Washington's Most Important Targets In The 2026 Class

Can Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies secure the top-tier talent necessary to build a College Football Playoff contender? With the 2026 recruiting class on the horizon, the Huskies are eyeing key in-state prospects and high-profile out-of-state targets to bolster their roster like in-state defensive linemen Derek Colman-Brusa and David Schwerzel, along with top California offensive linemen Sam Utu and Tommy Tofi. 

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson discuss the strategic moves needed to compete with powerhouse programs like Georgia and Alabama. They explore the significance of landing five-star recruits such as Brandon Arrington and Jett Washington, emphasizing the need for a strong offensive line with players like Keeyan Pepe. 

Join the conversation to uncover how the Huskies plan to close the talent gap and rise in the Big Ten. Listen now for exclusive insights into Washington's recruiting strategy and future prospects.

0:00 Intro

 1:30 Top 2026 targets for Washington

 10:20 In-state recruiting importance for Huskies

 15:25 Building a strong defensive line

 21:43 Top 100 prospects Washington should pursue

27:14 Offensive line targets 

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