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Washington Needs To Stack Defensive Line Talent In The 2026 class

Locked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & Basketball
Locked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & Basketball
Episode • Feb 7 • 32m

Can Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies stack defensive line talent in the 2026 class? With a focus on the defensive line as they continue to adjust to life in the Big Ten, the Huskies are setting their sights on key recruits like Derek Colman-Brusa, Simote Katoanga, and Anthony Jones up front, along with Salesi Moa, Devon Benjamin, and Derrick Johnson II in the secondary. 

This episode of Locked On Huskies dives into the strategies behind recruiting these high-impact players and the significance of in-state talent, featuring insights from hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the Huskies' recruiting tactics and the potential impact of UW alumni in the NFL, including Kansas City Chiefs star Trent McDuffie who will play in Super Bowl 59 and Budda Baker. The discussion also explores the NFL prospects of Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze, teasing their potential future success.

Tune in to discover how the Washington Huskies are building their path to success and what it means for the future of college football.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Washington's defensive line needs in 2026

5:43 Importance of Derek Colman-Brusa and Anthony Jones

11:44 Secondary recruiting and top targets for 2026

17:11 In-state cornerback prospects to watch

21:44 Debating best UW alumni in the NFL

28:05 Bold Super Bowl MVP prediction for Trent McDuffie

29:44 Projecting Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze in NFL

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