Kai McClendon’s 17-Month Comeback | Washington Huskies Football News

Kai McClendon, a defensive tackle who missed 17 months with a knee injury, just returned to practice and is already making waves—deflecting passes and snagging an interception in scrimmages. Once on crutches, he shed 20 pounds, bulked up to 320 lbs, and now trains harder than anyone, including teammate Darin Conley. Coach Fisch sees him as a key contributor, possibly even a starter, with three seasons left. A former freshman starter at Mississippi State, he’s the third player from that school to join Washington this year. His return could be a game-changer for the Huskies’ defense right before kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f57a0bfde0ee62c1