Sean McGrew is a key part of the Washington Huskies’ 2016 recruiting class and is set to make an impact on his new team immediately. He may not be hyped up as one of the top recruits in the entire class, but the Huskies believe that he will end up being a star at the NCAA level.
Last season at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California, McGrew showed why fans and the media should begin paying attention to him. He carried the football 200 times for 1,852 yards and 27 touchdowns according to his Max Preps page. Those numbers show why he has four stars next to his name on recruiting profiles and why we are calling attention to him at this point in time.
Standing in at 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds, many have called McGrew undersized throughout the recruiting process. While he may not have the most intimidating physical appearance, he will bruise all of those opponents underestimating him. He also possesses excellent speed and quickness to couple with patience.
Washington may not give him a huge role right off the bat, but there is no question that he will compete for carries as a freshman.
McGrew took the time to sit down and do an exclusive interview with our very own Evan Massey. We urge you to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to him and help support him as he takes the next step in his football career. Washington fans should be hyped up to have him on their team and should expect to see him become a major difference maker for the Huskies.
Q. What made you choose to commit to Washington? What were some of the main deciding factors?
A. Definitely coach Petersen and the way he runs his program. At Washington it’s more than football, it’s about turning into a man off the field and helping the community. Wanted to do something different and get out of L.A. and it was the best fit for me.
Q. How would you describe your game to a fan who hasn’t seen much of it?
A. My game is hard nosed even though I’m not the biggest non-stop motor, but at the same time you can describe me as an all purpose back that can do it all. Catch, run, outside and inside.
Q. What have the coaches at Washington told you about your fit in the offense both immediately and long-term?
A. I’m coming in as a running back and once I learn the running back position well they will experiment with what else I can do like lining up in the slot and catching passes and I got to come in and compete right away because I could be getting carries this season.
Q. Is there a current NCAA or NFL running back that you would compare your game to?
A. A lot of people compare me to Danny Woodhead and Christian McCaffery. I’d like to say that is very close comparison and if I can be half as good as McCaffery that will still be pretty good.
Q. What are your goals for your career with the Huskies? Both team and individual goals.
A. Team goals are to win a Rose Bowl and be great for the years to come. Personal goals are to do every job coach asks me to do to the best of my ability and do what the team needs to win.
Q. Where do you see yourself in four years? What are your goals for that time period?
A. I want to have my degree and be training, getting ready for the NFL Draft. But if not I see myself doing construction management and doing real estate.
Q. At what age did you realize you had D-1 talent? Who has helped you get to this point the most?
A. I think the first person to realize my talent was my dad and he pushed me into the athlete I am today. I could’ve gone D1 in track, baseball as well, but he told me to follow the sport I have the most passion for. I realized it at about age eight when I was playing baseball. I knew I had a special gift and football my 8th grade and freshmen year were dominant enough to get me thinking about a future in this sport.
Q. What would you like to say to the Huskies’ fan base in closing?
A. Hope you’re excited for the next four years because coach Pete is building a dynasty. Be ready for the Huskies to be back in business in it for the Pac-12 championship year in and year out.
