The State of WA’s Best Defensive Lineup (2025)
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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…
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Continue ReadingIf 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
Luke Webb
Luke
Webb
6'2" | 225 lbs | DL
JSerra | 2025
State
WA
6-2 230 Camas
DE Cody Thumlert Cody Thumlert 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Eastside Catholic | 2025 State WA 6-3 220 Eastside Catholic
DT Chris Hauss Chris Hauss 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL Yelm | 2025 State WA 6-4 255 Yelm
DT Connor Aney Connor Aney 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL Glacier Peak | 2025 State WA 6-4 285 Glacier Peak
LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA 6-3 220 Bethel
LB Nikko Speer Nikko Speer 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Camas | 2025 State WA 6-2 225 Camas
LB Kaden Hamlin Kaden Hamlin 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Skyview | 2025 State WA 6-2 230 Skyview
LB Jonathan Epperson Jr Jonathan Epperson Jr 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Auburn Riverside | 2025 State WA . 6-0 195 Auburn-Riverside
LB Casey Larson Casey Larson 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Woodinville | 2025 State WA 6-3 200 Woodinville
CB D’Aryhian Clemons D’Aryhian Clemons 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Spanaway Lake | 2025 State WA 6-0 180 Spanaway Lake
CB David Kuku David Kuku 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB Kamiakin | 2025 State WA 6-0 175 Kamiakin
CB Landen Kahai Landen Kahai 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Kennedy | 2025 State WA 6-1 175 Kennedy Catholic
S Bryce Smith Bryce Smith 6'1" | 160 lbs | DB Bellevue | 2025 State WA 6-1 170 Bellevue
S Brock Beaner Brock Beaner 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA 6-0 190 Anacortes
S Ryken Moon Ryken Moon 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Bellevue | 2025 State WA 5-11 200 Bellevue
SUMMARY: Defensively both
Luke Webb
Luke
Webb
6'2" | 225 lbs | DL
JSerra | 2025
State
WA
and
Cody Thumlert
Cody
Thumlert
6'3" | 215 lbs | DL
Eastside Catholic | 2025
State
WA
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 Connor Aney Connor Aney 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL Glacier Peak | 2025 State WA 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 Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA . The 4* will be a Sunday guy and someone recruited by everyone nationally. Playing more of an ILB role is reigning GSHL POY Nikko Speer Nikko Speer 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Camas | 2025 State WA who led the state in tackles with 143 last year. Fellow Vancouver athlete Kaden Hamlin Kaden Hamlin 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Skyview | 2025 State WA 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 Jonathan Epperson Jr Jonathan Epperson Jr 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Auburn Riverside | 2025 State WA , who may be more of a safety, and 6-3 200-pound Casey Larson Casey Larson 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Woodinville | 2025 State WA . 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* D’Aryhian Clemons D’Aryhian Clemons 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Spanaway Lake | 2025 State WA separates himself with elite speed, with reigning 4A Washington POY David Kuku David Kuku 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB Kamiakin | 2025 State WA rising quickly and closing in on double digit D1 offers. Landen Kahai Landen Kahai 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Kennedy | 2025 State WA 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 Ryken Moon Ryken Moon 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Bellevue | 2025 State WA and Bryce Smith Bryce Smith 6'1" | 160 lbs | DB Bellevue | 2025 State WA . 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 Brock Beaner Brock Beaner 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA and Brady Beaner Brady Beaner 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA , 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.