Q&A With A 3-Star 2024 Linebacker Target

Happy Monday Afternoon Husky fans. I was able to catch up with another prospect who holds a Washington offer and visited Montlake a few weeks ago. 3-star linebacker Shakir Collins from Adelanto HS, CA spent some time talking to me about his interest in UW and his recent visit.

Aaron Sieverkropp- You were at UW a few weeks ago. How did the visit go and what was the highlight?

Shakir Collins- The visit was amazing it was everything I expected and I enjoyed every second being at UDub, I would say the highlight of it was interacting with some of the linebackers and players at there practice they where super nice an truly felt like a family to be apart of.

• What’s your impression of Coach Inge and the UW program?

SC- Coach Inge is such a great coach he really feels like someone to connect with he’s a fun person but when it comes down to business he means it the team as a whole is a true unit an I can’t wait to watch them this year.

• It sounds like UW is recruiting you at inside linebacker is that correct?

SC- Yes they are recruiting me as a inside backer which I don’t mind I feel like I can definitely fit into the scheme they are working with in Washington.

• How would you describe yourself as a player?

As a day one player for sure it will take me a few days tops to understand a playbook an once I got it you can just throw me out there I’d say I’m very instinctual an smart linebacker that know how’s to leads an get the job done.

• Any return trip planned for UW?

Umm no but as soon as I get the chance to go back to Seattle, you better believe I’m there.

• What other schools besides UW are you looking at?

Probably the most active schools currently are both Arizona and Arizona State, and Nevada.

• What are you looking for in a school you commit to?

When it comes to the school is a strong family bond, great coaching and supporting staff, and the plans they have for players after football.

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Collins is rated as the 75th best linebacker in the country by 247 Sports. He currently holds offers from Arizona, ASU, Colorado, Michigan, Penn State, and Texas A&M. The Huskies will likely try to add at least 2 linebackers in the 2024 class.

That is all for now and as always follow me @asieverkropp.