Washington's Top DL (2025-27') Ranked #1-15

Over the next few weeks, we will be breaking down the top athletes at every position in the state of Washington, regardless of class (2025-27). Per usual all rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level.   *Individuals will only be listed on one side of the ball         1.[player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] 6-5 245 26' DE Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (12) Oregon, USC, Washington, Tennessee, Cal   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. He has recently blown up on the camp circuit, adding offers from the likes of Oregon and USC.    2.[player_tooltip player_id='284217' first='FA' last='Siale'] 6-4 245 26' DE O'Dea WA OFFERS (13) Washington, Oregon, Florida St, Miami, Utah   Siale backed up the hype at the All-American Combine in San Antonio last year, being named the top defensive lineman in attendance by Rivals. He started as a freshman for the Irish and is a 2x all conference DL.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='402788' first='David' last='Schwerzel'] 6-4 250 26' DE O'Dea WA OFFERS (10) Michigan, Washington, UCLA, Miami, Cal   Another kid who has a stock that is rising quickly. He's 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.[player_tooltip player_id='987160' first='Damaad' last='Lewis'] 6-4 250 26' DL Bellevue OFFERS (3) Washington, Cal, Nevada    The 4* talent has a huge upside and could blow up on a national level if he gets out on the camp circuit and does his thing. His size and overall versatility on defense, in combination with his play at TE, helps put his overall athleticism into perspective.    5.[player_tooltip player_id='723691' first='Luke' last='Webb'] 6-2 225 25' DE Camas COMMITTED: Washington St    Webb made the transfer from JSerra in Cali where he had a breakout sophomore season, with 15 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. The 3* comes extremely quick and physical off the edge and will immediately help make the Papermakers a legit 4A title contender next season.      6.[player_tooltip player_id='693723' first='Jaymar' last='Tasi'] 6-2 300 25' DT Roosevelt OFFERS (3) Oregon St, Nevada, Montana St   From a recruitment standpoint Tasi is one of the fastest rising lineman in the NW. His offer from OSU last month was big, as others will likely get in the mix with his dominance on the interior.    7.[player_tooltip player_id='987162' first='Hakeim' last='Smalls'] 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.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='1188123' first='Ty' last='Tautolo'] 6-4 215 27' DE Snohomish WA OFFERS (2) Washington, West Virginia    This kid could blow in the coming year. Watch the film and you see an athlete talented beyond his years. He was a 2nd team all-WESCO selection as a freshman. The recent UW offer is a game changer.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='1136312' first='Carter' last='Kuchenbuch']  6-5 230 25' Okanogan WA OFFERS (7) Boise St, Air Force, Montana, UC Davis, E. Washington   The small school talent has legit size and an incredibly impressive resume. He was the overall 2B State POY along with the POY on offense and a 1st team DE. He could very well be a double digit D1 offer athlete when all is said and done.    10.[player_tooltip player_id='656961' first='Cody' last='Thumlert'] 6-3 220 25' DE/OLB Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (2) Montana St, Idaho    Thumlert just continues to get better and plays at a different speed. He put together a phenomenal junior campaign, making 64 tackles, with 7 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. I would expect most of the Big Sky's and potentially some mid majors to go on him.   11.[player_tooltip player_id='1136303' first='Paki' last='Crawford'] 6-2 240 DE Roosevelt WA OFFERS (2) Montana St, Nevada   This kid can play. The 3* talent had an outstanding year at O'Dea last season, racking up 60 tackles, 20 sacks, and 16 tackles for loss. He recently made the transfer to Roosevelt.   12.[player_tooltip player_id='584671' first='Julius' last='Hernandez-Avila'] 6-2 225 27' DE Life Christian   This kid has made a name for himself coming up through the youth ranks. As a freshman he put up some unreal numbers, making 77 tackles, with 31 tackles for loss, and 16.5 sacks. Even playing 1A ball these stats are unheard of for a kid barely out of middle school. He is definitely someone to watch on the camp circuit against top competition .    13.[player_tooltip player_id='512680' first='Malakai' last='Sene Maiava'] 6-1 240 25' DE Goldendale   Look for Malakai to potentially make the biggest jump of any individual on this list. He comes from a football family and was dominant at multiple off-season camps last off season. He will be a POY candidate at the 1A level.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='945862' first='Connor' last='Aney'] 6-4 300 25' Glacier Peak   The heavyweight wrestling state champ should also be considered one of the top 2-way lineman in Washington. Aney could end up on the offensive front in college, but projects as a multi-year all conference guy on D as well.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='693697' first='Chris' last='Hauss'] 6-3 275 25' DT Yelm   Hauss has played a key role the last two seasons for a Yelm program which has gone 27-1 with a state title. He's a winner and should have multiple options collegiately.