Paul Mencke Rising Under New Coach

Paul Mencke Jr. is turning heads at Washington football, carving out a new identity under third safeties coach Taylor Mays—whose own playing style he’s emulating. A physically dominant sophomore, Mencke delivered seven game-changing plays in spring, including bone-rattling tackles and crucial interceptions. Head coach Jedd Fisch praised his growth and physicality, noting he’s becoming the tall, aggressive playmaker Mays once was. Alongside standout teammates like Davis and Johnson, Mencke’s breakout performance—highlighted by a Spring Game interception and first-team reps—signals he’s poised to leapfrog the depth chart and become a key force for the Huskies this season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/fff17ef388f0ad75