Alex McLaughlin is the Huskies’ tone-setting, playmaking safety
In the 2026 season, Alex McLaughlin has already opened with 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and a game-icing interception, building on a 2025 breakout when he led Washington with 93 tackles, added 2 picks, 8 pass breakups, a fumble recovery, and 2 defensive touchdowns. He’s a physical, chirpy enforcer who plays with real edge, and the buzz is that he’s one of the Big Ten’s better safeties because he brings range, tackling volume, and takeaway juice — not just stats, but swagger and trustworthiness in a rebuilt secondary.
