5-Star Safety Jett Washington Commits to Oregon
- Jett Washington, a highly ranked five-star safety from a prominent Las Vegas high school, announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks on Thursday night, selecting them over offers from Alabama and USC.
- Washington's pledge follows official visits this summer and a strong relationship with Oregon amid coach Dan Lanning's recent recruiting near-misses.
- As a junior in 2024, Washington recorded 38 tackles and intercepted five passes, earning him a national ranking as the No. 2 safety along with a 247Sports Composite score of.9846.
- This commitment gives Oregon its highest-rated 2026 recruit, their first ever five-star, and the ninth verbal in a class that has risen nine spots nationally.
- Washington is expected to strengthen Oregon’s safety position, joining several talented returning players and supporting continued recruiting improvement under Lanning.
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