Did Washington Upgrade At Linebacker In The Transfer Portal?

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Did the Washington Huskies upgrade the linebacker position through the transfer portal? Jedd Fisch's coaching staff added three promising linebackers from the transfer portal, Buddah Al-Uqdah, Xe'ree Alexander, and Jacob Manu. Fisch's staff is also hosting former Penn State wide receiver Omari Evans on an official visit in an attempt to upgrade the pass catchers around quarterback Demond Williams Jr.

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson provide insights into the evolving strategies of Washington's coaching staff, highlighting key figures such as running backs coach Scottie Graham and his approach to recruiting. Discover how the Huskies aim to become a destination school by targeting top talent from across the nation. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the future of Washington Huskies football and the exciting challenges ahead.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Transfer portal linebacker class analysis

5:59 Evaluating linebacker transfers

11:04 WR Omari Evans transfer update

14:00 2026 WR recruiting strategy

19:58 Running back recruiting approach for 2026

28:01 Coaching staff's recruiting efforts in Alabama

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