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Hatchett Nears Return: Washington Football's Offensive Line Boost?
23 Sep
Summary
- Landen Hatchett is on the depth chart after offseason wrist injury.
- Washington's rushing offense ranks 15th in the Big Ten.
- Medical staff has not yet cleared Hatchett for full participation.
Washington Huskies center Landen Hatchett is nearing a return to the football field after recovering from a broken scaphoid bone in his wrist. He sustained the injury in late October 2025 during a game against Illinois. Hatchett's inclusion on the depth chart for the upcoming Big Ten opener against Minnesota is a positive development.
The offensive unit could benefit from Hatchett's experience, especially given their current standing. The Huskies rank 15th in the Big Ten for rushing offense, averaging just 129.6 yards per game. Despite his presence on the depth chart, head coach Jedd Fisch indicated that Hatchett's participation in practice this week is still tentative.
Offensive line coach Michael Switzer confirmed on Tuesday that Hatchett has not yet received official clearance from the medical staff. He is currently progressing through contact drills and limited practices. Hatchett expressed confidence in his ability to regain game shape quickly once cleared, attributing this to his rigorous offseason training regimen.
