Washington football in top five for three-star cornerback recruit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

The Washington Huskies are among the finalists for three-star cornerback Jordan Kirkpatrick from California. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound athlete from Corona Centennial High School has narrowed his options to five teams: Arizona State, California, Nebraska, UCLA, and Washington. Kirkpatrick, ranked as the No. 682 overall prospect and No. 61 cornerback in the 2028 class, is expected to visit Lincoln, Nebraska, on Halloween when Washington faces the Cornhuskers. His defensive skills include strong instincts for interceptions and pass breakups, making him an appealing target as Washington looks to strengthen its secondary alongside other recruits.
- •Jordan Kirkpatrick is a three-star cornerback from California.
- •Kirkpatrick has 20 offers and is ranked No. 61 cornerback in 2028 class.
- •Washington is competing with Arizona State, California, Nebraska, UCLA for his commitment.
- •Kirkpatrick plans to visit Nebraska for Washington's game on Halloween.
- •He is known for jumping routes and making interceptions.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington football makes top five for three-star 2028 California CB
"The Washington Huskies are one of five teams remaining in the hunt for one of California's top cornerbacks in the 2028 class.
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