Updated: Washington 2028 Rankings (Top 200) 1-25

Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. You can be an outstanding HS athlete and not project to high level of collegiate ball. Have a look at the Washington Top 200 for 2028 as we break down #1-25. This list was put together in collaboration with Andrew Nemec.   *PLEASE NOTE: 50+ athletes were added to the 2028 rankings board so multiple individuals will drop numerous spots for that reason alone.          TOP 200 <a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2028-watch-list/">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2028-watch-list/</a>         1.[player_tooltip player_id='1003593' first='Tytan' last='McNeal'] 6-5 210 TE/DE Eastside Catholic OFFERS (21) Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, USC   UPDATED: The 5* TE ranks as the state's top basketball prospect for his class just to put into perspective how different he is. McNeal earned 1st team all-conference honors on both sides of the football this past season and could be one of Washington's most decorated recruits ever.    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).   2.[player_tooltip player_id='984855' first='AJ' last='Tuivaiave'] 6-3 205 QB Graham Kapowsin OFFERS (8) Washington, Oregon, BYU, Ariz St, Miami    UPDATED: The 2x SPSL POY is the real deal. This past season he passed for 3000+ yards and 32 TDs/2 INTs with a 70% completion pct. He currently ranks as the nation's #12 QB, and it would be big-time if the Huskies kept him home.    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.   3.[player_tooltip player_id='984781' first='Markel' last='Newell'] 5-11 180 Safety Puyallup OFFERS (6) Washington, Arizona St, UNLV, New Mexico   UPDATED: As referenced, Newell is special and plays with a Budda Baker type mentality. He went for 52 tackles, 8 TFL's, and a pick to the house as a sophomore. He will be a conference and state POY favorite along with his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1188110' first='Michael' last='Pulalasi'] next season.    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.    4.[player_tooltip player_id='1617792' first='Aedyn' last='Havili'] 6-2 315 DT Eastside Catholic OFFERS (10) Washington, Michigan, Arizona St, Arizona, Wash St,    UPDATED: The Metro League Defensive Lineman of the Year as a sophomore. Havili ranks among the top 20 D lineman in the country and will likely continue to blow up in the coming months.    There are very few athletes nationwide who dominate up front physically like he did as a freshman. Havili earned 2nd team all-conference honors and MVP'd Michigan's camp over the off season. His stock will continue to sky rocket.    5.[player_tooltip player_id='1012408' first='Kaden' last='Johnson'] 6-0 170 CB Bellevue OFFERS (10) Auburn, Texas AM, Kentucky, Oregon St   UPDATED: To say that Johnson has a rising stock would be a huge understatement, recently adding a handful of high profile offers. He had a solid 2025 campaign making 46 tackles with 12 PBU's.    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.    6.[player_tooltip player_id='985348' first='Jayce' last='Halasz'] 6-2 175 WR/DB Graham Kapowsin OFFERS (3) San Diego St, Nevada, Sacramento St   UPDATED: Halasz is an unquestioned double digit D1 offer athlete. He was a 1st team all-league WR and 2nd team DB as a sophomore, catching 64 passes for 1,023 yards and 12 TDs. The film speaks.    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.    7.[player_tooltip player_id='1857585' first='Kyler' last='Harden'] 6-6 300 T O'Dea OFFERS (7) Auburn, Penn St, Cal, Oregon St, Colorado St   UPDATED: One of the fastest rising line prospects in the West. Harden played in limited games due to injury, but it looks like the word has gotten out on his ability.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='985511' first='Kaicen' last='Carter'] 6-3 210 LB/WR Federal Way OFFERS (10) Washington, Cal, Minnesota, Wash St, San Diego St   UPDATED: There isn't a lot of film to go off of, but Carter has double digit D1 offers for a reason. Look for him to have another good off season and put together some quality tape as a junior.    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.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='986705' first='Dreson' last='Jimerson'] 5-9 175 ATH Bellevue   UPDATED: Agent zero has some of the best film anywhere. His elite track speed and ability to maneuver in space is a game changer. On the season he went for 1,022 yards on 46 touches with 8 TD's, earning 2nd team all-conference honors.    The track star could fly up this list quickly. Jimerson has unquestioned D1 speed and ability, with some of his intangibles countering and outweighing his lack of size.    10.[player_tooltip player_id='985355' first='Amosa' last='Masaniai'] 6-0 200 Safety Emerald Ridge OFFERS (2) Nevada, Montana St    UPDATED: One of the most impressive players in the NW on film. Masaniai was deserving of his 1st team all SPSL honors at Safety, finishing with 64 tackles and 2 TFL's to go with 429 all-purpose yards and 3 TDs.   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.    11.[player_tooltip player_id='984711' first='Maxten' last='Cook'] 6-2 185 WR Lake Stevens    UPDATED: Look for Cook to add multiple D1 offers this off season as the kid can play. As a sophomore he caught 35 balls for 579 yards and 11 TD's, helping his team to the state title game.    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.    12.[player_tooltip player_id='1012776' first='Matthew' last='Curran'] 6-4 245 DE Bellevue OFFERS (2) San Diego St, New Mexico   UPDATED: The film speaks for itself. Curran is incredibly versatile being able to play multiple spots on the defensive front. Credit to SDSU on being the first to offer as he will have numerous options at the D1 level.     