steady, battle-tested UW safety with real ball skills
Esteen is a 6-1, 205-pound veteran safety for Washington who has grown into a reliable starter and tone-setter, not just a stat-sheet compiler[1][4]. In the 2025 season, he was projected as a full-time post safety in UW’s new scheme, and recent evaluations note his long runway of experience, toughness, and ability to make impact plays—he totaled 46 tackles and tied for the team lead with two interceptions late in 2025[4][7]. His fit is strongest for a defense that values communication, alignment, and a dependable last-line defender who plays with staying power and a little veteran swagger[4][11][13].
