The rash of injuries Washington endured at the linebacker position throughout fall camp further proved that depth is essential when building a successful program.

The Huskies had so much depth at safety, they were able to shuffle players to plug holes.

For some players, such as redshirt freshman Travis Feeney, the move from safety to linebacker resulted in a better fit. For freshman Shaq Thompson, it provided a chance to prove he could play right away.

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