Huskies Transfer Portal: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What’s the Impact for UW Football?

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Oregon Ducks running back Jayden Limar (27) rushes during the fourth quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images [/caption]

The Washington Huskies lost 12 players to the transfer portal, and now the restocking is underway. The Huskies have added nine so far. Jedd Fisch said Jan. 14 that he expects to add around 5-6 more.

Washington resigned 61 players from the 2025 team, and signed a freshman class of 25 players. Most of the 2026 recruiting class is already on campus and in the offseason workout program. Fisch anticipates about 101 players when fall camp begins, with about 86 being on scholarship.

There will inevitably be a few more departures, either through the portal or due to medical or other retirements from football. I generally avoid speculating about who might medically retire.

Here’s a look at who’s reportedly headed to Montlake through the portal.

Who’s in

Portal scores are based on a combination of meeting the team’s needs and my assessment of the player, based on viewing film and other sources.

Jayden Limar, RB, Oregon

Per 247Sports, the Lake Stevens, Washington native has signed with Washington. Originally a four-star recruit, Limar rushed for 262 yards and three touchdowns during his junior season at Oregon. Listed at 5-11, 200 pounds, Limar rushed for 4,246 yards and 66 TDs at Lake Stevens High School. During his senior season, Limar led the Vikings to the Class 4A state title with 2,040 rushing yards and 36 TDs, plus 26 receptions for 330 yards and four TDs.

Portal score: 8

Limar, a versatile player and smooth runner, entered the portal prior to the Ducks’ CFP semifinal loss to Indiana. UW was in the market for an experienced running back after the loss of Adam Mohammed, who signed at Cal. Limar should play a major role this season, along with rising sophomore Jordan Davis and incoming freshman Brian Bonner, among others. This was a big need for UW, and Limar has the potential to be a standout player for the Huskies.

Logan George, Edge, Ohio State

Logan George has been well-traveled. Initially a walk-on at Utah State in 2022, the 6-4, 260-pound junior-to-be embarked on a Mormon mission before transferring to Idaho State, an FCS school. George played in 22 games over two seasons, including 12 starts during the 2024 season. He led the Big Sky Conference with 18.5 tackles for loss in 2024, compiling 56 tackles and six sacks. George looked the part of a Big Ten edge player during Ohio State spring ball, but dealt with some injuries during the 2025 season. He appeared in three games, playing just 19 snaps.

Portal score: 7

Edge was a need for Washington entering the portal season, though the Huskies return experienced players Jacob Lane, Isaiah Ward and Devin Hyde, among others. George dominated at the FCS level, but didn’t have much of a chance to show what he could do at Ohio State.

Based on what I’ve seen on his Idaho State highlights, George appears to have the size, strength, quickness and motor to play in the Big Ten. He was able to overwhelm FCS opponents, though it remains to be seen what kind of pass-rush moves he’s developed since then or how he’ll stack up against top offensive linemen at the FBS level. He should be able to serve as part of UW’s edge rotation and has the traits to develop into a solid starter.

Kai McLendon, DL, Mississippi State

Listed by Mississippi State at 6-3, 315 pounds, McLendon missed the 2025 season (knee surgery) after playing in all 12 games — including five starts — as a true freshman in 2024. He’ll enter 2026 as a redshirt sophomore. McLendon is the third defensive tackle added by UW through the portal, which is a minimum of what was needed to replace four lost to graduation and two portal departures. All three additions are rated as three-star (85) portal recruits by 247Sports.

Portal score: 7

McLendon played 412 snaps for the Bulldogs in 2024 as part of the defenive line rotation. Assuming he’s recovered from the knee injury and has continued to gain strength, McLendon could be a valuable part of the rotation this season. He finished his true freshman year with 30 tackles, including two tackles-for-loss and a half-sack.

Emmanuel Karnley, CB, Virginia

Per Brandon Huffman of 247Sports, the 6-3, 184-pound corner is expected to sign with Washington. Karnley, who will be a redshirt junior, brings experience to a young cornerback room, and would seemingly be expected to start opposite fellow 6-3 corner Dylan Robinson.

Portal score: 8

Rated a three-star (87) recruit, the native of Walnut Creek, California signed with Fisch at Arizona in 2023. He transferred to Miami after the 2024 season, but then left for Virginia during the spring portal window. Karnley recorded a team-best eight pass breakups last season. He should pair well with Robinson to once again give UW a long duo after the loss of senior corners Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis.

