VANDALS Will
SCHMIDT
Schmidt was a multi-position standout at O’Dea where he played defensive end, receiver and punted. He earned first-team all-Metro League honors as a defensive end and punter for his senior season. Petrino said renewing ties with perennial power O’Dea was a goal of recruiting. “They have a great program,” said Petrino, noting the long line of Vandal greats that came from the Seattle high school – and he expects Schmidt to follow that pattern. “Will’s just got a high, high motor. He’s going to get really big.” That is foretold by his 10.5 inch hands – the largest of the recruiting class.
#96 te Athle HS a O’De , Wash. le t Sea t 5 1 6-3, 2 Fr. HS
“He has big broad shoulders and a great motor,” Petrino said. “He’s going to be a great defensive lineman. We’re real excited to have him.”
Kevin
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SHELTON
Petrino and his staff won some recruiting battles late to land Shelton, one of the top defensive players in Washington. As a junior, Shelton earned first-team all-South Puget Sound League 4A North Division honors at linebacker and honorable mention recognition at tight end. As a senior, he further impressed when he was moved to defensive end and totaled 70 tackles and 12 sacks. Again, he earned first-team all-SPSL honors -for his defensive play and honorable mention at tight end. He was voted team captain and helped return Auburn to its glory days with a run to state semifinals. He also was the Trojans’ long snapper.
#43 ck Fullba HS rn Aubu , Wash. rn Aubu 7 4 6-3, 2 Fr. HS
“He’s just a great player,” Petrino said. “He could be a defensive lineman or a tight end. He has a great motor. He’s just an unbelievable athlete.”
Russell
SIAVII
2012: Redshirted. As a senior, he was a first-team all-state safety as well as first-team Oahu Red West defense and a HiFive Athlete of the Week … in one game, he had four interceptions … also plays basketball … as a junior, was an Oahu Red honorable mention selection … when older brother Robert signed with the Vandals he said, “I’d like to follow his footsteps.” Personal: Son of Shana and Robert Siavii ... brother Robert graduated in spring of 2013.
#46 acker Lineb a HS u `i Leileh a, Hawai w i Waha 5 8 6-2, 1 Fr. RS