Post Rankings: Some of WA’s Fastest Rising 25s- DEFENSE

Post Rankings: Some of WA&#8217;s Fastest Rising 25s- DEFENSE

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Jordan Johnson March 18, 2023 @ 10:50 AM

The 2025 rankings at PRZ were recently updated for Washington with the individuals below being ranked some of the state's best. Have a look at a few noteworthy athletes with the potential to climb the list quickly.     *The # referenced next to each athletes name signifies where they were ranked on the Top 150 Below     <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/updated-2025-washington-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/updated-2025-washington-rankings/</a>       *Some of these athletes were also listed on the Oregon/Washington Top 200 prospects breakdown for the (2024-26 Class) as referenced here..       https://prepredzone.com/2023/02/the-northwests-top-200-prospects-wa-or-2024-26-1-25/       DEFENSE    [player_tooltip player_id='693687' first='David' last='Kuku'] 6-0 165 CB/ATH Kamiakin #18   One of the fastest rising prospects in the state of Washington. Kuku projects at CB and has been a standout for Team Lillard on the 7v7 circuit. This past season he earned 2nd Team All MCC honors on both sides of the ball, possessing D1 closing speed on D.    [player_tooltip player_id='693689' first='Jerimyah' last='Mitchell'] 6-1 175 DB Garfield #23   The transfer from Sacramento will be one of the best in Washington next season. He has been impressive on the 7v7 circuit for Heir Football with Coach Reggie Jones calling him a Power 5 guy.    [player_tooltip player_id='348162' first='Seanje' last='Finister'] 6-3 175 DB Puyallup #25   Big fan of this kid. Finister had to sit out last year due to transfer rules, but will be back in a big way this coming season, showing off unique agility as a 6-3 CB. Tracy Ford calls him one of the top corner prospects on the west coast. Enough said.    [player_tooltip player_id='693690' first='Brennan' last='Sheppard'] 6-3 225 DE Monroe #26   Sheppard is a physical presence who has shot up the rankings board. He is still somewhat of an unknown but has the size and overall athletcicism to blow up this off season, landing his first offers.    [player_tooltip player_id='348163' first='Carson' last='McKelheer'] 6-0 205 LB Eastside Catholic #30    Love this kids film. McKelheer comes from an impressive family with his brother headed to Washington St. Expect Carson to thrive as a junior and double his statistical production from a season ago, where he averaged 5+ tackles per game.    [player_tooltip player_id='693692' first='Beckett' last='Wall'] 6-3 205 LB Tumwater #34   Wall led the traditional 2A power in tackles as a sophomore with 97. Also recording 12 tackles for loss and 4 sacks while earning 1st team all conference honors. He has elite size and speed for his position and will be listed among the top defenders in Washington for 2025.    [player_tooltip player_id='693693' first='Casey' last='Larson'] 6-3 195 ATH Woodinville #35    One of the best overall athletes in Washington. Larson impresses with his versaility, earning all league honors as a 6-3 CB and as a Tight End. A unique combination to say the least. He has been equally impressive on the baseball field.    [player_tooltip player_id='693697' first='Chris' last='Hauss'] 6-3 275 DL Yelm #40   Yelm was dominant for a variety of reasons, with the young guys stepping up being one of them. Hauss is a disrupter on the interior, and will combo nicely with POY [player_tooltip player_id='158380' first='Landen' last='Barger'] on the D line, as they attempt to repeat next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='348164' first='Josiah' last='Paaga'] 5-11 170 WR Kennedy Catholic #44   JoJo excelled on defense earning 1st team all league honors as a sophomore, while projecting as one of the top receivers in the state. Paaga is one of the most versatile kids in WA and will be a D1 guy.    [player_tooltip player_id='693720' first='Rasaan' last='Thomas'] 6-4 190 S O'Dea #47   I could see Thomas blowing up this coming season with all of the elite talent on the field for O'Dea. The 6-4 safety is an appealing recruit and could thrive playing along side double digit 3 & 4* athletes.    [player_tooltip player_id='656961' first='Cody' last='Thumlert'] 6-3 205 DE Eastside Catholic #60    Another kid with a legit motor who could end up being one of the best in the state for his class. With all of the eyes and attention consistently on Eastside, Thumlert might be the next guy to make himself known on a regional/national level.