BREAKING: Washington Adds LB With ELITE Ceiling In Ramzak Fruean

Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies score a major recruiting win by landing Ramzak Fruean, an elite-ceiling linebacker from local Bethel High School. Will Fruean's blend of length, speed, and versatility spark a new defensive era in the Big Ten?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff analyzes Fruean's decision to join the Huskies, breaking down his athletic fit alongside standout teammate Zaydrius Rainey-Sale and evaluating the team’s aggressive recruiting strategy under Jedd Fisch. Insights cover Fruean's potential as an inside and outside linebacker, coaching staff philosophies, and how Washington’s recent victories over Arizona and BYU on the recruiting trail shape the future of the program. The episode spotlights other key targets like Jae'lin Battle, Fa Siale, and Toray Davis, exploring their possible impact on the Huskies’ 2026 defensive class.

Can Washington continue to develop in-state talent pipelines and clinch top prospects for sustained success?

0:00 — Intro
0:50 — Ramzak Fruean as a pivotal defensive addition in the 2026 class
2:22 — Impact of recent defensive strategies and personnel evolution
4:29 — Recruiting battles: Ramzak’s commitment, comparisons to other recruits
9:18 — Is Ramzak the final defensive addition? Preview of other key defensive prospects

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