Husky Offensive Linemen Reshape Bodies, Fill In for Injured Starters

Washington football's offensive line sees changes as backups step up and players add or lose weight.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract, fragmented view of an offensive line formation, with sharp planes of muted earth tones and flashes of bright white, conveying the dynamic changes and reshuffling occurring within the unit.The Huskies' offensive line reshapes itself, with backups and reserves stepping up to fill key roles.Ferndale Today

The University of Washington football team's offensive line is undergoing changes this offseason, with backups and reserves reshaping their bodies and filling in for injured starters. Seventh-year senior Geirean Hatchett will open spring practice as the first-unit center while his brother Landen recovers from wrist surgery, while other players like Elishah Jackett and Soane Faasolo have added or lost significant weight to improve their chances of playing time.

Why it matters

Maintaining a strong offensive line is crucial for any successful college football program, and the Huskies' ability to adapt and develop depth at these key positions will be important as they look to build on recent seasons. The changes seen this offseason demonstrate the program's commitment to player development and providing opportunities for reserves to step up.

The details

Geirean Hatchett, a 13-game starter at right guard in 2025, will open spring as the first-unit center while his brother Landen, the incumbent snapper, recovers from wrist surgery. Elishah Jackett, a one-time 4-star recruit, has added nearly 20 pounds this offseason to reach 296 pounds after struggling to gain weight previously. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Soane Faasolo has slimmed down from over 330 pounds to just under 320 as he looks to earn more playing time.

  • Geirean Hatchett will open spring practice as the first-unit center.
  • Landen Hatchett is recovering from wrist surgery.

The players

Geirean Hatchett

A seventh-year senior offensive lineman who has been a backup center and started 13 games at right guard in 2025.

Landen Hatchett

The incumbent starting center for the Huskies, who is recovering from wrist surgery.

Elishah Jackett

A fourth-year offensive lineman who has added nearly 20 pounds this offseason, reaching 296 pounds after struggling to gain weight previously.

Soane Faasolo

A redshirt junior offensive tackle who has slimmed down from over 330 pounds to just under 320 as he looks to earn more playing time.

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What they’re saying

“We have four guys right now who are all available. Geirean will take the starting center role until Landen is fully cleared to snap. It will probably be a mix of Hatchett brothers.”

— Jedd Fisch, Head Coach

“That's a huge jump for him in terms of this offseason. A big deal for him is his consistency through spring ball and fall camp, the availability aspect of being able to stay on the field for practice.”

— Michael Switzer, Offensive Line Coach

“He's worked incredibly hard this whole winter offseason, taking it very seriously.”

— Michael Switzer, Offensive Line Coach

What’s next

The Huskies will continue to monitor the progress of the offensive line during spring practice as they look to solidify the starting unit and develop depth ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The changes along the Huskies' offensive line this offseason demonstrate the program's commitment to player development and providing opportunities for reserves to step up and contribute. As the team looks to build on recent seasons, maintaining a strong offensive line will be crucial to their success.