Overview

• Jett Washington announced his commitment to the Ducks on June 19, joining Oregon as a five-star safety and carrying the legacy of his late uncle, Kobe Bryant.
• The 6-foot-5, 200-pound prospect is rated by 247Sports as the No. 18 overall player and the No. 2 safety in the 2026 recruiting class.
• His pledge marks Oregon’s ninth addition to the 2026 class, vaulting the Ducks to No. 7 nationally and No. 3 in the Big Ten in On3’s latest rankings.
• Washington chose Oregon over offers from USC and Alabama, underscoring the program’s growing recruiting clout under Dan Lanning.
• Oregon aims to extend its momentum with upcoming decisions expected from five-star safety Joey O’Brien and quarterback Ryder Lyons.