John Mills Is One Of College Football's FASTEST-RISING Stars

Washington Huskies offensive lineman John Mills is primed for superstardom in college football. Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports' Nick Lemkau spotlight breakout candidates on Jedd Fisch's roster for the 2026 season, weighing all-American potential for Mills, the pass-rushing upside of transfer portal acquisition Darin Conley, and the versatility of linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale. The duo debates Jacob Lane’s ability to convert pressures into sacks, Dylan Robinson’s ceiling as a shutdown cornerback, and whether Baron Naone’s ability as a blocker and pass catcher will transform the Huskies’ offense. Attention shifts to the future as the NCAA’s new 5-for-5 rule could reshape Washington’s roster management. The hosts break down how players like Landen Hatchett, Xe'ree Alexander, and Alex McLaughlin stand to benefit, and what this means for freshman development, special teams rotations, and the future depth across the offensive line, linebacker corps, and secondary.  How will these rising stars and changes impact UW’s path to the Big Ten title race? 00:00 Intro 01:13 John Mills could be one of college football's brightest stars 04:03 Darin Conley's breakout potential on the defensive line 06:47 Zaydrius Rainey-Sale's potential as a versatile defensive star 10:50 Jacob Lane’s edge development and breakout case 16:43 Dylan Robinson’s emergence at cornerback 19:33 Baron Naone’s role in the offense at tight end 23:15 Five for five rule finalized and eligibility implications for Washington Become a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskies Locked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast Network Everydayer ClubIf 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started 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.