4-star WR Jacob Washington commits to Michigan

New Orleans Archbishop Shaw four-star wide receiver Jacob Washington has committed to Michigan, he tells On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

He chose the Wolverines over the likes of Georgia Tech, Missouri, Mississippi State, Baylor and others.

Washington is the No. 329 overall prospect and No. 50 wideout in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 9 player in Louisiana.

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The 6-foot-3, 180-pound pass-catcher was in Ann Arbor over the weekend for an official visit. The Wolverines built momentum, quickly picked up steam in Washington’s recruitment and have now added his name to a top-15 pledge list.

“I can definitely see myself fitting into Michigan’s offense,” Washington told The Wolverine after an April visit. “They put up huge points every week. A lot of the routes and the concepts are downfield. I like to consider myself a deep threat that can take the top off a defense. I can see myself catching touchdowns week-by-week in The Big House.”

Wolverines add first WR commitment this cycle

With Washington now in the fold, Michigan’s 2025 class features 11 commitments and ranks No. 13 in the nation and No. 4 in the Big Ten, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Sherrone Moore and Co. have landed six pledges this month alone.

Palatine (Ill.) four-star DL Jaylen Williams kicked things off on June 10, becoming the third blue-chip D-lineman to join the fold this cycle. He was followed by top-100 safety Kainoa Winston on June 14. Washington is the second prospect out of The Boot to commit to U-M this month, now flanking Marrero (La.) Archbishop Shaw three-star Jasper Parker.

Over the weekend, a pair of IMG Academy standouts in four-star running back Donovan Johnson and three-star interior offensive lineman Kayden Strayhorn joined the class. Johnson is the No. 15 RB in the nation.

Oak Park (Ill.) Fenwick four-star defensive lineman Nate Marshall remains at the top of the Wolverines’ class, checking in as the No. 45 overall prospect and No. 4 DL in the cycle. The class also features Fort Myers (Fla.) Bishop Verot four-star quarterback Carter Smith, the No. 16 QB in the cycle. He’s currently the top commit on the offensive side of the ball for U-M, with Franklin (Mich.) Wylie E. Groves four-star IOL Avery Gach right behind.