Cliffs Notes: The Longhorns enjoyed some early 4th of July fireworks on Tuesday with the commitment of in-state tight end Jordan Washington.
Rankings: Here's the industry breakdown...
Rivals: (5.7) High 3 stars, NR nationally, No.75 in Texas
ESPN: (0.0) Not currently ranked
On3: (0.0) Not currently ranked
247: (88) High 3 star, NR nationally, No.74 in Texas
Notable offers: Texas A&M (6/2 OV), UTSA (6/5 OV), Arizona State (6/9 OV), Alabama (6/23 OV), California, Purdue and Utah
Evaluation: Listed at 6-5, 226 pounds, Washington's stock has exploded over the course of the last couple of months as coaches that visited his high school drooled over what they witnessed in person. Although he's still learning the ins and outs of the tight end position, Washington possesses plus-athleticism to go along with his still developing frame. Quite often, Langham Creek would just have Washington run a vertical route out of the backfield or from the slot and its created a mismatch in coverage that allowed for him to simply streak down the field for a touchdown. That being said, he has displayed flashes of having plus-skills after the catch as a runner and he's a willing blocker. He's just a puppy, but when he really learns how to bite, he might just be hell on wheels.
Why it matters: The tight end position is not remotely stacked once Ja'Tavion Sanders departs the program, potentially as early as after this season. What Washington gives them is a legit potential replacement at the position that I don't feel like currently exists. No offense to either of the tight ends that Texas signed in the 2023 class, but Washington is easily the best of the bunch for my money. In time, we might be talking about a guy that gives the program what it hoped Jahleel Billingsley would give it when they took him as a transfer last year.
Expectations: As raw as he is, I wouldn't be shocked if he came in and played in some situational packages as a true freshman, but the smart money probably would see him making an impact on the field after he's had a little time to develop. Therefore, you can probably circle the 2025 or 2026 seasons, but the fact that there's so little quality depth at the position beyond the upperclassmen in the program means we might see him earlier that expected.
Must See: Junior highlights.
Rankings: Here's the industry breakdown...
Rivals: (5.7) High 3 stars, NR nationally, No.75 in Texas
ESPN: (0.0) Not currently ranked
On3: (0.0) Not currently ranked
247: (88) High 3 star, NR nationally, No.74 in Texas
Notable offers: Texas A&M (6/2 OV), UTSA (6/5 OV), Arizona State (6/9 OV), Alabama (6/23 OV), California, Purdue and Utah
Evaluation: Listed at 6-5, 226 pounds, Washington's stock has exploded over the course of the last couple of months as coaches that visited his high school drooled over what they witnessed in person. Although he's still learning the ins and outs of the tight end position, Washington possesses plus-athleticism to go along with his still developing frame. Quite often, Langham Creek would just have Washington run a vertical route out of the backfield or from the slot and its created a mismatch in coverage that allowed for him to simply streak down the field for a touchdown. That being said, he has displayed flashes of having plus-skills after the catch as a runner and he's a willing blocker. He's just a puppy, but when he really learns how to bite, he might just be hell on wheels.
Why it matters: The tight end position is not remotely stacked once Ja'Tavion Sanders departs the program, potentially as early as after this season. What Washington gives them is a legit potential replacement at the position that I don't feel like currently exists. No offense to either of the tight ends that Texas signed in the 2023 class, but Washington is easily the best of the bunch for my money. In time, we might be talking about a guy that gives the program what it hoped Jahleel Billingsley would give it when they took him as a transfer last year.
Expectations: As raw as he is, I wouldn't be shocked if he came in and played in some situational packages as a true freshman, but the smart money probably would see him making an impact on the field after he's had a little time to develop. Therefore, you can probably circle the 2025 or 2026 seasons, but the fact that there's so little quality depth at the position beyond the upperclassmen in the program means we might see him earlier that expected.
Must See: Junior highlights.
