Huskies Receiving Corps Shaping Up With Roebuck, Williams Leading the Way

Competition remains open for third starting receiver spot as spring practice begins

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:33pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a Huskies football practice, with players' bodies and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of purple, gold, and white.The Huskies' receiving corps takes shape in a cubist interpretation of spring practice, with Roebuck and Williams emerging as the top targets.Brentwood Today

Two days into spring practice, the University of Washington's receiving corps is taking shape with sophomore Dezmen Roebuck and junior Rashid Williams emerging as the top two options. However, the third starting receiver spot remains up for grabs, with several players vying for the position.

Why it matters

The Huskies' passing game will be a key factor in their success this upcoming season, and the development of the receiving corps during spring practice will be crucial in determining the team's offensive identity and potential.

The details

Roebuck, a 10-game starter in the slot last season, and Williams, who started the first two games in 2025 before injuries, have solidified their places atop the depth chart with impressive plays during the first two practices. Meanwhile, several other receivers, including Chris Lawson, Chris Moss, Jordan Clay, and Mason James, are competing for the third starting spot.

  • The University of Washington began spring practice on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The team held its second practice on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Dezmen Roebuck

A sophomore wide receiver who started 10 games in the slot last season and had 42 catches.

Rashid Williams

A junior wide receiver who started the first two games in 2025 before injuries ended his season.

Chris Lawson

A sophomore wide receiver competing for the third starting spot.

Chris Moss

A wide receiver transfer from Kennesaw State competing for playing time.

Jordan Clay

A freshman wide receiver who took the majority of snaps at the third receiver spot in the first practice.

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What they’re saying

“I think we've got competition at a lot of spots -- the program is based on it. On top of it, Chris Lawson wants to be the starting X, Chris Moss wants to be the starting X, Jordan Clay wants to be the starting X. Mason James wants to be the starting slot. Dez Roebuck is going to be the starting slot to begin the camp. We're going to have some great competition.”

— Jedd Fisch, UW Head Coach

What’s next

The Huskies will continue spring practice over the next several weeks, with the third receiver spot remaining a key position battle to watch as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Huskies' receiving corps is shaping up with Roebuck and Williams as the clear top two options, but the competition for the third starting spot will be an important storyline to follow as the team works to develop its passing game this spring.