The NW’s Top Underclassmen: DL (Ranked #1-12)
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Over the next few weeks we will be breaking down the NW’s top underclassmen by position. Please note this list incorporates athletes from both state’s in all three classes 2025-27′. *Individuals will only be listed on one side of the…
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Continue ReadingOver the next few weeks we will be breaking down the NW’s top underclassmen by position. Please note this list incorporates athletes from both state’s in all three classes 2025-27′.
*Individuals will only be listed on one side of the ball..
DL
1.
Jack Brauckmiller
Jack
Brauckmiller
6'6" | 225 lbs | DL
Canby | 2027
State
OR
6-6 225 27′ DE Canby OR
Brauckmiller’s elite size and overall athleticism make him one of the most appealing young recruits to come out of Oregon in some time. He earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a freshman, finishing with 22 tackles and 4 INTs, while potentially playing at the highest level collegiately on either side of the ball. From a recruiting standpoint expect a big off season if he gets out on the camp circuit.
2. FA Siale FA Siale 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL O'Dea | 2026 State WA 6-4 245 26′ DE O’Dea WA OFFERS (12) Washington, Oregon, Florida St, Miami, Utah
Siale recently backed up the hype at the All-American Combine in San Antonio, being named the top defensive lineman in attendance by Rivals. He started as a freshman for the Irish and is a 2x all conference D lineman.
3. David Schwerzel David Schwerzel 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL O'Dea | 2026 State WA 6-4 250 26′ DE O’Dea WA OFFERS (6) Michigan, Washington, Penn St, Miami
Very similar to his teammate Siale, in that they both have god given size and ability and have already been offered by some of the top teams in the country, including national champion Michigan. He too was a standout at the Army All American Combine.
4. Derek Colman-Brusa Derek Colman-Brusa 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Kennedy Catholic | 2026 State WA 6-5 235 26′ DE Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (5) Washington, Oregon St, Wash St, BYU
Colman-Brusa was dominant as a sophomore, putting up an unreal stat line with 75 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks. The size and speed in combination with his numbers will have him listed among the top DEs in the country for the 2026 class.
5. Jack Sievers Jack Sievers 6'5" | 220 lbs | ATH Archbishop Murphy | 2026 State WA 6-5 220 26′ DE Archbishop Murphy WA OFFERS (2) UNLV, Nevada
Sievers was a 1st team all league kid as a sophomore, and incredibly fluid coming off the edge. His 6-5 frame and film speak to his early offers. It’s going to be a problem for opponents having to contend with him and Smalls.
6. Noah Tishendorf Noah Tishendorf 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-3 240 26′ DE Lakeridge OR
As mentioned Tishendorf will be an Oregon 6A POY candidate next season, earning 1st team all TRL honors as a sophomore. He was one of the most impressive players in the state finishing with 56 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. Watch him play the RB spot and it puts his overall athleticism into perspective.
7. Hakeim Smalls Hakeim Smalls 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Archbishop Murphy | 2026 State WA 6-5 265 26′ DL Archbishop Murphy WA OFFERS (1) Nevada
Smalls looks like the real deal, physically dominating opponents as a sophomore on both sides of the football. His size and versatility (wrestling) make him an appealing recruit who will likely add numerous offers this off season.
8. Ty Tautolo Ty Tautolo 6'4" | 210 lbs | DL Snohomish | 2027 WA 6-4 215 27′ DE Snohomish WA OFFERS (1) West Virginia
This kid could blow up over the off season, already landing his first P5 offer. Watch the film and you see a kid talented beyond his years. He was a 2nd team all-WESCO selection as a freshman.
9. Bryce May Bryce May 6'4" | 305 lbs | DL Cascade | 2026 State OR 6-4 305 26′ DT Cascade OR
Not a lot of people know about him yet but they will. May could end up as a C/G collegiately but should dominate the region from his D line spot. For the next two years a double team might not be sufficient.
10. Oliver Macy Oliver Macy 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 6-4 210 25′ DE Lake Oswego OR
Macy is one of the quickest DE/OLB’s in the region and comes from a super talented family. He was a 2nd team all TRL selection this past season and has the frame to put on some legit size and do well collegiately.
11. Cody Thumlert Cody Thumlert 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Eastside Catholic | 2025 State WA 6-3 220 25′ DE/OLB Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (1) Montana St
Thumlert just continues to get better and plays at a different speed. Credit to MSU on the recent offer as he put together a phenomenal junior campaign, making 64 tackles, with 7 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.
12. Cody Mitchell Cody Mitchell 6'5" | 225 lbs | DL Crescent Valley | 2027 State OR 6-5 225 27′ DE Crescent Valley OR
The freshman has elite size for his age, proving himself this past season while earning honorable mention all-conference accolades. There isn’t a lot known about the youngster yet, other than that the Raiders will need his presence after going 4-24 the last three years.
12. Lusiano Lopez Lusiano Lopez 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 6-2 240 25′ DL Lake Oswego OR
Lopez has been one of the top defenders in Oregon the last two seasons, racking up back-to-back 1st team all TRL honors in the state’s toughest conference. He has added size and will be a POY candidate next season.