Jaguars looking to replace top tackler Quentin Wilfawn from 2023
South Alabama's Aakil Washington works through a drill as outside linebackers coach Tre' Williams looks on last Thursday. Washington, a Liberty transfer, is expected to start at Wolf linebacker for the Jaguars this season. The departure of Quentin Wilfawn certainly left a void for South Alabama at outside linebacker, but arguably the Jaguars’ most-accomplished incoming transfer will have a chance to be his replacement.
The Wolf position is a key one in South Alabama’s 4-2-5 defensive look, sometimes rushing the passer, sometimes dropping into coverage, but always being a key in run support. The 6-foot-2, 245-pound Washington emerged from spring practice as the first-team player at the position, almost by default. “Obviously, we’ve got a lot of competition in that room now, adding Courtney McBride and Lamondre Brooks and Will Felton. Just getting a lot of reps in this defense and being able to lead those guys and them, being able to see how we operate, you know, he’s done a great job.”
“South Alabama a lot closer to home compared to Liberty,” Washington said. “Originally, I was talking to Indiana and Oregon State, but coach Batoon was the biggest reason I came here. When he left, he was like ‘the defense is going to be the same.’ It’s definitely something I prayed on, especially after spring ball, because there were some opportunities that came up.
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