Washington All Underclassmen- DEFENSE (Weeks 1-4)
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DL Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA 6-2 215 So. Bethel One of the top defensive recruits in WA for 2025 is averaging 8+ tackles per game from his OLB/DE spot,…
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Continue ReadingDL Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA 6-2 215 So. Bethel
One of the top defensive recruits in WA for 2025 is averaging 8+ tackles per game from his OLB/DE spot, to go along with multiple sacks and tackles for loss in the first few games.
DL Jayden Wells Jayden Wells 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL Mount Si | 2024 State WA 6-2 225 Jr. Mount Si
Wells had a nice all conference sophomore season and has backed that up the first part of 22′. He is currently among the state leaders in sacks and must play well if the Wildcats are going to advance.
DL AJ Tanupo AJ Tanupo 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA 6-3 285 Jr. Eastside Catholic
It will be good to see AJ go against the likes of O’Dea and Garfield in the coming weeks. He started off the season with a bang making 5 tackles with a sack against Kennedy Catholic.
DL Landon Barger 6-3 290 Jr. Yelm
Barger is having a POY type season on defense, while dominating the likes of Camas and Union. He is a physical presence with the #1 ranked Tornados outscoring their opponents 213-27 through 4 games.
OLB
Isaiah Patterson
Isaiah
Patterson
6'2" | 235 lbs | LB
Yelm | 2024
State
WA
6-2 215 Jr. Yelm
Patterson’s offers and current production of the teams D kind of speaks for itself. He has a high ceiling currently avearging 6+ tackles per game with multiple sacks and tackles for loss.
OLB Dre Sio-Fetaui 6-2 225 So. Lincoln
Still super young with an incredibly bright future. Sio-Fetaui is averaging close to double digit tackles per game for a (4-0) Abes team which has handled the likes of Skyline and Camas. He has the potential of being a big-time recruit.
OLB Mingo Lemley Mingo Lemley 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Bothell | 2024 State WA 6-3 200 Jr. Bothell
All Conference kid as a sophomore. Bothell is (1-3) but still one of the better teams in WA. Look for Lemley to be a key contributor moving forward.
LB Brayden Platt Brayden Platt 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Yelm | 2024 State WA 6-2 230 Jr. Yelm
As of right now the best player in Washington in my opinion. Separate from his dominance on D, the 4* LB recruit is averaging 150 yards per game on the ground, in limited time due to blowouts. He is on a different level.
LB David Lene David Lene 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA 6-1 220 Jr. Eastside Catholic
The 3* LB recruit looks like the real deal. He has EC (4-0) and headed into back-to-back matchups with O’Dea and Garfield the next two weeks. Lene separates himnself with his overall athleticism, with multiple INTs on the year.
LB Peyton Cunningham 6-1 180 So. North Creek
Cunningham has a stock which is rising quickly. He recently showed off his versatility catching 5 passes for 213 yards and 3 TDs against Mt Si. As good as he is on O, he could very well be a high level collegiate WLB/Safety type.
LB Bradley Perman 6-0 205 Jr. Glacier Peak
Glacier is one of the top teams in Washington and Perman was leading his squad in tackles through 3 weeks. Even with the 16-14 loss at Rocklin, California, he should help the Grizzlies make a playoff run.
LB Kyree Wright Kyree Wright 5'10" | 210 lbs | ATH Auburn-Riverside | 2025 State WA 5-10 205 So. Auburn Riverside
One of the most impressive sophomores in the state. He wasted no time showing what he can do accounting for 6 tackles per game, while averaging 12 yards per carry on offense. The Ravens have some quality young talent.
LB Jonathan Epperson Jr. 6-0 195 So. Auburn Riverside
Just an outstanding overall athlete. He is currently leading his team and among the state leaders in tackles. The fact that he is only a sophomore speaks to his projection.
LB Aiden Nicholson Aiden Nicholson 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Mountain View | 2024 State WA 6-2 185 Jr. Mountain View
One of the top two-way threats in the state. A few weeks back he torched Union with 9 catches for 254 yards and 5 TDs in the teams 62-35 win. Almost just as impressive was his defensive performance where he had 4 tackles for loss, a sack, and a fumble recovery.
LB Luke Myklebust Luke Myklebust 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Mercer Island | 2024 State WA 5-11 180 Jr. Mercer Island
Mercer is 0-4 but Mylkebust deserves recognition, breaking the school record for tackles in a single game (22) a few weeks back, while averaging 15+ per contest. Without him they would be in some serious trouble.
DB Kyan McDonald Kyan McDonald 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB ODea | 2024 State WA 6-0 175 O’Dea
A lot of the attention has rightfully gone to Jason Brown Jason Brown 5'10" | 205 lbs | ATH ODea | 2024 State WA but the 3* CB is the real deal. He has the potential of being one of the top DB’s in the country for his class.
DB Gio Kafentzis Gio Kafentzis 5'8" | 180 lbs | WR Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA 5-10 175 Jr. Emerald Ridge
This kid has been everywhere. Kafentzis is one of the biggest reasons the Jaguars are one of the fastest rising teams in the state. Separate from his state leading receiving totals (30 receptions, 100+ypg, 5 TDs) he has locked up receivers and picked off multiple balls.
DB Marquawn McCraney Marquawn McCraney 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Highline | 2024 State WA 6-2 185 Jr. Highline
The 4* athlete has had a good season thus far, helping his team go (3-1) while locking everyone up in the secondary. Look for him to contribute more on offense where he has caught 10 passes for 126 yards and 2 TDs.
DB De’arius Hawkins 5-11 170 So. Spanaway Lake
Easily one of the state’s most impressive sophomore’s one month in. Hawkins has been physical, playing beyond his years and accounting for 30+ tackles and a handful of PBUs, through 4 games.
DB Beau Phillips Beau Phillips 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Mount Si | 2024 State WA 5-10 185 Jr. Mount Si
Phillips is one of the top offensive underclassmen in the state, but he can also play some D. His 2 INTs versus Skyline last week were clutch, even in the 13-7 loss.
DB Brock Beaner Brock Beaner 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA 6-0 180 So. Anacortes
Brock and his brother Brady have both been dominant early this season. His 8 tackles and 3 tackles for loss per game have him ranked among the state leaders defensively. Not even counting his 150 yards per game, 2 TD average on O.
DB D’Aryhian Clemons D’Aryhian Clemons 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Spanaway Lake | 2025 State WA 6-0 175 So. Spanaway Lake
Most of what Clemons has done has been on offense going for over 100+ per night. That said as he is a standout in the secondary and someone we will hear a lot about on the national circuit in the years ahead.
DB Isaac Syph Isaac Syph 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA 5-11 165 Jr. Kennedy Catholic
Super good overall athlete with multiple INTs on the year. He has had a presence on offense but projects more on D or as a return man.