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2024 Washington Huskies season opener depth chart: Cornerbacks

By Ethan Lee

Sep 16, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Christian Fitzpatrick (16) runs upfield against Washington Huskies cornerback Darren Barkins (19) in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Christian Fitzpatrick (16) runs upfield against Washington Huskies cornerback Darren Barkins (19) in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
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The numerous defensive changes on the Washington Huskies roster for 2024 has impacted just about every single position imaginable and that certainly includes the secondary for the Washington Huskies defense. 

So, as the Washington Huskies get set to meet up with Weber State this evening to kick off the 2024 Washington Husky football season, we’re going to get a chance to see what the Huskies look like all over the field, including at cornerback. 

There’s a lot of talent that has left the Huskies at this spot, but Jedd Fisch is known for being able to very quickly inject talent into a team as that’s exactly how he was able to very quickly get the Arizona Wildcats to win 10 games and beat Oklahoma in a bowl game last season.

So, what does the secondary for Washington look like? Here’s the depth chart for cornerback for Steve Belichick’s first defense with the Huskies.

Washington Huskies depth chart focus: Examining UW’s cornerbacks

Right now, there’s not a clear cut starter for the Huskies for either of the cornerback positions. There are a bunch of “Or” listings across the depth chart two-deep for several roles. And right now, it looks like there are a total of four different corners who could make a start for the Huskies this evening.

Elijah Jackson, who is now in his fifth season in Seattle, started all 15 games for the Huskies last year. During that timeframe, he racked up 61 tackles. It’s hard to imagine him not playing a significant role this year.

But, right now, Jackson is competing for a starting spot with Ephesians Prysock, who arrived earlier this year after spending two seasons with Jedd Fisch at the Arizona Wildcats. Prysock has a ton of talent and could really thrive in this role. 

On the other side of the field is senior Thaddeus Dixon, who is competing with junior Darren Barkins. Dixon made his way to Washington after playing (and thriving) at the junior college level. Meanwhile, Barkins left the Oregon Ducks prior to the 2023 season and played three games for Washington before being sidelined with an injury.

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