Washington RB Cameron Davis, the Pac-12’s returning leader in rushing TDs, out for the season after injury

Washington working again Cameron Davis will pass over the 2023 season because of injury, trainer Kalen DeBoer introduced Tuesday. Davis, who was once an anticipated starter for a loaded Husky staff anticipated to compete for the Pac-12 identify, is the most effective returning working again in the convention who rushed for a minimum of 10 touchdowns remaining season. 

Davis noticed a variety of enjoying time in 2022 in the back of most sensible backfield choice Wayne Taulapapa, who just lately signed a rookie unfastened agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks. He performed in 11 video games and rushed for 522 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The 6-foot and 212-pound Davis additionally flashed versatility, hauling in 19 catches for 137 yards. It marked his second-straight season with a minimum of 100 receiving yards. 

Davis redshirted in 2019 and retained his yr of eligibility because of the COVID-shortened 2020 season. He will nonetheless have two seasons to play for the Huskies when he returns. His injury, on the other hand, is a huge blow to a Washington staff that needed to dip closely into the switch portal for intensity in the backfield. 

Where can Washington flip? 

The lack of Davis is important, however Washington’s cupboard at working again is not empty — just a bit bit restricted. The Huskies introduced in a couple of switch working backs in Mississippi State’s Dillon Johnson and Arizona State’s Daniyel Ngata. 

Given his enjoy in the SEC, Johnson is prone to step into the beginning function. he rushed for 973 yards and 7 touchdowns over the remaining two seasons with the Bulldogs, and his 6-foot, 216-pound body suits what Washington usually appears to be like for from its backs. 

The 5-foot-10 Ngata supplies a transformation of tempo. He was once by no means a bellcow at Arizona State, however he did elevate the ball 50 instances in every of the remaining two years. 

If Washington loses both Ngata or Johnson, then fear may truly begin to set in. The Huskies have 3 wholesome scholarship choices in the back of the two transfers, and fifth-year senior Richard Newton is the most effective different participant with actual enjoy. To compound issues, freshman Tybo Rogers is serving an indefinite suspension for violation of staff laws.