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Texas cornerbacks coach Jason Washington has been making waves on the recruiting trail this cycle.

An integral part of UT’s relentless staff, Washington is the primary recruiter for elite defensive backs Caden Sterns, Jalen Green and D’shawn Jamison, the most recent piece of the Horns’ No. 2 ranked recruiting class.

So it’s no surprise that Washington is in the running for National Recruiter of the Year powered by 247Sports Composite. Washington is currently No. 11 on the list but should move up before National Signing Day in February.

After all, Washington has the highest average ranking per recruit landed out of any coach in the Top 25, is No. 1 in the Big 12 and has helped move the Longhorns into a prime position with five-star cornerback Anthony Cook, who is set to make his decision on Oct. 30.

“I don’t know how he does it, man,” Sterns said. “But he keeps it real. That’s what kids want along with his excitement and the way he approaches his job every day.”

Washington was instrumental in flipping Sterns from SEC power LSU. Washington recruits the San Antonio-area and built a strong bond with Sterns and his family. After getting him on campus, Texas was able to pry him away.

Relationships are something that Washington prides himself in. And it’s a big reason why Green jumped on board. LSU and Texas A&M were considered early favorites, but Washington simply kept chipping away with his bulldog mentality in the offseason.

“We have a very good relationship," Green said. “I call him every day just to see how he’s doing. He checks up on me every day. He checks up on my family, too.”

While being relatable is always appealing, Washington has a tremendous resume of developing prospects and helping them get to the NFL — William Jackson (Bengals), Brandon Wilson (Bengals), Howard Wilson (Browns), Phillip Gaines (Chiefs), Bryce Callahan (Chargers), Craig Mager (Chargers) and Darryl Morris (Colts).

All of Washington’s NFL products were three-star recruits or lower, including a couple of unranked players. With the talent he is bringing in at Texas, Washington can help craft the Texas secondary into something truly special and really bring back the 'DBU' moniker.

“Coach Washington is a really good coach,” Jamison said. “He broke down film and showed me that I can play anywhere in the secondary. I think he can really help me grow as a player.”

With an excellent blend of relationship building skills and development on the field, Washington has the potential to rise as one of college football’s top assistants.

Along with Washington, Texas has three other coaches in the Top 25 rankings in safeties coach Craig Naivar, wide receivers coach Drew Mehringer and tight ends coach Corby Meekins.