High School Football Recruiting: Cajon High School (Calif.) QB Marcus Washington Jr. Commits to Kentucky

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Cajon High School (Calif.) quarterback Marcus Washington Jr. watched the Power 4 offers flood his inbox throughout the summer.

Kentucky emerged victorious, at least in the two-plus years before Washington can sign his letter of intent. The electric sophomore quarterback verbally committed to the Wildcats on Thursday night.

Washington is the first pledge of Kentucky’s 2029 recruiting class, and he spent time in Lexington earlier this month.

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Will Stein and the Wildcats landed one of California’s top rising star quarterbacks in Washington, who is in his second year starting for the Cowboys. He has already scored 13 touchdowns (eight passing, five rushing) through five games, and he’s recorded two 100-yard rushing performances.

The 6-foot-3, 178-pound Washington has ideal height for a quarterback. Don’t read too much into his weight, as he’ll only continue to grow physically. For what it’s worth, Louisville typically listed Lamar Jackson at roughly 210 pounds before he became a two-time NFL MVP in Baltimore.

Stein is in his first season in Lexington after replacing longtime coach Mark Stoops. Kentucky’s road upset at No. 9 Texas A&M last weekend moved the Wildcats to 2-1, and they host South Alabama on Saturday afternoon.

Washington and the Cowboys (2-3) are off this week before facing Citrus Valley (3-1) next Friday night.

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  • Jake Elman

    Jake Elman is the founder and CEO of Legacy Library Sports. His journalism career includes stops at The Palm Beach Post, EndGame 360 Inc., and ExpressVPN/Kape, as well as freelance bylines for organizations including Major League Baseball, FanSided, Sports Illustrated, and more. A 2019 graduate of Florida Atlantic’s journalism program, Jake and his Jack Russell, Winnie, live in Boynton Beach, Fla.


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