Jedd Fisch has made a habit of trusting young players early, and this year’s top-15 recruiting class gives Washington a fresh crop of true freshmen with a real path to the field. A few names stand out as the most likely to matter in 2026, and the biggest one is the least surprising of the bunch.
The headliner is Kodi Greene. That’s not exactly a shocking answer, and for good reason.
Left tackle is one of the most important spots on the field, and it is rare for a true freshman to walk into a top 25 program and seize it immediately. Greene, though, is not a normal freshman.
He came to UW as a five-star prospect and the 6th highest rated recruit to sign with the Huskies in the modern recruiting era. He arrived in January already built at 6’6, 320 pounds, and the main challenge has been learning the playbook.
There will be growing pains, but there is no true freshman on the roster who projects to have a bigger effect on Washington’s success this fall.
Jordan Clay is another freshman who has already put himself in the conversation. With Denzel Boston off to the draft, Washington lost more than just a dependable target; it also lost a major red-zone presence.
The staff added Christian Moss from Kennesaw State to bring in a big-bodied receiver with college experience, but Clay has flashed enough in spring ball to suggest he can help early. He opens fall camp as the backup to Moss, and the expectation is that he keeps building momentum and shows up often in red-zone packages as a receiver who can win over defenders.
At corner, Jeron Jones has moved quickly into the mix. Washington has recruited the position well under Jedd Fisch, which means there is plenty of young talent fighting for snaps.
Dylan Robinson and transfer Emmanuel Karnley are listed as the starters, but Jones has already earned second-string work and even gotten looks at nickel with the third team. The staff has praised him publicly, and that kind of attention usually points to meaningful playing time.
Then there’s Derek Colman-Brusa, who arrived to plenty of excitement. Landing DCB meant bringing in the top recruit in the state and a highly regarded prospect at a position that needed help.
He has also done his part physically, adding good weight without giving up speed or quickness. He is in a real battle for a starting role, but even if he comes up short there, Washington’s regular rotation up front should still give him plenty of snaps.
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