Former Saguaro Sabercats and current Washington Huskies offensive lineman Parker Brailsford will enter the transfer portal following the departure of head coach Kalen DeBoer.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!BREAKING: Washington OL Parker Brailsford plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @On3sports
The 6’2 278 OL started all 15 games for the Huskies this season
Will have 3 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/h2kxhIeKmN pic.twitter.com/BrLDlZ1xKW
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 15, 2024
Brailsford’s Season
In his first eligible season, Brailsford started every game for the Huskies during their dominant year. He played a huge role in the team making a trip to the national championship.
The 20-year-old was named to the 2023 All-Pac-12 Second Team and 2023 Freshman All-America First Team for his great first season at both right guard and center.
Redshirt freshman OL Parker Brailsford (#72) from Washington is one of the most impressive lineman I've seen in the portal.
Right guard on this play. Watch the movement skills on the reach/seal block.
All-PAC-12 second team in 2023 @parkerbrail pic.twitter.com/iNHT1PWc9D
— Clint Brewster (@clintbrew247) January 16, 2024
DeBoer was a huge reason why Brailsford chose Washington and his departure left the lineman, along with the rest of the team, stunned. However, the Huskies did make a quick hire as they announced that former Arizona Wildcats coach Jedd Fisch will take over as Washington’s head coach.
Jedd Fisch says he will try to get every coach over from Arizona.
#???? pic.twitter.com/yi1LOCSUj3— Saul Bookman (@Saul_Bookman) January 16, 2024
There will be changes in Washington including an almost entirely new coaching staff. Several Husky players have entered the portal and this should only be expected to continue.
Career At Saguaro
While Brailsford grew up in Mesa, he attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale. He helped lead Saguaro to a state championship title in 2021 and made a name for himself quickly.
Parker Brailsford 6‘2“ 260 Scottsdale Saguaro HS shows good footwork and strength at OG. Good pass set and is very quick off the ball. 3.1 GPA also a stand out and track. Class of 2022.@parker_79 pic.twitter.com/6GDIxHCQbB
— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) March 12, 2020
The interest in Brailsford was massive including that from former Wildcats and new Huskies head coach Fisch. A team to keep an eye on for the Mesa native is Alabama, where his former head coach is now.
While entering the transfer portal does not necessarily mean he will leave Washington, Brailsford will undoubtedly examine all his options ahead of the new season.
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Saleh Awwad is a reporter/writer covering Phoenix High School Sports, Arizona State, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
