Carr to Make First Start for Washington at Running Back
Quaid Carr will make his first career start for Washington after Jordan Washington suffered a neck injury in spring practice. Carr has added 14-15 pounds to reach near 200, and he showcased his speed with a 56-yard touchdown run in a recent scrimmage. He is backed up by transfers Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley.
Carr entered spring practice as the presumed backup, having logged just four career carries for 14 yards as a freshman. The injury to Jordan Washington during a defensive drill in spring ball abruptly elevated him to the top of the depth chart, a role he has held through 29 practices without relinquishing. He has added roughly 15 pounds to his 5-foot-11 frame, targeting 200 pounds to better absorb hits in Big Ten play. His speed was on display in a recent scrimmage with a 56-yard touchdown run, and he has shown versatility catching passes out of the backfield during 11-on-11 work.
Behind Carr, the Huskies added veteran insurance in Oregon transfer Jayden Limar and Troy transfer Trey Cooley. Limar and Carr train together in the weight room, and Carr credits the older back with helping him manage the mental load of learning 400 plays. Carr says he is not surprised by his promotion, insisting he has been preparing for this opportunity.
Carr's emergence could reshape Washington's offensive identity in its second Big Ten season, giving the program a homegrown answer at a position that has seen steady turnover. His success may influence recruiting narratives around developmental backs, while his durability against larger conference defenders will be closely watched. For fans, the transition represents both risk and optimism, as an unproven starter carries expectations previously held by a string of established rushers.