Washington Football announces seven captains for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Washington Huskies have selected seven captains for the 2026 season, as voted on by the players. Returning captains include third-year quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and fourth-year center Landen Hatchett. Five new captains have also been chosen: safety Alex McLaughlin, linebacker Jacob Manu, defensive lineman Elinneus Davis, and offensive linemen Drew Azzopardi and John Mills. This marks an increase from the six captains named in 2025 and reflects a balance between defensive and offensive leadership ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Washington selects seven captains for the 2026 football season.
- •Demond Williams Jr. and Landen Hatchett are returning captains.
- •New captains include Alex McLaughlin, Jacob Manu, Elinneus Davis, Drew Azzopardi, and John Mills.
- •This is one more captain than last year's selection.
- •Captains represent a balance between offense and defense.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Reveals 7 Captains For 2026 Season
"The Washington Huskies unveiled seven captains for the 2026 season as voted on by the players.
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