The Washington Huskies defense is facing setbacks after season-ending injuries to Russell Davis II and Rahim Wright were announced by Jedd Fisch at Big Ten Media Day in Las Vegas.
Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff breaks down the Huskies' defensive line challenges, analyzing potential contributors like Isaiah Ward, Jacob Lane, and Deshawn Lynch, and transfer portal acquisitions like Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei and Anterio Thompson. The discussion covers secondary depth concerns, updates on other injured players like Armon Parker, Jayvon Parker, Zach Durfee, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, and their effect on Washington's upcoming season. Tomashoff also makes bold NFL predictions for former Huskies stars, including Rome Odunze's potential 1000-yard season with the Chicago Bears and Trent McDuffie's path to becoming the NFL's highest-paid cornerback with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tune in for expert analysis on how Washington's injury woes could reshape their defensive strategy and get the inside scoop on Huskies alumni making waves in the NFL.
0:00 Intro
1:30 OLB Russell Davis to miss 2025 season
7:30 Importance of defensive line recruiting depth
10:40 Rahim Wright injury and secondary depth
14:12 Updates on Parker twins and Zach Durfee
18:45 LB injury situations
20:00 Bold NFL predictions for Husky alumni
24:50 Vita Vea poised for All-Pro season
27:53 Trent McDuffie contract extension prediction
30:25 Ja'Lynn Polk's potential breakout with Patriots
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