McClendon Makes Immediate Impact | Washington Huskies Football News

Kai McClendon, the Mississippi State transfer defensive tackle for Washington Huskies, is already making waves—despite only being cleared for full contact a week ago after recovering from an ACL tear. He’s already listed as a second-stringer and made a game-changing play in practice, batting down a pass that led to an interception. Coach Jedd Fisch called it no surprise—he expected McClendon to be a major contributor from day one, citing his standout film and drills. After a grueling rehab journey that included crutches and intense recovery, McClendon’s return has been seamless, and the Huskies are confident he’ll be a key piece of their defense this season. 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/0f7305e60286eac4