Updated: Washington 2027 Rankings (#1-25) + Analysis

Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. This list is very general in nature with these athletes still being so young. Expect numerous changes and movement in the coming months. Have a look at the top 25 and the 2027 rankings in it's entirety here.. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2027-watch-list/">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2027-watch-list/</a>           1.[player_tooltip player_id='652796' first='Liufau' last='Loumoli'] 6-1 210 LB Eastside Catholic OFFERS (17) Ohio St, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, USC   UPDATE: The offers from Ohio St and Michigan speak to his status on a nationwide level. Look for him to be listed as a 4* and one of the country's top 10 ranked LB's.   One of the top LB's in America for his class. His overall physicality and combination of speed and instincts are incredibly rare. He had an unreal freshman season making 54 total tackles with 7 tackles for loss.   2.[player_tooltip player_id='1188085' first='Sione' last='Kaho'] 6-3 190 QB Lincoln OFFERS (4) Oregon, Washington, BYU, Cal   UPDATE: Kaho has had an outstanding off season and will have a lot of eyes on him this coming year from some of the nation's top programs.   I've personally had Kaho ranked the #1 QB in the region for a while. Credit to the Ducks and BYU on being the first to offer as he is deserving. His overall physicality and ability to lead at such a young age is incredibly unique, hitting on 69% of his passes, for 2,296 yards and 18 TDs/7 INTs. From a recruiting standpoint he has one of the highest ceilings of any QB in the country for his class.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='1188109' first='Braylon' last='Pope'] 6-3 180 WR Sumner OFFERS (7) USC, Washington, Oregon, Miami, Washington St   UPDATE: Watch the film and you see a God gifted athlete with size who plays well beyond his years. He will project as a 1st team all state kid as a sophomore.    Maybe the best overall player in Washington for the 2027 class. Pope's 36 catches for 603 yards and 11 TDs as a freshman was one of the best stat lines of any 9th grader in the West. Look for him to rank as a 4* WR and one of the country's top prospects.   4.[player_tooltip player_id='1188082' first='Gecova' last='Doyal'] 6-4 250 OL Puyallup OFFERS (7) Washington, Oregon, Tennessee, Miami, Arizona   UPDATE: The athletic big man is just getting started. His high-profile status will only increase with early offers from SEC and ACC schools.    Doyal has the potential of being one of the top ranked lineman in the country when all is said and done. He started every game as a freshman, putting together film that justifies his big-time early offers.    5.[player_tooltip player_id='928074' first='Maurice' last='Williams'] 6-2 185 DB/ATH Yelm OFFERS (5) Washington, Wash St, Oregon St, BYU    UPDATE: Williams will probably be one of the best offensive players in the state while projecting on D. Very few freshman nationwide possesed his combination of size, speed, and physicality at the CB spot.   Willams is one of the top overall athletes in the country for his class. He earned 2nd team all SSC honors at DB, and for the most part completely locked down his side of the field as a freshman. He projects as a 4* and could garner offers from a majority of the nation's top programs.    6.[player_tooltip player_id='1188105' first='J'Isaiah' last='Mitchell'] 6-5 180 ATH Puyallup OFFERS (4) Washington, Cal, Wash St, BYU   UPDATE: There will be numerous big time universities visiting Puyallup HS in the coming years with Mitchell, Doyal, and 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='726165' first='Jasiah' last='Denmark'] representing.    Mitchell has a stock which has shot through the roof after a breakout freshman season, where he finished with 11 receptions for 166 yards and 2 TDs. His 15.1 yards per catch average and 13 total tackles on D give Puyallup a lot of hope for the future, with so much young talent on the roster. He can play on either side of the ball at the highest level.    7.[player_tooltip player_id='1368334' first='Elijah' last='Carney'] 6-1 175 ATH Lincoln OFFERS (2) Oregon, Tennessee   UPDATE: The dual threat athlete has recently blown up, landing multiple P4 offers. He had an incredibly impressive freshman season at Auburn Mountainview, catching 9 passes for 188 yards and a TD while making 43 total tackles. Carney made the transfer to Lincoln HS for his sophomore season.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='1188077' first='Tayven' last='Collins'] 5-11 175 Safety Cascade Christian OFFERS (2) BYU, Nevada   UPDATE: Collins makes the move from Puyallup to Cascade Christian HS. He will immediately be considered a conference and state POY favorite at the 1A level.   Collins had an unreal freshman season, making 67 tackles, with 10.5 TFL's, and 4 sacks from his safety spot. The Heir football standout landed his first D1 offer last May, projecting as the top safety in WA for the 2027 class and potentially one of the nation's best.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='1188123' first='Ty' last='Tautolo'] 6-4 210 DE Snohomish OFFERS (2) Washington, W. Virginia   UPDATE: Wait until Tautolo adds some significant size. As good as he is now, he could be absolutely dominant at 6-4 245 pounds, while coming off the edge.    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.   10.[player_tooltip player_id='1241961' first='Will' last='Lynch'] 6-4 280 G Lake Stevens   UPDATE: Lynch projects as one of the top lineman in the West for his class. He started every game for state champion Lake Stevens as a freshman and was wildly influential up front.    11.[player_tooltip player_id='569907' first='Ayden' last='Bullinger'] 6-5 235 T Graham Kapowsin   UPDATE: Much like Lynch, I could see Bullinger blowing up this coming season on the recruiting front. His combination of size and early success will have universities from all over the country visiting.    Bullinger will end up being a 6-6 290-pound dominant tackle and one of the most recruited lineman in the West. He earned 1st team all area honors as a freshman and is light years ahead of his peers up front.    