Jett Washington

Updated March 20, 2026 | Sources: 247Sports, GoDucks.com (2026)

Jett Washington is not built like a typical safety. At 6-5, 215 pounds, he has the frame of a linebacker and the coverage skills of a corner. He arrived from Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas as the #23 overall prospect in the 2026 class and the consensus top safety nationally. He enrolled early and is practicing this spring, competing for playing time behind Koi Perich and Peyton Woodyard. His size changes what Chris Hampton can do schematically. A safety who can cover tight ends, play in the box, and still range to the deep third. Oregon has never had a safety prospect like this.

5-Star

Recruiting Rating

#23 nationally

6-5

Height

215 lbs

Las Vegas

Hometown

Bishop Gorman

#1 S

Position Rank

Nationally

Why He Matters

Oregon's secondary added Koi Perich from Minnesota (5 INTs) through the transfer portal and returns Peyton Woodyard. Washington is the long-term future. His 6-5 frame is rare at safety. He can match up with Big Ten tight ends who give smaller safeties problems. In Hampton's defense, Washington becomes a chess piece: safety on passing downs, linebacker-sized body in run support, and a weapon in the red zone where his length disrupts passing lanes.

The Path

Washington chose Oregon over programs across the country. Bishop Gorman is one of the premier high school programs in the nation. He arrives with experience against elite competition. Spring practice is about learning Hampton's scheme and building the chemistry with Perich and Woodyard that the secondary needs for November.

What to Watch at the Spring Game

Coverage reps against tight ends in practice

How Hampton uses his size in the box

Chemistry with Koi Perich and Peyton Woodyard

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington is 6-5, 215 pounds, making him one of the tallest safeties in college football. His size gives Oregon's defense a unique matchup weapon against Big Ten tight ends.

Yes. Washington is the consensus #1 safety nationally in the 2026 class, ranked #23 overall by 247Sports.

Sources: 247Sports, GoDucks.com (2026). This page covers on-field performance and publicly available recruiting data only.

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