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<p><strong>Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Have a look at the Washington Top 150 <a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2026-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2028-watch-list/</a></strong> <strong>for 2028</strong> <strong>as we break down #1-25 with updated offers and commitments.</strong> <strong>We will feature #26-50 next. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>*PLEASE NOTE- This is very much just a preliminary list with the athletes still being so young. There will be numerous changes and individuals added in the coming months/years.</strong></p>
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<p>1.[player_tooltip player_id='1003593' first='Tytan' last='McNeal'] 6-5 210 TE/DE Eastside Catholic <strong>OFFERS (20) Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, USC</strong></p>
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<p>One of the top dual sport athletes in America. His overall versatility puts him in an elite category as a potential 5* recruit with the offers speaking for themselves. He earned all-conference honors on both sides of the football as a freshman (2nd team DE, Honorable Mention WR).</p>
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<p>2.[player_tooltip player_id='984855' first='AJ' last='Tuivaiave'] 6-3 205 QB Graham Kapowsin <strong>OFFERS (8) Washington, Oregon, BYU, Ariz St, Miami </strong></p>
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<p>GK will have a chance to win a state title or two with his leadership and a loaded roster. Tuivaiave was one of the only freshman nationwide to earn conference POY honors. He racked up SPSL South Offensive Player of the Year accolades, throwing for 2,443 yards and 27 TDs/9 INTs, on 66% passing.</p>
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<p>3.[player_tooltip player_id='984781' first='Markel' last='Newell'] 5-11 180 Safety Puyallup <strong>OFFERS (3) Washington, Arizona St</strong></p>
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<p>Newell has some of the most impressive freshman film that I have seen. His overall physicality and instincts as a youngster are incredibly unique. Look for him to be in the Conference POY conversation this year, and likely double his numbers from last season, where he made 30+ tackles with multiple INTs. </p>
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<p>4.[player_tooltip player_id='1617792' first='Aedyn' last='Havili'] 6-2 310 DT Eastside Catholic <strong>OFFERS (8) Washington, Michigan, Arizona St, Arizona, Wash St, </strong></p>
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<p>There are very few athletes nationwide who dominate up front physically like he did as a freshman. Havili earned 2<sup>nd</sup> team all-conference honors and MVP'd Michigan's camp over the off season. His stock will continue to sky rocket. </p>
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<p>5.[player_tooltip player_id='985348' first='Jayce' last='Halasz'] 6-2 175 WR/DB Graham Kapowsin<strong> OFFERS (2) Nevada, Sacramento St</strong></p>
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<p>One of the top two-way threats on the west coast for his class. Halasz racked up a couple D1 offers over the last few months and there will be many more. As a freshman he caught 18 passes with 200+ all-purpose yards and 2TD's. He also had 20 tackles with an INT, and 6 PBUs. </p>
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<p>6.[player_tooltip player_id='985511' first='Kaicen' last='Carter'] 6-3 210 WR/S Federal Way <strong>OFFERS (10) Washington, Cal, Minnesota, Wash St, San Diego St</strong></p>
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<p>Carter has had one of the most impressive off seasons of any underclassmen in the NW landing numerous offers. He impressed on the 7v7 circuit but has very little film. Expectations will be high this coming year. </p>
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<p>7.[player_tooltip player_id='1226917' first='Kaeden' last='Weaver'] 6-3 195 WR North Creek <strong>OFFERS (1) Oregon St</strong></p>
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<p>Weaver projects as a major D1 recruit with OSU coming in early. He finished his freshman season with 48 receptions for 700+ yards and 10 TDs and can expect a consistent double team the rest of his HS career. </p>
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<p>8.[player_tooltip player_id='1789793' first='Ben' last='Odom'] 6-0 180 QB Skyline<strong> OFFERS (5) Maryland, North Texas, UTSA</strong></p>
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<p>Odom should immediately get in the mix for Skyline and be one of the top QB's in the state as a sophomore. The transfer from Texas comes from a football family with his dad now on staff at UW. </p>
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<p>9.[player_tooltip player_id='985355' first='Amosa' last='Masaniai'] 6-0 205 Safety Emerald Ridge <strong>OFFERS (1) Nevada</strong></p>
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<p>Masaniai has some of the best film in the NW among 28's. He earned honorable mention all SPSL honors at Safety, finishing the year with 34 tackles and 3 INTs. It was not a surprise he made one of the biggest jumps of any athlete in the state on the rankings board. </p>
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<p>10.[player_tooltip player_id='985353' first='Ofa' last='Taufalele'] 6-2 315 G Life Christian Academy <strong>OFFERS (3) Washington, Portland St</strong></p>
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<p>The big man can play on either side of the ball, while projecting at guard offensively. Taufalele was offered by the Huskies back in May and has an incredibly bright future, with LCA finishing 9-2 last season. </p>
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<p>11.[player_tooltip player_id='984711' first='Maxten' last='Cook'] 6-2 180 WR Lake Stevens </p>
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<p>Cook has legit size and 4.5 speed. What he did as a freshman for the traditional state power was impressive, catching 20 passes for 383 yards and 4 TDs. His 19.2 yards per catch average speaks to his upside. </p>
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<p>12.[player_tooltip player_id='984867' first='Jayden' last='Baum'] 6-2 200 QB Evergreen<strong> OFFERS (1) Sacramento St</strong></p>
