Happy Friday, everyone. We got a new Traffic Report to take you into the weekend.
This week, Justin and I talk about Oklahoma City hate, what the Lakers’ $10 billion sale means for the Blazers and whether or not the Ducks have developed any rivals in the Big Ten other than Ohio State.
For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.
Post-recording note
Just after Justin and I recorded, the Ducks landed a 5-star commitment from safety Jett Washington. Out of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, the 6-foot-5, 200-pound Washington is the 29th-ranked player in the 2026 class1 and the nephew of the late Kobe Bryant. With Washington’s commitment, Oregon’s class jumped from 37th to 28th nationally.
Here’s his highlight reel:
And what the experts are saying about him.
From 247 Recruiting Analyst Greg Biggins last fall:
Washington is one of the best all-around players in the country right now, regardless of class. When we saw him at Gorman's Pro Day in the offseason, he worked out primarily at receiver. This season, he's playing safety and we could eventually see him grow in to an outside linebacker at the college level because of his 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame that has plenty of room to fill out. He can get downhill in a hurry in run support and is a big hitter while showing plenty of range in pass defense. He has good ball skills, instincts and a nice aggressive edge in his game. On a loaded team, Washington looks like the roster's best prospect.
And from 247 Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins last month:
Spent much of the 11th-grade campaign serving as a backstop for one of America’s top prep defenses. Constantly found ways to impact games as he chewed up turf and got to the catch point. Has continued to improve as an open-field tackler since he first arrived on the national recruiting scene as a freshman and will hit like a missile if the opportunity presents itself. Might not always be the most fluid with his transitions, but can recover from false steps with excellent deep speed and use his length to blanket target windows like few others. Should be viewed as a potential defensive chameleon that can prevent touchdowns in a single or two-high look while also matching up with large slot and in-line weapons when needed.
— Tyson Alger, The I-5 Corridor
Per the 247 Composite
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