UPDATED RANKINGS: Washington’s Top 200 (2026) #1-25

Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Here we will breakdown #1-25 and #26-50 for the 2026 class, with #51-100 coming in the following days. Please note there were numerous individuals added, so if an athlete drops in the rankings it doesn't necessarily reflect negatively.         COMPLETE RANKINGS: <a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2026-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2026-rankings/</a>         1.[player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] 6-5 260 DE Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (16) Washington, Oregon, USC, Ohio St, Tennessee, Michigan   UPDATE: The 4A NPSL POY and 2x 1st team all area DE is the clear cut #1 for the class. Over the last two seasons Colman-Brusa has averaged 7 tackles per game, with 24 sacks and 44 tackles for loss. Unreal numbers which show his dominance.    2.[player_tooltip player_id='402799' first='Wassie' last='Lugolobi'] 6-2 220 OLB Eastside Catholic WA COMMITTED: Washington   UPDATE: Lugolobi made the decision to stay home and commit to UW like many of the other top players within the state. He was the 3A Metro Co-Defensive POY for the 10-2 Crusaders, with both losses coming to state champ O'Dea.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='284217' first='FA' last='Siale'] 6-4 250 DE O'Dea WA OFFERS (15) Washington, Oregon, Florida St, Miami, Utah   UPDATE: Siale backed everything up with the state championship they just won. He was the state and Metro's Co- D lineman of the year, finishing with 44 tackles, 5 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss.    4.[player_tooltip player_id='402788' first='David' last='Schwerzel'] 6-4 250 DE O'Dea WA OFFERS (11) Michigan, Washington, Michigan St, UCLA, Stanford   UPDATE: There isn't much Schwerzel didn't do, being named the Metro's Co-D lineman of the Year and recently the state player of the year by the Seattle Seahawks. Much like Siale, he's a phenomenal person on and off the field.    5.[player_tooltip player_id='402787' first='Asa' last='Thompson'] 6-0 175 ATH Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (6) Washington, Oregon, Oregon St, Ariz St   UPDATE: Maybe the most exciting player in the state. Thompson was once again a 1st team all Metro WR, also excelling at DB with multiple INTs late in the season.   6.[player_tooltip player_id='1165368' first='Elijah' last='Durr'] 6-1 175 CB Mount Tahoma WA OFFERS (8) Washington, Wisconsin, Michigan St, Arizona, Arizona St    UPDATE: Separate from his dominance at corner, Durr impressed on offense showing off his overall versatility. On the year he finished with 29 tackles and 3 INTs defensively, while averaging 17.1 yards per catch with 8 TDs on O.    7.[player_tooltip player_id='726148' first='Zamarie' last='Tellez'] 5-9 165 ATH Federal Way WA OFFERS (3) Washington St, Arizona, Nevada   UPDATE: Potentially the most electric player in the state on film. Tellez once again earned 1st team all-conference honors at WR & DB as a junior. He is the exception to the rule from a size standpoint.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='726165' first='Jasiah' last='Denmark'] 6-0 170 CB Puyallup WA OFFERS (7) Washington, Cal, Boise St, Penn St, San Diego St, Vanderbilt,   UPDATE: Denmark is the guy every coach wants on their roster. The 1st team all-league and all area CB finished with 32 tackles and 4 INTs, while taking visits to Cal and San Diego St over the last few months.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='987158' first='Jack' last='Sievers'] 6-5 220 TE Archbishop Murphy OFFERS (5) Cal, Washington St, Wisconsin, UNLV, Nevada    UPDATE: Two years ago, Archbishop Murphy didn't win a game. Last season they went 10-2, making it to the state semis, largely in part because of leaders like Sievers. His visit to Wisconsin a few months back speaks to his recruitment.    10.[player_tooltip player_id='1354431' first='Jeremiah' last='Nonu'] 6-2 325 DT O'Dea WA OFFERS (1) Oregon St   UPDATE: Credit to OSU on being the first of what will likely be many offers. Nonu earned 1st team all-conference honors for the second year in a row and might have been the most impressive interior lineman in the state.    11.[player_tooltip player_id='1165418' first='Ah' last='Deong Yang'] 6-4 320 OL Roosevelt WA  COMMITTED: Washington   UPDATE: Few players have a stock which has risen quicker then Deong Yang. He earned Metro Co- Offensive lineman of the year honors, while making a smart and decisive decision and committing to the Huskies.    