Demond Williams Jr.: A future superstar for the Washington Huskies and college football? He's poised to become one of the nation's best quarterbacks in 2025.

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson break down Washington's outlook for 2025, focusing on Williams' potential in Jedd Fisch's offense. The duo analyzes key recruiting targets, including Davon Benjamin, Ohio State commit Khary Wilder, and four-star defensive tackle TI Umu-Cais. Ryan Walters' defensive strategy takes center stage, with emphasis on recruiting versatile DBs like Gavin Day, Jeron Jones, and Ksani Jiles.

Don't miss this in-depth look at UW's quarterback situation, recruiting battles, and the defensive overhaul that could reshape Pac-12 football. Will the Huskies' focus on high school talent over transfer portal acquisitions pay off?

0:00 Intro

1:30 Demond Williams Jr.'s potential in 2025

5:51 Demond's intangibles and maturity as QB

11:00 Davon Benjamin: Top defensive back target

15:29 Khary Wilder: Potential flip target from Ohio State

18:30 TI Umu-Cais: Priority defensive tackle recruit

21:12 Versatility in defensive back recruiting strategy

29:50 Trusting Ryan Walters' defensive approach

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Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies are facing concerning challenges in defensive line recruiting on the recruiting trail. Can they land top defensive line talent for their Big Ten transition?

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson break down the Huskies' recent recruiting misses up fron with players like Khary Wilder, Tristian Givens, David Schwerzel, Dakota Dickson, and Fa Siale choosing to go elsewhere while analyzing potential game-changers like TI Umu-Cais and Davon Benjamin. The hosts explore the coaching staff's approach, debating the balance between high school recruits and transfers. Key discussions include expanding Washington's recruiting footprint into Texas and the importance of defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi closing on priority targets.

Tune in for insider perspectives on Washington's recruiting strategy and the potential impact of landing elite prospects like Umu-Cais, described as "the best defensive tackle west of Texas."

0:00 Intro

1:30 Washington's defensive line recruiting concerns

15:57 Balancing development and high-end recruits

20:20 4-star DT TI Umu-Cais is Washington's most important target

25:49 Can Washington land Davon Benjamin?

28:15 3-star OL Pule Primus update

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Ahead of college football's final weekend of summer official visits, can the Washington Huskies and Jedd Fisch land top targets in crucial position battles like Davon Benjamin?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff breaks down UW's latest recruiting efforts, focusing on potential game-changers like four-star cornerback Davon Benjamin, who is also considering Michigan, Oregon, and Texas, and Georgia wide receiver commit Vance Spafford who canceled his official visit to Miami. The analysis covers key targets across multiple positions, including offensive line prospect Pule Primus and linebacker Wassie Lugolobi, along with wide receivers Daniel Odom, Luc Weaver, and Madden Williams. Tomashoff examines how these recruits could impact Washington's defensive scheme under coach John Richardson and fit into the Big Ten landscape.

Don't miss this in-depth look at the Huskies' recruiting strategy and how it could shape their future success on the gridiron.
0:00 Intro

1:30 Washington's push for Davon Benjamin

5:06 Pule Primus: Potential offensive line addition

11:13 Rahsjon Duncan: Late offer at defensive back

15:17 Tight end recruiting shifts for Washington

19:15 Vance Spafford cancels Miami Visit

24:25 Seeking a true outside receiver for 2026

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