Washington closed its second regular season in the Big Ten with a wave of individual recognition, as eight Huskies earned spots on the conference’s postseason awards lists released Thursday. However, of the eight only one earned a spot on an All-Big Ten team, with the rest being honorable mentions.
Additionally, no individual awards went the way of the Huskies. However, in a crowded conference, having multiple players be recognized at all is a step in the right direction for a young program. Here's the breakdown of which Huskies were honored.
Denzel Boston
Washington's top receiving threat headlines the team's selections, as Boston was given third-team honors on both the coaches' and media poll. He was also an honorable mention as a return specialist.
Boston finished 2025 fifth in the Big Ten in receiving touchdowns (10), ninth in receiving yards (755), and 10th in receptions (56). The redshirt junior put up these totals despite dealing with an injury suffered against Wisconsin that kept him out of two games, which likely ends up being the reason why Boston couldn't end up on the second or first team.
He joins fellow Big Ten receivers Carnell Tate (Ohio State, first team) and Makai Lemon (USC, first team) as wideouts who will be considered first-round prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, still just a sophomore, won the conference's Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year.
Demond Williams Jr.
The Huskies' quarterback was selected as an honorable mention by Big Ten coaches, but not media. It would've been a longshot for Williams to make one of the three All-Big Ten teams, as the conference boasts some of the best quarterbacks in all of college football.
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State's Julian Sayin were selected to first and second team respectively on both polls, while third-team selections went to USC's Jayden Maiava by coaches and Oregon's Dante Moore by media.
Williams finished fifth among Big Ten quarterbacks in most statistical categories, closing out an up-and-down season with plenty of room to grow going into his junior year.
Jonah Coleman
The final member of Washington's offensive trio along with Boston and Williams, Coleman received an honorable mention by both coaches and media. Coleman was a touchdown machine in the early part of the season, leading all of the FBS in rushing touchdowns for a significant portion of 2025.
Like Boston, Coleman struggled with an injury late in the season that diminished his production, ultimately finishing third in the conference in touchdowns (14) and 13th in rushing yards (673). The senior was also named as UW's "sportsmanship honoree" by the Big Ten.
Carver Willis and John Mills
Washington's left side of its offensive line was also selected as honorable mentions -- left tackle Carver Willis by the coaches, and left guard John Mills by the media. Willis, the fifth-year senior, and Mills, the true freshman, were the brightest spots on the Huskies O-line despite their difference in age.
Willis started in nine of UW's 12 games, closing out his college career in Seattle after transferring from Kansas State. Mills, who barely turned 18 during the season, started in 10 of 12 games while also starting some games at right tackle due to injuries. His recognition as an All-Big Ten honorable mention is the most recent of many honors that Mills has already racked up so far in his young career.
Alex McLaughlin
McLaughlin is Washington's headliner on the defensive side of the ball, an honorable mention by both coaches and media. The NAU transfer started all 12 games for the Huskies, and was easily the team's most impactful defender. He led the team with 90 tackles and tied for the team lead with two interceptions and one fumble recovery. He also scored Washington's only two defensive touchdowns on the year.
Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock
The Huskies' cornerback duo of Davis and Prysock is the last to receive recognition, with both being named to the media's honorable mention list. Thought to be a monster tandem going into the season, both players being 6-foot-4 with great skills, it was a somewhat underwhelming season for each of them.
For Davis, injuries were the main culprit, as he missed four games and was hobbled in many of the eight games he did play. He recorded two interceptions, which were the most in a season for him despite the limited playing time, but had a significant drop off in tackles with only 20. Davis had some early-round 2026 draft buzz to begin the year, and although he's still a worthy prospect, it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to college football for another season based on how this campaign turned out.
Meanwhile, Prysock played in all 12 games and finished fifth on the Huskies with 45 tackles, but only secured one interception. His coverage was solid throughout the season, but like most corners, did have his moments where fans wish it could've been tighter. Prysock has no more years of college eligibility remaining.