Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies coaching staff are expecting the defensive line to return important contributors Jayvon Parker, Deshawn Lynch, and Logan Sagapolu soon from injuries.

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hansen break down the Huskies' defensive resurgence, spotlighting the defensive line's potential impact against Washington State and Ohio State, along with injury updates for linebackers Jacob Manu and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale. The hosts analyze how transfer portal acquisitions like Alex McLaughlin, Carver Willis, and Kade Eldridge have become game-changers, praising the coaching staff's talent evaluation. The discussion shifts to immediate contributors for the 2026 recruiting class, including five-star tackle Kodi Greene and defensive standouts TI Umu-Cais and Derek Colman-Brusa as options who will not redshirt in their freshman seasons.

Don't miss this insider look at the Huskies' evolving roster and the recruits poised to make immediate impacts on the field.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Washington's defensive line reinforcements

4:00 Jayvon Parker is a crucial piece of the puzzle

8:00 Linebacker injury updates

12:28 Alex McLaughlin's FCS to FBS transition

18:28 Kade Eldridge: Maximizing potential at fullback

23:37 2026 commits who will not redshirt

30:17 Under-the-radar players likely to contribute

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