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Washington Receivers Coach Kevin Cummings Ranks No. 5 Among FBS Wide-Receiver Coaches
5/24/2026, 1:06:20 PM
Core Ranking: Cummings Named Fifth in National Wide-Receiver Coach List
On Saturday, the University of Washington’s receivers coach Kevin Cummings appeared at No. 5 on a Top 10 list of FBS wide-receiver coaches compiled by the scouting group Roc Boys Football. The ranking placed Cummings behind only USC’s Dennis Simmons, Indiana’s Mike Shanahan, Ohio State’s Cortez Hankton and Miami’s Kevin Beard. The list, compiled by Roc Boys Football, includes ten coaches from across the FBS landscape.
Background & Coaching Path
Cummings played wide receiver at Oregon State from 2010 to 2013, starting portions of three seasons before a free-agent tryout with the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos. He has spent a decade as a full-time assistant: four seasons at San Jose State, three under Jedd Fisch at Arizona, and three at Washington. Spring practice featured receivers Mason James, Trez Davis, Jordan Clay and Blaise LaVista, the latter recovering from knee surgery.
Key Figures & Influencers
- Kevin Cummings – UW receivers coach featured on the Roc Boys Football Top 10 list.
- Jedd Fisch – UW head coach who praised Cummings for preparing the receiver corps.
- JaMarcus Shephard – Former UW receivers coach now head coach at Oregon State, cited as a parallel career path.
- Dennis Simmons, Mike Shanahan, Cortez Hankton, Kevin Beard – The four coaches ranked ahead of Cummings.
Data & Statistics
Cummings ranks No. 5 of 10 FBS wide-receiver coaches. He has 10 years of coaching (4 at San Jose State, 3 at Arizona, 3 at Washington) and played at Oregon State (2010-13) with a brief CFL trial. Four receivers (James, Davis, Clay, LaVista) were highlighted in spring practice. The four coaches ahead of him—Simmons (USC), Shanahan (Indiana), Hankton (Ohio State), Beard (Miami)—each have a decade or more of coaching experience.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Jedd Fisch praised Cummings for “getting a bunch of young receivers ready to play” in spring practice, highlighting his role in the Huskies’ passing attack. The ranking was compiled by Roc Boys Football, a scouting group mentioned in the source.
Criticism & Opposition
Observers note Cummings’ easy manner may shift to raised voice and impatience when players do not respond, indicating a possible communication concern.
Why It Matters
The recognition underscores Washington’s ability to develop coaching talent and suggests Cummings could become a future head coach, similar to former UW assistant JaMarcus Shephard.
What’s Next
Cummings will integrate the spring-practicing receivers into the depth chart for the upcoming season, and strong performance could attract head-coach interest.
