Jedd Fisch Shares Optimism On Return of RB Jordan Washington

Just two weeks into the Huskies' season, the team is short two of its top running backs: sophomore Quaid Carr and Oregon transfer Jayden Limar. Carr suffered a hand injury and is likely out for most of the season, while Limar might return sooner after injuring his elbow in the final drive against Washington State. With Carr and Limar out, the backfield could see reinforcements sooner than anticipated, according to Huskies coach Jedd Fisch.

Third-year running back Jordan Washington recently received positive news about his rehab following a neck injury he sustained during spring camp, which forced him to miss the entire offseason. Fisch expressed optimism about Washington's progress, stating that the running back has become stronger than he was before his injury, maintaining his speed and weight room metrics.

Washington, who had a successful sophomore season with 233 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, was primarily the third-string back behind Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammed. With Coleman heading to the NFL and Mohammed transferring to California, Washington was poised to become one of the lead backs in the Husky offense before his injury last spring.

Despite having a solid roster, most of the team's running backs are inexperienced. Freshmen Brian Bonner Jr. and Ansu Sanoe are the only true veterans, while sixth-year senior Trey Cooley, the oldest player, missed last season with a knee injury and played only three games the previous year. The Huskies were already anticipating a running back-by-committee approach this season, but with key players sidelined, their depth will be crucial.

Washington's potential midseason return could provide the necessary experience to bolster the team's rotation.