Darin Conley, DL, Ball State

The Huskies added a second defensive lineman of this transfer portal cycle, addressing their biggest need outside of the quarterback position. Washington lists Conley as a defensive lineman at 6-3, 285, but he might offer some versatility to play on the edge in short-yardage situations. The Kansas City native (Pembroke Hill School) started all 12 games for the Cardinals last season, finishing with 28 tackles, including 4.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks.

Portal score: 7

Similar to recently added defensive lineman DeSean Watts (see below), Conley is rated as a three-star transfer (85) by 247Sports. With graduations and the portal exit of Bryce Butler, Washington had only one defensive lineman returning who played a significant role in 2025. Watts, who moves well for his size, should be a regular part of the UW’s defensive line rotation in 2026.

Tyler Robles, K, Texas State

Robles, who will be a redshirt junior this season, made 21 of 23 field goals last season and was 53 for 54 on extra points. He made three of four kicks from 50-plus yards, with all of the makes coming from exactly 50. A native of Encinitas, California, Robles spent his first two seasons at USC, but kicked just one extra point. Robles presumably replaces senior Grady Gross. Ethan Moczulski served as the kickoff specialist last season, and will be a senior.

Portal score: 6

Moczulski made a 59-yard field goal at Illinois but is not as consistent on field goals as some. Robles has proven accuracy last season, and should be a solid kicker for the Huskies in 2026.

DeSean Watts, DL, Sacramento State

Washington filled one of its biggest holes with the 6-2, 318-pound run stuffer, who will be a redshirt junior for the Huskies. Washington returns just one major contributor from the line (Ellinneus Davis), so this was an important addition. While Watts will be making the jump from the FCS level, Fisch’s staff has found help there before, including former Sacramento State lineman Deshawn Lynch, who played well for the Huskies in 2025 as a senior. Sebastian Valdez made a similar leap from Montana State in 2024, and it landed him with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad this season.

Portal score: 7

Watts is rated a three-star transfer (85) by 247Sports. He appears to be capable of being firmly in UW’s defensive line rotation, which will typically involve 5-6 players in a competitive game. Washington will need to add at least one more interior defensive lineman to hold up against Big Ten offensive lines this season.

Hunter Green, P, San Diego State

Per 247Sports, the Huskies have upgraded the punting position. The Remond, Washington native who played at Lake Washington H.S. averaged 47.7 yards per boot in last year as a junior for SDSU after transferring from Northern Colorado, an FCS school. A second-team Mountain West selection, Green recorded the sixth most punts downed inside the 20-yard line and was 13th nationally in hangtime (per Pro Football Focus).

Portal score: 7

The score here could be a 3 or a 10, depending upon how important you believe punting is for a college football team. Punting consistency was a problem for UW last season, as the Huskies shanked several kicks and rarely were able to pin opponents deep. Green appears to have turned this aspect of the team from a weakness to a strength. While punters may not sell tickets, Green could be one of the best in the conference in 2026.

Kolt Dieterich, OL, Sam Houston

Per his post on X, the 6-6, 310-pound third-year sophomore was Washington’s first known portal addition for the 2026 season. Rated as a four-star transfer (92) recruit by 247Sports, Dieterich was a three-star recruit out of Riesel (Texas) High School who appeared in 28 games over three seasons for Sam Houston. He started every game at right tackle for the Bearkats in 2025. As of Jan. 5, he was rated the 71st overall player in a portal of over 4,000 players, and the ninth overall tackle.

Huskies offensive line coach Michael Switzer will have some decisions to make during spring and fall practices. Fisch indicated that true freshman Kodi Greene will be given a chance to compete at left tackle. John Mills, who started at left guard and right tackle as a true freshman for UW last season, is another option at left tackle. Dieterich gives the Huskies a potential starter or very solid backup at left tackle, where he played 548 snaps in 2024. He could also push presumed senior starting right tackle Drew Azzopardi, or replace him in 2027.

Portal score: 8

Dieterich gives the Huskies some much-needed offensive line experience and appears to be a Power 5-level starting offensive tackle.

Remaining Needs

Here is where UW could use the most help in terms of experienced players, in order of importance.

