Updated: Washington 2028 Rankings (Top 200) 26-50

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 #26-50. 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>           26.[player_tooltip player_id='1615830' first='Cooper' last='Cissne'] 5-10 185 CB/ATH Chiawana   UPDATED: Cissne was the only player in the state of Washington to earn 1st team all-state honors as a sophomore. Pound for pound he is one of the best players in the region. From a recruitment standpoint it all comes down to size.   It's extremely rare for any freshman to earn 1st team all-conference honors at the 4A level, but Cissne did just that. Chiawana lost in triple overtime to state champ Sumner in the semifinals.    27.[player_tooltip player_id='995881' first='JT' last='Williams'] 6-0 165 RB Lincoln   UPDATED: Wiliams has great film and could crack the top 20 with continued progression. As a sophomore, he went for 448 total yards and 5 TD's. He is a potential all-state guy next season.    Williams played some varsity ball as a freshman, averaging 12 yards per carry in limited action. The future is bright as he is an outstanding hooper with D1 potential in both sports.   28.[player_tooltip player_id='999744' first='Wonderful' last='Glenn'] 6-1 180 WLB Timberline   UPDATED: The standout sophomore was a big reason Timberline improved so much as a team this past year, going from (1-9) to (5-5). He once again had 70+ tackles, with 11 TFL's and 3 sacks.    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.    29.[player_tooltip player_id='1339204' first='Brayden' last='Seiber'] 6-2 185 Safety/WR  Kennedy Catholic   UPDATED: Seiber started on both sides of the football as a sophomore, earning all-NPSL honors offensively. His overall athleticism and size make him a viable recruit at the next level.    One of the region's best baseball players will have options on the football field if he wants to pursue multiple sports collegiately. Seiber will project as one of WA's top dual threats accounting for 11 receptions with close to 200 total yards, along with 8 tackles and a INT.    30.[player_tooltip player_id='984903' first='Calvin' last='Middendorf'] 6-3 295 G Lake Stevens    UPDATED: Middendorf is relatively quick and plays violent. He was key up front for a Lake Stevens team that reached the 4A title game. I could see him jumping up this list.    The power lifter will be one of the best O lineman in the state in the years ahead. He will definitely project on the interior with size being the only question.    31.[player_tooltip player_id='1655958' first='Joseph' last='Mbock-Nlend'] 6-2 290 DT/G Eastside Catholic   UPDATED: Mbock-Nlend made things happen as a sophomore but still went somewhat under the radar from an all-league standpoint. He finished the year with 21 tackles, 26 pressures, and 3.5 sacks. I would expect him to excel on the camp circuit and as part of FSP.     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.    32.[player_tooltip player_id='1338121' first='Townsyn' last='Walsh'] 6-0 185 DB North Kitsap   UPDATED: Some of the best defensive film in Washington. Walsh backed up the hype after an outstanding all-conference year as a freshman, making 77 tackles with 8 TFL's and 7 PBU's during his 2025 campaign.    It's rare for any freshman to earn all-conference honors and Walsh did just that. The 2nd team all-league Safety could be in POY conversation in the Olympic as early as this year.    33.[player_tooltip player_id='2112416' first='Grant' last='Petersen'] 6-2 185 WR University   UPDATED: Peterson put together a special sophomore year making a significant jump up the rankings board. He brings legit size and versatility to the table, finishing as a 2nd team all GSL WR, while tying a school record with 55 receptions for 649 yards and 5 touchdowns.    34.[player_tooltip player_id='984858' first='Antoine' last='Williams Jr']. 6-5 210 QB Decatur   UPDATED: The big QB had an outstanding sophomore season earning 1st team all NPSL accolades. His size and arm put him in the conversation among the top QB's in the NW for 2028.    Williams could write his own ticket with continued progression. The 6-5 QB earned MVP honors at the National Preps Showcase over the off season with some elite players in attendance.    35.[player_tooltip player_id='584953' first='Kanai' last='Kennedy'] 5-9 165 ATH Mount Tahoma   UPDATED: The 100 Meter WA state champion can fly. The fact he did it as a freshman is even crazier. He should be a key player for a Mount Tahoma team that reached the 3A title game this past season.    Kennedy went down with an injury for the season before the start of his freshman year. He has top 15-20 potential and will rank as one of Washington's top overall athletes.    36.[player_tooltip player_id='1807588' first='Kyran' last='Sessoms'] 6-2 195 OLB/WR Lakes   UPDATED: One of Washington's breakout sophomores. Sessoms continues to turn heads on the camp circuit after a 2nd team all-league season at OLB/DE for Lakes, where he made 29 tackles with 10 TFL's and 5 sacks. If he can add on to his frame, the sky's the limit.    37.[player_tooltip player_id='987105' first='Zion' last='Ulugalu'] 6-1 280 DL Rainier Beach   UPDATED: Ulugalu made the move from Lincoln to Rainier Beach and killed it as a sophomore, racking up 2nd team all-Metro honors on both sides of the football. His size is a question mark if we are talking projection, but he was hands down one of the top 2028 lineman in Washington.    Ulugalu is a beast on the interior and moves incredibly well for an athlete with his size. I would expect him to get in the mix and be one of the best lineman in the conference as a sophomore.    