Washington is back on the field today after a day off, with fall camp rolling on and the 2026 season now just four weeks away. This is Jedd Fisch’s third year leading the Huskies, and there’s plenty of buzz around a program that returns 13 starters from a 9-4 team.
The familiar pieces give Washington a solid base. Four of those returning starters are on the offensive line, and quarterback Demond Williams is back as well. Beyond that, the picture is wide open in a lot of spots, which is exactly why this practice matters.
There are several battles worth watching. Right guard is up for grabs, the inside linebacker spots are still unsettled, and there’s competition brewing at tailback, wide receiver and both EDGE positions. With so many openings, the two-deep should feature a mix of proven veterans and new arrivals from both the transfer portal and the high school ranks.
Some of the incoming talent has already been seen. Husky fans got an early look at top 2026 signees Kodi Greene and Derek Colman-Brusa during spring football. Others are newer to the mix, including Rahsjon Duncan, JD Hill and David Schwerzel, who enrolled in mid-June and have not been on display yet.
This also feels like an important checkpoint for players entering their second year in the program. Champ Taulealea, John Mills and Rylon Dillard-Allen are all expected to run with the first unit when practice begins this morning, giving Washington another layer of intrigue as camp continues.
The Dawgman.com crew of Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters and Scott Eklund will be covering practice and sharing updates afterward.
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Washingtons New NCAA Rule Could Quietly Change Jedd Fischs Roster
A new NCAA eligibility rule could give Jedd Fisch a quieter roster boost than any transfer or signing class, and the ripple effects may be felt around Washington well beyond this season. Starting with the 2023-24 academic year, student-athletes can now have five years of eligibility instead of four, with redshirts and medical waivers removed from the equation, a change that may open the door for several Huskies to stick around for another run in purple and gold.
Jacob Lane is among the Washington players whose status now carries extra intrigue, and the bigger picture is that this rule could alter how Fisch plans for depth and continuity going forward. There are still unresolved questions for some players because of ongoing legal challenges and other factors, and Fisch acknowledged the rule shift without tipping his hand on any individual return decisions, leaving the Huskies with a roster storyline that could keep evolving into the offseason. [Read more 🡒]
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Washington is making a late recruiting push well outside its usual comfort zone, and the latest move shows Jedd Fisch and his staff are still willing to chase elite talent wherever it leads. The Huskies have extended an offer to a highly ranked offensive lineman from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, adding another name from a program that has already been on Washingtons radar and reinforcing the staffs intent to keep swinging in national recruiting battles.
The challenge is obvious: this is a fight being waged from a distance, and the Midwest schools in the mix have long had the kind of built-in advantage that makes these pursuits difficult. Washington has also offered other Cass Tech prospects, but with some commitments elsewhere already slipping away, the Huskies are now trying to turn a late opening into something more meaningful before the recruiting board tightens even further. [Read more 🡒]
Washington Is Battling For Two Blue-Chip Recruits Fans Need To Watch
Washingtons recruiting footprint is stretching well beyond the Pacific Northwest as the Huskies stay in the mix for two of the countrys top high school prospects. Desert Edge edge rusher Jalanie George, a five-star from Arizona, has trimmed his list to six schools, and Washington remains the only West Coast program still standing. On the other side of the ball, Cass Technical offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes has added a Washington offer to a growing list that already includes several heavyweight programs.
The appeal is obvious for a staff trying to stockpile elite talent on both lines. George is viewed as one of the premier prospects in the nation, while Wilkes is already rated among the best offensive linemen in the 2028 class by On3. For Washington, staying in the conversation with players of that caliber matters as much as the eventual result, even if the chase is still very much unfolding. [Read more 🡒]