The University of Washington has successfully landed one of the top linebackers in the country. 2025 All-American Zaydrius Rainey-Sale from Bethel High School in Washington has committed to the Huskies. According to 247Sports, Rainey-Sale is the No. 111 overall player in the nation and a four-star prospect.
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Past Huskies to participate in the All-American Bowl includes the likes of Shaq Thompson, Budda Baker, and Jalen McMillan.
Rainey-Sale will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC and Peacock, and will feature the nation’s top 100 high school football players.
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