We are all aware that Washington’s play at inside linebacker has been atrocious this season. I don’t need to get into that part of it. The coaching staff is aware of this. Kyler Manu has been gradually phased out of the defense over the past month. He has played 35, 21, 23, and 17 defensive snaps over the last 4 games after playing at least 40 snaps in every other game this season.
However, Brandon Wellington’s playing time had remained high while Manu was being weaned away from the field. Wellington played 100% of the defensive snaps against Oregon and 78% of the snaps against Utah.