Who do we have to replace in 2026?

[Quinncent McManning, Jr.]

Assuming this 2026 class ends up on its current trajectory, we should be set with another spectacular roster next year.  Looking at where there are departures, it is obvious why Sark has gone after the guys we have gone after in 2026

Clear departures:  OL Campbell, OL Hutson, DE Burke, DT Brevard, DT Shaw, DE/LB Moore, CB Guilbeau, S Taaffe, DS St. Louis, K Stone, K Shipley, P Bouwmester

Eligible departures likely: LB Hill, CB, Muhammad, OL Goosby

Eligible departures possible: RB Wisner, WR Moore, TE Endries, OL Umeozulu, DT Kanu, LB Lefau, LB Spence, S McDonald

Elibgible depatures unlikely: QB Manning, OL Robertson, DT Johnson, S Williams, CB Roberson, DE Vasek, OG Stroh, RB Baxter, WR Niblett, TE Shannon, TE Randle, OL Cojoe, OL Chatman (few may depart for transfers off of this list)

Where the 2026 class fits in: elite OT takes place of Goosby, depth at DL, stud CB to replace Muhammad, stud LB to replace Hill, stud RB to replace Wisner if he leaves, all 3 special teams guys.  The only missing piece is Safety where we lose 1.. or 2 big time players.  Like Riley a lot but Benjamin would complete this class from a pure roster management standpoint.  TE is also not being replaced but the 2 young studs from the 2025 should fit in well with Washington for a strong 3 person group if Endries leaves.