Washington has landed its first offensive line commit for the class of 2018, with three-star Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe offensive tackle Matteo Mele announced his decision Monday afternoon.

Mele committed to UW over his two other finalists: Colorado and Oklahoma. The Buffaloes offered earlier this spring and were able to host Mele for a visit. Once the Huskies entered the picture his interest quickly grew, culminating in his visit last Friday and decision on Monday.

Here is our story from this past weekend on Mele following his visit to UW.

Washington now holds nine verbal commitments for its 2018 class:

*** 2018 four-star Bothell (Wash.) pro-style quarterback Jacob Sirmon

*** 2018 four-star Coeur d'Alene (Id.) dual-threat quarterback Colson Yankoff

*** 2018 four-star Mission Viejo (Calif.) wide receiver Austin Osborne

*** 2018 four-star Murrieta (Calif.) Vista wide receiver Marquis Spiker

*** 2018 four-star Portland (Ore.) Jesuit wide receiver Trey Lowe

*** 2018 three-star Spokane (Wash.) Gonzaga Prep tight end Devin Culp

*** 2018 three-star Tucson (Ariz.) Salpoint offensive tackle Matteo Mele

*** 2018 four-star Wilsonville (Ore.) defensive end Draco Bynum

*** 2018 three-star Nashville (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy linebacker Jackson Sirmon