Updated Washington Rankings (Class of 2026) #1-25

Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Here we will breakdown #1-25 with updated offers and commitments. Have a look at the 2026 Rankings in it's entirety <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/updated-2026-washington-rankings-2/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/updated-2026-washington-rankings-2/</a>           1.[player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] 6-5 235 26' DE Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (13) Washington, Oregon, USC, Ohio St, Tennessee   UPDATE: Now the #1 player in the state. Expect numerous other top 25 programs to get in the mix over the next year.    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='402799' first='Wassie' last='Lugolobi'] 6-2 220 26' LB Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (7) Washington, Colorado, Arizona St, Tennessee   UPDATE: I see Lugolobi blowing up this coming season in a very similar way to [player_tooltip player_id='348147' first='Zaydrius' last='Rainey-Sale']. The film speaks for itself.    Expect Lugolobi to be ranked among the top players in America for his class. The speed at which he plays is on a different level, leading the Crusaders in tackles (68), sacks (5), and tackles for loss (12.5). His recruitment could skyrocket in the coming months.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='987160' first='Damaad' last='Lewis'] 6-5 250 26' DL Bellevue OFFERS (3) Washington, Cal, Nevada    UPDATE: The big man doesn't have a bunch of offers yet, but he could shortly. He will require a consistent double team on the defensive front.    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.    4.[player_tooltip player_id='284217' first='FA' last='Siale'] 6-4 245 26' DE O'Dea WA OFFERS (15) Washington, Oregon, Florida St, Miami, Utah   UPDATE: Siale and Schwerzel are the leaders of what could be one of the top defense's nationally, while returning a handful of elite underclassmen.    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.    5.[player_tooltip player_id='402788' first='David' last='Schwerzel'] 6-4 250 26' DE O'Dea WA OFFERS (10) Michigan, Washington, UCLA, Miami, Cal   UPDATE: See Siale   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.    6.[player_tooltip player_id='402787' first='Asa' last='Thompson'] 6-0 175 26' WR Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (6) Washington, Oregon, Oregon St, Ariz St   UPDATE: Eastside has the potential of ranking among the teams in the West with a pair of top 10 recruits leading the way in Thompson and #2 ranked Lugolobi.   Expect Thompson to be ranked among the top slot receivers in the country for his class. He went for close to 800 yards and 9 TDs this past season with EC projecting as one of the top teams in the West next year.   7.[player_tooltip player_id='726148' first='Zamarie' last='Tellez'] 5-9 165 26' ATH Federal Way WA OFFERS (3) Washington St, Arizona, Nevada   UPDATE: From a pure talent standpoint Tellez is as good as anyone in the state. He's definitely the exception to the rule from a size standpoint as I could see some of the nation's top programs going on him.    Tellez is the real deal with film that speaks to his freakish ability. Size is a question mark, but he is an unreal talent who can counter most matchups. He racked up 1st team NPSL honors on both sides of the ball as a sophomore.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='726165' first='Jasiah' last='Denmark'] 6-0 170 26' CB Puyallup WA OFFERS (7) Washington, Boise St,  Penn St, Vanderbilt, Nevada   UPDATE: Denmark has had an impressive off season, also excelling as part of HEIR Football. His junior season will be a statement year, after making the move from Spanaway Lake.   Watch the film and you see a potential 4* recruit who has the necessary skill set to play at the highest level and do well. Look for him have an unreal year on the camp/7v7 circuit and add numerous offers.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='1165368' first='Elijah' last='Durr'] 6-1 175 26' DB Mount Tahoma WA OFFERS (9) Washington, Wisconsin, Michigan St, Arizona, Arizona St    UPDATE: Durr could end up a top 5 recruit when all is said and done. All eyes will be on him to back up his status this season.   One of the fastest rising prospects on the west coast for the 26' class. The 3 star has legit size and is fundamentally elite. His offers have come from all over the country solidifying himself as a national recruit. As a sophomore he made 53 tackles with 2 INTs.    10.[player_tooltip player_id='987158' first='Jack' last='Sievers'] 6-5 220 26' TE Archbishop Murphy OFFERS (4) Cal, Washington St, UNLV, Nevada    UPDATE: You can't teach the size and versatility. He could blow up nationally with a good junior season.    One of the fastest rising prospects in the West. His overall length and versatility will help from a recruitment standpoint as he can play at the highest level on either side of the ball.     11.[player_tooltip player_id='726164' first='Joey' last='Thomas'] III 6-1 155 26' DB Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (7) BYU, Cal, Colorado, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt   UPDATE: Not surprisingly he is fundamentally elite. Look for Thomas to continue and add offers, especially with the name recognition.    Most are familiar with the name coming from a football family. Thomas projects at DB but was equally impressive on the offensive side of the ball, where he caught 23 passes for 433 yards and 6 TDs, averaging 18.8 yards per catch.   12.[player_tooltip player_id='1349889' first='Kingston' last='Kerkhoff'] 6-6 255 26' T Curtis OFFERS (6) Michigan St, Arizona St, Oregon St, Cal   UPDATE: Kerkhoff has had one of the most impressive off seasons of any athlete in the NW. He has thrived as part of the FSP program, earning MVP O line honors at the University of Michigan Camp.    13.[player_tooltip player_id='987162' first='Hakeim' last='Smalls'] 6-4 285 26' OL/DL Archbishop Murphy WA OFFERS (1) Nevada    UPDATE: I would expect Smalls to be a double digit D1 offer athlete by the end of the season. The 3* talent can play multiple spots on either side of the ball.    