Did the Washington Huskies hire the best defensive coordinator in America in Ryan Walters? Jedd Fisch believes he did and that the former Purdue head coach will utilize transfer portal acquisitions like Tacario Davis, Xe'ree Alexander, Simote Pepa, and Alex McLaughlin and further improve Washington's defense in the Big Ten in 2025.

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson discuss key injury updates, including Zach Durfee, Jayvon Parker, Jacob Manu, and Geirean Hatchett, and explore the impact of new coaching staff dynamics with the hire of safeties coach Taylor Mays. The episode highlights the potential defensive improvements under Walters and more takeaways from Washington's media day, including the role for Penn State transfer portal acquisition Omari Evans. With a focus on the evolving roles within the team, the hosts provide a comprehensive analysis of the Huskies' path forward.

Don't miss this engaging discussion on the Washington Huskies' journey and the challenges they face in the upcoming season. Tune in for exclusive insights and expert analysis.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Ryan Walters' impact on Washington's defense

3:41 Defensive line depth and improvement

10:20 Jacob Manu injury update

13:54 Jayvon Parker's recovery timeline

16:50 Zach Durfee injury update

20:49 Offensive line updates and competition

24:18 Team culture and player vetting process

31:00 Taylor Mays' return to Washington

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