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Ramzak Fruean Can Be A GAME CHANGER For Washington's Pass Rush

April 29, 2026·35 min
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The Washington Huskies' front seven has been one of the most impressive at spring practice, as emerging freshman Ramzak Fruean has been dominant, fueling hopes for a top-10 defense under Ryan Walters in his second year on Montlake. Can Huskies fans expect the pass rush to be a game-changer in the Big Ten this fall?  Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Huskies Wire's Alex Katson break down standout performances from Fruean, insights from linebackers like Jacob Manu, Xe'ree Alexander, and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, and how Brian Odom’s linebacker unit may be the best in college football. The hosts examine the defensive line overhaul, edge rusher depth, and the evolving linebacker versatility reminiscent of Ohio State’s blueprint with top 10 NFL draft picks Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles. On offense, wide receiver Rashid Williams has built strong chemistry with Demond Williams Jr., while the wide receiver battle heats up ahead of the season, with freshmen like Trez Davis and Jordan Clay competing with Chris Lawson and Dezmen Roebuck.  Can these developments power the Huskies to the College Football Playoff?  00:00:Intro  01:28: Ramzak Fruean's elite potential in Washington's defense  05:27: Depth and talent in the Washington edge rusher group  11:07: Experience and depth in the linebacker room  18:13: Comparing Washington’s linebackers to elite college defenses  23:30: Wide receiver competition, chemistry on offense, and positional versatility Become a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskies Locked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast Network Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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