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MADISON – With a tall and rangy build, Jahmare Washington initially looked like a future star receiver to Morgan Park High School coach Chris James.
Washington’s heart, however, was on defense
The latest recruit for the Wisconsin football team played defensive back until eighth grade and was itching to make a return to the defensive side of the ball when he arrived at Morgan Park before his sophomore year. James thought he was too thin and put him on offense.
It wasn’t until last summer that James finally gave Washington a shot on defense. It didn’t take long for the coach to know he made the right call.
“Wiihin the first couple of plays you hear this loud bang and they were like, ‘Who is that!?’ and they were like, ‘That’s Jahmare’,” James said.
Washington had just punished a ball carrier in a head turning, ear-perking moment.
“You could see right away he’s a defender,” James said. “He’s a violent football player. He’s a violent and confident football player.”
That is the best way to sum up the 16th known commitment to Wisconsin’s 2025 class. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound native of Chicago is the third cornerback in the group and the sixth defensive back overall.
Washington announced his decision after completing his official visit at UW last weekend. He was already leaning toward Wisconsin and when his parents, particularly his mother, felt comfortable with the campus and staff, he was ready to end his recruitment.
Washington told Badgers coach Luke Fickell before heading for home.
“I told him I’m here,” Washington said. “Let’s do it, let’s rock out.”
Here is more to know about Washington:
Jahmare Washington is considered a three-star recruit
Washington is considered a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports. ESPN and On3 have not rated him yet.
That said, he has been on the radar of…
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Author : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-06-12 10:06:58
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