When it comes to searching for a quarterback in the 2017 recruiting class, Mike Leach and the Washington State staff are leaving no stone unturned, extending an offer this week to a highly-sought quarterback in SEC country.
Taylor Powell, a pro-style quarterback prospect out of Fayetteville, Ark., received a verbal offer from the Cougars this week, adding to an offer sheet that also includes Illinois, Maryland, Memphis, Wake Forest and Arkansas State. Several Power Five programs, including Arizona State, North Carolina, TCU and Arkansas, among others, are also after the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder.
Powell, rated a three-star prospect by the 24/7 Sports Composite, is ranked the No.