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50 Greatest Washington Huskies Of All Time

50 Greatest Washington Huskies Of All Time


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There have been many great Washington Huskies throughout the years. From legends like Warren Moon to new upcomers on this list like Michael Penix Jr. These are the 50 best Washington Huskies football players of all time. 

50. Cody Pickett


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Cody Pickett had a stellar career for the Huskies. And until Michael Penix Jr. came around, he held the record for most passing yards in a season in Huskies history.

49. Al Worley


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Al Worley was one of the most feared defensive backs in college football. Worley still holds the record for most INTs in a season in NCAA history.

48. Damon Huard


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Huard was a great quarterback for the Huskies. His clutch performances helped him earn high praise from Husky fans. 

47. Steve Pelluer


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A very poised and smart quarterback is how you would describe Pelluer. He helped the Huskies defeat Iowa in the Rose Bowl.

46. Troy Fautanu


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Troy Fautanu protected Michael Penix Jr. And this helped the Washington Huskies reach the national title game. 

45. Bob Sapp


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Sapp is another great defensive lineman in the history of the program filled with great defensive talent. He consistently faced double teams and was still able to impact the game.

44. Bern Brostek


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Bern Brostek was one of the finest offensive lineman in Huskies history. He had great size, strength and technique. 

43. Kevin King


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King was a lockdown corner for the Huskies. His time at Washington earned him an impressive pro-career. 

42. Jerome Pathon


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An electric WR, Pathon was fun to watch. He had impressive speed, hands and route running skills. 

41. Cam Cleeland


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One of the most talented tight ends in history of the program. Cleeland was a reliable and sure handed tight end. 

40. Keith Price


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Price is one of the most forgotten Washington Huskies of all time. It wasn't the greatest time for the program but during his time at QB, Price was one of the bright spots.

39. Rick Redman


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A standout linebacker for the Huskies. He was one of the first all-time greats on the defensive side of the football for the Huskies. 

38. Don Heinrich


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Heinrich was one of the early pioneers at the University of Washington. The quarterback helped lay the foundation for future Huskies QBs. 

37. Jeremy Stevens


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Stevens was a great tight end for the Huskies. His career however, was marred by controversy off the field. 

36. Jeff Jaegar


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Jaegar is the best kicker in history of the Washington Huskies. At the time his career was over with the Huskies he had the most FGs in history of the NCAA.

35. Ray Horton


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Horton was a physical cornerback for the Huskies. He is one of the all-time great defensive backs in Washington Huskies history. 

34. Austin Seferian- Jenkins


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If you built a tight end in the lab, you'd build Austin Seferian-Jenkins. He had a excellent career for the Huskies.

33. Blair Bush


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Blair Bush was dominant on the offensive line for the Huskies. During his time with the University he played center and is known as the second best Center in Huskies history.

32. Danny Shelton


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Danny Shelton was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. He was a fan favorite during his time with the Huskies

31. Chris Chandler


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Another all time great QB for the Huskies. He finished third in all-time offense when he graduated from the Huskies.

30. Dana Hall 


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Hall was a lockdown cornerback with amazing football IQ. His time at Washington helped him become a first round pick in the NFL.

29. D'Marco Farr


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Another all-time great defensive lineman for the Huskies. His time at Washington helped him make the NFL where he had a successful career. 

28. Ron Holmes


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Ron Holmes had a relentless motor. He has cemented his place among the all time greats on defense for the Huskies.

27. Michael Jackson


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Jackson was a true game changer on the defensive side of the ball. He was always able to break up passes and shut down opposing WRs.

26. Larry Triplett


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Triplett was a intimating presence on the defensive line. He is one of the best defensive lineman in program history.

25. Rome Odunze


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Rome Odunze was part of one of the best Washington Huskies teams of all time. He helped the Huskies reach the National Title game. 

24. Benji Olson


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Benji Olson had a unique skillset of size, strength and technique. Olson at the time in Washington is known as one of the best OL in history of the school.

23. Bishop Sankey


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A standout running back, Sankey is part of a prestigious list of great Huskies running backs. He was known for his vision and agility. 

22. Jake Locker


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The Jake Locker experience was interesting, he was the most hyped QB to ever attend the University of Washington. He was good, but played on some bad teams and felt like he never reached his full potential.

21. Myles Gaskin


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Gaskin was a model of consistency and durability. During his time with the Huskies he was a workhorse back that fans loved.

20. Joe Steele


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Joe Steele was a local kid in Seattle and a running back. At the time he left the program he was the all time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.

19. Brock Huard


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Brock Huard is a beloved part of the Husky program. And he's still a huge part of the Husky family, and, a pillar in the Seattle community.

18. Greg Lewis


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Greg Lewis overcame hard times with an injury to become an all time legend at running back for the Huskies. He had uncanny act of breaking tackles.

17. Mark Bruener


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The best tight end in history of the program. Bruener was an All-American for the Huskies.

16. Jake Browning


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Arguably the most underrated Husky of all time. Browning helped the Huskies reach a college football playoff. 

15. Olin Kreutz


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A dominant center Kreutz impact cannot be overstated. His amazing career at Washignton helped him on a path to a great pro career.

14. Budda Baker


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Baker was one of the most electric safeties in the history of the Huskies. A local kid, Budda was a fan favorite for all Husky fans.

13. Mark Brunell


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Mark Brunell was another great dual threat QB for the Huskies. He helped the Huskies defeat Iowa in the Rose Bowl.

12. Sonny Sixkiller


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Sonny Sixkiller was a trailblazer on the football field for the Huskies. He is one of the all time great Huskies in a long line of great QBs. 

11. Reggie Williams


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Reggie Williams was a highlight reel waiting to happen. He was virtually un-guardable at the WR position in a Huskies uniform. 

10. Mario Bailey


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Mario Bailey was a big time WR for the Washington Huskies. He is arguably the best WR to ever play for the Huskies. Fun fact, he is the all-time leading receiver in NFL Europe history.

9.Marques Tuiasosopo


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Tuiasosopo could run and throw the ball with the best of them in college football history. He helped the Huskies win a Rose Bowl against Purdue in one of the best seasons in history of the school.

8. Hugh McElhenny


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Throwing it way back to Hugh McElhenny, and the reason for him being so high is he was one of the best running backs in history of the sport and was the first all-time great Husky RB ever.

7. Lawyer Milloy


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Milloy was one of the most feared safeties in history of college football. One of the hardest hitting safeties in school history, he is a fan favorite until this day.

6. Corey Dillon


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An unstoppable force at running back, Dillon could not be stopped. He had a unique blend of speed, agility and power and was one of the best offensive weapons in history of the University.

5. Michael Penix Jr.


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Michael Penix Jr spent two seasons as the starting QB for the Huskies. During that time he helped the Huskies reach the national title game and finish second in the Heisman trophy race.

4. Napoleon Kaufman 


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A true game changer at the running back position for the Huskies. He had dynamic big play ability and that makes him one of the most fun Huskies to watch of all time.

3. Lincoln Kennedy


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During his time with the Huskies Lincoln Kennedy was unstoppable to penetrate on the offensive line. He is one of the best college linemen of all time.

2. Steve Emtman


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Emtman dominance on defensive line was inspiring to watch. He was the heart and soul on defense on arguably the greatest Huskies team of all time.

1. Warren Moon


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Warren Moon had simply a legendary career at the University of Washington. In 1977 he led the Huskies to the Pac-8 title and a Rose Bowl win against Michigan.

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