2026 WR Talent Thanks WVU Coach Ryan Garrett for Visit

With wide receiver a position of emphasis in recruiting, WVU wide receivers coach Ryan Garrett has been busying visiting top talent throughout the past week. One of the 2026 wide receiver prospects who stands out is Zachary Washington.

Following his time with Garrett, Washington posted a a message of thanks to the West Virginia coach on social media. “Thank you Coach (Ryan) Garrett for spending time with me and my family,” said Garrett on X (formerly Twitter).

thank you @CoachRGarrett for spending time with me and my family #HailWV 🗻🗻 @WVUfootball pic.twitter.com/2Del9AuEMI

— Zachary Washington (@zach5washington) May 2, 2025

Washington, who attends St. Francis High School in Wheaton, Ill., is considered one of the top players in the state and even one of the top 100 wide outs nationally by multiple major recruiting services.

247 Sports ranks Washington at No. 14 in Illinois and On3 Sports places him at No. 16.

Washington totaled 1,450 yards and scored 16 touchdowns in 2024 while being named a first-team all-state and all-conference player.

In addition to West Virginia, Washington has offers from Indiana, Illinois, Kansas State, Louisville, Miami (FL), Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Purdue, Syracuse and many more.

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