The Washington Huskies are making it clear that when it comes to quarterback recruiting, they're not putting all their eggs in one basket—even when that basket already holds a four-star gem. With Blake Roskopf, one of the nation's top 2027 QB prospects, already committed, head coach Jedd Fisch and his staff are still actively pursuing another high-upside signal caller.
On Friday, quarterbacks coach JP Losman paid an in-school visit to three-star prospect Caden Jones from Crean Lutheran High School in California. Standing 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Jones is ranked as the nation's No. 36 quarterback and the No. 44 player in California by 247Sports. He's been a priority target for the Huskies for some time, and in March, he narrowed his list of 39 offers to a top seven that includes Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, North Carolina, and UCLA—along with Washington.
Even with Roskopf in the fold, the Huskies have kept the pressure on for Jones. He took an unofficial visit to UW in April to watch a spring practice, joining his high school teammates—four-star wide receiver Ty Johnson and three-star cornerback Evan Mack. The trio had originally planned to visit for Junior Day in March but had to postpone.
Jones also holds a rare dual-sport offer from Washington, as basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has shown interest in adding him to the hardwood. That kind of athletic versatility is exactly what Fisch loves in his quarterbacks. On film, Jones flashes high-level athleticism, with the speed and arm talent to execute the bootlegs and rollouts that keep defenses guessing. Think of how Demond Williams Jr. thrived in this system during the 2025 season—Jones has that same dual-threat potential.
So why keep recruiting a quarterback when you already have a top-tier commit? Depth. Behind Williams, the Huskies have Elijah Brown, Treston Kini McMillan, Dash Beierly, and Derek Zammit—all with multiple years of eligibility left. But in today's college football landscape, transfer portal turnover is a real factor. If one or more of those players decide to move on after the 2026 season, having two quarterbacks pledged in the 2027 class would allow Washington to reload quickly rather than scramble.
For now, the message is clear: The Huskies are building for the long haul, and they're not afraid to double down on talent. Jones, with his blend of size, speed, and basketball instincts, could be the perfect complement to Roskopf in a future quarterback room that looks deeper than ever.