Washington Huskies#23 · LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 216 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Tacoma, WA
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is a LB (#23) for Washington, from Tacoma, WA. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 9
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 16
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 10
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 9
Coverage 17
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 10
Frame 10
Experience 10
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2026 season
20
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WASH | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | WASH | 8 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 13 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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21No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at USC | L 21-25 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Minnesota | L 24-27 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Eastern Washington | W 48-16 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Utah State | W 16-14 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 6 | vs Washington State | W 24-10 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowWashington LB: #23
- ClassSophomore
- HometownTacoma, WA
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale: Washington LB profile and stats
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is a LB (#23) for Washington, from Tacoma, WA. This profile tracks Zaydrius Rainey-Sale's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Washington roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Washington sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale in the news
All newsPreviewIowa at Washington: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Iowa visits Washington at Husky Stadium. Kickoff is 9:00 PM ET, TV to be announced.2026-10-06RecapWashington beat Eastern Washington 48-16 (Week 3, 2026)Washington beat Eastern Washington 48-16 at Husky Stadium. Now Washington is 3-0, and Eastern Washington is 0-1.2026-09-19RecapWashington edged Utah State 16-14 (Week 2, 2026)Washington edged Utah State 16-14 at Husky Stadium. Now Washington is 2-0, and Utah State is 0-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zaydrius Rainey-Sale play for?
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale plays for Washington, wearing #23 at LB.
What position does Zaydrius Rainey-Sale play?
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is a LB for Washington.
How tall is Zaydrius Rainey-Sale?
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is 6-2 and weighs 216 lb.
What year is Zaydrius Rainey-Sale in?
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is listed as a sophomore on the Washington roster.
Where is Zaydrius Rainey-Sale from?
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is from Tacoma, WA.
How many tackles does Zaydrius Rainey-Sale have?
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.