Jett Washington

Jett Washington (born November 13, 2007) He is the nephew of former NBA player Kobe Bryant. He grew up playing basketball and flag football before later trying out tackle football. That year, he helped his team to the state championship and a national championship with a perfect record of 12–0, tallying 37 tackles and two interceptions.

Washington was named the MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year as a junior in 2024 after he posted 38 tackles, five interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. He helped the football team to a state title and then the basketball team to a state title in his junior season. He recorded 48 tackles and four interceptions as a senior while winning another state football championship.

A five-star recruit, Washington was ranked the number one safety and a top-25 player overall in the nation in the class of 2026. He committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks. He signed to play for the Ducks in December 2025.