The Washington Huskies are looking for reinforcements all over the roster and are turning to the transfer portal in search of another wide receiver, as former Arizona State Sun Devils star Elijhah Badger.
ASU beat writer Anthony Totri reported that Badger was visiting Washington on Monday afternoon, which the former four-star recruit confirmed on his Instagram story.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Badger has led the Sun Devils in receiving yards in each of the last two seasons and tallied 142 receptions for 1,640 yards and 10 touchdowns over his four years in Tempe. He added 3 rushing touchdowns to his total and would be an intriguing piece for coach Jedd Fisch’s offense.
A versatile player, Badger can line up in the slot or on the outside of the formation and would give the Huskies an extremely exciting group of receivers for the upcoming season. If he were to commit to Washington, he would likely be asked to start in the slot alongside sophomore Denzel Boston and California transfer Jeremiah Hunter.
Fisch and offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll would also find significant roles for senior Giles Jackson and redshirt freshmen Keith Reynolds and Rashid Williams, who have all turned in solid performances so far during spring practice, which could create one of the better groups of receivers in the Big Ten.
If the coaching staff can secure a commitment from Badger in the coming days, he would round out Washington’s receiving corps and allow the coaching staff to focus on the offensive line, which is still in need of extra help.
Arizona State wide receiver Elijhah Badger is one of the most slept on wideouts in the country. pic.twitter.com/uOHH1bolv4
— Anthony Totri (@Anthony_Totri) April 9, 2024