# Can Washington INCREASE Its NIL Budget To RETAIN Top Talent?

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Podcast: [Locked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-huskies-daily-podcast-on-washington-huskies-football-basketball-4239384)
Published: 2026-05-27T10:00:00+00:00
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Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies are looking for athletic director Pat Chun to propel the football program into the Big Ten's elite in NIL. Can an increased NIL cash flow keep Washington among college football’s elite? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff spotlights key donation milestones, scrutinizes roster payroll rumors, and questions the decision to shutter Montlake Futures, all while exploring how the Huskies can close the financial gap with top spenders like Ohio State, Michigan, and Oregon, to retain key talent like John Mills, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Kodi Greene, Derek Colman-Brusa, Trez Davis, Jordan Clay, and more. Top 2027 recruiting targets take center stage, with analysis of prospects like Tye Kennedy, Kamil Loud, and Dontay Tyson. Tomashoff breaks down the roster needs along the offensive line, secondary, and at wide receiver, emphasizing the importance of NIL-driven retention, and previews the impact of high-profile commits. Will Washington’s aggressive approach secure a consistent College Football Playoff berth?

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