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.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='402796' first='Oteko' last='Mwamba'] 5-10 170 26' ATH Rainier Beach WA OFFERS (2) Nevada, Portland St   UPDATE: Mwamba makes a nice jump up the rankings board after an impressive off season. He might be the most exciting athlete to watch in WA.    Mwamba can break your ankles in space and was a human highlight reel for most of the season. His 35 receptions for 973 yards and 11 TDs helped him land his first couple D1 offers. He is one of the fastest rising prospects in the NW.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='726154' first='Ta'u' last='Mareko'] 6-1 220 26' LB Lakes WA OFFERS (4) Washington, Boise St, Hawaii, Nevada   UPDATE: Just a great kid who will be a good collegiate LB. I could see him committing early to the Huskies.    Mareko had one of the best stat lines among defenders in Washington, making 105 total tackles with 100 of them being solo. An unreal statistic. His offer from the Huskies is a game changer.   16.[player_tooltip player_id='1248706' first='Terrance' last='Saryon'] 5-10 160 26' ATH Evergreen OFFERS (5) Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Cal   UPDATE: The last few months have been big for Saryon, garnering all types of recognition with offers from the Ducks, Huskies, and others. Expectations will be high for him this season.    17.[player_tooltip player_id='726156' first='Damari' last='King'] 5-11 180 26' RB/SS Rainier Beach WA OFFERS (3) UNLV, Nevada, Montana St   UPDATE: The super talented RB is equally impressive on D, earning 1st team all-conference honors as a sophomore. Look for him to add a handful of offers in the coming months.    King landed his first couple D1 offers last May with Coach Reggie Jones calling him "One of those special athletes who makes plays effortlessly. And saying, "He will be talked about amongst the nation's best in due time."   18.[player_tooltip player_id='726151' first='Dante' last='Saladino'] 6-3 190 26' Safety Kennedy Catholic WA   UPDATE: Just an unreal overall athlete. Saladino will have some good options in baseball. He's one of the rare athletes who could play at the highest level in either sport.    Saladino is ranked the top outfielder in Washington and will project at the D1 level on the football field as well. He earned 1st & 2nd team all-conference honors, while projecting on D. He finished the year with 46 tackles and as one of the state leaders in INTs with 6. Offensively he averaged 15 yards per catch, with 619 total yards and 6 TDs.   19.[player_tooltip player_id='1128444' first='Max' last='Jones'] 5-11 200 26' RB Bellevue WA   UPDATE: Jones jumps up a few spots on the rankings board as he will be a D1 kid at some level. You have to like what he brings to the table.   The kid out of Florida came in and killed it. Jones runs with a unique blend of speed and power, finishing with 1,133 yards and 18 TDs, and helping his team to the 3A state title.    20.[player_tooltip player_id='987161' first='Lance' last='McGee'] 6-0 195 26' RB Davis WA OFFERS (3) Washington St, Memphis, Nevada    UPDATE: This will be an interesting one with WSU making an early move on McGee. You don't see the Memphis Tigers offering NW athletes either.    Mcgee will be one to watch over the off season. There is still a lot yet to be determined but he has all the potential in the world, averaging 8 yards per carry as a freshman.    21.[player_tooltip player_id='726155' first='Tristan' last='Baker'] 6-1 185 26' WR Lakes OFFERS (1) Nevada    UPDATE: Baker broke out as a freshman and could be a double-digit TD, 1000+ yard- all state athlete this season.    The sophomore will end up being a 4 year all conference athlete, earning 1st team all PCL honors this past season. He went for close to 800 total yards and 6 TDs and will be a POY candidate the next two years.    22.[player_tooltip player_id='726157' first='Kingston' last='Fotualii'] 6-3 275 26' G O'Dea   UPDATE: We've talked about his dominance on the interior. He was incredibly impressive as a sophomore, earning 1st team all conference honors.   Fotualii is fundamentally elite, sustaining and maintaining his blocks as well as anyone. He has the ability to play on either side of the ball but was one of the best guards in the state as a sophomore.    23.[player_tooltip player_id='1165376' first='Jonah' last='Keller'] 6-0 180 26' RB Gonzaga Prep WA   UPDATE: One of the state's most underrated. Keller makes a big jump up the rankings board with the film speaking for itself. He will be a GSL Conference POY favorite the next two seasons.   One of the GSL's breakout performers. Keller led the conference in yards per carry (10.4), rushing 72 times for 749 yards and 9 TDs. He was the only sophomore in the entire league to earn 1st team all-league honors on either side of the ball. Watch the film as the kid is different.    24.[player_tooltip player_id='726175' first='Brody' last='Bocek'] 6-1 185 26' WR Richland WA   UPDATE: Bocek and 2025 standout [player_tooltip player_id='1136319' first='Colson' last='Mackey'] could combine for 3000+ yards and 30 TD's if they continue their trend. It's an elite duo.    Bocek played lights out as a sophomore and could end up as a top 15 overall prospect with continued progression. The standout wide receiver caught 65 passes for 1,027 yards and 14 TDs last season, as the Bombers will feature one of the top WR duos in the West with him and [player_tooltip player_id='1136319' first='Colson' last='Mackey'].    25.[player_tooltip player_id='936091' first='Colby' last='Johnson'] 6-3 210 26' OLB Eastlake WA   UPDATE: The rangy LB made one of the biggest moves up the recruiting board of any athlete in Washington. He still has a lot to prove but the intangibles are there.    Johnson possesses great size and is extremely fast and physical. The Wolves went 11-2 last year, losing in the state semi's to Graham Kapowsin 27-24. They should once again compete for a title.