Washington Huskies football: Recruiting rebound, hidden gems, and Big Ten outlook. Can Jedd Fisch and his coaching staff land top defensive tackle Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais to bolster their line for Big Ten play?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff breaks down Washington's recruiting strategy for the 2026 class and underrated players poised for breakout seasons. The discussion covers potential impact transfers, emerging wide receivers, and the crucial development of promising young offensive lineman Paki Finau. Key topics include Alex McLaughlin's versatility in the secondary, Rashid Williams' potential as a go-to target, and why Rahshawn Clark might be the ultimate sleeper in the defensive backfield alongside Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock.

Don't miss this insider analysis of Washington's path to success in their second Big Ten campaign. Will the Huskies' revamped roster shock the conference?

0:00 Intro

1:30 TI Umu-Cais is a critical target for Washington

5:03 Washington's top 2026 targets

11:08 Alex McLaughlin: Flying under the radar

15:11 Defensive tackle trio poised for impact

21:16 Rashid Williams: Potential breakout receiver

25:50 Paki Finau: Rising star on offensive line

28:53 Rahshawn Clark: Turnover machine in secondary

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