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<p><strong>Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Here we will breakdown #1-25 and #26-50 for the 2027 class, with #51-100 coming in the following days.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>*Please note there were 50 individuals added to the rankings board, so if an athlete drops in the rankings it doesn't necessarily reflect negatively.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>COMPLETE RANKINGS:</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2027-watch-list/">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2027-watch-list/</a></p>
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<p>1.[player_tooltip player_id='652796' first='Liufau' last='Loumoli'] 6-1 215 LB Eastside Catholic<strong> OFFERS (17) Ohio St, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, USC</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Loumoli is special. The 4* LB racked up 1<sup>st</sup> team All-Metro honors and is currently ranked the #7 LB in the nation. Eastside had a good year finishing 10-2, with both losses coming to state champ O'Dea.</p>
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<p>2.[player_tooltip player_id='1188085' first='Sione' last='Kaho'] 6-3 200 QB Lincoln OFFERS<strong> (4) Oregon, Washington, BYU, Cal</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Kaho was the conference POY and the only sophomore in Washington to earn 3A 1st team all-state honors. On the season he hit on 62% of his passes with 24 TDs (17 passing 7 rushing) with 7 interceptions. Look for him to have a big off season on the camp circuit. </p>
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<p>3.[player_tooltip player_id='1188109' first='Braylon' last='Pope'] 6-3 180 WR Sumner <strong>OFFERS (8) USC, Washington, Oregon, Miami, Washington St</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: The sophomore standout had maybe the best season of any underclassmen statewide, earning 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state honors, while catching 68 passes for 952 yards and multiple TDs. Pope was clutch all year and a big reason they won the 4a title. </p>
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<p>4.[player_tooltip player_id='1188082' first='Gecova' last='Doyal'] 6-4 285 OL Puyallup <strong>OFFERS (8) Washington, Oregon, Tennessee, Miami, Arizona St</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Doyal backed up the hype, earning 1st team all-conference honors. Puyallup finished 6-5 but played maybe the toughest schedule in the state. His film against good competition could help his national ranking as he will be listed among the top big men in the nation for his class.</p>
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<p>5.[player_tooltip player_id='928074' first='Maurice' last='Williams'] 6-2 185 DB/ATH Yelm <strong>OFFERS (5) Washington, Wash St, Oregon St, BYU </strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: One of the top freshman on the west coast last season. Williams was a 1st team all-conference selection at DB this year and could blow up on the 7v7 circuit as part of FSP. His overall versatility makes him an appealing recruit on a nationwide level. </p>
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<p>6.[player_tooltip player_id='1599603' first='Tevita' last='Nonu'] 6-4 270 DT O'Dea <strong>OFFERS (2) Washington, Oregon St</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Nonu was dominant as a sophomore and another big reason O'Dea won the 3A state title. He earned 1st team all-Metro honors, with both him and his older brother projecting as major division 1 recruits. Tevita is incredibly mobile and has ideal size at 6-4. </p>
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<p>7.[player_tooltip player_id='1188105' first='J'Isaiah' last='Mitchell'] 6-5 180 ATH Puyallup <strong>OFFERS (4) Washington, Cal, Wash St, BYU</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Mitchell possesses unique intangibles at 6-5 and has the potential of being one of the best WR's to come out of Washington in some time. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors this past season, averaging 13 yards per catch with 50+ receptions over the last two years. </p>
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<p>8.[player_tooltip player_id='1368334' first='Elijah' last='Carney'] 6-1 175 ATH Lincoln OFFERS <strong>(2) Oregon, Tennessee</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Carney made 20 tackles with 2 INTs in only 5 games, missing the remainder of the year due to injury. He's a lock down corner with size and should excel on the 7v7 circuit with Reggie Jones and HEIR Football. </p>
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<p>9.[player_tooltip player_id='1188077' first='Tayven' last='Collins'] 5-11 180 Safety Cascade Christian <strong>OFFERS (2) BYU, Nevada</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: Another HEIR Football standout who is probably the best player in Washington at the 1A level even as a sophomore. He was a 1st team all-conference WR/DB & Kick returner, going for close to 1600 total yards and 15 TDs on the season. Collins projects defensively where he had 95 tackles, 3 INTs, and 7 sacks. </p>
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<p>10.[player_tooltip player_id='1188110' first='Michael' last='Pulalasi'] 6-0 220 LB Lakes</p>
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<p>UPDATE: One of the fastest rising recruits in the state. Pulalasi was the POY on the defensive side of the ball, making 116 total tackles with 11 tackles for loss on the year. Expect him to add multiple D1 offers this off season. </p>
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<p>11.[player_tooltip player_id='1188123' first='Ty' last='Tautolo'] 6-4 240 DE Snohomish <strong>OFFERS (3) Washington, W. Virginia, Cal </strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: The big man added some legit size over the off season and racked up 2<sup>nd</sup> team all-WESCO honors for the second year in a row. His recent Cal offer speaks to his recruitment. </p>
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<p>12.[player_tooltip player_id='1241961' first='Will' last='Lynch'] 6-4 260 G Lake Stevens</p>
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<p>UPDATE: Lynch earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league honors this past season after starting every game as a freshman for the Vikings. He will likely project on the interior at the next level. </p>