• Receiver
• Defensive line
• Backup quarterback

Who’s Out

It’s inevitable that college teams will lose and add players through the transfer portal. Sometimes — such as after the 2023 Washington Huskies football season — losses are nearly catastrophic. Other times, it’s just part of the deal for modern college football. UW added more talent in the portal last season than the group that went out the door. There are additional layers in 2026, as teams must manage to keep revenue share amounts paid to players under the maximum allowed by the House settlement.

Athletes enter the portal for many reasons, including a larger portion of revenue share or NIL money, more playing time, better scheme/coaching fit, family reasons, or a perceived higher level of team. As of Jan. 10, 3,588 FBS players had entered the portal this season — 23.5% of all FBS players.

Players can enter the portal from Jan. 2-16. An additional window opens from Jan. 20-24 to players on the two teams that play in the Jan. 19 College Football Playoff championship game. For programs that undergo coaching changes, an additional 15-day window opens five days after a new coaching hire becomes official.

Here’s a running list of Washington players who have reportedly entered the portal. See each player below for the Level of Concern Meter, as of the date the player was known to be planning to enter the portal. In each case, that concern could later drop to zero if an equal or better replacement is signed when the portal opens. A 10 is along the lines of if Michael Penix Jr. had transferred after the 2022 season. Level 1 is a player who was unlikely to ever see the field in a meaningful part of a game for UW.

In order of date player was known to be planning to enter the portal. All snap counts per Pro Football Focus.

Kevin Green, WR

Concern meter: 3

Impact: The coaches talked about Greene playing a role last season, but he played just 20 snaps, was targeted once and didn’t record a catch. I thought he might be a portal candidate with UW being pretty loaded with young receivers and looking to add a veteran.

Landing spot: TBD

Ethan Moczulski, K

Concern meter: 2

Impact: Moczulski, UW’s kickoff specialist last season, got back to Illinois after the Huskies add kicker Tyler Robles. Moczulski likely would not have seen many opportunities with UW in 2026 despite his big leg. He often put kicks into the end zone last season, but also had a few go out of bounds.

Landing spot: Illinois

Dominic Macon, DL

Concern meter: 5

Impact: The three-star prospect out of Happy Valley (Ore.) became the fifth member of the 2025 class to hit the portal. UW returns just one defensive lineman with significant experience, though Jedd Fisch and his staff added three in the portal. It would seem Macon would have been able to compete for a spot in the rotation, but it’s hard to know what’s going on behind the scenes. Macon’s social media post said he was entering the portal “due to circumstances beyond my control.”

Landing spot: TBD

Jonathan Epperson, LB

Concern meter: 4

Impact: Epperson, a promising four-star Class of 2025 recruit, simply got caught up in the numbers game at UW. While he remains an intriguing prospect, Epperson was unlikely to get many opportunities in 2026 as the Huskies return a strong group of linebackers. Jacob Manu returns after redshirting last season. Xe’ree Alexander played well for Washington last season, as did true freshman Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, who looks like a future star. Buddah Al-Uqdah will also return at some point next season after suffering a knee injury in the Apple Cup.

The concern meter level would be much higher if UW didn’t have a strong returning group, as well as promising 2026 recruits Ramzak Fruean and Ezaya Tokio.

Landing spot: TBD

Jayvon Parker, DL

Concern meter: 3

Impact: Parker came to UW in 2022 with his twin brother, Armon Parker as part of Kalen DeBoer’s first recruiting class. Both struggled with injuries during their four seasons at UW. Jayvon Parker played eight games as a true freshman in 2022, followed by 13 of 15 games in 2023. In 2024, he saw action in four games, suffering a season-ending injury in the Apple Cup.

He played in just one game during the 2025 season, playing next to his twin at Michigan — a highlight for the Detroit-area natives. Both Parkers showed potential while at Washington, but a fresh start would seem to be wise for the players and the Washington program.

Landing spot: TBD

Armon Parker, DL

Concern meter: 3

Impact: Parker, twin brother of Jayvon Parker, just couldn’t get on the field for UW during four injury-riddled seasons. Signed by Kalen DeBoer in 2022, Parker missed his first three seasons with assorted season-ending injuries. He played 112 snaps in 2025 across eight games before tearing an ACL — yet another brutal injury. Had he stayed healthy, Parker could have been a solid player at UW, and Jedd Fisch specifically mentioned the 6-foot-3, 320-pound defensive tackle’s promise at the end of spring. He’ll look for a fresh start with as many as three years of eligibility remaining.

