The State of WA's Best Defensive Lineup (2025)

If we were putting together the best Offensive and Defensive lineup possible in the state of Washington, what would that look like for the class of 2025? Many of these athletes are top recruits but that is not a key component to this list. Who is the most productive at their given position and what guys do you want leading your team. Those are the factors most heavily weighed. Check it..       *Each side of the ball will have 15 individuals listed with a few backups included..       DEFENSE         DE [player_tooltip player_id='723691' first='Luke' last='Webb'] 6-2 230 Camas    DE [player_tooltip player_id='656961' first='Cody' last='Thumlert'] 6-3 220 Eastside Catholic   DT [player_tooltip player_id='693697' first='Chris' last='Hauss'] 6-4 255 Yelm   DT [player_tooltip player_id='945862' first='Connor' last='Aney'] 6-4 285 Glacier Peak    LB [player_tooltip player_id='348147' first='Zaydrius' last='Rainey-Sale'] 6-3 220 Bethel   LB [player_tooltip player_id='693691' first='Nikko' last='Speer'] 6-2 225 Camas    LB [player_tooltip player_id='1095831' first='Kaden' last='Hamlin'] 6-2 230 Skyview    LB [player_tooltip player_id='273753' first='Jonathan' last='Epperson Jr']. 6-0 195 Auburn-Riverside   LB [player_tooltip player_id='693693' first='Casey' last='Larson'] 6-3 200 Woodinville     CB [player_tooltip player_id='348140' first='D'Aryhian' last='Clemons'] 6-0 180 Spanaway Lake    CB [player_tooltip player_id='693687' first='David' last='Kuku'] 6-0 175 Kamiakin   CB [player_tooltip player_id='945853' first='Landen' last='Kahai'] 6-1 175 Kennedy Catholic   S [player_tooltip player_id='1136301' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] 6-1 170 Bellevue   S [player_tooltip player_id='205682' first='Brock' last='Beaner'] 6-0 190 Anacortes    S [player_tooltip player_id='348143' first='Ryken' last='Moon'] 5-11 200 Bellevue         SUMMARY: Defensively both [player_tooltip player_id='723691' first='Luke' last='Webb'] and [player_tooltip player_id='656961' first='Cody' last='Thumlert'] are two of the fastest rising edge rushers in the state, with Webb adding a handful of D1 offers, after making the transfer from JSerra HS in Cali. From a pure talent standpoint, Thumlert is one of the best in the West, making 64 tackles with 7 TFL's and 5 sacks last season .    At the D Tackle spot, you have a wrestling state champ in [player_tooltip player_id='945862' first='Connor' last='Aney'] who is able to use that ability on the interior and cause significant problems for opponents. Hauss will be a three-year starter for one of the most successful programs in the West. He is a winner, and they will need his veteran leadership next season.    The LB position is led by the top overall player in Washington in [player_tooltip player_id='348147' first='Zaydrius' last='Rainey-Sale']. The 4* will be a Sunday guy and someone recruited by everyone nationally. Playing more of an ILB role is reigning GSHL POY [player_tooltip player_id='693691' first='Nikko' last='Speer'] who led the state in tackles with 143 last year. Fellow Vancouver athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1095831' first='Kaden' last='Hamlin'] of Skyview has had an outstanding off season and has a stock which is rising quickly.    Two other hybrid type athletes who are listed at LB but can play a multitude of positions include [player_tooltip player_id='273753' first='Jonathan' last='Epperson Jr'], who may be more of a safety, and 6-3 200-pound [player_tooltip player_id='693693' first='Casey' last='Larson']. The kid out of Woodinville has some of the most impressive film in the state and Epperson Jr. has 10+ big time offers.    In the secondary the CB position features a few of the top players in the West. 3* [player_tooltip player_id='348140' first='D'Aryhian' last='Clemons'] separates himself with elite speed, with reigning 4A Washington POY [player_tooltip player_id='693687' first='David' last='Kuku'] rising quickly and closing in on double digit D1 offers. [player_tooltip player_id='945853' first='Landen' last='Kahai'] is one of the state's best overall players and will likely add a handful of additional D1 offers this off season.     The Safeties are led by two returning state champs in Bellevue standouts [player_tooltip player_id='348143' first='Ryken' last='Moon'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1136301' first='Bryce' last='Smith']. Moon comboed his offensive success by making 51 tackles, with 4 INTs, and 5 tackles for loss. The 3* Smith can play the CB/S position equally well.    Anacortes is led by [player_tooltip player_id='205682' first='Brock' last='Beaner'] and [player_tooltip player_id='693730' first='Brady' last='Beaner'], both equal in talent. The undefeated state champs were nothing short of phenomenal last season with Brock making 95 tackles, with 9 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, and 2 INTs. He was also a standout at the NW Collegiate Showcase at Western Oregon, the premier event in the region.