Now that we’ve completed our spring depth charts, let’s go in depth (pun intended) on a few players who should be at the top of your watchlist this spring. There’s a lot of exciting young talent on the offense, and with offensive coordinator John Donovan having a full year to install his scheme, Husky fans should see a much more open offense this season.

With that being said, here are three players to keep a close eye on this spring!

WR Rome Odunze

This was a bit of a toss-up between Odunze and Jalen McMillan. Both players have sky-high ceilings, crazy athletic ability, and can stretch the field vertically with 4.3-4.4 speed. Odunze showed a bit more strength as a true freshman against tight coverage, but it’s very clear that both players have WR1 potential.

The reason Odunze was the choice here is because of his athletic prowess not just with long speed, but in short area spots. His 4.00 short shuttle time in high school is on par with some of the NFL’s elite athletes, and as he perfects his release at the college level, quickness like that could free him up to run a more complete route tree. Outside of Cade Otton, he seemed to be Dylan Morris‘ go-to target, especially in the Stanford matchup when Puka Nacua wasn’t able to suit up. As the two continue to build chemistry together, they have the potential to become one of the best quarterback/wide receiver tandems in the conference.

RB Cameron Davis

“The Sparkplug” as I like to call him, this is the year of Cam Davis. He has three-down ability, and after seeing some snaps as a true freshman, it’s clear the coaching staff is very high on him. He probably would’ve seen more too if it weren’t for a broken wrist that held him out for multiple weeks in 2019. As 2020 progressed, he started to see more snaps, and that number should continue to rise in 2021.

He might start the year as a third down specialist, where he can be a checkdown option, but as the year progresses, it shouldn’t come as a surprise if he becomes the feature back. His athleticism, power, and hands are the complete package, and is the perfect starter for the balanced offense Jimmy Lake has preached.

TE Mark Redman

George Kittle lite, as I called him, Redman might have the highest ceiling of any tight end in the room. He’s a force as a downhill blocker, tough to tackle after the catch, and physically ready to dominate at 6’6, and nearly 250 pounds. The tight end position is full of stars, namely Cade Otton, but they rotate on and off the field frequently. Redman has a chance to move up to as high as second on the depth chart this spring, and even if he ends up behind Devin Culp or Quentin Moore in that spot, expect to see Redman take more snaps this season.