en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Washington Huskies Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/news Two days ago, University of Washington offensive-line coach Michael Switzer had his arm around the shoulder of extra-large recruit Dajohn Yarborough as they pos Wed, 13 May 2026 19:59:35 GMT Dan Raley https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56610035 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56610035 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:40:42 GMT UW Athletics https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56609824 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56609824 false false UW’s football coaches are on the road visiting recruits. UW Softball is on the road to Arkansas for the first round of the NCAA tournament. And the UW Men’s Basketball team knows their road (and home) games for the 2026-2027 season. Those and more for your Wednesday dots. Football Dots UW Athletics Dots Wed, 13 May 2026 17:28:22 GMT Peter Kehoe https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56608128 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56608128 false false Washington’s tight end position has quietly been one of the important components of its passing production in each of the last two seasons. Since Jedd Fisch arrived on Montlake, a tight end has finished each season as the Huskies’ third-most targeted receiving option. had 40 targets a year ago, and had 48 in 2024. This fall, rising true sophomore Baron Naone is sure to be in that conversation alongside DeGraaf. He proved to be reliable in the passing game this spring. But his skillset extends beyond catching passes; Naone is a quality blocking tight end. Baron Naone Two-Phase Game Blocking Tight End “Blocking is my main thing,” Naone said this spring. “Last year, you guys saw [] a lot. I’m trying to kind of get in his role and become that true Y and then also can go down the field and catch passes too.” Naone possesses many of the same traits as Moore at the tight end position, including his size. He’s listed at 6’-4” and 263 pounds, just an inch shorter than Moore, and almost the same weight. Naone models his blocking game after Moore and some of the characteristics he showcased along the offensive line. “His footwork for sure and just how strong his core was,” Naone said. “That’s one thing that I try to look at his game and try to replicate. And just try to sustain my blocks the best I can.” In 2025, Moore was on the field for 268 snaps with just six total targets and one touchdown grab. With Naone, his size and physicality can provide a similar blocking presence along the offensive line. But he separates himself skillset-wise because of what he can do as a receiver. Naone’s Receiving Skills This spring was Naone’s first spring practice season as a Husky. He enrolled over the summer last year as a true freshman, suiting up for the first time during fall camp. In 2025, the West Linn High School alum played in seven games for Washington, including the bowl game. He totaled 36 offensive snaps but did not record any receiving statistics. During the month of April, Naone was on the field consistently as one of the top two tight ends along with DeGraaf. The true sophomore had a five-yard touchdown reception in the team’s first scrimmage in April and showcased reliable hands throughout the month. Naone was a top outfielder for his high school baseball team in Oregon, and some of those instincts clearly translate to his receiving game as a tight end. He tracks the football like a wide receiver and runs crisp, efficient routes to get himself open against the defense. “I think Baron has made incredible leaps and bounds,” tight ends coach Jordan Paopao said this spring. “I see Baron having a great opportunity to replace [Moore] and really own that [blocking] role with potentially an addition of down the field catching and being able to do some things in the passing game as well.” Naone’s two-phase skillset is something that can help him develop into an every-down player at the position as his career progresses. DeGraaf was still the primary starting tight end for the duration of spring practice and should be this fall as well. But to the offense in two different phases. Both as a quality pass-catcher, and as a reliable blocking tight end up front. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:28:03 GMT Nick Lemkau https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56607379 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56607379 false false Whenever University of Washington football coaches discuss freshman Derek Colman-Brusa, you get the feeling these guys moonlight as mad scientists deviously mak Wed, 13 May 2026 16:02:45 GMT Dan Raley https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56607026 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56607026 false false The Washington Huskies are looking to find new momentum heading into the 2026 college football season as redshirt freshman running back Quaid Carr stood out ... Wed, 13 May 2026 07:34:29 GMT Locked On Huskies https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56603038 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56603038 false false The Huskies are looking to continue bloodlines going with its latest offer Wed, 13 May 2026 01:19:34 GMT Teren Kowatsch https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56600914 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56600914 false false Jedd Fisch highlighted redshirt freshman running back Quaid Carr as the MVP of the position from the Washington Huskies' spring practice as the team dealt wi... Tue, 12 May 2026 22:07:31 GMT Locked On Huskies https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56599252 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56599252 false false Twenty-one would be a welcome number if it represented points for the University of Washington football team next season, especially if they came before halftim Tue, 12 May 2026 20:09:50 GMT Dan Raley https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56597795 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56597795 false false Near the end of spring football practice, University of Washington coach Jedd Fisch made the revelation that he had a handful of players with whom he hadn't see Tue, 12 May 2026 16:13:51 GMT Dan Raley https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56594735 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56594735 false false Washington offered 2028 Camden (NJ) OT Eytan D'oleo recently. Here's a quick overview of his recruitment up to this point... Tue, 12 May 2026 15:42:50 GMT Scott Eklund https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56594342 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56594342 true false Washington offered 2028 South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Tx.) LB Cody Smith recently. Here's a quick overview of his recruitment up to this point... Tue, 12 May 2026 14:57:26 GMT Scott Eklund https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56593772 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56593772 true false Two of Washington's top targets at two key positions, offensive and defensive line, have locked in official visits after in-home visits from the Husky coaches. Here's a look at what weekend they will be back on campus... Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:39 GMT Scott Eklund https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56593254 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56593254 true false With a grandfather who played in the NFL and a father who was a tailback in college, 2028 St. John's College (North Bethesda, Md.) RB Japhya Rouson knows he has a legacy to uphold. He recently received an offer from Washington and is working on setting up a visit to Montlake this fall... Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:26 GMT Scott Eklund https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56593251 https://sportspyder.com/cf/washington-huskies-football/articles/56593251 true false