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Updated at Apr 17, 2026, 10:36
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Multiple players returned to practice and Washington's offense and defense both had highlight moments

Washington offensive line coach Michael Switzer speaks to the media after a practice April 16 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

SEATTLE — The Washington Huskies football is just over two weeks away from its spring football game May 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

The Huskies will hold a scrimmage April 18. On the last practice before the scrimmage, which was held Thursday in Seattle, both the offense and the defense had highlight moments.

Here's several notes and takeaways from Washington's April 16 practice:

Chris Lawson makes solid return to practice

Sophomore wide receiver Chris Lawson has been either limited or out for most of the spring. He was a full competitor in Thursday's practice.

Lawson ran mostly with the backups but impressed in those reps. He had three catches in an 11-on-11 session that all went for first downs.

A solid and healthy rest of the spring and summer could cement Lawson's spot in constant rotation with the starting wide receivers.

Offensive, defensive line both have highlight moments

The defensive line has been arguably the most impressive group of the spring to this point.

The Huskies defensive-line continued to have highlight moments Thursday. Junior defensive lineman Elinneus Davis, one of the top players of the spring, had another standout moment when he disrupted a screen pass in 11-on-11 drills.

The offensive line had its own solid moments. Redshirt freshmen running backs Quad Carr and Ryken Moon both had chunk plays during 11-on-11 drills. Junior wide receiver Rashid Williams and freshman pass-catcher Trez Davis also both had long plays, which started via clean pockets provided by the offensive line for junior quarterback Demond Williams Jr.

"(The defensive line) is super competitive," Senior offensive lineman Drew Azzopardi said after practice Thursday. "They work really well together for  just being together for the first time. ... It's great for us (on the offensive line). I'm super excited to watch them this year."

Washington offensive lineman Jacob Musselman is pictured ahead of a game against Indiana on Oct. 24, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. | Jacob Musselman/Imagn ImagesWashington offensive lineman Jacob Musselman is pictured ahead of a game against Indiana on Oct. 24, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. | Jacob Musselman/Imagn Images

Kodi Greene draws praise from teammates, coaches

More than halfway through the spring, it seems all but stamped at this point that five-star Class of 2026 recruit Kodi Greene will be the team's starting left tackle.

The 6-foot-6, 321-pound 18-year-old has received the lion's share of first-team reps at the blindside this spring and he's drawn rave reviews from his coaches and his teammates.

"Kodi Greene's been super impressive," Senior offensive lineman Landen Hatchett said Thursday. "The very first thing that stood out was when we were doing PRPs in the winter and he was coming off the ball. He just looked fluid. He just looked super athletic. As soon as we saw that, a couple of the guys looked at each other like 'this guy's the real deal.' Being able to keep up strength-wise and athletic-wise with some of these edges and these linebackers that we have out here ... just a huge testament to Kodi."

Other notes, highlights

-- Senior Ohio State wide receiver transfer, Bodpegn Miller, was suited up after missing several practices. He was in pads, but didn't participate in 11-on-11 or contact drills.

-- Sophomore wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck, freshman cornerback Elijah Durr and freshman wide receiver Mason James returned punts and kicks during special team drills.

-- Senior safety Alex McLaughlin forced a fumble against Roebuck during 11-on-11 sessions.

-- Senior linebacker Xe'ree Alexander recovered a fumble for a touchdown in 11-on-11 sessions.

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