Washington's 2026 Defensive Class Can WREAK HAVOC In The Big Ten
Jedd Fisch, Ryan Walters, and the Washington Huskies reloaded their defense with one of the nation’s most versatile and hard-hitting 2026 recruiting classes. Can rising stars like Derek Colman-Brusa, J.D. Hill, and TI Umu-Cais transform the defensive line and set the tone in the Big Ten? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff is joined by Washington's senior director of player personnel Matt Doherty to spotlight how Washington’s staff prioritized size, physicality, and position versatility, building a front seven stacked with relentless competitors. Key talking points include breakdowns on Gavin Day, Jeron Jones, and Rahsjon Duncan’s elite secondary play, the linebacker prototype shift led by Ramzak Frewin and Ezaya Tokio, and more. Hear exclusive insights into why football intelligence, motor, and developmental pathways are critical to the Huskies’ future, plus inside stories from high-stakes recruiting battles and how these additions could elevate Washington’s defensive identity.