Washington filled a major need for the 2025 roster today as they earned a commitment from Northern Arizona Safety Alex McLaughlin. This past season he was credited with 96 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions on the way to 1st-team All-Big Sky honors. He has 2 years of eligibility remaining.
McLaughlin is listed at 6’2 and 190 lb out of Hamilton HS in Chandler, Arizona. He had reported offers from 3 Pac-12 schools including Arizona when Jedd Fisch was the head coach (in addition to Washington State and Colorado). McLaughlin also took an official visit to Ohio and had a few MAC offers.