Rashid Williams just threw down one of the best fall practices he’s ever had for the Washington Huskies, reeling in a staggering four touchdowns as the offense absolutely sizzled in Husky Stadium. If you weren’t already buzzing about this squad, you should be. The energy at Montlake is reaching a whole new level, especially with the wideouts.
The 11th fall practice was all about the receivers, and man, did they deliver. You had the ambient crowd noise blasting from the speakers, simulating those hostile road environments, but it barely seemed to faze the pass-catchers. Senior Rashid Williams was a beast, snagging three scores during the full team drills and another in a 7-on-7 period. We’re talking a 24-yard TD that looked like pure secondary miscommunication, and then a 45-yard bomb against cornerback Emmanuel Karnley that Williams himself got a kick out of. He even told us, “Me and Karnley played Little League together when we were 9 years old.” And yeah, they’re locker mates too, so you know the friendly trash talk is flowing. That’s the kind of competition that forges champions, folks.
Christian Moss Is Back And Balling Out
But Williams wasn’t the only receiver torching the field. Christian Moss, who missed most of the spring with a hamstring injury, is clearly back and making up for lost time. He continued to impress, seemingly cementing his spot with Demond Williams Jr. and the first-team offense. Moss delivered a sprawling 35-yard reception in front of the home bench, followed by a sweet 26-yard touchdown where he absolutely beat freshman corner Elijah Durr on a go route, showing off his athleticism with a leaping catch. Receivers coach Kevin Cummings summed it up perfectly, saying, “I think he’s really starting to hit his stride.” Cummings added that Moss is past the initial learning curve of “more difficult calls” and is now “starting to see him really blossom and see the plays that we were talking about from summer workouts.” It’s clear: this guy is hitting another gear.
Beyond The Big Plays: Depth And Grit Showing Up
While the big names were making headlines, other guys are stepping up too. Kicker Grady Gross, rocking the No. 20 after spending rookie minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs, returned to practice and nailed a 41-yard field goal in his only attempt. Defensive lineman Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei also got some first-team reps and recorded a sack, showing off that defensive bite. Good news on the injury front, too: sophomore receiver Dezmen Roebuck was absent but coach Cummings assures us, “He’ll be back; he’s all good.” Freshman receiver Jordan Clay is also working his way back from injury, making “a bunch of plays” and adding to the “depth of the squad,” according to Cummings. And don’t forget the hustle: freshman outside linebacker Ramzak Fruean ripped the ball from receiver Chris Lawson, earning Lawson a lap and Fruean a celebration. Plus, freshman OLB JD Hill keeps racking up disruptive pass rush reps. These guys are fighting for every snap.
With five consecutive days of practices ahead, the Huskies are clearly focused and building something special. Keep your eyes on Montlake, because this team is just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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