With the early signing period closing in, Washington is trying to do two things at once: hold onto the class it has and see whether it can pry a few recruits away from other programs.
The biggest hit so far came at quarterback. Four-star Blake Roskopf backed off his pledge to UW after having second thoughts about the offense the Huskies run, along with some other factors.
That’s a tough loss for Washington, and there’s no way to dress it up. The staff will likely turn to the portal once it opens, and a quarterback flip is at least on the table, though doing that this late in the process would be a difficult ask.
Washington also hosted a potential addition this weekend in three-star running back Terrence Grant Jr. from Dematha HS in Maryland. Grant is committed to Maryland right now, but the Huskies have been in the mix for a while after offering him early in 2025. He spent last season at Bishop Gorman in Nevada before moving back to Maryland.
At 6-foot and around 220 pounds, Grant brings size to the position, but he also has the kind of burst that can turn a crease into a long gain once he gets into space. That matters for a Washington backfield that could see a couple of running backs head to the portal this season. Adding Grant would be a major boost alongside current running back commit Jeremy Adenjayu.
There’s still time for Washington to make a move or two before signing day, but a full-scale shakeup in the class does not look likely. Right now, the Huskies have 22 commits and sit with the 28th-ranked class in the country.