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Washington football offers elite 2028 Arizona safety prospect
TL;DR
Washington football has offered elite safety prospect Jaelyn Easterling-Flores from Arizona for the 2028 class. The 6-foot-2 player is ranked as the No. 5 safety nationally and has received 40 offers from top programs.
Key points
- Washington football offers Jaelyn Easterling-Flores for 2028 class
- Easterling-Flores is ranked No. 5 safety nationally
- He recorded 45 tackles and 2 sacks in eight games as a sophomore
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Jaelyn Easterling-FloresWashington HuskiesDesert Edge High School
Since his arrival in Seattle, Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies coaching staff have placed a significant emphasis on heavily recruiting the state of Arizona, and powerhouse Desert Edge High School has become one of the biggest talent pipelines for UW.
With a pair of commitments in the 2027 class from Desert Edge standouts: four-star quarterback Blake Roskopf and four-star wide receiver Zerek Sidney, the Huskies are hoping to continue that trend in 2028, and have extended offers to several players in the program, including four-star safety Jaelyn Easterling-Flores, who is widely regarded as one of the best underclassmen in the country.
The 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect is ranked as the nation's No. 52 overall prospect and No. 5 safety in the 2028 class by the 247Sports Composite, and holds 40 offers. With Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas, and so many others in the picture, he can choose from practically any of the nation's top programs to continue his career.
In just eight games as a sophomore, he recorded 45 tackles, 6 for loss, with 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery, while displaying all the desired traits from an impact player on the back end of a defense.
It doesn't take long when throwing on his high school film that not only does Easterling-Flores play with great physicality, but he also shows off the athleticism and instincts that defensive coordinator Ryan Walters and safeties coach Taylor Mays desire in coverage to move him between the post and down safety spots in the scheme.
His high school coaching staff also trusts him enough as both a run defender and a pass rusher to walk him as far down as outside linebacker to let him chase down ball carriers or get after opposing quarterbacks, something Walters did on occasion with All-Big Ten honorable mention Alex McLaughlin in 2025. Combined with his ability to stay attached to receivers in man coverage, he has all the traits needed to be deployed early on in his college career.
Easterling-Flores is the third member of Desert Edge's 2028 class to receive a UW offer, joining five-star edge rusher Jalanie George and four-star cornerback Nekhi Lambeth.
This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Washington Huskies extend offer to high-end 2028 Arizona safety
Q&A
Who is Jaelyn Easterling-Flores and what are his stats?
Jaelyn Easterling-Flores is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound safety prospect ranked No. 52 overall and No. 5 at his position for the 2028 class, with 45 tackles and 2 sacks in eight games as a sophomore.
Which top programs have offered Jaelyn Easterling-Flores?
Jaelyn Easterling-Flores has received offers from numerous top programs, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, and Ohio State, among others.
What is Washington football's recruiting strategy in Arizona?
Washington football, under coach Jedd Fisch, is heavily recruiting Arizona, focusing on talent from Desert Edge High School, which has produced multiple commitments for the Huskies.
