Washington roundup: Top young QBs, Final 2026 rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was busy month of December for Prep Redzone in the state of Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We released updated (and final) class of 2026 rankings, previewed the top quarterbacks in the classes of 2027-2029, highlighted the top performers at FSP's training camp and discussed Washington's in-state recruiting push.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the top stories for the state of Washington:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/updated-2026-washington-rankings-2/"><strong>Updated class of 2026 Washington rankings</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final class of 2026 updated rankings provided a look at the top players in the state of Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After five-star Kodi Greene's move to Mater Dei nearly two years ago, the No. 1 spot was left wide open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington signee and Kennedy Catholic defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] claimed the top spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a whirlwind end to his recruitment, O'Dea defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='402788' first='David' last='Schwerzel'] also elected to stay home, bolstering the Huskies' front with in-state talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's a good sign for a Washington program that has made major strides over the past year, but still needs to develop better D-line play to compete with the Big Ten's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In total, Washington signed 4 of the state's top 10 players, while Utah, Stanford, Wisconsin and Colorado signed one player each.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon State inked two players, highlighted by Sumner running back [player_tooltip player_id='987161' first='Lance' last='McGee'], who put together a stellar playoff run to improve his stock in the final month of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/december-rankings-update-who-moved-up-the-rankings-in-washingtons-2026-class-2/"><strong>December rankings update: The risers</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This list takes a look at the players who jump up the most in the final rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unsurprisingly, Sumner's [player_tooltip player_id='987161' first='Lance' last='McGee'] led the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After an historic playoff showing, McGee looks like an absolute steal for Oregon State in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a chance to be a special back sooner rather than later.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Washington quarterbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/top-washington-quarterbacks-a-look-at-the-standouts-part-1/?itm_source=parsely-api"><strong>Part 1 </strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/top-washington-quarterbacks-a-look-at-the-standouts-part-2/?itm_source=parsely-api">Part 2 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington has produced a ton of high-end quarterbacks over the years, and has a pair of bonafide bluechip stars at the top of the board in the future with Graham-Kapowsin's A.J. Tuivaiave (2028) and Lincoln's [player_tooltip player_id='1188085' first='Sione' last='Kaho'] (2027).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But a pair of other quarterbacks are quickly rising up the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anacortes signal-caller [player_tooltip player_id='1428218' first='Ryan' last='Harrington'] (2027) and Skyline passer [player_tooltip player_id='1789793' first='Ben' last='Odom'] (2028) are both making an early splash and could climb significantly with big springs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beyond that, there's a nice collection of quarterbacks who could make a big jump before it's all said and done, including several 2029s worth keeping an early eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/fsp-training-camp-awards-and-standouts/?itm_source=parsely-api"><strong>FSP training camp awards</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ford Sports performance hosted a two-day training camp of some of its top 2027-2029 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennedy Catholic athlete Justyce Huff had a stellar showing at tight end and O'Dea lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1857585' first='Kyler' last='Harden'] led the way in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But the overall MVP went to Puyallup's [player_tooltip player_id='2087218' first='Noah' last='Smith'], while Rainier Beach defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1733964' first='Daniel' last='Haynes'] earned the defensive back MVP.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/northwest-recruiting-washington-oregon-state-in-state-push/">Northwest recruiting: Washington, Oregon State push for in-state success</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->