Baron Naone earns co-starting tight end role for Washington Huskies

Second-year tight end Baron Naone has earned a co-starting spot on the Washington Huskies depth chart ahead of the season opener. Head coach Jedd Fisch confirmed that Naone will share snaps with third-year player Decker DeGraaf throughout the upcoming schedule. Naone, a former four-star recruit, impressed coaching staff during fall camp with his improved physicality and reliability as a pass catcher over the middle of the field. Fisch noted that Naone has gained significant size and strength during the offseason. The coaching staff intends to use Naone across various personnel groups to support quarterback Demond Williams Jr. Washington prepares to face the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup this Sunday.

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