12.[player_tooltip player_id='1349889' first='Kingston' last='Kerkhoff'] 6-6 265 T Curtis OFFERS (6) Michigan St, Arizona St, Oregon St, Cal   UPDATE: The big man had a decent season earning 2nd team all SPSL honors at tackle. His recruiting skyrocketed last off season and we will see if that continues.    13.[player_tooltip player_id='1248706' first='Terrance' last='Saryon'] 5-10 160 WR Evergreen COMMITTED: Washington   UPDATE: The all region WR caught 51 passes for 1,055 yards and 10 TDs for a much-improved Evergreen team that went 8-2. He made the early commitment to UW over the likes of Oregon and Cal.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='726156' first='Damari' last='King'] 5-11 180 RB/SS Roosevelt WA OFFERS (3) UNLV, Nevada, Montana St   UPDATE: King had an unreal year, earning 1st team all-Metro honors on both sides of the football, while also being named the Co-Offensive POY in the conference. His 1,389 yards and 22 TD's speak to that.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='987162' first='Hakeim' last='Smalls'] 6-4 285 OL/DL Archbishop Murphy WA OFFERS (1) Nevada    UPDATE: This should be an interesting off season for Smalls who has been a big part of the turnaround at Archbishop Murphy. His versatility is appealing from a recruitment standpoint, but he will project on offense.    16.[player_tooltip player_id='402796' first='Oteko' last='Mwamba'] 5-10 170 ATH Rainier Beach WA OFFERS (2) Nevada, Portland St   UPDATE: Mwamba made a great impression last off season and will look to get things going again heading into his senior year. His combination of speed and versatility is unique.    17.[player_tooltip player_id='726154' first='Ta'u' last='Mareko'] 6-1 220 LB Lakes WA OFFERS (4) Washington, Boise St, Hawaii, Nevada   UPDATE: You have to like what Mareko has to offer. The next few months will be telling after an impressive freshman and sophomore season.    18.[player_tooltip player_id='1128444' first='Max' last='Jones'] 5-11 200 RB Bellevue WA   UPDATE: I'm a big advocate of Jones and project him to be at least an FCS back. He helped his team reach the state title game, earning 1st team all KingCo honors while rushing for 1,861 yards and 24 TDs.   19.[player_tooltip player_id='987161' first='Lance' last='McGee'] 6-0 195 RB Davis WA OFFERS (4) Boise St, Washington St, Memphis, Nevada    UPDATE: McGee continues to have one of the fastest rising stocks in the state, landing offers from the likes of Boise St. His 1300+ yards and 22 TD's, to go with 90+ tackles speak to his projection.   20.[player_tooltip player_id='1582208' first='Kayden' last='Steptoe'] 6-0 180 CB Roosevelt WA OFFERS: Washington, Bowling Green   UPDATE: Steptoe has D1 speed and is elite from a technical standpoint. He earned 1st team all-conference honors at CB and is someone to pay close attention to this off season.    21.[player_tooltip player_id='1165398' first='Austin' last='Glivar'] 6-2 225 LB Sumner WA   UPDATE: Watch the film as Glivar looks like the real deal. The 2x 1st team all-conference LB was the leader of the defense which helped Sumner win the 4A state title. He will be a multi-offer D1 kid.    22.[player_tooltip player_id='936091' first='Colby' last='Johnson'] 6-3 210 LB Eastlake WA   UPDATE: The big 6-3 LB didn't disappoint, racking up 1st team all Kingo honors defensively, while going for over 100+ yards multiple times on O. He continues to climb the rankings board.    23.[player_tooltip player_id='726169' first='Nate' last='Donavan'] 6-2 190 QB Sumner WA OFFERS (1) Nevada   UPDATE: This kid deserves a lot of credit after making the transfer from Mount Si and leading Sumner to the 4A state title. On the year he earned 1st team all-league honors, passing for 2900+ yards and 28 TDs.    24.[player_tooltip player_id='726151' first='Dante' last='Saladino'] 6-3 215 SAFETY Kennedy Catholic WA   UPDATE: One of the better overall athletes in Washington. The baseball standout will have options collegiately if he chooses to pursue both at the D1 level.   25.[player_tooltip player_id='726155' first='Tristan' last='Baker'] 6-1 185 WR Lakes OFFERS (1) Nevada    UPDATE: The 2x 1st team all PSL-Nisqually WR had an equally impressive season on D. For the year he totaled 773 yards and 7 TD's while making 43 tackles.