Freshman LT draws rave reviews at Washington Huskies spring practice

The Washington Huskies have high hopes for their offensive line and expect it to be one of the best groups in the Big Ten in 2026.

A lot of that hinges on the success of true freshman Kodi Greene at left tackle. However, after listening to offensive line coach Michael Switzer and several members of his unit talk about the former five-star recruit, you'd think that he's a seasoned veteran.

"He's an absolute stud," sophomore John Mills said after practice on Thursday. "I'm so proud of the way he's come in and worked every single day. He never takes anything for granted; he's come in and asks all the questions, he works in the weight room, and he works on the field. I'm sure you guys can see he's an absolute baller."

As right tackle Drew Azzopardi called the product of Mater Dei High School in Southern California a freak, offensive line coach Michael Switzer echoed that sentiment of Greene's work ethic both on and off the field.

"Kodi Greene's done some impressive things out here," he said. "He's talented in terms of his athleticism and his ability to play the game of football, but what I'd say is most impressive is his what he's doing in the film room, how he's understanding defenses, how he's communicating with the offensive line. He's taken it very serious since the day he got here, and it's showing; he's doing some nice things."

There are also few better schemes to get him prepared for the rigors of his first season of college football and the Big Ten than what defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is throwing at him and the rest of the offensive line, as Washington's pass rush caused some problems during Thursday's practice.

Throughout the workout, Walters deployed various forms of blitzes and stunts that put a lot of pressure on the offensive line and quarterbacks, causing them to hold the ball at various points, which would lead to sacks in live action. Washington's defense also did a good job of punching the ball out, with safety Alex McLaughlin forcing a fumble on wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck after a big gain on a long screen play, and defensive tackle TI Umu-Cais getting the ball away from running back Ansu Sanoe on back-to-back plays.

That forced Jedd Fisch to pause practice and have the entire offense run a lap around Husky Stadium, much to the delight of the defensive players, who were in their ears yelling at them every step of the way.

On an otherwise short, somewhat light practice day ahead of Saturday's scrimmage, here are some of the other noteworthy happenings.

Spring practice notebook

• Freshman wide receiver Jordan Clay was not suited up for practice on Thursday and was spotted with a wrap around his right hand. He joined injured receivers Bodpegn Miller and Christian Moss on the sideline