Washington Adds Vital Defensive Tackle Depth In Transfer Portal

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Can the Washington Huskies' latest transfer portal acquisitions revamp their defensive line for Big Ten play in 2025? With the addition of defensive tackles Anterio Thompson from Western Michigan and Simone Pepa from Utah, the Huskies are bolstering their lineup for the upcoming season.

These strategic acquisitions aim to enhance Washington's run defense and provide the desired physicality and leadership needed while Washington develops its younger players. Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson explore potential transfers from the University of Arizona, including Jacob Manu, Tacario Davis, Genesis Smith, and Wendell Moe, and discuss the potential impact of Northern Arizona safety Alex McLaughlin, who has some impressive stats at the FCS level. The conversation also touches on linebacker needs and the evolving transfer strategy under coach Jedd Fisch.

Tune in to discover how these moves could shape the Huskies' path to success and what it means for their future in the Big Ten.

0:00 Intro

1:39 Washington Adds Two Transfer Portal DTs

7:20 Defensive Strategy and Player Development

10:22 Arizona Players Visiting Washington

14:00 Washington's Team Culture and Leadership

19:06 Defensive Line Depth and Strategy

22:09 Potential Safety Addition: Alex McLaughlin

25:53 Texas Defensive Tackle Transfer Jaray Bledsoe

29:12 Linebacker Recruitment Strategy

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