12.[player_tooltip player_id='652802' first='Elias' last='Tulifua'] 6-0 180 DB Eastside Catholic OFFERS (1) Louisville   UPDATE: Tulifua has thrived as part of FSP over the off season, and will be one of the key players for an Eastside team with the potential of being ranked nationally.   Another Eastside kid who will likely blow up. The Crusaders went 9-3 last season but were young with numerous 4* type athletes returning. Tulifua will be a double digit D1 offer athlete and is similar in talent to highly ranked 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='402799' first='Wassie' last='Lugolobi'].    13.[player_tooltip player_id='1188110' first='Michael' last='Pulalasi'] 6-0 220 LB Lakes   UPDATE: Look for Pulalasi to add numerous D1 offers over the next year and be one of the best RBs in the state as well. He had an unreal freshman season.   You can expect Pulalasi to be ranked among the top players in Washington for the 27′ class. He had a special 1st team all-conference season as a freshman which is rare, going for 70+ tackles with 5 tackles for loss.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='937738' first='Kase' last='Betz'] 5-11 160 ATH Graham Kapowsin   UPDATE: A lot will depend on continued growth as it relates to projection. That said as he is one of the best in Washington for his class from a pure talent standpoint.    One of the most talented freshman in Washington. His 33 total tackles and 2 INTs helped GK get to the state title game. He added 10 receptions and 110 yards at receiver. Very few athletes play as 9th graders. He did it at one of the NW's top schools.   15.[player_tooltip player_id='1188104' first='Royce' last='Miller'] 5-9 180 RB Kennedy Catholic   UPDATE: Really like this kid on film. Miller will still have senior standout [player_tooltip player_id='1095820' first='Indiana' last='Jones'] in front of him but will likely play a prominent role.    Not a lot of people know about him yet, but they will. Miller averaged 8.1 yards per carry as a freshman on 40 carries, with 409 rushing/receiving yards, and 4 TDs.    16.[player_tooltip player_id='685276' first='Sirjewel' last='Glover'] 6-0 180 ATH Rainier Beach OFFERS (1) Nevada   UPDATE: Definitely one of the most versatile athletes in the NW. They will need Glover to step up if they are to improve on their 3-6 record from last year.    One of the top overall athletes in the NW. Glover did a little bit of everything as a freshman, scoring a handful of TDs with multiple INTs. He can play on either side of the ball and is an outstanding return man. Look for numerous other D1s to offer in the coming months.    17.[player_tooltip player_id='928141' first='MJ' last='Wadley'] 6-2 235 LB Yelm   UPDATE: A name you will hear often. No pressure following in the footsteps of nationally ranked D1's Brayden Platt and Isaiah Patterson.    Wadley could be extremely influential starting next year, with Yelm graduating so much talent and success. It will be up to some of the younger standouts we have talked about to carry on their winning ways. Wadley has great size and is an outstanding overall athlete (basketball).    18.[player_tooltip player_id='1315611' first='Zach' last='Albright'] 6-4 205 TE Glacier Peak    UPDATE: The talented basketball player can also play a little football. There is still a lot yet to be determined here, but he has an incredibly high ceiling with his combination of size and overall athleticism.    19.[player_tooltip player_id='1368318' first='Michael' last='Kori'] 6-0 165 QB Kamiakin    UPDATE: The Team Lillard standout had an impressive freshman season, hitting on 58% of his passes with 11TDs/6 INTs. He has proven to be a legit dual threat, also rushing 74 times for 443 yards and 9 touchdowns in only 7 games.    20.[player_tooltip player_id='584671' first='Julius' last='Hernandez-Avila'] 6-2 225 DE Life Christian   UPDATE: Hernandez-Avila plays at a different speed as noted after watching some of his summer clips. The small school standout can play.    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 .    21.[player_tooltip player_id='584705' first='Adonai' last='Ve'e'] 6-1 225 OLB/DE Kentwood    UPDATE: The versatile OLB makes the move from Garfield to Kentwood HS after a phenomenal freshman season. The Conquerors have to be stoked.    Ve'e was off the charts good as a freshman, racking up 2nd team all-conference accolades. His 72 total tackles, with 16 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks was one of the best stat lines of any LB regardless of class.    22.[player_tooltip player_id='1188132' first='Leo' last='Harnetiaux'] 6-2 185 QB Seattle Prep    UPDATE: Seattle Prep will look to Harnetiaux to help them break out from the middle of the pack in the Metro. He's the type of kid who could do that.    Harnetiaux will have a chance to be big time with his brother Austin Harnetiaux landing numerous D1 offers and committing to Nevada as a LB. Leo is a big kid who can beat you multiple ways. Seattle Prep will need his leadership and then some if they want to compete with O'Dea and Eastside Catholic in the Metro.    23.[player_tooltip player_id='1368329' first='Toetu' last='Moliga'] 5-9 180 RB Lakes    UPDATE: Moliga looks like one of the most exciting players in the NW out of the backfield. As a freshman he averaged 5.6 yards per carry, rushing 45 times for 251 yards and 2 TD's.    24. [player_tooltip player_id='1369680' first='Dalton' last='Stevens'] 6-3 280 G/T Mark Morris   UPDATE: Mark Morris HS isn't a traditional 2A power but Stevens looks to be legit. He can play multiple spots on the offensive front and put together some impressive film as a freshman.    25. [player_tooltip player_id='679625' first='Anthony' last='Cunningham'] 6-2 275 G/C North Creek    UPDATE: From a projection standpoint a lot will depend on continued growth and where he ends up positionally. Regardless he will be one of the top O lineman in the state for his class.    Cunningham comes from a talented family and started every game as a freshman, allowing only 2 sacks. With his size he will be more of an interior lineman, giving North Creek a legit foundation up front. They finished 3-6 last season but kept it close in most of the KingCo games.