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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