High-upside, multi-position CB with four-star pedigree
Washington enters Wisconsin as a **redshirt freshman** who was rated a **four-star prospect** and the **No. 1 cornerback in Illinois**, giving him clear upside even before he logs major college snaps.[1][3] He brings a **physical, violent style** and enough length/athletic versatility to play multiple spots on the back end, which is a strong fit for a defense that values flexible cover defenders.[5] He also showed big-play production in high school with **33 tackles, 4 interceptions, 4 pass breakups, 2 TFLs, and 5 touchdowns in 2024**, but he did **not** see game action in 2025, so his college value is still largely projection-driven.[1]
