Stanford QB Elijah Brown transfers to Washington

Redshirt freshman QB leaves The Farm for Huskies program

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Stanford redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Brown has entered the transfer portal and committed to play for the University of Washington. Brown was a 4-star recruit out of Mater Dei High School in 2024 but struggled with mobility and consistency during his time at Stanford, appearing in 15 games over two seasons.

Why it matters

Brown's transfer is notable as Stanford looks to rebuild its quarterback room, with true freshman Michael Mitchell Jr. and Michigan transfer Davis Warren now competing for the starting job. The move also provides Brown a fresh start at Washington as he looks to unlock his potential at the Power 5 level.

The details

During his time at Stanford, Brown went 102-175 for 1,103 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions in 2025, and 74-127 for 829 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in 2026. While he showed flashes, Brown never fully seized the starting job and now heads to Washington to compete for playing time with the Huskies.

  • Brown committed to Stanford as part of their 2024 recruiting class.
  • In 2025, Brown appeared in 9 games for the Cardinal.
  • In 2026, Brown appeared in 6 games and took over as the starting QB late in the season.

The players

Elijah Brown

A redshirt freshman quarterback who transferred from Stanford to the University of Washington.

Michael Mitchell Jr.

A true freshman quarterback who is now competing for the starting job at Stanford.

Davis Warren

A Michigan transfer quarterback who is now competing for the starting job at Stanford.

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What they’re saying

“While he has shown flashes of promise, Brown has struggled with his mobility and in many ways hasn't looked like the quarterback he was expected to be.”

— Ben Parker, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

It will be interesting to see how Brown performs at Washington and how the quarterback competition shakes out at Stanford between Mitchell Jr. and Warren.

The takeaway

Elijah Brown's transfer from Stanford to Washington represents a fresh start for the young quarterback as he looks to unlock his potential at the Power 5 level, while also highlighting the ongoing competition for the starting job at Stanford.