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Seahawks Facility Sparks Huskies’ Most Jaw-Dropping Catch

During a mid-spring session relocated to the Seahawks’ VMAC, Washington redshirt freshman Trez Davis turned an errant deep pass into a 50-yard touchdown that left coaches gaping. Quarterback Kini McMillan’s zigzagging throw looked destined for an interception by cornerback Elias Johnson—until Davis, flying in like a human cat, plucked the ball from midair. He flipped, spun, and outran the defense on the artificial turf, instantly earning snaps with the No. 1 offense. The 6-foot, 190-pound newcomer, who flipped from Tulane late in signing period, finished spring drills with 15 catches and a spring-game reception, solidifying his spot in a crowded receiver corps. What began as a routine practice turned into the standout highlight of the Huskies’ spring schedule.

If Olympic divers and NFL scouts had a baby, it would look a lot like Trez Davis leaping into the stratosphere, then hurtling to paydirt faster than you can say “hold my clipboard.” The poor cornerback is now filing a missing-interception report—somewhere between freaked out that his pick got hijacked and annoyed that he’ll forever be known as “the guy who almost had it.” Meanwhile, Huskies coaches have reportedly updated their playbook’s fine print: “Clause 42b—If Davis is within five yards of any thrown ball, surrender it immediately.” Store-bought juggling balls are being handed out at practice so receivers can “train like Davis,” and rumor has it the next Spring Game will feature Trez on a trampoline. Strap in, spring ball: Davis just raised the bar so high you need a telescope to see it.