Washington's Safeties Will Make A MAJOR IMPACT On Ryan Walters' Defense

Washington's Safeties Will Make A MAJOR IMPACT On Ryan Walters' Defense

From Locked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Roman Tomashoff, Lars Hanson

June 3, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 943

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of Washington's safety unit on their defense and explores recruiting strategies.

Jedd Fisch, Ryan Walters, Taylor Mays, and the Washington Huskies boast one of the Big Ten’s top safety units, can Freshman All-American Rylon Dillard-Allen and All-Big Ten honorable mention Alex McLaughlin anchor a College Football Playoff-caliber defense? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports' Nick Lemkau spotlight the Huskies’ elite secondary, analyzing Dillard-Allen’s physicality and breakout potential in the post safety role, McLaughlin’s production, and the rising depth led by Paul Mencke and freshman Gavin Day. The duo also examines how Walters’ scheme enables aggressive, high-IQ play, elevating Washington’s defensive ceiling for 2026. Attention shifts to the Huskies’ crowded tight end room, where Decker DeGraaf and Baron Naone emerge as key playmakers amidst lingering questions about roles and blocking responsibilities with Kade Eldridge injured. Could freshman Kekua Aumua become the next high-end in-line blocker? Recruiting takes center stage with underrated commits like Reis Russell and Maurice Williams, exploring how Washington’s eye for under-the-radar talent could spark future Big Ten dominance.

People in this episode

Host: Roman Tomashoff

Guest: Nick Lemkau

Topics covered

  • Washington Huskies football
  • defensive strategy
  • safety units
  • recruiting
  • tight end roles
  • College Football Playoff

Keywords

  • safeties
  • defense
  • College Football Playoff
  • recruiting
  • Big Ten
  • Washington Huskies
  • Rylon Dillard-Allen
  • Alex McLaughlin
  • tight ends

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Organizations: Washington Huskies, Last Word On College Sports, Big Ten

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