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.    13.[player_tooltip player_id='985353' first='Ofa' last='Taufalele'] 6-4 325 G Life Christian Academy OFFERS (3) Washington, Portland St   UPDATED: Taufalele was relatively dominant as a sophomore being named a 1st team all-state O lineman. It will be important for him to continue and get out on the camp circuit to show what he can do against top competition.    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.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='991884' first='Scottie' last='Dinwiddie Jr.'] 6-1 180 WR Decatur    UPDATED: The 1st team all NPSL WR had another big year, catching 44 passes with 1,234 all-purpose yards (901 receiving) and 10 touchdowns. He's an unquestioned D1 athlete that we should hear a lot about this offseason.    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.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='1335521' first='RJ' last='Ward'] 6-1 205 RB/S Bellevue OFFERS (3) Boise St, Colorado St, Idaho   UPDATED: I expect Ward to put up some monster numbers the next two seasons with him and teammate [player_tooltip player_id='986705' first='Dreson' last='Jimerson'] being one of the best pair of backs in the NW. As good as he is on offense, I could see him being an elite SS/WLB type as he plays with a no-nonsense demeanor.     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.     16.[player_tooltip player_id='1335368' first='Josiah' last='Laurence'] 6-3 195 WR Cascade Christian  OFFERS (1) Portland St   UPDATED: One of the fastest rising stocks in the state. Laurence racked up all types of accolades as a sophomore, being named a 1st team all-state WR and the league MVP, to go with 1st team all-conference honors at DB. He had 37 receptions for 745 yards and 9 TD's along with 2 INTs in 7 games.    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.    17.[player_tooltip player_id='984867' first='Jayden' last='Baum'] 6-2 200 QB Evergreen OFFERS (1) Sacramento St   UPDATED: Baum was a 1st team all GSHL selection as a sophomore, passing for 2,659 yards and 20 TD's/3 INTs. He will lose a couple key D1 targets, so next year will be even more telling.    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.    18.[player_tooltip player_id='985356' first='Solova'a' last='Steffany'] 6-1 290 OL/DL Graham Kapowsin OFFERS (2) Portland St, Sacramento St   UPDATED: The big man allowed zero sacks on the season, racking up 1st team all SPSL honors in the process. From a projection standpoint, it will all come down to size as he is one of the strongest athletes in the region.    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 1st team all conference guy this season.    19.[player_tooltip player_id='1613160' first='Brady' last='Bonnell'] 6-1 185 QB Tahoma OFFERS (1) Portland St   UPDATED: The 1st team all NPSL QB showed up in a big way as a sophomore, hitting on 65% of his passes and totaling 2103 yards to go with 24 TD's (16 passing, 8 rushing). His dual threat status (680 rushing yards, 7.8 ypc) and D1 genes make him one of the more appealing quarterback prospects in the West for his class.    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.    20.[player_tooltip player_id='1620395' first='Luke' last='Jennings'] 6-4 290 T/DL Glacier Peak    UPDATED: Jennings had a 1st team all-Wesco season as a sophomore at tackle for a Glacier Peak team that went (10-2). The potential is there for him to blow up with continued progression.    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.    21.[player_tooltip player_id='1335622' first='Mekhi' last='Fields'] 5-11 180 DB Rainier Beach OFFERS (1) Sacramento St   UPDATED: Just a very good overall football player. Fields was a 1st team all-Metro selection at Safety as a sophomore, making 54 tackles with 7 TFL's and 5 PBU's. He allowed zero TDs from his secondary spot on the year and can play the CB/S position equally well.    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.    22.[player_tooltip player_id='1971782' first='Wyatt' last='Laughery'] 6-5 290 T Seattle Prep   UPDATED: All the potential in the world with a D1 body. Laughery earned 1st team all-Metro honors as a sophomore. If he can continue to improve from a mobility standpoint, he will be a major D1 prospect.    23.[player_tooltip player_id='985352' first='Briytan' last='Bailey'] 5-8 170 ATH Puyallup   UPDATED: The SPSL Offensive MVP as a sophomore. Bailey made the transfer from Mount Tahoma to Puyallup and absolutely went off, rushing for 1700+ yards and 24 TDs. From a projection standpoint, it's a size thing.    Bailey had one of the most impressive freshman seasons of any player in WA, totaling 850 all-purpose yards and 4 TDs with 57 tackles and an INT on D. He followed that up nicely on the camp circuit earning underclassmen MVP honors at a major showcase.   24.[player_tooltip player_id='985358' first='Cale' last='LaFountaine'] 6-5 320 T/DL Orting   UPDATED: Once again Lafountaine has elite D1 size. He was key up front for an (11-1) Orting program, and like many other small school athletes will need to get out on the camp circuit and compete against the region's best.    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.    25.[player_tooltip player_id='685329' first='Deon' last='Paine'] 6-0 210 LB/RB Life Christian   UPDATED: LCA got a solid transfer in Paine who made the move from Roosevelt. There is still a lot yet to be determined, but he has been one of the better young athletes in Washington coming up and will be one to watch.    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 1st team all conference honors on both sides of the ball in the coming years.