Central Valley athlete pulls trigger
Three-star defensive back/running back Nathan Fellner (6-0, 195, 4.57) from Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West made his college decision. He made his decision out of offers from Stanford, Washington, Washington State and San Diego State.
"I went to Seattle this weekend and stayed with family I have up there," Fellner said. "I love Seattle and on Saturday I met with the coaches and I had some one on one time with Coach Tyrone Willingham."
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"On Saturday it was picture day and I was impressed by Washington's fan support," Fellner said. "There were a lot of fan support there and a lot of fans were taking pictures with the players and getting their autographs."
"After that I watched practice and Coach Willingham told me it was great having me in Seattle." Fellner said. "I went home and talked it over with my Dad and I decided that Washington was the place for me."
"For all the players looking at Washington, it is a great place," Fellner said. "The stadium is incredible and the coaches are awesome."
As a junior, Fellner rushed for 454 yards on 76 carries while averaging 6.0 yards per carry and scoring three rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in 19 receptions for 292 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, Fellner racked up 26 tackles, two interceptions and a two forced fumbles.
Solid get for Washington.
Fellner recently made the Rivals.com California Preseason Top 100 team for the class of 2009 landing has the Golden State's No. 91 prospect at any position.