With few restrictions and name, image and likeness incentives galore, college football's transfer portal reopens on Monday in what should be an unprecedented two-week period of player moves nationally.
The University of Washington has probably four or five offensive linemen on the market, maybe a defensive lineman or two, and probably another running back and another veteran tight end wouldn't hurt either. Dew.
Before the bidding begins, let's take a look at the Huskies' O-line. Currently, 10 freshmen, redshirt freshmen and sophomores, including both scholarship students and walk-ons, are being rotated in for spring practice, which continues through May 3.
Realistically, the Huskies' front line will probably include 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle Drew Azzopardi, a transfer from San Diego State, and 6-foot-2, 310-pound Hatchett, who is still recovering from knee surgery. There will only be certain starters. Contact is also restricted. If they're healthy, there's no way anyone can beat either of them.
That means, for planning purposes, Blue University's offensive line should be considered two-fifths complete, including coach Jed Fisch's staff with at least two guards and another ready to start. You'll need to buy people's tackle.
No offense to the current crop of young players, but the Huskies need a veteran up front who can join forces with Michigan State, Penn State, and Iowa State, to name a few Big Ten bruisers scheduled to play this fall. . That wealthy conference.
Junior guard Memmerard, who is also recovering from a knee injury, wore pads for the first time on Thursday, but still has limitations when it comes to contact. The 6-foot-4, 299-pound Memmerer, who was recently revealed to be the strongest player on the Husky football team, could be the third surefire starter at offensive guard if given full clearance to restart. There is. He is in his fifth season with the program.
Among the potential transfers to the Huskies is 6-foot-8, 318-pound former SMU offensive tackle Marcus Bryant, who is scheduled to tour Montlake this weekend.
Defensively, Seigaku University has Sebastian Valdez, a transfer from Montana State University, and junior Jayvon Parker in the No. 1 down lineman position, along with sixth-year student Jacob Bandes and redshirt freshman Erinnas Davis. is often supported.
The Huskies are slightly down in personnel, with redshirt freshmen Anthony James and Armon Parker suffering from various ailments and not fully involved in spring ball.
Former Indiana defensive tackle Phillip Bridy, a 6-foot-3, 295-pound senior, is a potential blue-collar prospect. He recently visited campus and seemed to be having fun while taking pictures with visiting former NFL coach Bill Belichick and former Husky All-American defensive tackle and NFL player Danny Shelton.
Tybo Rogers, recently arrested and suspended indefinitely, faces serious legal issues and is unlikely to return to UW, while veteran backs Cam Davis and Sam Adams II are injured The running back position seems to be a bit thin as he has not been fully involved since returning from the game. At spring ball.
The current Husky tailback rotation is Jonah Coleman, a transfer from Arizona, followed by senior Daniel Ngata and freshman Adam Mohammed.
At tight end, fourth-year senior Quentin Moore should be the starter this fall, supported by currently little-used sophomore Ryan Otton and newly enrolled freshman Decker DeGraff, with support from Charlie – Another freshman at Crowell is also expected to arrive this summer. However, the position appears to need another veteran player with both receiving and blocking ability.
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