The Washington Huskies moved Wednesday’s spring practice to Dempsey Indoor Center to get out of the rain, which seemed to greatly benefit the passing game. Quarterback Will Rogers had another impressive day, making multiple high-difficulty throws to wide receivers Jeremiah Hunter and Giles Jackson.
Quarterback Demond Williams had two 20+ yard touchdowns on the day, linking up with redshirt freshman receiver Rashid Williams for both of the scores. The first connection came for a 26-yard touchdown during a team period, where the freshman made an impressive throw on the run, while the second came from 22 yards out in a 7-on-7 period.
Although the offense had some impressive plays, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Throughout the practice, there were multiple dropped snaps during drills and team periods as the coaching staff continues to figure out its plan along the offensive line.
The secondary also made its fair share of big plays throughout practice, with Arizona transfer Ephesians Prysock showing off his elite length and recovery skills for a pass breakup against the speedy Audric Harris, before blowing up a screen play and recording a tackle for a loss on the next play.
Safeties Tristan Dunn and Peyton Waters accounted for the only two turnovers on the day, with the former stepping in front of wide receiver Keith Reynolds for an interception and the latter laying a perfect hit on fellow freshman Harris to force a fumble on the last play of the day.
Spring Practice Notebook
- Running backs coach Scottie Graham discussed freshman Adam Mohammed after practice, who has been one of the most impressive early enrollees. “Baby,” Graham said of the running back who turns 18 on Friday. “205 [pounds]. When he gets to 220, it’s going to be lunch money. You know what that means? Remember back in high school? ‘Give me your lunch money.’ ‘No!’ ‘Yes, give me your lunch money.'”
- Mohammed took some reps with the first team on Friday, where Rogers got to work with Hunter and sophomore Denzel Boston together for the first time.
- During one on one drills, freshman receiver Jason Robinson Jr. made an impressive, fingertip grab to pull in a touchdown.
- Bad news along the offensive line continued when Washington’s top transfer portal target, SMU tackle Marcus Bryant, committed to Missouri during the workout.
- Redshirt freshman Kahlee Tafai also suffered an injury toward the end of practice, but was seen walking under his own power at the end of the day.