup High School in Washington. All three are listed at 320 pounds or heavier, according to the Union-Bulletin.
Historical Context of the Washington-Oregon Rivalry
The Washington-Oregon rivalry has deep roots, dating back to 1900, and has evolved into one of the most heated competitions in college football. For much of the 20th century, Washington held the upper hand, leveraging Seattle’s appeal to attract top talent while Oregon struggled to emerge from the shadow of its “big brother” to the north.
The dynamic shifted in the late 1990s and 2000s, as Oregon’s rise under Knight’s influence turned the Ducks into a national powerhouse. They began to dominate the rivalry, both on the field and in recruiting, often outpacing Washington in securing elite prospects.
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Now, with both programs in the Big Ten, the stakes are higher than ever. Washington’s recent recruiting wins under Fisch, including Harris and Greene, suggest that the Huskies are poised to reclaim their status as a recruiting force in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon, meanwhile, must find a way to stem the tide and reassert its dominance in the region. This recruiting loss could have a more lasting impact on the rivalry’s trajectory.
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