Texas Edge Rusher Sets Reveal Date, UW Among His Final 4

Zane Rowe, a 4-star defensive lineman from Denton, Texas, will announce his college commitment on March 13.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Zane Rowe, a highly-touted 4-star edge rusher from Guyer High School in Denton, Texas, has narrowed his college choices down to North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, and the University of Washington. Rowe will publicly announce his decision on March 13 after previously committing to Oklahoma but later decommitting to explore other options.

Why it matters

Landing Rowe would be a major recruiting coup for the University of Washington, as he is considered one of the top defensive prospects in the state of Texas. The Huskies have had some success in recent years pulling talent from the Lone Star State, and adding an elite pass rusher like Rowe could bolster their defensive unit for years to come.

The details

Rowe, a 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman, has put up impressive stats over the past three seasons at Guyer High. As a junior in 2025, he recorded 72 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 14 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He was named the Most Valuable Player of Texas' 6A District 5 for his efforts. Rowe was equally productive as a sophomore in 2024, finishing with 75 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks.

  • Rowe announced he will make his college decision on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Rowe previously committed to Oklahoma in April 2024 but decommitted in January 2025 to explore other options.
  • The University of Washington offered Rowe a scholarship on May 16, 2025 and have been recruiting him heavily since then.

The players

Zane Rowe

A 4-star defensive lineman from Guyer High School in Denton, Texas who is considered one of the top edge rushers in the state.

Jedd Fisch

The head football coach at the University of Washington, leading the Huskies' recruitment efforts for Rowe.

Bill Belichick

The head football coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, one of the finalists for Rowe's commitment.

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