Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Is Washington's Next SUPERSTAR

Washington Huskies sophomore linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale could put the nation on notice in 2026, is All-Big Ten or All-American stardom in his future for Jedd Fisch's team? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff spotlights the program’s next wave of breakout stars, with Rainey-Sale set to anchor Ryan Walters’ evolving defense alongside talent like Jacob Manu and Xe'ree Alexander. Cornerback Dylan Robinson’s emergence, Alex McLaughlin’s path to All-American status, and rising contributors in the trenches position the Huskies for a defensive leap.On offense, all eyes are on Champ Taulealea as a potential game-changer on the offensive line, with Chris Lawson and Justice Williams vying for top receiving roles in the post-Denzel Boston era. Key position battles heat up across the roster, from tight end Baron Naone’s upside to running back Quaid Carr’s chances of seizing a larger workload behind Jordan Washington and Brian Bonner. Who will separate from a loaded roster and become the Huskies’ next household name?0:00 – Intro1:19 – Breakout star predictions: Zaydrius Rainey-Sale6:09 – Dylan Robinson’s upside as a sophomore cornerback9:07 – Safety Alex McLaughlin’s potential leap to All-American caliber11:43 – Offensive breakout candidates: Champ Taulealea16:35 – Wide receiver room questions: Chris Lawson’s starting potential19:27 – Tight end watch: Baron Naone’s growing role 21:52 – Honorable mention names to watchBecome a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskiesLocked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast NetworkEverydayer Club  If 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!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.