Where will Husky football players go in the NFL draft? | Rounds 3-7

The 2024 NFL draft will begin on April 25 in Detroit, and the Huskies will be well represented, with as many as 13 players potentially up for selection (UW’s program record is 10).

With so many Huskies in this draft, Fox Sports draft analyst Rob Rang joined us to break down where he thinks each player could land. Here’s part two of our two-part series previewing UW’s draft prospects, focusing on the guys who could be taken on Days 2 or 3 of the draft.

Roger Rosengarten — Offensive line, 6-foot-5, 308 pounds

Rang’s projection: Rounds 2-3

There is a world where Roger Rosengarten sneaks into the first round, Rang said. It’s more likely he’ll be selected in the second or third round. Rang doesn’t see any world where the former Washington right tackle is still on the board entering the third day of the draft. 

Rosengarten, a Highlands Ranch, Colo., native, started every game of the past two seasons at right tackle for the Huskies, protecting Michael Penix Jr.’s blindside. He raised his draft stock with a 4.92 40-yard dash, the fastest 40 of all offensive linemen at the combine, but Rang added his positional workout at Washington’s pro day was particularly impressive.

“He’s one of the offensive linemen in this class that is being a little bit overlooked in the national media,” Rang said. “But I feel very confident NFL teams are very high on him.”

Edefuan Ulofoshio — Linebacker, 6-foot-1, 236 pounds

Rang’s projection: Rounds 3-4

Edefuan Ulofoshio’s fairy-tale journey through football — from Alaska to Las Vegas prep powerhouse Bishop Gorman, then arriving at Washington as a walk-on before earning a scholarship — has a chance to take another step in the draft. 

Rang said Ulofoshio has some medical red flags. He missed a majority of the 2022 season with an injury, but returned in 2023 to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors and some national recognition as a Butkus Award finalist. Rang said Ulofoshio’s coverage skills and instincts are key, especially as the NFL increasingly embraces space and passing. 

“You saw flashes of it throughout his career, and then everything really came together this past season,” Rang said. “So, teams are going to be a little shy about that, because was it just one magical year? Or is he going to be able to continue this?”

Dominique Hampton — Safety, 6-foot-2, 215 pounds 

Rang’s projection: Rounds 3-5

Rang is admittedly higher on UW safety Dominique Hampton than other draft analysts. Hampton led Washington in tackles during the 2023 season and Rang believes he’s got a chance to sneak into the top-100 draft picks, maybe even with the Seahawks.

“I like him closer to the box, where that size and physicality can really be more of an extra linebacker,” Rang said. 

Another place Rang considers an intriguing landing spot for Hampton is the Atlanta Falcons. Former Washington coach Jimmy Lake, who recruited Hampton to UW, was appointed as the defensive coordinator by new Falcons coach Raheem Morris. Lake has already added former Washington defensive back Kevin King, and may seek another UW reunion in Atlanta. 

Jack Westover — Tight end, 6-foot-3, 243 pounds

Rang’s projection: Rounds 5-7 or undrafted free agent

Jack Westover didn’t get to participate in the physical part of the combine. The Bellevue native was still recovering from offseason thumb surgery when he ran positional drills at Washington’s pro day. 

But Rang thinks Westover’s pass-catching ability will make him a steal for any team that can figure out how to use him correctly. Westover is smaller than traditional tight ends, but may be able to carve out a role as a fullback or H-back in the NFL, Rang said. He added any team running a derivative scheme of Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers offense, in particular, might be a good landing spot for Westover, who he compared to Kyle Juszczyk.

“Anybody that has any need for basically a movable chess piece on offense would be interested in Westover,” Rang said. 

Devin Culp — Tight end, 6-foot-3, 231 pounds

Rang’s projection: Rounds 5-7 or undrafted free agent

Devin Culp’s combine performance was exactly what the Spokane native needed. His 4.47 40-yard dash led all tight ends, and he didn’t drop a ball during the pass-catching drills.

In a tight end class generally considered weaker than some of the other position groups in this year’s draft, Culp’s strong outing may get him drafted, Rang said. His speed and vertical field-stretching ability are important as the modern NFL embraces space, too, and Rang said it’s possible Culp goes before Westover because of his combine performance.

“With that type of speed, he’s definitely going to get his opportunities,” Rang said.

Dillon Johnson — Running back, 6-foot, 217 pounds 

Rang’s projection: Rounds 5-7 or undrafted free agent

Dillon Johnson admitted he didn’t have the best combine during Washington’s pro day. The do-it-all running back was still recovering from myriad injuries he’d accrued during the season, but gutted out his combine performance to the surprise of several teams in attendance, he said. 

Rang believes Johnson’s combine outing wasn’t devastating for his draft stock. He said Johnson’s strengths were likely never going to be on display doing things like running the 40-yard dash. Instead, proven effectiveness as both a between-the-tackles runner and a pass catcher at Mississippi State, along with his pass-blocking abilities, give him a chance to carve out a roster spot whether he gets drafted or signs somewhere as an undrafted free agent.

“Anybody who watched the University of Washington this year knows they wouldn’t have gotten as far as they did,” Rang said, “without the efforts and toughness of Dillon Johnson.”

Zion Tupuola-Fetui — Edge rusher, 6-foot-3, 244 pounds 

Rang’s projection: Rounds 5-7 or undrafted free agent

The final player on this list who received a combine invitation, Zion Tupuola-Fetui hasn’t been able to do much pre-draft testing as he recovers from injuries suffered during the past season. 

However, Rang said the flashes of his ability in past seasons and the value of the edge rusher position may put him in a position to be drafted late. Tupuola-Fetui’s medical history and lack of consistency is a worry, Rang said. 

“Somebody might be intrigued enough to select him late or again as an undrafted free agent, he’ll get his opportunities,” Rang said. 

Tuli Letuligasenoa — Defensive tackle, 6-foot-1, 292 pounds 

Rang’s projection: Undrafted free agent

“I fully expect he will have opportunities in terms of an undrafted free agent,” Rang said. “He made a lot of big plays in big moments. That’s one of the things I think is going to be really intriguing to NFL teams.”

Ulumoo Ale — Defensive tackle, 6-foot-6, 327 pounds 

Rang’s projection: Undrafted free agent

“He’s got the frame NFL teams are looking to develop,” Rang said. “I can see teams being intrigued by him as a developmental defensive lineman or offensive lineman, going back to that side of the ball. He’s another one who’s got enough of an interesting story behind him that I think teams would be intrigued about what they could do with him if he’s willing to commit to his craft.”

Ralen Goforth — Linebacker, 6-foot-2, 237 pounds

Rang’s projection: Undrafted free agent

“He’s athletic, and he’s a thumper,” Rang said. “His ability as just a hitter I think is going to be intriguing to teams as far as a developmental linebacker and on special teams.”