Yep, difficult for freshman to make a huge impact, does not mean they can not make a meaningful positive impact. I was primarily referring to 2021 and 2022 for the Huskies.
But it is not unusual for highly recruited players to make positive significant contributions as sophomores or as a redshirt freshman (as opposed to true freshmen).
By the way, the Oklahoma Sooners have been playing all three of their true freshman 2019 wide receivers alot this season, Haselwood, Bridges and Wease (all three) tons and tons of playing time, even though they already had a strong receiver room. Those three true freshman are already making meaningful contributions.