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Husky Running Back Target Sets Selection Day
- Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes, a Washington, D.C. running back, has Washington among his final six schools and will announce on June 3.
- Indiana is viewed as the likely destination, with Penn State as a back-up according to available indicators.
- UW has pitched Talley-Rhodes as part of a plan to pair him with West Coast commit Jeremy Adeyanju in 2026.
- Talley-Rhodes has personal connections with UW through a January home visit by Scottie Graham.
- Talley-Rhodes starred at St. John’s College High School, posting over 1,600 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
- Adeyanju, from O'Connor High in Phoenix suburbs, is UW's other top running-back target.
- Talley-Rhodes is listed at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, showcasing a pro-style rushing profile.
- UW Junior Day participation and early recruitment activity have shaped the ongoing pursuit.
- The recruitment emphasis targets a 2026 class including a pace-setting runner from the West Coast.
- Official developments place UW among six finalists as Talley-Rhodes approaches his selection day.
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