Demond Williams Jr.’s shocking departure from the Washington Huskies raised a lot of questions. The questions regarding said move’s legality may not be answered for a while, but one question must be answered immediately: Who will be playing quarterback for the Washington Huskies in 2026? Let's break down the whole situation.
Who are Washington’s existing backups?
There is no clear ‘next man up’ poised to replace Williams Jr. as the leader of Washington’s offense. This year’s QB2, senior Kai Horton, is now out of eligibility, and there’s a steep dropoff in experience level behind him.