Some of Washington’s Elite Freshman (DEFENSE)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>   <strong>Referenced below are some of Washington's top 26's. As most know there are numerous freshman who won't play varsity ball due to team depth and a host of other reasons. That said have a look at a few of this year's standouts. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='284217' first='FA' last='Siale'] 6-3 240 DE O'Dea <strong>(OFFERS: Oregon, Washington, Miami, Louisville) </strong>Siale projects as one of the nation's top edge rushers for his class as indicated by the early offers. He earned 2^nd&nbsp;team all conference honors as a freshman and will be a POY candidate in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402799' first='Wassie' last='Lugolobi'] 6-2 195 S Eastside Catholic<strong> (OFFERS: Colorado, Louisville)&nbsp;</strong> The talented freshman got in the mix for EC this season, helping his team reach the state finals. He has landed two Power 5 offers in the last month, as you can expect his recruiting to sky rocket in the coming off season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] 6-4 230 DE Kennedy Catholic&nbsp;<strong> (OFFERS: Washington, Wash St)</strong>&nbsp; Another athlete who will be a big time recruit, already holding offers from the in state schools. Colman-Brusa possesses elite size and agility, totaling 14 tackles for the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402788' first='David' last='Schwerzel'] 6-3 235 DE O'Dea <strong>(OFFERS: Louisville)</strong> Schwerzel has the size and all the tools. He earned honorable mention all conference honors as a freshman, and will&nbsp;be a serious problem for opponents the next three years. O'Dea is in good shape with two division 1 offered freshman coming off the edge.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dante Saladino </strong>6-3 180 DB Kennedy Catholic- One of the nation's top baseball players was also instrumental in helping Kennedy Catholic reach the state title game. Saladino had an incredibly impressive season, earning 2^nd&nbsp;team all league honors, while making 15 total tackles with 3 INTs on the year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zamarie Tellez </strong>5-8 165 CB Federal Way- As most know it's rare for any freshman to earn all conference honors. Tellez racked up 2^nd&nbsp;team all league accolades, for an 8-3 Federal Way team that lost a close one to Skyline in the playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jasonni Prum</strong> 5-9 165 CB Deacatur- The Golden Gators struggled as a team (3-6), but Prum had a breakout freshman season, earning honorable mention all conference honors from his DB spot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Izayiah Cruz </strong>5-11 250 DL/OL Bethel- Cruz earned honorable mention all conference honors as a freshman on the O line, with the Bison finishing (4-5) on the season. From a projection standpoint look for him to be more of a factor on D due to size.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Mancao </strong>5-11 260 DL/OL Lincoln- Mancao had a phenomenal freshman season, racking up 2^nd&nbsp;team all conference accolades offensively. Expect him to be more of a defensive stopper in the years ahead, making 13 total tackles with 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks on the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Apela Sarte </strong>6-0 275 DL Lakes- This kid will be one of the state's best on the interior in the years ahead. His honorable mention all conference accolades as a freshman speak to that, having a breakout game against Mount Tahoma with 6 tackles.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402794' first='Nate' last='Brown'] 6-3 220 LB Mountlake Terrace- The big freshman finished 2^nd&nbsp;on his team in tackles with 55, and will be a player of the year canddiate within the conference the next few seasons.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Phillip Riley</strong> 6-2 180 DL Auburn Mountainview-  Riley stepped up big at the end of the season, making 11 total tackles in the last two games. He will project as an all conference kid next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tau Mareko</strong> 6-0 190 OLB Lakes- Mareko earned honorable mention all conference honors on the season, finishing with 26 total tackles, and 2 sacks for a top 10 Lakes team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brett Heryford</strong> 6-0 190 LB Tumwater- The Thunderbirds are a traditional 2A power, going (9-2) on the year. Heryford is part of the future, earning honorable mention all conference accolades.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liam Green</strong> 5-10 165 CB Gig Harbor- One of the top young DB's in Washington. Green finished with 17 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 INT.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->