Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan: 'Let's ride'

The Washington Huskies are in a rebuilding phase under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. However, they’ll have a key piece back in 2022 in wide receiver Jalen McMillan. The Huskies’ leading wide receiver posted a message for the fans confirming his commitment to the team amid transfer rumors.

“We’ve been on one hell of a ride together,” McMillan started. “The memories and friendships that I have created here in Seattle have made me who I am today.

“The team means so much to me. We really are a group of brothers. The adversity we have faced is only a stepping stone in our success as a whole and as individuals.

“I meant what I said on June 25th, 2019. And I’m going to stand on that. I’m excited about this team, offense and coach DeBoer. Let’s ride.”

McMillan caught 39 passes for 470 yards and three touchdowns for the 4-8 squad. He committed to Washington on June 25, 2019. On that day, he wrote, “LET’S GO MAKE SOME DAMN HISTORY.”

Coming out of high school in Fresno, California, McMillan was a top-100 prospect, according to the On3 Consensus.

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— J (@jalenmcmillan20) January 6, 2022

Washington loses two defensive backs to the draft

The Washington Huskies are attempting to get back into the top-tier of the Pac-12 under new head coach Kalen DeBoer after the ugly departure of former coach Jimmy Lake.

According to On3’s Matt Zenitz, the Huskies will enter next season without one of their top defensive backs.

“Washington redshirt sophomore cornerback Kyler Gordon, a first-team All-Pac 12 selection, is entering the NFL draft, a source told @on3sports,” Zenitz reported. “Has already signed with an agent.”

While Trent McDuffie, the other star Washington Huskies standout cornerback has gained the most NFL hype, with many NFL draft experts giving him a first-round grade, Gordon’s stock has continued to rise according to multiple draft analysts.

A week ago, Huskies defensive star McDuffie announced he’s entering the NFL Draft.

Here’s what Pro Football Network— a site focused on scouting and grading college players for the NFL– said about Gordon’s potential.

“Gordon is an extremely explosive and twitchy athlete who accelerates quickly and emanates energy in coverage. He’s a fluid mover with smooth hips and easy change-of-direction ability. Moreover, the Washington CB possesses impressive agility in short ranges. He can get low in his stance and stack quick direction changes while keeping his balance.”