The Washington Huskies are trying to find a path that would let Christian Moss return in 2027, even as the sixth-year wide receiver’s 2026 season appears headed toward an early end.
Moss, who came to Washington this offseason from Kennesaw State, was supposed to help fill the void left by last season’s leading receiver, Denzel Boston. Boston was selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Moss brought a résumé from the Owls that included 45 catches for 689 yards and two touchdowns.
But injuries followed him to Seattle. Moss missed all of spring with a soft tissue injury, then lasted just one play in Washington’s 24-10 win over Washington State on Sept. 6 before suffering a quad injury that required surgery. If he does make it back, it would only be for the final two games of the season, though the outlook points the other way.
His college career has been defined by stops and starts. Moss originally played at Virginia Tech from 2021-22, then missed 2023 because of injury. He was later granted a medical waiver by the NCAA, which gave him one more season.
Washington’s roster has taken plenty of hits this year, too. The Huskies lost assumed starting running back Jordan Washington to a neck injury early in spring practice, and three more backs - Quaid Carr, Julian McMahan and Jayden Limar - also went down. All four are considered to have a strong chance of missing the rest of the season.
Under the NCAA’s new "5-for-5" eligibility rules, Moss’ final season of college football would normally be this year, with redshirts and medical waivers no longer applying. Even so, Washington is looking into potential ways to keep him around for 2027.
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