Landing spot: TBD

Marcus Harris, WR

Concern meter: 4

Impact: It’s not often that losing a four-star recruit would cause very little concern, but such is the case with Washington’s roster. UW has signed nine receivers in the two most recent classes. Though Raiden Vines-Bright has also moved on, there was a lot of talent for Harris to work through to get on the field.

Harris, who was a late flip from Oklahoma on 2025 signing day, saw plenty of reps in part due to a lot of injuries at the position early in spring. But he missed time himself in the spring and fall. UW may look to add an experienced receiver in the portal to bolster the position.

Landing spot: UCLA

Caleb Smith, DL

Concern meter: 4

Impact: Per 247Sports, Smith, who didn’t see the field as a true freshman last season, has entered the portal. A three-star (86) prospect out of Birmingham, Alabama, Smith seemingly would have been a candidate to fight for a role this season. Smith, listed at 6-5, 270 pounds, was behind a large group of upperclassmen in 2025 — though most of them ran out of eligibility. It’s hard to know what type of role defensive coordinator Ryan Walters saw for Smith this season. UW just signed two defensive linemen out of the portal, but Smith's departure leaves another hole to fill. Though Smith held some promise for the future, his exit opens a spot for a potential experienced addition to the line.

Landing spot: TBD

Demond Williams Jr., QB

Concern meter: 10

Impact: I have a separate story on Demond Williams Jr.’s portal, entry, which can be accessed HERE. Needless to say, this is a major concern for Jedd Fisch and his staff, as there is no clear option on the roster. As of today, UW’s 2026 quarterbacks would be redshirt freshmen Dash Beierly and Treston “Kini” McMillan, along with incoming true freshman Derek Zammit. None of them has thrown a pass in a college football game.

Paki Finau, OL

Concern meter: 6

Impact: The redshirt freshman started four games at left guard last season — two in place of injured John Mills, and two more when Mills slid over to right tackle for injured Drew Azzopardi. Finau also rotated in during each game, playing 426 snaps.

Finau played well, and is a potential starter for a Power 4-level team. The path to starting at UW next year, however, may be blocked. Finau lost the battle to Mills, a true freshman last year, at the left guard spot. The coaching staff also appears to have high expectations for Champ Taulealea, who contributed as a true freshman last season.

During last season, I figured Mills would move to left tackle for 2026 to take over for departing senior Carver Willis, and Finau would take over at left guard. Right guard Geirean Hatchett was a senior last year, which in theory would open up a spot for Taulealea. But Fisch will give incoming true freshman tackle Kodi Greene a shot to earn the left tackle spot, and Hatchett was granted an additional year of eligibility. That means there’s no sure starting position for Finau, and there’s always the possibility that revenue share may have been a factor. Finau would have been nice to have as a sixth lineman with the potential to start. UW will have to continue to develop its young depth in 2026.

Landing spot: BYU

Maximus McCree, OT

Concern meter: 2

Impact: Experienced tackle depth can be hard to find, but I’ll set the concern meter at 2 because McCree was listed as a senior this fall and was not widely expected to return. Listed at 6-6, 302 pounds, McCree’s college career appears to be headed toward another turn on a well-traveled map. McCree played at Iowa Central C.C. in 2020 and 2021. He played in two games at Maryland in 2022, then went home to Kansas City to care for his mother as she battled breast cancer.

McCree returned to Iowa Central in 2023, but sat out the season before transferring to UW. McCree showed promise in 2024, taking over at left tackle for Soane Faasolo before a hand injury forced him out of the lineup. He started against Maryland, Rutgers and Michigan in place of injured starter Carver Willis this season. McCree may be eligible to regain a year or two of eligibility based upon court rulings that determined that some junior college seasons do not count toward eligibility limits, as well as time spent away from football.

Had McCree returned to Washington next season, playing time behind some young talent may have been hard to find.

Landing spot: TBD

Luke Gayton, WR

Concern meter: 1

Impact: The walk-on receiver showed some flashes in spring and fall practices when injuries sidelined several scholarship receivers. He could find his way onto the field at the FCS level, or perhaps some FBS schools in the right situation.

