The Washington Huskies’ youthful offensive line dominated in a big win over Purdue, sparking optimism for the future of Jedd Fisch's program as he continues to build a Big Ten roster. Can true freshmen Champ Taulealea, John Mills, and Paki Finau anchor a dominant unit? 

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hansen spotlight breakout performances up front, and debate how long it’ll take to close the roster gap against the elite teams in the Big Ten. Recruiting momentum surges as 2027 four-star WR Zerek Sidney includes Washington in his top five. The hosts outline young prospects along the offensive line like Kodi Greene, Jack Shaffer, and focus on wide receiver targets like Braylon Pope, Jordan Clay, Trez Davis, and Tre Moore, examine the evolving transfer portal landscape, and analyze Fisch’s strategy around spring evaluations and defensive line upgrades. 

Will Washington’s recruiting triumphs translate to sustained Big Ten success?

0:00 – Intro
1:30 – Trio of Freshmen Offensive Linemen Step Up vs. Purdue
4:43 – Analyzing John Mills’ Role and Offensive Line Outlook for 2026
9:55 – Progress & Depth Development on the Offensive Line: Building a Big Ten Roster
15:09 – Defensive Line Concerns & Addressing Roster Gaps: Transfer Portal and High School Recruiting
21:29 – Zerek Sidney Puts Washington in Top Five, Implications for WR Recruiting
24:44 – Priority Targets & Closing in 2026/2027 Classes

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