14 for '14: Names to know on defense 
September, 18, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Since Steve Sarkisian took over as Washington’s head coach, the Huskies have done a good job attracting talented offensive weapons.
From quarterback Keith Price to tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, the program has prolific playmakers at skill positions.
However, to take the next step and join the nation’s elite, Washington has to make its defense a priority. And whether it was hiring Justin Wilcox (defensive coordinator) and Peter Sirmon (linebackers) or signing blue-chip safety Shaq Thompson, the Huskies have taken steps toward preventing points.
From quarterback Keith Price to tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, the program has prolific playmakers at skill positions.
However, to take the next step and join the nation’s elite, Washington has to make its defense a priority. And whether it was hiring Justin Wilcox (defensive coordinator) and Peter Sirmon (linebackers) or signing blue-chip safety Shaq Thompson, the Huskies have taken steps toward preventing points.
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Mason Kelley
Mason Kelley joined ESPN.com in 2012 and covers Washington recruiting. Kelley came to ESPN after spending three years as the high school sports coordinator at The Seattle Times. He has written about high school, college and professional sports since 2004, working for newspapers in Florida, California, Idaho and Washington. He currently lives in Seattle and can be reached at masonkelleyESPN@gmail.com.