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<p>13.[player_tooltip player_id='569907' first='Ayden' last='Bullinger'] 6-5 235 T Graham Kapowsin</p>
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<p>UPDATE: The 2x 1<sup>st</sup> team All SPSL tackle started his career off with a bang. Very few athletes earn these types of accolades so early on. At 6-5 Bullinger has the necessary frame to play a high level of collegiate ball with added size. GK returns numerous D1 projected guys so he will have plenty of eyes on him in the years ahead. </p>
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<p>14.[player_tooltip player_id='937738' first='Kase' last='Betz'] 5-11 160 ATH Graham Kapowsin</p>
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<p>UPDATE: The exception to the rule from a size standpoint. Betz is one of the top players on the west coast for his class and will be a multi offer D1 guy. As a sophomore he caught 50 passes for 858 yards and 11 TDs, earning 1st team all-league honors at WR. He also added 29 tackles with 4 PBU's and 1 INT on D. </p>
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<p>15.[player_tooltip player_id='1368318' first='Michael' last='Kori'] 6-2 175 ATH/DB Kamiakin </p>
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<p>UPDATE: Kori had a phenomenal sophomore campaign, going for 850 all-purpose yards and 14 TDs. He earned 1st team all-conference honors at WR/DB and will be a major D1 recruit, while also playing QB. </p>
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<p>16.[player_tooltip player_id='584705' first='Adonai' last='Ve'e'] 6-1 225 OLB/DE Kentwood </p>
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<p>UPDATE: Some of the best film in the state. Ve'e plays at a different speed and is one of WA's fastest rising prospects. As a sophomore he earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors, making 91 tackles, with 4 sacks, and 21 tackles for loss. </p>
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<p>17.[player_tooltip player_id='1568794' first='Drenden' last='Knaevelsrud'] 6-4 195 LB Mount Si</p>
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<p>UPDATE: You really have to like this kid. The rangy 6-4 LB is an outstanding overall athlete and someone who will add some size to his already impressive frame. He was the only sophomore in the entire conference to earn all-league honors, racking up 2<sup>nd</sup> team accolades and leading the D with 80 tackles. </p>
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<p>18.[player_tooltip player_id='652802' first='Elias' last='Tulifua'] 6-0 180 DB Eastside Catholic <strong>OFFERS (1) Louisville</strong></p>
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<p>UPDATE: There is still a lot yet to be determined when it comes to Tulifua. Film is limited and there are numerous questions, but the kid can play, already holding a D1 offer. </p>
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<p>19.[player_tooltip player_id='1368366' first='Malik' last='Burns'] 6-1 175 WR Spanaway Lake </p>
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<p>UPDATE: Just a super impressive kid who will be a multi offer D1 athlete. Burns runs some of the best routes in the state, racking up 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors, while catching 32 passes for 595 yards (18.6 ypc) and 9 TD's. The film speaks for itself. </p>
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<p>20.[player_tooltip player_id='1315611' first='Zach' last='Albright'] 6-5 205 TE Glacier Peak </p>
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<p>UPDATE: Another athlete with a stock that is rising quickly. The 6-5 Albright had an outstanding sophomore season, catching 29 passes for 403 yards and 8 TDs. He earned 2nd team all-WESCO honors at WR, while projecting at TE and also being an elite hooper. </p>
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<p>21.[player_tooltip player_id='1188104' first='Royce' last='Miller'] 5-9 180 RB Kennedy Catholic</p>
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<p>UPDATE: Miller is a 4.4 guy but went down a few games into the year with an ACL/MCL tear. He averaged 8.1 yards per carry as a freshman with 400+ yards and 4 TDs. If he can get fully healthy, he will be one of the best in Washington. </p>
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<p>22.[player_tooltip player_id='584671' first='Julius' last='Hernandez-Avila'] 6-2 225 DE/OLB Life Christian Academy </p>
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<p>UPDATE: The 2<sup>nd</sup> team all area DE continued his tear as a sophomore, finishing with 51 tackles, 16 sacks, and 28 tackles for loss, while leading the state in multiple statistical categories. LCA went 9-2 and had a good year with Hernandez projecting as a conference and state POY candidate next season. </p>
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<p>23.[player_tooltip player_id='1368329' first='Toetu' last='Moliga'] 5-9 180 RB Lakes </p>
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<p>UPDATE: As referenced Moliga is one of the most exciting athletes in the state. The 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league RB went for 1100+ yards and 11 TDs, while averaging 8.2 yards per carry for the Lancers. He's undersized but the kid can play. </p>
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<p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='1369680' first='Dalton' last='Stevens'] 6-3 280 G/T Mark Morris</p>
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<p>UPDATE: 2A Mark Morris isn't exactly a traditional power but Stevens is the real deal, projecting as one of the state's top lineman. The 1st team all-league sophomore brings some nastiness to the table and finishes blocks as well as anyone in his class. </p>
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<p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='1555731' first='Jason' last='Armbruster'] 6-3 205 OLB Mount Si</p>
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<p>UPDATE: Armbruster has a stock which has been rising quickly. As a sophomore he made 41 tackles, with 3 sacks, and 5 tackles for loss, in 8 games. The combination of him and fellow 2027 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1568794' first='Drenden' last='Knaevelsrud'] will give Mount Si one of the most impressive combos of defensive athletes in the entire NW. </p>
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