Three things to watch for at the Washington Huskies' spring game
The Washington Huskies are set to conclude their spring practice with the Dawgs After Dark spring game, highlighting key developments from their offseason program. Several high-end freshmen have made strong impressions, while injury concerns and player availability remain notable storylines. Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is also implementing a more aggressive defensive scheme tailored to the team's personnel.
- ▪Highly-touted 2026 recruits like Kodi Greene, Derek Colman-Brusa, and Trez Davis have consistently practiced with the first or second-team units.
- ▪Players such as Zaydrius Rainey-Sale and Austin Simmons have been limited in practice, wearing non-contact jerseys due to injuries.
- ▪Wide receivers Christian Moss, Bodpegn Miller, and Chris Lawson participated in rehab drills and did not take part in team activities.
- ▪Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters has shifted back to a five-man front and aggressive blitz packages during spring practice.
- ▪The spring game will offer insight into how much of Walters' defensive scheme he is willing to reveal ahead of the Big Ten season.
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