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Washington Football: Top 3 way-too-early breakout candidates for 2022

By Jackson Caudell

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 26: Sam Huard #7 of the Washington Huskies looks to pass against the Washington State Cougars during the fourth quarter at Husky Stadium on November 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 26: Sam Huard #7 of the Washington Huskies looks to pass against the Washington State Cougars during the fourth quarter at Husky Stadium on November 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – NOVEMBER 06: Running back Aaron Dumas #22 of the New Mexico Lobos runs against defensive back Phillip Hill #5 of the UNLV Rebels during the first half of their game at University Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – NOVEMBER 06: Running back Aaron Dumas #22 of the New Mexico Lobos runs against defensive back Phillip Hill #5 of the UNLV Rebels during the first half of their game at University Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /

2. Aaron Dumas, RB

Washington had a nice run where they were putting out NFL-level running backs like Myles Gaskin and Bishop Sankey, but they have not had a big impact guy like that in some time.

One guy who could take charge of the running attack on offense this year is New Mexico transfer, Aaron Dumas. He had a solid season with the Lobos last season but decided to enter the transfer portal and try to make it at a Power Five program.

Dumas put up 658 yards on 136 carries last season and also had two touchdowns to go along with that. He averaged nearly five yards per carry and had his best performance of last season against Kalen DeBoer and Fresno State, so he knows what kind of back Dumas is capable of being. He is going to have an opportunity to be the lead back in the offense and be a household name by the season’s end.

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