The Washington Huskies are making serious noise on the recruiting trail-and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
Coming off what’s being called the best recruiting class in program history, Washington wrapped up National Signing Day (Dec. 3-5) with the nation’s 12th-ranked 2026 class, per the 247Sports Composite. That’s not just a number-it’s a statement. It marks a new high-water mark for the Huskies and reflects the kind of momentum head coach Jedd Fisch is building in Seattle.
Headliners from that 2026 class include five-star offensive lineman Kodi Greene and four-star wideout Jordan Clay-two players expected to make an immediate impact when they arrive on campus. Greene brings the kind of size and athleticism you rarely see in a teenager, while Clay’s speed and route-running polish already have fans and coaches buzzing.
But the Huskies aren’t just living in the now. They’ve already shifted their focus to 2027, and the early signs are promising.
Washington has secured two in-state commitments from the ’27 class: wide receiver Braylon Pope and athlete Maurice Williams, both three-star prospects. Locking down local talent is always a good sign, especially this early in the cycle. It shows the staff is building trust and relationships inside the state-and that can pay dividends for years to come.
The Huskies are also in the mix for some of the top uncommitted talent in the region. Four-star quarterback Sione Kaho, another Washington native, has the Huskies on his shortlist.
He’s a big-time prospect with a strong arm and the kind of dual-threat ability that can change games. Washington is also recruiting four-star offensive lineman Oluwasemilore Olubobola, a name that’s quickly gaining traction among top programs nationwide.
Then there’s Josiah Molden-a name that should sound familiar to Husky fans.
The four-star cornerback is one of the top defensive backs in the Pacific Northwest and has narrowed his list to six schools: Washington, USC, Texas, Oregon, Ohio State, and Miami. That’s elite company, and Washington’s inclusion is no accident.
Molden’s ties to the program run deep. His older brother, Elijah Molden, was a standout cornerback for the Huskies from 2017 to 2020.
Elijah was a three-time All-Pac-12 selection and now plays for the Los Angeles Chargers. Their father, Alex Molden, also has a strong football pedigree-he starred at Oregon in the early '90s.
So yes, this recruitment has a little extra juice to it. If Washington or Oregon can land Josiah, it won’t just be a win on paper-it’ll be a big-time bragging rights moment in the ongoing battle for Pacific Northwest supremacy.
Molden is currently ranked as the No. 181 overall player in the country, the 23rd-best cornerback, and the top player in Oregon. That’s the kind of profile that can anchor a secondary and elevate a defense for years.
And let’s not forget: Oregon is also in the running for Sione Kaho. So these recruitments aren’t just about individual players-they’re part of a larger chess match between two programs looking to dominate the region.
As for Jedd Fisch, this is exactly the kind of trajectory Washington hoped for when they brought him in. In just one year, he flipped Arizona from a 6-7 team to a 9-4 squad. Now he’s turning that same energy loose in Seattle, stacking talent and building a roster that looks ready to compete on the national stage.
If the Huskies can keep this momentum going-especially with the ’27 class-they won’t just be a team to watch in the Pac-12. They’ll be a team to fear.
Bottom line: Washington is building something real. And the rest of the college football world is starting to take notice.