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There’s a ‘chance’ UW star safety Budda Baker could debut on offense this week

The Huskies have one special package for Baker on offense that debut vs. Rutgers.

Two years ago, star linebacker Shaq Thompson spent a month as Washington’s starting running back en route to being named to the The Associated Press’ All-America first-team as an all-purpose player.

Could Budda Baker be UW’s next two-way star?

Maybe.

Baker, a first-team all-Pac-12 safety last year, has taken a handful of snaps on offense over the past two seasons but has never appeared in a game on offense. The Huskies have one special package designed for Baker, and UW coach Chris Petersen said Monday there’s a “chance” Baker could make his offensive debut in Saturday’s season opener against Rutgers (11 a.