38.[player_tooltip player_id='1338208' first='Marley' last='Malotumau'] 6-0 290 C/G Puyallup    UPDATED: Malotumau might be the exception to the rule from a projection standpoint as a 6-0 center. His dominance as a sophomore was eye opening. He earned 1st team all SPSL honors for a Vikings squad that had their way with almost everyone.    39.[player_tooltip player_id='985350' first='Uzyah' last='Thomas'] 6-3 270 DL Lincoln   UPDATED: Thomas is a versatile athlete up front with good size. There is still a lot yet to be determined but he has been one of the top young lineman in the conference the last two years.    The big man had a solid freshman season with Lincoln featuring a host of young talent on the offensive and defensive front. Thomas made 13 tackles on the year and possesses impressive versatility.    40.[player_tooltip player_id='1339295' first='Chance' last='Hatchett'] 6-1 225 LB Ferndale   UPDATED: Once again, the last name speaks for itself. Hatchett contributed on both sides of the ball, scoring multiple TD's while projecting on D. The kid can play.   From a projection standpoint a lot will depend on continued growth. Everyone is aware of the talent within the family. Hatchett had a good season playing varsity ball as a freshman.    41.[player_tooltip player_id='1339339' first='Gavin' last='Danielson'] 6-5 195 TE/QB Auburn Riverside   UPDATED: Danielson can play multiple positions offensively, hitting on 52% of his passes as a sophomore at the QB spot. He excelled last month at FSP's rookie minicamp as a Tight End, being named the Offensive MVP at the event.    42.[player_tooltip player_id='984861' first='Brennan' last='Abbott'] 6-1 165 QB Sumner   UPDATED: The young gun will get his turn next season for the 2x state champs. No pressure. [player_tooltip player_id='726169' first='Nate' last='Donavan'] isn't a big-time recruit, but he did an outstanding job leading the offense. I would expect Abbott to have learned a lot by watching him.    Abbott has a stock which continues to rise. He has done well over the off season and on the 7v7 circuit for HEIR and Reggie Jones. He will be next in line behind [player_tooltip player_id='726169' first='Nate' last='Donavan'] who led Sumner to the 4A title last year.    43.[player_tooltip player_id='986701' first='J'Shaun' last='Wilson'] 5-7 175 ATH/RB O'Dea    UPDATED: He's undersized but don't be fooled. Wilson bounces off tacklers and will break your ankles in space. The scat back was instrumental in helping his team to the state title, averaging 8.97 yards per carry while rushing for 1100+ yards and 17 TD's. He was a 1st team all-Metro selection and the state championship MVP.    44.[player_tooltip player_id='1530880' first='John' last='Rainey'] 6-0 200 WLB/S Moses Lake   UPDATED: The 2x 1st team all-conference LB once again put up some ridiculous numbers for Moses Lake during their impressive season. His 164 tackles and 9.5 TFL's have him ranked #6 nationally for the class of 2028, among all defenders in tackles (MaxPreps).    Rainey probably deserves to be higher on this list after making 100 tackles and earning 1st team all-conference honors last season as a freshman. He will hopefully get out on the camp circuit next year.    45.[player_tooltip player_id='1906007' first='Toby' last='Thornburg'] 5-10 190 RB University   UPDATED: Thornburg will be a Greater Spokane League POY candidate the next two seasons. He went for 1,084 all-purpose yards and 9 TD's in 11 games, racking up 2nd team all-conference accolades.    46.[player_tooltip player_id='984904' first='EJ' last='Tonga'] 6-1 175 ATH Union    UPDATED: Tonga is a pure athlete with size. He should be considered one of the top two-way threats in the 2028 class. He delt with some injuries but started both ways for the Titans as a sophomore.    Tonga started at WR for Union as a freshman and has continued to add size over the off season. He was one of the only freshman to play in Les Schwab Bowl and will be a featured athlete for Coach Pyne.    47.[player_tooltip player_id='1615869' first='Kael' last='Copeland'] 5-11 195 ATH Kennedy Catholic   UPDATED: Copeland is legit. He will be a 1st team all-conference guy on both sides of the ball and a POY candidate the next two seasons. As a sophomore, he rushed 51 times for 609 yards and 9 TD's, averaging 11.94 ypc.    48.[player_tooltip player_id='986727' first='Treylon' last='McGraw'] 5-9 160 ATH Heritage   UPDATED: McGraw is undersized but one of the best players in the state, being a 1st team all GSHL selection at WR and 2nd team DB. He was a human highlight reel for most of the season, catching 38 balls for 658 yards and 10 touchdowns. The school's (6-3) record was their best since 2007.   49.[player_tooltip player_id='2042096' first='Mylez' last='Welch'] 5-10 190 RB Bothell   UPDATED: Welch was an honorable mention all Kingco selection as a sophomore but put up 1st team type numbers, rushing 143 times for 1,044 yards and 13 TDs. His combination of speed and power is unique.    50.[player_tooltip player_id='987104' first='Malcolm' last='Akuffo'] 5-9 225 RB Puyallup   UPDATED: The big RB made the move from Emerald Ridge to Puyallup and was crucial in the teams success. Him and [player_tooltip player_id='985352' first='Briytan' last='Bailey'] have that thunder and lightning thing going on, with Akuffo carrying the ball 38 times for 287 yards and 8 TD's on the year.    Akuffo had some of the best freshman numbers anywhere for Emerald Ridge last season, carrying 123 times for 714 yards and 8 TDs (5.8 ypc). He makes the move to Puyallup where he will continue to deliver punishment out of the backfield.