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<p>Credit to Coach Swain and his team with Evergreen being one of the fastest rising programs in the region. Baum had a special freshman season, hitting on 75% of his passes while throwing for 2,050 yards and 21 TDs. </p>
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<p>13.[player_tooltip player_id='985358' first='Cale' last='LaFountaine'] 6-5 320 T/DL Orting </p>
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<p>There is still a lot yet to be determined when it comes to Lafountaine but the potential is there for him to be a big time D1 recruit. He earned O line MVP honors at Idaho's camp and is expected to have a dominant sophomore year. </p>
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<p>14.[player_tooltip player_id='991884' first='Scottie' last='Dinnwiddie Jr.'] 6-0 180 WR Decatur </p>
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<p>Maybe the fastest rising prospect in Washington. Dinwiddie makes a big jump up the rankings board after catching 17 passes for 505 yards and 8 TDs (30.2 ypc), while also accounting for 3 INTs on D. </p>
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<p>15.[player_tooltip player_id='985356' first='Solova'a' last='Steffany'] 6-1 290 OL/DL Graham Kapowsin <strong>OFFERS (2) Portland St, Sacramento St</strong></p>
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<p>Steffany is physically elite and had an outstanding off season racking up his first couple D1 offers. Give the Big Sky schools credit as he will be sought after by numerous universities. He racked up O line MVP honors at Cal a few months back and will project as a 1<sup>st</sup> team all conference guy this season. </p>
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<p>16.[player_tooltip player_id='685329' first='Deondriel' last='Paine'] 6-1 210 LB/RB Roosevelt</p>
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<p>Paine got in the mix for a good Roosevelt team, averaging 5 yards per carry. He's a big back who possesses legit size and speed but could end up projecting from his LB spot. Look for him to be one of the only players in the Metro to earn 1<sup>st</sup> team all conference honors on both sides of the ball in the coming years. </p>
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<p>17.[player_tooltip player_id='1335622' first='Mekhi' last='Fields'] 5-11 180 DB Rainier Beach<strong> OFFERS (1) Sacramento St</strong></p>
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<p>Fields was a 2nd team all-Metro selection as a freshman and backed up his play this off season both in the weightroom (500+ pound squat) and on the 7v7 circuit. He will likely be a double digit D1 offered athlete. </p>
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<p>18.[player_tooltip player_id='1012408' first='Kaden' last='Johnson'] 6-0 165 CB Bellevue <strong>OFFERS (1) Sacramento St</strong></p>
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<p>The youngster could play early for Bellevue with his talents being on display as part of the FSP program this off season. He is a lockdown corner who also brings a lot to the table academically. </p>
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<p>19.[player_tooltip player_id='1620395' first='Luke' last='Jennings'] 6-4 280 T/DL Glacier Peak </p>
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<p>Watch the film as Jennings is incredibly versatile for a big man, showing off his overall athleticism on the defensive side of the ball. He will project as a tackle and could break out on the recruiting front this coming season. </p>
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<p>20.[player_tooltip player_id='1335368' first='Josiah' last='Laurence'] 6-2 170 WR Cascade Christian </p>
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<p>Laurence is an impressive overall athlete with legit size. He got in the mix as a freshman, averaging 20.3 yards per catch in limited time. The 1A school has a plethora of up-and-coming talent. </p>
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<p>21.[player_tooltip player_id='999744' first='Wonderful' last='Glenn'] 6-1 180 WLB Timberline</p>
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<p>Glenn had one of the best freshman seasons of any player in Washington, making 74 tackles, with 6 TFL's, 2 sacks, and 2 INTs for a Timberline program that struggled. He did well on the camp circuit this off season and will be the centerpiece of the teams future. </p>
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<p>22.[player_tooltip player_id='1335521' first='RJ' last='Ward'] 6-1 195 RB Bellevue</p>
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<p>Ward has one of the fastest rising stocks in WA but still a lot to prove. He has legit size and speed and should be key out of the backfield opposite RB [player_tooltip player_id='1128444' first='Max' last='Jones'], who will be a 3A POY favorite for the Wolverines this coming season. </p>
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<p>23.[player_tooltip player_id='1613160' first='Brady' last='Bonnell'] 6-1 185 QB Tahoma</p>
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<p>Bonnell started as a freshman at the varsity level, hitting on 62% of his passes with double digit TD's. He also impressed running the ball averaging 4 yards per carry with a handful of touchdowns. Brady excelled on the 7v7 circuit as part of FSP and could lead Tracy Ford's group moving forward. </p>
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<p>24.[player_tooltip player_id='1655958' first='Joseph' last='Mbock-Nlend'] 6-2 275 DT/G Eastside Catholic</p>
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<p>The big man played varsity ball and did well as a freshman for one of the top programs on the west coast. His ability to maneuver on the interior and overall physical presence speaks to his upside. </p>
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<p>25.[player_tooltip player_id='1012776' first='Matthew' last='Curran'] 6-4 240 DE/T/TE Bellevue</p>
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<p>Another super talented athlete with size. Curran's sophomore season should be telling as he can play multiple spots on the field on either side of the ball. As of right now there is still a lot yet to be determined. </p>
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