Episode Details

Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies flipped three-star defensive tackle Joseph Peko from Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, adding power and depth to their 2026 recruiting class. Can Peko’s NFL pedigree and high football IQ bolster the defensive line and shape the future of Ryan Walters’ scheme?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff highlights Peko’s similarities to his father, former Cincinnati Bengals star Domata Peko, and explores how this addition cements Washington’s defensive front as one of its strongest ever. Key segments focus on the Huskies’ strategy to develop young talent like Derek Colman-Brusa, TI Umu-Cais, Ramzak Fruean, and JD Hill, balance immediate impact with long-term growth, and address major roster turnover. 

Discover how this class positions Washington to reload at key spots and fuels anticipation for breakout freshman performances this fall.

00:00 Intro

00:53 Washington flips 3-star DT Joseph Peko

05:10 Washington’s defensive line depth and long-term roster strategy

08:13 How the addition of Joseph Peko elevates the defensive line class

10:04 Immediate contribution potential across various 2026 recruits and positional flexibility

13:02 Addressing NFL departures: recruiting class strength and readiness for early impacts

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