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7 Important freshmen Washington will immediately need to count on this season

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College football teams are always in need of unexpected talent, program building blocks, and competent depth pieces, and Washington is no different.

Huskies freshman Raiden Vines-Bright (7) tries to evade a tackler in Washington's season-opening game against Colorado State at Husky Stadium on August 30, 2025. | Alika Jenner/GettyImages

In college football, experience often drives success – but every year, programs are reminded that freshmen can be just as vital. Whether it’s depth, injury concerns, or sheer talent that can’t be kept off the field, newcomers are frequently thrust into major roles before they’ve had much time to adjust.