With the 2026 season finally upon us, one aspect of Washington's defense will feature a multitude of fresh faces. After seniors Zach Durfee and Anterio Thompson left and were selected in the 2026 NFL draft, the Huskies will replace the veterans with young, blue-chip talent.
That talent comes in the form of two of the highest-rated recruits in the state last year: defensive tackle Derek Colman-Brusa and edge rusher Ramzak Fruean, who are set to make their first career start in the Apple Cup against Washington State on Sunday, September 6.
Joining the youngsters up front will be a pair of fourth-year Huskies: tackle Elinneus Davis and outside linebacker Jacob Lane. Both Davis and Lane played in all 13 games for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters last season, and now, the experienced pass rushers can take the freshman duo under their wing.
Behind them, Walters has several new faces expected to make an impact in the rotation. Along the interior are Sacramento State transfer DeSean Watts, Ball State transfer Darin Conley, and Mississippi State transfer Kai McClendon. Although McClendon is recovering from an ACL injury sustained at Mississippi State, he was fully cleared for contact in the final week of fall camp.
The incoming trio has adapted nicely to Walters' system, which finished last year ranked No. 12 in the country in rushing yards allowed per game.
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That talent comes in the form of two of the highest-rated recruits in the state last year: defensive tackle Derek Colman-Brusa and edge rusher Ramzak Fruean, who are set to make their first career start in the Apple Cup against Washington State on Sunday, September 6.
Joining the youngsters up front will be a pair of fourth-year Huskies: tackle Elinneus Davis and outside linebacker Jacob Lane. Both Davis and Lane played in all 13 games for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters last season, and now, the experienced pass rushers can take the freshman duo under their wing.
Behind them, Walters has several new faces expected to make an impact in the rotation. Along the interior are Sacramento State transfer DeSean Watts, Ball State transfer Darin Conley, and Mississippi State transfer Kai McClendon. Although McClendon is recovering from an ACL injury sustained at Mississippi State, he was fully cleared for contact in the final week of fall camp.
The incoming trio has adapted nicely to Walters' system, which finished last year ranked No. 12 in the country in rushing yards allowed per game.
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