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The Washington Huskies are relying on their linebacker corps of Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Xe'ree Alexander, and Jacob Manu to be one of the Big Ten's best units in 2026 and change Ryan Walters' defense with their length, athleticism, and versatility. How will Buddah Al-Uqdah and four-star freshman Ramzak Fruean factor in?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Football's Nick Lemkau break down how Walters and Jedd Fisch can utilize the position to take another step forward in the Big Ten, and debate who will be Washington's breakout wide receivers for Demond Williams Jr. behind Freshman All-American Dezmen Roebuck. Will transfer portal acquisitions Christian Moss or Bodpegn Miller step up? Or will recoveries from injuries help Chris Lawson, Justice Williams, and Rashid Williams take a step forward? Plus, where do four-star freshmen Jordan Clay, Trez Davis, and Mason James factor in?

0:00- Intro

1:30- Washington may hold the Big Ten's best group of linebackers in 2026

5:09- The importance of versatility at LB in Ryan Walters' defense

11:50- Will Christian Moss establish himself as a high-end WR target?

16:15- Injury issues cloud Washington's WR depth

22:18- Jordan Clay brings high-end potential to Washington

26:20- Mason James can break onto Washington's depth chart as a true freshman

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