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Three-star 2020 Texas linebacker Cooper McDonald verbally commits to UW Huskies

The Seattle Times | July 23, 2019

Related Topics: University of Washington, Three-star rank, Washington Huskies, Northwest High School, Texas, Justin, Colorado, Idaho High School Activities Association, Virginia

In May 2019, Cooper McDonald won gold in discus at the Texas Class 5A state track and field championships.

Oh, and one more thing:

He can play football, too.

McDonald — a 6-foot-3, 220-pound linebacker from Justin, Texas — announced his verbal commitment to Washington on Tuesday, a little more than a month after he took an official visit to UW. He chose the Huskies over Utah, Baylor, Colorado, Virginia and more.

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— COOPER MCDONALD

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(@coopmcdonald44) July 23, 2019

A Northwest High School standout, McDonald forced and recovered four fumbles and returned two interceptions for touchdowns in his junior season.

See full article at The Seattle Times