Adam Mohammed, RB

Concern meter: 8

Impact: A second stunner today, and perhaps an even bigger surprise than receiver Raiden Vines-Bright’s portal entry. Mohammed, a true sophomore, originally signed with Fisch at Arizona and followed the staff, including running backs coach Scottie Graham, to Washington. Mohammed played a significant role behind senior Jonah Coleman in 2025, carrying the ball 106 times for 530 yards and five touchdowns. His best game came against Oregon in the regular-season finale, when he rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries.

Mohammed, who has two years of eligibility remaining, was the presumed starter going into the 2026 season. Early on, he did not display elite elusiveness or breakaway speed. His feel for the game seemed to improve with more carries late in the season when Coleman was limited by a knee injury. He has the look of a solid power runner if the blocking in front of him is good.

It did seem odd that Mohammed saw just 19 snaps and two carries in the LA Bowl when he appeared to be fully healthy. His departure seems a little puzzling, but perhaps there’s a better revenue share/NIL opportunity for him elsewhere.

Mohammed’s absence creates a major need for UW to find an experienced back in the portal. Jordan Washington, a redshirt freshman, possesses elite speed but at 185 pounds is more of a change-of-pace back. Freshman Quaid Carr showed some promise in the fall, but he’s also smaller back. Julian McMahan, who did not play as a true freshman this year, is the only other scholarship running back currently scheduled to return.

Washington signed four-star recruit Brian Bonner (6-1, 185) and three-star Ansue Sanoe (6-1, 210) for the 2026 class.

Landing spot: Cal

Raiden Vines-Bright, WR

Concern meter: 7

Impact: This is the first portal stunner so far for UW, as the true freshman earned a starting spot at the slot position in 2025 with a strong spring game and fall camp. He technically started seven of 13 games, as that can be formation-dependent for receivers.

Vines-Bright showed star potential at times during practices, though he finished the season with just 24 receptions for 238 yards and a touchdown. He seemed a likely starter again next year, especially if Denzel Boston heads to the NFL. He was fifth on the team in receptions behind Boston (62 catches), fellow true freshman Dezmen Roebuck (42), tight end Decker DeGraaf (32) and running back Jonah Coleman (24). Vines-Bright’s snap count peaked at 63 in the sixth game of the season, at Maryland. He played 60 total in the final two games of the season against Oregon (27 snaps) and Boise State (33 snaps).

Washington is loaded with young talent at receiver, and has a very talented 2026 class coming in. Vines-Bright, at 6-1, 200 pounds, appeared to have the versatility to play outside or in the slot. Washington has three four-star recruits (Jordan Clay, Trez Davis, Mason James) with varied skill sets coming in this winter that will vie for playing time right away, plus Blaise LaVista, a three-star signee who could surprise.

After signing five receivers across the 2025 and 2026 classes, some attrition seemed inevitable. Still, they’ll lose senior Omari Evans, and likely Boston, leaving a group high on talent but low on experience. UW may consider finding some experience in the portal to balance out a very young group.

Landing spot: Arizona State

Vincent Holmes, S

Concern meter: 4

Impact: Originally a four-star recruit in Kalen DeBoer’s 2023 class, the third-year sophomore played in 25 of 26 games the past two years, mostly on special teams. He switched to wide receiver briefly after Jedd Fisch was hired and entered the portal at one point before returning to UW. Holmes played just 100 defensive snaps this season, fourth-most among safeties.

Holmes appeared to be the fifth safety in fall camp, behind transfers Alex McLaughlin and CJ Christian, as well as sixth-year senior Makell Esteen and true freshman Rylon Dillard-Allen. Christian, a senior, missed the entire season with an injury, though he would seem to be a candidate for a medical redshirt. That would seemingly put Holmes in the No. 4 spot again, and he would need to hold off promising 2026 safety Gavin Day. He may be able to find an opportunity to start at a Group of 5-level school or again provide valuable depth at a Power 4 program.

Landing spot: Oklahoma State

Zachary Henning, OL

Concern meter: 5

Impact: The third-year sophomore was a valuable backup on the offensive line who started the final four games at center when starter Landen Hatchett had a cast on his snapping hand. Henning, who played in all 13 games in each of the past two seasons, also filled in as a blocking tight end against Illinois this season — a role he filled in 2024 as well. He could be a potential starter at the FBS level with two years of eligiblity remaining.

