Washington Football Could Turn To Committee Approach at Running Back

In recent seasons, the Washington Huskies' starting running back position was always occupied by Jonah Coleman, who accumulated 1,621 yards and 22 touchdowns during his two-year tenure. Adam Mohammed, the understudy, was poised to assume Coleman's role in 2026. However, both Coleman and Mohammed are no longer part of the Huskies roster ahead of this season.

Coleman was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft, while Mohammed opted for a transfer to the California Golden Bears. Amidst the arrival of four new players—veteran transfers Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley, along with freshmen Brian Bonner Jr. and Ansu Sanoe—and sophomore Quaid Carr, who led first-team reps in fall camp, Fisch may opt for a committee approach with multiple running backs.

The quartet will be supported by Carr, who emerged as the primary first-team option in camp. Limar, a former Oregon transfer, amassed 262 yards and three touchdowns in eight games last season, and could also pose a threat in the passing game with 20 receptions for 207 yards and a touchdown over three years at Oregon. Bonner, ranked as the No. 6 running back in the 2026 class by 247Sports Composite, combines size and speed and has already made an impact in the offense.

Cooley, a sixth-year veteran recovering from a knee injury, has played at multiple schools, including Troy. However, sophomore Quaid Carr is expected to lead the backfield after a successful fall camp. Despite the depth chart, Husky fans should anticipate a fluid rotation of players backing Demond Williams Jr. and the passing game.