Ohio State Predicted to Lose Five-Star Recruit to Big Ten Rival

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated May 30, 2025 12:12 PM ET

The 2024 season for the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day was amazing, as they eventually secured their ninth national championship in program history.

They've now followed that up with an impressive offseason. They currently have a 2026 recruiting class with 13 total commitments, which ranks No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 3 in the nation.

It's clear they're still looking to bring in more talent, as they have an official visit scheduled with safety Jett Washington on June 6.

Though that might not matter, as On3's Chad Simmons and Steve Wiltfong predict he will land with the Oregon Ducks, whom he also has an official visit with scheduled for June 13.

On3's @SWiltfong_ and @ChadSimmons_ call their shots on where they believe the country's top recruits will land

☔️ 5-star safety Jett Washington
5-star EDGE Anthony Jones
⭕️ 4-star EDGE Jake Kreul
4-star WR Boobie Feaster

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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) May 30, 2025

This would be a huge loss for Ohio State and a huge gain for the Ducks, as On3 Industry Rankings place Washington as a five-star recruit, the No. 3 safety, the No. 1 player in Nevada and the No. 26 player in the nation.

He's been amazing for Bishop Gorman High School over the past two seasons. He's appeared in 18 games and accumulated 75 tackles, seven interceptions, three pass deflections and two forced fumbles.

Of course, Washington still has time to make his decision, and apart from Oregon and the Buckeyes, he has scheduled official visits with the Alabama Crimson Tide (May 30) and USC Trojans (June 13).

If Washington manages to land with Oregon, though, he would add to a 2026 recruiting class that has a lot of talent, ranking No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 10 in the nation with a total of seven commitments.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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