Washington's Running Backs Are VITAL To Success In 2026

The Washington Huskies’ 2026 season hinges on an unproven running back group, with Jayden Limar, Trey Cooley, Quaid Carr, Brian Bonner, and Ansu Senoue vying for the RB1 spot in Jedd Fisch's offense behind a stellar offensive line. Can any of coach Scottie Graham's backs become the breakout star the Huskies need to anchor their offense with Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammed gone, or will questions linger as fall camp approaches? Wide receiver depth remains another pressing storyline, with players like Jordan Clay, Trez Davis, Chris Lawson, and Christian Moss looking to break though alongside Dezmen Roebuck and Rashid Williams to offer more consistency in the passing game for Demond Williams Jr. without Denzel Boston. Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Huskies Wire's Alex Katson spotlight the Huskies’ retooled defensive line as a potential Big Ten force, crediting Elinneus Davis and a deep rotation of transfer portal acquisitions like Darin Conley, Kai McClendon, and DeSean Watts for transforming the unit. The conversation also explores bold predictions: could Washington field more Freshman All-Americans than last season, with names like Kodi Greene and Ramzak Fruean poised to shine?  Don’t miss expert analysis on key position battles, defensive scheme evolution under Ryan Walters, and the Huskies’ shot at a top-10 defense. 00:00 — Intro 01:03 — Washington's RB unit is vital to offensive success in 2026 03:14 — Sorting out the unsettled running back room and emerging spring standouts 07:33 — Depth, uncertainty, and talent in the wide receiver group heading into the season 12:20 — Examining the rebuilt defensive line and depth 17:38 — Breaking down the edge rusher rotation and depth across the defensive front 23:25 —Why Washington can have a top 10 defense in 2026 31:15 —Can Washington have four Freshman All-Americans in 2026? 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! 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   RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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.