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WSU football recruiting: Georgia linebacker Willie Taylor III commits to Wazzu

Rumblings on social media in recent days that Washington State had landed a verbal commitment from Willie Taylor III, a speedy linebacker prospect from Georgia, have now been confirmed, according to a report from Cougfan.com ($).

The Cochran, Ga. product posted on his Instagram account Sunday evening that he committed to Washington State while hosting outside linebackers coach Roy Manning for an in-home visit. It appears that Taylor III has not yet taken an official visit to WSU.

Listed at 6-foot-3, 210-pounds, Taylor is rated a two-star prospect by the 24/7 Sports Composite and ranked the No.