John Mills Is a Preseason All-American and College Football Is NOT Ready For It

Alright, Emerald City! You know we bleed purple AND green and blue, right? Well, get ready to pump some serious purple pride because Montlake is absolutely BUZZING! The preseason hype for our Huskies is hitting different this year, with some seriously specific shout-outs that have us all looking ahead to what's coming. We're talking about a homegrown talent already making waves, and the entire college football world better take notice!

The Dawgs Are Stacked in the Trenches and Beyond

Let's dive right in. Our very own Star OL John Mills just got named a Phil Steele Preseason All-American! You read that right, folks. An All-American before the season even truly kicks off! That's the kind of recognition that tells you the Huskies mean business, especially in the trenches. And it's not just Mills. CBS Sports is already placing All-Big Ten expectations around Demond Williams Jr. That's a huge vote of confidence for our guy! Add to that, DeSean Watts is being called a critical piece of Washington's defensive line, and Chris Lawson could step into a key role on offense in 2026. The foundation is being laid, and it looks SOLID. Athlon Sports even put Washington at No. 6 in their preseason Big Ten standings, with CBS Sports projecting a sweet 9-3 record for 2026. And yeah, EA Sports CFB 27 ranked Husky Stadium as the No. 15 toughest place to play. You know our 12s bring the noise there, making it an absolute nightmare for opponents!

Future Dawgs and Pro Dreams

But wait, there's more! The future is loo

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king bright with some serious recruiting moves. The Huskies are among contenders for coveted 4-star Hawaii ATH King Pitts, and we've already added Arizona Punter Balke to the 2027 class, plus highly touted 2027 Long Snapper Braylon Logan. Four-star 2028 OL Kyler Harden is also an ideal target, showing we're planning for years to come. Of course, you can't win 'em all. Elite four-star WR Osani Gayles chose Alabama over the Huskies, which stings a bit, but hey, we're still in the mix for top talent. We're also eagerly awaiting the commitment date of July 1 for coveted UW OL target Gecova Doyal. On the pro front, our former Husky Roger Rosengarten is already becoming a cornerstone for the Baltimore Ravens. That's a testament to the talent coming out of Montlake! And keep an eye on Denzel Boston, who has an outside shot to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. We've also got some former Huskies making moves in hoops, with former UW men's basketball star Hannes Steinbach traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, and even getting congratulations from Dirk Nowitzki. He's finding his fit with the Charlotte Hornets after the NBA Draft. We even had UW track & field athlete Amanda Moll add more postseason accolades, showing Husky excellence across the board! So, what's next for the Huskies? We're holding our breath for Doyal's commitment on July 1, watching our guys like Mills, Williams Jr., and Boston push for those big individual honors, and just generally soaking in all this glorious preseason hype. The future of Washington football, both on Montlake and in the pros, is something truly special to look forward to. Go Dawgs!

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