Naone’s Rise Shakes Tight End Race | Washington Huskies Football News

Baron Naone is exploding onto the scene as a top tight end threat for the Huskies, closing in on starter Decker DeGraaf and poised to split reps with him all season. After a dominant fall camp, Naone’s bulked-up frame, elite catching ability, and strong blocking have made him a breakout star — even stepping up last year when injuries hit. Meanwhile, competition rages at nickelback (Rahshawn Clark vs. freshman Jeron Jones) and linebacker (Zaydrius Rainey-Sale vs. Xe-ree Alexander, who earned MVP honors). But Naone’s rise is the story: from limited freshman snaps to a key contributor expected to play major minutes this season — and Coach Fisch is thrilled with his relentless growth. 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/68a41d3d1b90c7ff