At the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Washington Huskies offensive lineman Carver Willis dubbed former four-star recruits Champ Taulealea and Rashid Williams as players who are poised to transform Jedd Fisch's offense during the 2026 season. With a young, promising roster ready to take a step forward, Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Huskies Wire's Alex Katson break down position battles at right guard, running back, and wide receiver, spotlighting Geirean Hatchett’s leadership and the high expectations for Jayden Lamar, Jordan Washington, and Quaid Carr. How will these talented, yet inexperienced, playmakers impact Washington’s Big Ten run, and does the offense have enough firepower to surprise the conference behind Demond Williams Jr. and Dezmen Roebuck? On defense, Virginia transfer Emmanuel Karnley drew major praise for his athleticism and leadership, while Willis also focused on edge rusher Devin Hyde, highlighting the Huskies’ commitment to building a dominant pass rush. Plus, Katson shares inside stories from the NFL Combine, how are Tacario Davis, Ephesians Prysock, Denzel Boston, and Jonah Coleman boosting their draft stock? Get insider perspectives on roster moves, rising stars, and what’s next for Washington football. 00:00– Intro 01:31– Champ Taulealea highlighted as Washington's next rising star 06:54– Wide receiver room outlook and Rashid Williams’ return 12:02– Running back questions: Jordan Washington & Quaid Carr highlighted by Jonah Coleman 18:11– Emmanuel Karnley’s role in Washington's secondary 21:49– Pass rusher to watch: Devin Hyde earns praise from Carver Willis 26:10– Combine standouts: Tacario Davis, Ephesians Prysock 33:00- Denzel Boston’s draft stock watch Become a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskies Locked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast Network Everydayer 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. 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 Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto 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.
