Washington Huskies Football commit 5-star QB who is set up for 2025 Big Ten success. Huskies require a leap of faith to believe Williams could be one of the most impactful quarterbacks in the conference — as long as he watches Romo and Brady and views every facet of the offseason regimen as a chance to prepare for the fall.

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. received an unconventional but exciting directive from head coach Jedd Fisch regarding his offseason training: watch football on TV.

Fisch, preparing Williams for his expected starting role in 2025, emphasized the importance of studying the game by listening to top analysts. “Be an elite student of football,” Fisch advised. “Watch as much as you can and pay attention to what Tony Romo and Tom Brady say.”

During a recent appearance on the Canzano and Wilner Podcast, Fisch reflected on lessons from Washington’s first Big Ten season, the state of college football, and the development of Williams, who followed him from Arizona.

After limited playing time in 2024, Williams shined in Washington’s final two games against Oregon and Louisville, fueling optimism for 2025. Fisch explained that easing Williams into action was strategic: “We weren’t trying to win the national championship last year—we were laying a foundation.”

Williams’ success in 2025 will depend on his ability to master the playbook, recognize defensive schemes, and lead the offense. Fisch believes watching NFL broadcasts on Fox and CBS, particularly those featuring Brady and Romo, offers invaluable insights. “You’ll learn more than you ever expected just by listening to them,” he said.

Washington doesn’t need Williams to replicate Michael Penix Jr.’s 2023 dominance but hopes for a level of play somewhere between Penix’s peak and Will Rogers’ 2024 performance. The Huskies’ chances in the Big Ten also benefit from a conference lacking proven quarterbacks. Among contenders, only Penn State (Drew Allar) and Illinois (Luke Altmyer) have experienced signal-callers, while teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, and USC will rely on untested starters.

Fisch believes Williams has the potential to be one of the conference’s top quarterbacks—if he fully embraces the preparation process. “Every decision he makes, on and off the field, impacts Washington football,” Fisch said. “We’ll get him to the Manning camp, private training sessions, and make sure he’s ready to lead this team.”