Fixing Washington's Pass Rush Should Be Jedd Fisch's New Year's Resolution

Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies can celebrate the New Year by revamping the pass rush for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters and position coach Jason Kaufusi. With promising prospects like Elinneus Davis, Jacob Lane, Derek Colman-Brusa, and JD Hill on the roster, the Huskies have the talent necessary to take a step forward in the Big Ten in 2026.Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff discusses the development of under-the-radar linemen like Omar Khan, Caleb Smith, and Dominic Macon, and how combined with transfer portal targets like North Dakota State's Toby Anene and Southern Mississippi's J'Mond Tapp, Washington's defense can level up in 2026, while Boston College wide receiver Reed Harris can transform Fisch's offense for Demond Williams Jr.. Also, Tomashoff breaks down who could be the next high school prospect to join Washington's 2027 class, highlighting blue-chip recruits like Sione Kaho, Isala Aisa Wily-Ava, and Zerek Sidney.00:00 – Intro01:28 – Washington’s Pass Rush Problems and Areas for Improvement05:09 – Young Talent and Development on the Defensive Line07:51 – Evaluating Penalties and Discipline Issues for Washington10:17 – Key Transfer Portal Targets for the Defensive Line17:01 – Boston College WR Reed Harris as a Potential Game-Changer21:35 – 2027 Recruiting Class: Early Commit Watch & Names to KnowBecome a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskiesLocked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast NetworkEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.