WA 2027 Rankings: Other Noteworthy Athletes- Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Washington 2027 rankings were just posted with the Top 25 being broken down here</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/updated-washington-2027-rankings-1-25-analysis/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/updated-washington-2027-rankings-1-25-analysis/</a><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Now we take a look at some of the other most noteworthy athletes on offense &amp; defense who are currently ranked for the class. Check the full list in its entirety..</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2027-watch-list/">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2027-watch-list/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368349' first='Cordae' last='Cummings'] 6-1 190 LB Spanaway Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cummings has good size and legit freshman film at the varsity level. Look for him to be listed among the top defenders in the conference as early as next season, after making 31 tackles with 2 tfl's this past year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368341' first='Derick' last='Manibusan'] 5-11 190 DB Graham Kapowsin&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's tough to get in the mix and contribute as a freshman for one of the state's top programs, but Manibusan did just that. His 57 tackles, with 5 tackles for loss, and 1 INT was off the charts impressive for an athlete still so young.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1214493' first='Petrah' last='Mackenzie'] 5-10 225 LB Moses Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a fast and physical LB who played a key role for a good Moses Lake team that went 8-2. Mackenzie was all over the field as a freshman, making 54 tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1248699' first='Javen' last='Latta'] 6-0 160 DB/ATH Archbishop Murphy&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Latta was identified by PRZ General Manager Jake Lemming earlier in the year after showing flashes of unique agility and a legit second gear. He should be a big part of the talented underclass group at Archbishop Murphy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368366' first='Malik' last='Burns'] 6-1 175 DB Spanaway Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talented freshman didn't have crazy numbers, finishing the year with 7 tackles and an INT at the varsity level. That said, as Burns possesses impressive speed and physicality.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368339' first='Nikko' last='Lecksiwilai'] 5-10 225 LB Kennedy Catholic&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lecksiwilai had an unreal freshman campaign on both sides of the football for one of top teams in WA. Offensively he carried 29 times going for over 200 yards with 2 TD's, while making 55 tackles on D.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368342' first='Owen' last='Boswell'] 6-0 195 LB Mountlake Terrace&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boswell was one of the most impressive freshman in all of Washington and is also a talented baseball kid. Statistically he was elite and one of the team leaders in multiple statistical categories, making 59 tackles, with 8 tfl's, and 3 sacks. Offensively he had 33 touches for over 240 yards and a TD.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188130' first='Larry' last='Williams'] 5-10 165 CB Central Kitsap&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The multi-sport standout stepped up big as a freshman, finishing among the team leaders in tackles with 42. The Cougars return almost all of their top players on both sides of the ball so look for them to improve on last years 3-7 record.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188106' first='Ezra' last='Moaalii'] 5-9 185 S Kentwood&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kentwood returns a talented group of underclassmen with Moaalii earning all-league honors as a freshman. He flies to the ball and plays with no fear at a young age.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368351' first='Cohen' last='Draper'] 6-0 190 LB Ridgefield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another talented freshman at Ridgefield with good size for a young athlete. He will project as one of the top defenders in the conference after making 21 tackles last season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->