28-01-2025
Washington makes top 12 for four-star 2026 LB Kenneth Goodwin
On Tuesday afternoon, four-star linebacker Kenneth Goodwin, a 2026 product of Narbonne High School in Southern California, cut his list of 23 offers down to 12, including Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies.
The 6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect, who is ranked as the nation's No. 191 overall prospect and No. 15 player at his position by the 247Sports Composite, is also considering Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas on his list.
On the field, he's a strong fit for what linebackers coach Robert Bala is looking for.
'Size-wise, he's sort of a hybrid safety/linebacker but has a ton of positional versatility and makes plays all over the field,' 247Sports' Greg Biggins said in his evaluation. 'He's an inside/outside guy, physical in run support, can deliver a blow, and is quick around the edge as a pass rusher. He's comfortable in space, a natural cover guy, and can run down plays from behind. [He's a] smart player as well, understands the game, reads and reacts quickly, and is always around the football.'
Bala has already secured one pledge in the 2026 class, when three-star in-state product Wassie Lugolobi announced his commitment to stay home in November, and will most likely be looking for at least one or two more players at the position after bringing in three linebackers during the 2025 cycle.
