Washington updated 2027 rankings: Discussing 11-25

The updated Washington class of 2027 rankings are out and speak volumes about the class.   Washington's top 10 is loaded with double-digit FBS offer prospects, half of whom are committed to the in-state Washington Huskies.   But 11-25 is a different story.   While there is plenty of Division I talent in the group, several of the prospects feel like they are being painfully under-recruited.   Make no mistake, players in the 11-25 range will undoubtedly be in the mix for state player of the year honors and most will fight for all-state mentions.   Without further ado, here are my thoughts on players 11-25 - with some carrying projections to transfer up after early contributions elsewhere:   11. LB [player_tooltip player_id='1188110' first='Michael' last='Pulalasi'], Puyallup (Eastern Washington) — Pulalasi was the most dominant defensive player in the entire region last year.   He was that special.   A tone-setting, bone-crushing 6-foot, 220-pound linebacker, Pulalasi racked up 93 tackles and 15.5 tackles-for-loss while being the state's most disruptive force.   An absolute steal for Eastern Washington, the Puyallup star Is simply one of those players who, for whatever reason, never sees his recruitment match his tape.   College coaches have indicated there are concerns about Pulalasi's size, but I just think he's a rare outlier.   Pulalasi, in my opinion, is going to be an all-conference linebacker in the Big Sky and will eventually climb to an FBS program.   12. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1969013' first='Blake' last='Moser'], Lake Stevens (Iowa State) — Moser's stock is quietly skyrocketing following a junior campaign in which he accumulated 55 touchdowns (39 passing, 16 rushing) and 3,462 yards (2,612 passing, 850 rushing).   The 6-foot, 180-pound signal-caller could easily end up inside the top 10 with a senior campaign that eclipses last year's performance.   At that point, he'd be undeniable.    Moser is headed to the Big 12 to play at Iowa State, which has done a nice job developing quarterbacks of late, including Brock Purdy and Rocco Becht.    13. LB [player_tooltip player_id='1568794' first='Drenden' last='Knaevelsrud'], Mount Si (San Diego State) — Mount Si has a pair of big-time front-seven defenders in Knaevelsrud and Montana-bound defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1555731' first='Jason' last='Armbruster'],   The 6-foot-4, 215-pound ‘backer made a big jump in our rankings and represents a big victory for San Diego State.   Knaevelsrud has a chance to develop into an early contributor in the Pac-12 Conference.    14. DB [player_tooltip player_id='1188077' first='Tayven' last='Collins'], Cascade Christian (New Mexico) — New Mexico has done a remarkable job building in-roads in the Pacific Northwest.   Already boasting several solid prospects from the region, safety duo [player_tooltip player_id='1188077' first='Tayven' last='Collins'] and Ben Wiepert (Wilsonville) give them two of the best safeties you'll find in the area.   Collins contributed on both sides of the ball last fall, but projects as a versatile, high-impact safety at the college level.    15. OL [player_tooltip player_id='569907' first='Ayden' last='Bullinger'], Graham-Kapowsin (uncommitted) — There are several OL-needy teams in the region, which should be good news for Bullinger, who is arguably the top uncommitted offensive lineman in the Northwest.   The 6-foot-5, 265-pound tackle holds offers from Oregon State, Hawaii, Montana State, Eastern Washington and others after allowing just one sack last season.    I think there is a world in which in he adds 4-5 offers with a strong senior season - and I could see a jump in the rankings if he's added weight and has a big senior campaign.   Bullinger's journey will be one of the most intriguing recruitments in the region over the next several months.    16. WR [player_tooltip player_id='937738' first='Kase' last='Betz'], Graham-Kapowsin (Montana State) — Betz is one of the most productive wide receivers on the entire West Coast.   Last year he caught 76 passes for 1,221 yards and 12 touchdowns, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him improve upon those numbers this fall.   Betz hasn't jumped out to the FBS coaches, it seems, which has left Montana State, an FCS title contender, with an absolute steal.   Betz may hit the ground running at that level and quickly transfer portal up to the next level.   In Washington, the top 10 is loaded with multi-offer FBS guys.   But numbers 11-20 are packed with underrated, quality football players.   Betz and Pulalasi are two of my favorite guys in the entire region, and it will be absolutely fascinating to see if they can jump to the FBS level after strong FCS showings.   17. ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1368318' first='Michael' last='Kori'], Kamiakin (Portland State) — A monster win for Portland State, Kori is an excellent athlete who could contribute from Day 1.   