Recruiting class of '93: Where are they now?

Jayson Bass, LB (O'Dea) — Regarded at the time as the best athlete in the class, Bass never played for UW, instead signing a contract with the Detroit Tigers. He has yet to make it to the major leagues but hit .286 with 21 homers and 79 runs batted in for the Class AAA Iowa Cubs last season. A free agent since his release by the Cubs, he is in his fourth season with the Los Mochis Caneros, earning Mexican League Most Valuable Player by leading the team to its first title in 19 years and a spot in the Caribbean World Series this week.

Ryan Bradley, OL, Porterville, Calif. (Monache) — One of the last players signed in the class, Bradley never became a major contributor and left UW after the 1995 season when his wife became pregnant and he broke his foot. Moved back to Porterville and now is a guard for the Avenal State Prison. Married with a 6-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl. Mom and Dad moved to Seattle to follow his UW career and still live in Silverdale.

Jeremy Brigham, TE, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Saguaro) — Brigham was one of the "reaches" of this class. UW coaches were enamored by his athleticism after watching him play basketball. He had a solid career at UW but not one that foretold his future NFL success. He started just one game at UW, backing up Cam Cleeland his last two years and caught just eight passes. But the Oakland Raiders also liked his athleticism and drafted him the following spring, and he has been with them most of the past five seasons. He was cut in September but re-signed before the Super Bowl and played in the game.

Jason Chorak, DL (Vashon) — Regarded as one of the key in-state targets for the Huskies, Chorak might have been the most heralded name in the class. He lived up to the hype, setting a UW season sack record and being named 1996 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. He then had a brief pro career cut short by injury. He now lives in Tacoma and is working in commercial real estate and for a sports-management company.

Cameron Cleeland, TE (Sedro Woolley) — Regarded as one of the in-state "must-gets" for the Huskies, he immediately was expected to be the latest in the long line of good UW tight ends. Cleeland filled the bill, being named to the All-Pac-10 team as a senior. He has been in the NFL since graduation, playing this past fall with the New England Patriots.

Chris Campbell, LB (Lynnwood) — Not highly recruited, UW was his only visit. But he emerged as a solid defensive end, starting 17 games and earning honorable mention all-conference honors as a senior. Had a brief tryout in the NFL and now works as an electrician in his native Lynnwood.

Fred Coleman, WR, Tyler, Texas (Lee) — Maybe the most highly touted player in the class, Coleman considered Florida State before signing with UW. Became a starter as a sophomore and finished his career with 97 catches, including seven for TDs as a senior. Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round, he has bounced around the NFL since. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots last year, and after being cut earlier this season, is again with the Patriots.

Shane Fortney, QB, Mukilteo (Mariner) — Considered the top high-school quarterback in the state, he committed to the Huskies even after they had a pledge from highly-touted QB Mike Smith of California. By 1995, Fortney was the backup to Damon Huard and he entered 1996 as the starter. Lost his job after two games after suffering a knee injury and transferred in the spring of 1997 to Northern Iowa, where he played one season. Now married and owns a construction business in Annapolis, Md.

Terry Hollimon, CB, Everett (Cascade) — Switched to running back early in his career and gained 214 yards in 15 games before leaving along with Fortney in the spring of 1997 for Northern Iowa. Like Fortney, finished up his degree at UW. Works as a personal financial analyst in Tukwila.

Jerry Jensen, LB Everett (Cascade) — Seriously considered Washington State before signing with UW. Became a stalwart of the class, starting 28 games at linebacker and being named a captain as a senior. Played parts of three seasons with the Carolina Panthers before career ended because of knee injury. Got his degree and is a contractor in Everett and married with a young son.

Darius Jones, LB, Portland (Central Catholic) — Followed older brothers Matt and Mark to UW. Started two games as a sophomore in 1995 but career was then sidetracked by a broken foot. He retired from football after the 1996 season. Received business degree, then got into sports management thanks in part, he says, to help from UW Athletic Director Barbara Hedges. Has worked for the Mariners the past four years and is the team's publications and outreach manager.

Petrocelli Kesi, OL, Honolulu (Saint Louis) — Followed older brother Pat to UW. Won three letters but never started a game. Received degree in ethnic studies and worked as an undergraduate assistant coach for Huskies in 1998. Now works as a youth counselor at Goodwill in Honolulu and also as a football recruiter for the Hawaii Sports Network. Plans to open his own line of athletic sports gear.

Jovan McCoy, DB (O'Dea) — One of O'Dea's "Fab Five" who signed Division I letters that year (the fifth, Charles Young, signed with Stanford), McCoy played sparingly at UW before retiring from football at end of 1995 season after suffering a shoulder injury. Stayed at UW and received degrees in sociology and society and justice. Is a field claims appraiser for Safeco in Tacoma with a wife and 1-year-old child.

Tony Parrish, DB, Huntington Beach, Calif. (Marina) — Recruited initially by most schools for his track skills — he won the state triple jump title as a senior. Huskies didn't get on him until late in the process but stole him away from UCLA. Became one of best players in the class, starting 29 games and earned All-Pac-10 honors as a junior at safety. Drafted in second round by the Chicago Bears, is now with the San Francisco 49ers.

Mike Reed, RB, Tacoma (Clover Park) — A late addition to the class, had played high-school football in England before moving to Tacoma. Became a versatile RB for Huskies, starting seven games in career and scoring four touchdowns. Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as free agent, played two seasons in NFL. Lives in Seattle area.

Kyle Roberts, DB (O'Dea) — Father, Al, was a former UW player and assistant coach. Had injury-plagued UW career, starting three games and making 18 tackles. Received marketing degree and has worked for several computer companies. Lives on Mercer Island and does freelance Web design while continuing to study computers in Bellevue.

Rashaan Shehee, RB, Bakersfield, Calif. (Foothill) — Wasn't UW's top-rated RB recruit at the time and was wanted by schools such as UCLA as a defensive back. But turned out better than most of those the UW missed on, starting 18 games and rushing for 2,150 yards in his career and earning first-team all-conference honors as a senior. Had career game with 212 yards in 1995 Apple Cup. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, he played three years in NFL and another in XFL. Now living in Bakersfield and working as a sociology teacher and coach at Bakersfield High. Is married with a child on the way.

Mike Smith, QB, La Puente, Calif. (Bishop Amat) — Regarded as one of the top QBs on the West Coast, Huskies won out over the likes of Texas and Colorado for Smith. But UW career never got off the ground, and he transferred to San Diego State after the 1994 season. Played sparingly for Aztecs but later played in European semipro leagues. Got his MBA at San Diego State and now works in sales for telecommunications company in Orange, Calif.

Mostafa Sobhi, OT, Hawthorne, Calif. (Hawthorne) — Born in Egypt, didn't play football until high school. Heavily recruited by Pac-10 schools, was key backup as a sophomore and starter as a junior before suffering a back injury that eventually ended his career. Couldn't be reached, but is thought to have returned to Egypt.

Sekou Wiggs, DL (O'Dea) — Regarded by some as the plum of the class, had a solid UW career — starting 16 games — that was sidetracked when he missed much of his junior year with a broken jaw suffered in a locker-room fight with teammate Olin Kreutz. Earned business management degree, and is an associate broker at John L. Scott Realty working out of the Laurelhurst office.

Chad Yenchesky, OL, DePere, Wis. — Last player in the class to sign, was recruited initially for track and field (shot put and discus) before Huskies offered a football scholarship. Decided after the 1993 season to concentrate on track. Left UW in 1995 and transferred to Minnesota, where he was a captain of Big Ten title team in 1997. Recently graduated from dental school and now works as a dentist in Oneida, Wis.