Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei returns to Washington Huskies for fifth year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei rejoined the Washington Huskies for practice on August 9, 2026, after receiving a fifth year of NCAA eligibility. The defensive lineman last played for the Huskies in the 2025 season, where he participated in all 13 games. His return follows a court’s decision that allows players from the 2022-23 academic year to have an additional year of eligibility. Uiagalelei, now wearing No. 46, practiced with the starters, contributing significant experience to the defensive line.
- •Uiagalelei returns after a court ruling on eligibility.
- •He participated in all games last season for the Huskies.
- •The defensive tackle has signed with Washington for 2026.
- •He practiced with starters during the first padded session.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Former Washington Huskies Defensive Lineman Returns to Team
"Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei rejoined the team in Sunday's practice after being granted a fifth year of eligibility in a legal decision.
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