Washington Huskies' Front Seven Talent Infusion: A Game-Changer? Coach Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies have a chance to make waves in the Big Ten with their revamped front seven thanks to several transfer portal acquisitions. Could this be the most improved unit in the conference? With standout players like Jacob Manu, Xe'ree Alexander, Buddha Al-Uqdah, Anterio Thompson, Ta'ita'i Uiagaleilei, and Simote Pepa, the Huskies are poised for a defensive transformation.

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson explore the strategic recruitment of defensive tackles, including rising star TI Umu-Cais, Dakota Dickson, Malik Brooks, and James Carrington. They also discuss Jacob Manu's recovery from a torn ACL and his potential to redefine Washington's defense. The episode dives into the Huskies' shift to a new defensive scheme under coordinator Ryan Walters, highlighting how these changes could alter the team's trajectory.

Tune in to discover how the Washington Huskies are reshaping their defense and what it means for their future success.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Washington's improved front seven

5:14 Veterans and young players on defensive line

10:51 TI Umu-Cais Recruiting Update

15:29 Dakota Dickson, Malik Brooks, James Carrington

20:50 Jacob Manu's potential impact in 2025

27:16 Linebacker depth and special teams contributions

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