The Huskies will have Lowen Colman-Brusa, who redshirted this year, as a possible backup to Hatchett, or offensive line coach Michael Switzer could move Gereian Hatchett from right guard to center if needed. Henning filled in at both center and guard, so the Huskies will have to evaluate whether younger players are ready to step in as key backups or if a veteran addition through the portal is needed. Washington’s 2025 and 2026 classes have potential long-term answers, but it remains to be seen if they will be ready to jump in against a good Big Ten team if needed next season.

Landing spot: Arizona

Bryce Butler, DL

Concern meter: 7

Impact: The fourth-year junior was a key part of the defensive line rotation in 2025. He played in 305 of the team’s 885 defensive snaps, which was fourth among interior defensive linemen. Butler played two seasons for Garden City CC, meaning it’s possible he could be granted additional eligibility if he seeks it. He did not play in the LA Bowl after participating in all 12 regular-season games, including one start.

With starters Anterio Thompson and Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei out of eligibility, Butler seemed in line to once again be an important part of the defense in 2026. UW will likely look to the portal to bring in a couple of interior linemen who can contribute right away as the Huskies continue to build depth through high school recruiting. Washington may be able to find a suitable replacement for Butler, but big defensive linemen are not always readily available in the portal.

Landing spot: Texas Tech

Leroy Bryant, DB

Concern meter: 5

Impact: Lauded by two different coaching staffs at UW, Bryant started five games for the Huskies, entering the season as the starting nickel and key backup to outside cornerbacks Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock. But the redshirt sophomore struggled in coverage this season, eventually giving way to redshirt freshman Rahshawn Clark at the nickel spot. Washington coaches seem to prefer Dylan Robinson and other young talent on the outside, meaning playing time would have been tough to come by for Bryant in 2026. UW, however, will likely search the portal for an inexperienced corner to contribute.

Landing spot: Stanford

Davit Boyajyan, OL

Concern meter: 2

Impact: The interior lineman did not get on the field during his two seasons at UW. With true freshman John Mills and Champ Taulealea moving ahead of Boyajyan on the depth chart at guard, and Geirean Hatchett being granted an additional year of eligibility, it seemed Boyajyan was unlikely to find a role at Washington.

Landing spot: Cal Poly

Dyson McCutcheon, DB

Concern meter: 3

Impact: McCutcheon, a fifth-year senior, played 254 snaps in 2024, but missed the 2025 season with injury after appearing to fall behind Clark and Bryant at the nickel spot. He’s likely to be granted a medical redshirt to retain one year of eligibility. Like Bryant, it was going to be tough to carve out a significant role at UW in 2026.

Landing spot: Middle Tennessee

Deven Bryant, LB

Concern meter: 4

Impact: Bryant started 10 games for Washington and was the team’s third-leading tackler. The reason for the 4-level on the concern meter is that linebacker could be UW’s deepest position next season. Bryant played 60-plus snaps in three straight games in the middle of the season after senior Taariq Al-Uqdah was lost for the year, and before senior Jacob Manu and true freshman Zaydrius Rainey-Sale were cleared to play after 2024 knee surgeries.

Manu played in just four games this season to preserve a redshirt. Al-Uqdah played in three games prior to his season-ending injury and is also expected back. Bryant, who struggled in pass coverage at times, saw his snaps drop significantly during a late three-game span against Wisconsin (21 snaps), Purdue (17) and UCLA (7) with the emergence of Rainey-Sale and Xe’ree Alexander. Though a capable starter for a Power 4-level team, Bryant would have some trouble seeing the field much with four experienced linebackers in front of him, plus a new crop of freshmen coming in.

Landing spot: USC

Audric Harris, WR

Concern meter: 3

Impact: Harris, a sophomore who played in eight games during the 2024 season and six in 2025, appeared to be a contender to start in the slot during spring ball. True freshmen Dezmen Roebuck, Raiden Vines-Bright and Marcus Harris seemed to pass him by in the receiver rotation in the fall, however. Though Denzel Boston may declare for the NFL draft, Washington has a talented group of young receivers, and expects opening-game starter Rashid Williams back from injuries that kept him out most of the year.

Landing spot: Hawaii