Walk-ons, junior college transfers and a young man waiting to receive his high school diploma.

Six football players made their Husky debut in spring practices last week, many of whom have the opportunity to contribute immediately.

Much of the attention is directed to incoming quarterbacks Ronnie Fouch and Chandler Clemons. Both arrived in Seattle just days before spring practice began.

"To step off an airplane, given the fact that it was two weeks ago, then have a command of our offense in the manner that they have, not a lot of people could do that," coach Tyrone Willingham said.

Due to Washington's lack of depth at the quarterback position, Willingham admitted he has asked a lot from the young signal callers.

Nevertheless, he has praised their performance.

"I think they've done really well so far," Willingham said. "I think they've both been placed in a really difficult situation — even more than any of the other position. Those two have jumped in and really held their own early."

In the team's first scrimmage, both Fouch and Clemons exhibited talent and poise, but also inexperience.

On a fourth down and with 15 yards to go, Fouch rolled to the right to avoid some pressure and found wide receiver Quintin Daniels for a first down. Clemons also converted a long pass, his finding Sho Yoshinaga.

Later each threw interceptions, but their rapid development in the offense hasn't gone unnoticed by some of their teammates.

"I don't know if I could've done what they're doing right now," Carl Bonnell said. "The coaches are making us call our own plays at the end of practice, and that's a lot more difficult than just hearing it and running it."

Fouch, if he wanted, could still be in high school right now, worrying more about algebra tests and prom dates. Instead, he opted for the guidance of Division I coaching and the opportunity to develop as soon as possible.

Clemons played baseball at Cuesta College after high school. A friendship with ex-Husky quarterback Taylor Barton earned him a meeting with the Husky coaches.

Although he hadn't played football in a while, Clemons — who was once offered a scholarship to play football at BYU — admitted that learning the complex offense was a big challenge.

"I was a little rusty for a while, but I'm feeling confident," Clemons said.

Other Huskies making their first appearance were punter/kicker Jared Ballman, linebackers Austin Sylvester and Brandon Huppert and kicker Zach Gerasin (who successfully kicked an extra point in the scrimmage).

Ballman earned most of the kicking duties during the scrimmage, making two field goals and two extra points. The junior transfer student also handled all punts and kick-offs.

"I thought Jared Ballman stepped in and did well," Willingham said. "I thought Jared was not as consistent as he might want to be, but he hit one [punt] that caught some people's attention."

And if these newcomers keep up the hard work that has impressed their coaches, they'll be sure to catch others' attention as well.

Reach reporter Joshua Mayers at sports@thedaily.washington.edu.