4A KingCo Defensive POY Candidates

Here we take a look at the conference player of the year candidates within the 4A KingCo heading into next season. Year in and year out it’s some of the best football played on the west coast. Have a look at the top kids returning next season on both O and D. &nbsp; <strong>DEFENSE</strong> *No particular order &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="155550" first="TJ" last="Crandall"] ATH Skyline 23’- The 3* athlete was a 1st team all-league CB but also excelled on offense, earning 2nd team accolades. Heading into next year he may be the most versatile kid in the conference. [player_tooltip player_id="333751" first="Harrison" last="Reid"] LB Eastlake 23’- Reid had one of the most impressive years state wide statistically, leading the team with 111 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss. The 6-1 215 pound LB earned 1st team all-league honors and will be a favorite for POY accolades next year. [player_tooltip player_id="333684" first="Jani" last="Weir"] CB Skyline 23’- Look for Weir to be the difference maker in multiple games next season, with his big play ability. The 2nd team all-league, 3* corner, plays quick and confident and will be in the running for POY honors on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id="333731" first="Owen" last="Coomes"] G/DL Eastlake 23’- The reigning lineman of the year within the conference earned 1st team accolades on both sides of the football. One of the only underclassmen in WA to do so. The 6-3 245-pound very versatile athlete made a statement, racking up the award as a Junior over the likes of Ozaeta and others. <strong>Brady Goff</strong> LB North Creek 23’ - Another kid that stepped up big and was recognized as one of the KingCo’s most talented Juniors, earning 1st team accolades. His 35 total tackles and 5 tackles for loss were key in securing the school’s first ever playoff bid. [player_tooltip player_id="333673" first="Kateo" last="Faaiu"] DL North Creek 23’- Definitely a kid who could add a handful of additional D1 offers in the coming months, with Nevada coming first. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors last season and has great size with a high ceiling. [player_tooltip player_id="115333" first="Beau" last="Phillips"] CB Mount Si 24’- As referenced on offense one of the most talented 24’s in Washington, earning 2nd team all-league honors at CB. Hopefully he has cardio in check as he will rarely leave the field. <strong>Ivori Keo</strong> 5-11 200 DL 2nd Woodinville 23’- Keo did a little bit of everything but projects as an OLB, coming hard and quick off the edge. He earned 2nd team DL honors but is easily one of the most impressive kids within the conference on film. Expect him to be a POY favorite on D in 2022. <strong>Conner Tompkins-Delacerda</strong> DE Bothell 23’ - This kid doesn’t have prototypical D line size but he plays 6-4 and causes countless problems for opponents on the offensive front. He was one of the only underclassmen to earn 1st team honors. [player_tooltip player_id="158369" first="Jayden" last="Wells"] DE Mount Si 24’- The 6-2 255-pound D end is one of the fastest rising underclassmen in WA and had an outstanding sophomore campaign. He is physical beyond his years and will be a three year all conference guy and POY favorite the next few seasons. [player_tooltip player_id="338826" first="Mingo" last="Lemley"] OLB Bothell 24’- This kid has all the potential in the world with a great frame. The 6-2 195 pound outside LB earned honorable mention accolades and projects as one of the top 24’s in the conference. <strong>Vicente Pulido</strong> DE/OL Redmond 23’- Pulido plays out of position at 5-11 200 pounds but is too talented to keep off of the line. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball just to put his overall versatility into perspective. <strong>Mike Roni</strong> Safety Skyline 23’- This kid had a big year last season earning 2nd all-conference honors from his safety spot. Roni was equally impressive on offense and will be another very versatile skill kid for the Spartans. <strong>Cody Petrin</strong> Safety Bothell 23’- Petrin excelled as a Junior and will have an opportunity to build on last season where he earned 2nd team all conference accolades. <strong>Cash Sanders</strong> FS Woodinville 23’- Expect big things from Sanders after finishing as one of the conference leaders in INTs and earning 2nd team all KingCo honors. He will be that senior leader. &nbsp; &nbsp;