There has been some chatter about a possible transfer for Kori into the state of Oregon, but nothing has materialized on that front.   Wherever he plays his senior campaign, he has all-state potential.    18. OL [player_tooltip player_id='1241961' first='Will' last='Lynch'], Lake Stevens (Colorado State) — First-team all-state offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1241961' first='Will' last='Lynch'] committed to Colorado State in May.   It marked a quality win for the Rams.   While Lynch projects as an interior offensive lineman, the 6-foot-4, 265-pound prospect has ideal size for the guard position and could develop into a multi-year starter.   It's a strong top-20 this year, and Lynch's place at No. 18 speaks to his quality.    19. DL [player_tooltip player_id='1969805' first='Gray' last='Longoria'], Sumner (UNLV) — SPSL Defensive Lineman of the Year could deliver a repeat performance this fall.   The 6-foot-3, 240-pound high-motor edge has been a leader on back-to-back state title teams was has as impressive a resume as any defensive player in the state.    Longoria committed to UNLV earlier this summer, giving the Rebels their biggest Northwest recruiting win of the cycle.   20. DE [player_tooltip player_id='1555731' first='Jason' last='Armbruster'], Mount Si (Montana) — The 6-foot-3 1/2, 240-pound edge-rusher was a menace during his junior campaign, earning KingCo 4A first-team honors.   After a strong spring - with solid numbers on the track and big gains in the weight room - he committed to the Montana Grizzlies.   Armbruster is one of the most productive front-seven players in the state of Washington and has made a leap athletically.   It will be fascinating to see how that translates to a much-hyped senior campaign.   21. LB/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1599628' first='Nathan' last='Obasanjo'], Mt. Rainier (Washington State) — Obasanjo made a massive leap in the rankings - dozens of spots.   Why?    A versatile 6-foot-1, 210-pound defensive weapon, he had to prove he wasn't caught between being too small to play linebacker and too low to play defensive back.   Alter running a 11.1 100 and simply looking the part every time he stepped on the field - regardless of position - he put those concerns to bed.   Obasanjo is one of our favorite “Swiss Army knife”-type defensive players in the Northwest, as he has proven he can be a plus-asset at multiple things for a defense.   He'll have a chance to flourish under Trent Bray, a creative/aggressive defensive coordinator.   The past six months has been very encouraging for the fast-rising defender.    22. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1428218' first='Ryan' last='Harrington'], Anacortes (Washington State) —I think Washington State got a foundational piece in Harrington, who elected to stay at Anacortes despite attempts to lure him away.   Last season, he threw for 3,334 yards and 36 touchdowns (32 passing).   We could see another jump this fall, which could deliver some of the top numbers on the West Coast.   23. DL [player_tooltip player_id='2250904' first='Kataferu' last='Galoia'], Timberline (Oregon State) — Galoia has done from deep sleeper to left Pac-12 scholarship athlete in the past year.   The 6-foot-2, 307-pound interior two-way lineman has the requisite size to be a road grader on offensive or a plug in the heart of a defense on the other side of the ball.   Oregon State was desperate for size up front, and Galoia clearly fits the bill.   24. LB [player_tooltip player_id='1619207' first='Mose' last='Kalepo'], Bellevue (Uncommitted) — Kalepo is the younger brother of Nate Kalepo, who played at Washington and Ole Miss.    The genetics are clearly there, and he could be a late bloomer who surges up the rankings,   Kalepo isn't as big as his offensive lineman brother, but has been highly productive.   Kalepo was a first-team all-state selection last year, registering 43 tackles, 11 tackles-for-loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 interceptions and 2 field goal blocks.      25. ATH [player_tooltip player_id='2042043' first='Kason' last='Carta'], Bellevue (Air Force) — A first-team performer last year, Carta has an elite track resume as a USATF All American in the 110-meter hurdles.   That talent is on full display at wide receiver, as he has enough speed to run away from defenders as a deep threat.   Carta is committed to Air Force, which was somewhat surprising.   He was a monster at the Avery Showcase and left the event with offers from Eastern Washington, Idaho and Portland State.   That seemed like the beginning of a new surge in his recruitment, but so far he has been locked in with Air Force.    The athleticism is very intriguing and he's one to watch at the next level.

The updated Washington class of 2027 rankings are out and speak volumes about the class.