Jett Washington, Kobe Bryant’s nephew and a five-star Class of 2026 safety, has narrowed his choices down to three programs. The USC Trojans are included in that trio.
“NEWS: Five-Star Safety Jett Washington is down to Alabama, Oregon, & USC, he tells me for @on3recruits,” On3’s Hayes Fawcett wrote Tuesday on X. “The 6’4 205 S from Las Vegas, NV is ranked as a Top 30 Recruit in the ‘26 Class (per On3 Industry).”
Washington was named MaxPreps’ Nevada Player of the Year last season. He totaled 38 tackles, five interceptions, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble for Bishop Gorman, a perennial prep football power in Sin City. He’s Nevada’s top-ranked recruit in his class, an accolade that makes sense after hearing about his elite abilities. Lincoln Riley has surely taken notice.
Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley.
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“A physical specimen with rare size and rare range that could be positioned over the top, in the box or in the slot,” 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins said in a scouting report last month. “Should be viewed as a potential defensive chameleon that can prevent touchdowns in a single or two-high look while also matching-up with large slot and in-line weapons when needed.
“Looks like the next can’t-miss talent to come out of Bishop Gorman with his game tape and athletic markers. Sunday upside in an era where position lines continue to blur on defense.”
247Sports’ composite rankings list Washington as the No. 4 safety in his class, behind Bralan Womack, Jireh Edwards, and Blaine Bradford. Bradford is an Ohio State pledge.
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