Meet the Washington State Cougars' 2016 recruiting class

Isaiah Johnson | Wide receiver | Belle Glade, FL

Ratings:

247: 3 stars

Rivals: 3 stars

Scout: 3 stars



Notes: Johnson (6-3, 211) is considered the jewel of WSU's 2016 recruiting class. Ranked four stars by ESPN, he was a Florida commit before he flipped to WSU. He reportedly had offers from Auburn, Louisville, Miami, Mississippi State, Illinois, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina, South Florida, University of Central Florida and West Virginia. less Isaiah Johnson | Wide receiver | Belle Glade, FL

Ratings:

247: 3 stars

Rivals: 3 stars

Scout: 3 stars



Notes: Johnson (6-3, 211) is considered the jewel of WSU's 2016 recruiting class. Ranked four stars by ... more Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Meet the Washington State Cougars' 2016 recruiting class 1 / 38 Back to Gallery

A few hours after the final faxes rolled in, Mike Leach remained stunned that there were no surprises during his fifth National Signing Day as Washington State's head coach.

"The most notable thing about this class is it went entirely as expected," Leach said Wednesday in Pullman. "That's the first time in history that's ever happened, at least for me... And I can't think of any exception. That's really a first."

Fresh off a 9-4 season capped by a victory over Miami in the Sun Bowl, the Cougars signed a balanced 25-man class featuring players from California (15), Washington (5), American Samoa (1), Oklahoma (1), Nevada (1), Florida (1) and Hawaii (1).

The group consists mostly of recruits rated "three-stars" by Rivals, Scout and 247 Sports, indicating that Leach and his staff brought in a solid, deep group after WSU's most successful season in more than a decade.

The focus, Leach said, was acquiring big offensive lineman and more speed on defense. In that regard, the Cougars did not disappoint.

Check out the gallery above for a full breakdown of the Cougars' 2016 recruiting class. Go to Cougfan.com for further in-depth analysis on a group that features six offensive lineman and five defensive backs.

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