Which Washington Huskies Could Hear Their Names Called in 2027 NFL Draft?
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Which Washington Huskies Could Hear Their Names Called in 2027 NFL Draft?

With less than six weeks until the college football season begins, NFL scouts and talent evaluators already have started to build their preliminary draft boards for 2027.

The Washington Huskies had a remarkable seven players drafted in 2026, despite only three (Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, Tacario Davis) showing up in mock drafts before the season began, a testament to the progress made in year No. 2 under coach Jedd Fisch and his staff.

Seven drafted Huskies was the most since 10 had their names called in 2024, which of course came after a birth in the College Football Playoff title game. Fisch’s ability to develop his players into NFL draftees is highlighted by his mantra “Be a Pro” that is plastered all over the team facilities on Montlake.

The players internalize and buy into this philosophy as noted by fourth-round draft pick Carver Willis, who said, “Playing for Washington was the best decision I ever made. I will forever love my time here. It absolutely helped. And my time here is something I hold in great regard... the people I’ve met here and the things I’ve learned here, we all preach ‘Be a Pro,’ how to be a pro.”

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Local Talent on Montlake Could Fit Multiple Needs for Seahawks in 2026 NFL Draft
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Local Talent on Montlake Could Fit Multiple Needs for Seahawks in 2026 NFL Draft

When it comes to finding young talent to help bolster his football team, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider will look just about anywhere and location and/or level of competition aren’t deal breakers in the least bit, evidenced most recently by investing a first round pick in North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Dating back to 2017, Schneider has drafted Zabel as well as three players from the Division II ranks, including receivers David Moore and Dareke Young and tackle Michael Jerrell. Though none of those players remain with the Seahawks after Young signed with the Raiders earlier this month in free agency, all three of them remain on rosters in the league and two of them contributed for playoff teams in Seattle, indicating that those selections panned out quite nicely for the organization.

With that said, Schneider has wisely always kept strong tabs on local standouts, attending pro days at Washington and Washington State annually along with not-so-distant road trips to Oregon and Oregon State. In 16 years at the helm, he has drafted two former Huskies (Will Dissly in 2018, Ben Burr-Kirven in 2020) and a former Cougar (current starting right tackle Abraham Lucas in 2022) while also bringing plenty of undrafted talent into the mix from both programs, including Super Bowl champion Jermaine Kearse.

Now less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft, even with Seattle only holding four picks at the moment, the stars look to be aligning for Schneider to potentially add to that Evergreen State pipeline, specifically in regard to the Huskies on Montlake.

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Huskies Put on a Show, Dominate UC Davis 70-10
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Huskies Put on a Show, Dominate UC Davis 70-10

The Washington Huskies dominated in all phases of a 70-10 win over FCS opponent UC Davis on Saturday as star running back Jonah Coleman found the end zone five times. Where does Coleman’s outburst rank in UW history?

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Huskies Head Into Season Opener Ready and Healthy
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Huskies Head Into Season Opener Ready and Healthy

As the Washington Huskies head into Saturday’s season opener against Colorado State, head coach Jedd Fisch says the team is healthy and ready to go. Who earned the final few starting spots for the Huskies?

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