Bend, Oregon: Home of the last functioning Blockbuster in the world and now the lone tight end commit for the Arizona Wildcats' 2024 recruiting class.
Three-star tight end Charlie Crowell, a 6-5, 230-pound star at Summit High School, pledged to the Wildcats on Sunday, becoming the 17th commit for the UA's upcoming recruiting class. Coincidentally, Arizona tight ends coach Jordan Paopao celebrated his 37th birthday on Sunday.
Crowell also held offers from Washington State, Idaho, Cal, Air Force and Northern Arizona.
Crowell is rated by 247Sports.com as the 72nd-best tight end prospect nationally and the eighth-best recruit from Oregon. In seven games over two seasons at Summit, Crowell has 11 catches for 217 yards and two touchdowns.