Top 10 Washington high school football players from 2021 class
By Aaron Williams
Jul 22, 2020, 2:45pm
Four of the first seven are staying in-state to play for the Huskies.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association on Tuesday pushed back the start of high school football in the Evergreen State. It's a move that might prompt several of the state's top recruits to opt out of playing for their schools in lieu of graduating early to join their colleges for spring football.
Only one of Washington's top three recruits — Sam Huard of Kennedy Catholic — has committed, but J.T. Tuimoloau of Eastside Catholic and Emeka Egbuka are each among the top recruits for their position nationally.
See the complete rankings as compiled by 247Sports composite below.
6-4 | 277 | SDE | undecided
The 5-star is the national No. 2 strongside defensive end with 24 offers, including Ohio State and Washington. Dominant on both sides of the ball for the back-to-back 3A state
champs, He's also landed some offers to play
basketball at the next level. 247sports recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman says: "Powerful, athletic and nimble, with room to still add significant weight
at the next level. Has lined up on the edge, mixing with hand down
while also standing up. Elite pass rusher, who can mix a variety of
moves with pure strength to shed his blockers."
6-1 | 190 | WR | undecided
Named the
MaxPreps Junior of the Year last season, the 5-star racked up over 2,200 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns to go with a team-high eight interceptions. He's the No. 7 overall national recruit and the top receiver prospect in the country. Egbuka has more than 35 offers, including Ohio State, Clemson, Oklahoma, Washington and Alabama. Huffman says: "Elite body control to go with optimal size and strength, with good top
end speed and separation. Physical receiver, difficult to press but
also take advantage of any cushions given. Can adjust to each and every
throw, take short passes the distance while also getting behind the
secondary on deep routes. ... Projects as immediate Power 5 starter and future first-round NFL draft pick."
6-2 | 190 | QB | Washington
The 5-star Washington commit is on pace to shatter the state record for career passing yards, needing 1,303 more yards to break Brett Rypien's record.
He has thrown for 11,741 yards and 132 touchdowns through his first
three years. He committed to the Huskies in 2018 and holds offers from eight others, including Arizona, Cal, Boise State and Florida. Huffman: "Quick, effortless release, no wasted motion. Can make all the throws,
equally adept at the deep ball while also delivering the short and
intermediate throws with ease. ... Projects as an immediate Power 5 starter and future first round NFL draft pick."
6-2 | 221 | OLB | USC
The 4-star committed to the Trojans in May and is a Top 10 recruit at his inside backer position. Holds 20 offers including a host of Pac-12 schools as well as Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State and Tennessee. An All-American and Polynesian Bowl selection. Huffman says: "Position versatility, can play linebacker or safety, and can play
running back or receiver. Projects best, though, at linebacker, where
he can play either inside or outside. Able to diagnose plays with
instincts and quickness to jump routes and break on the ball. ... Projects as multi-year Power 5 starter and second day NFL draft pick."
6-3 | 295 | OG | Washington
A Top 15 position prospect, Prentice committed to the in-state Huskies in July. He holds 15 offers including Air Force, Cal, Colorado, LSU, Utah and Notre Dame. Polynesian Bowl selection. Says Huffman: "A smart, hardworking player who can play any spot on the offensive line.
Projects as an interior linemen with his size and strength and ability
to go up against defensive tackles. Has plus ability when pulling and
getting in to the open field. ... Projects as multi-year Power 5 starter and projects as third-day pick."
6-2 | 221 | ATH | Washington
The Huskies commit is a Top 20 position recruit with nearly a dozen offers. He said yes to Washington in June with offers from Arizona State, Kansas State, Michigan as well. Polynesian Bowl selection. Says Huffman: "Versatile athlete who plays a number of spots, but projects in the box in
college. Physical and fluid player who can drop into coverage and
defend down field but also come up and strike the ball carrier.
Sometimes goes for the big hit instead of the sure tackler so needs to
stay disciplined in ending plays."
6-1 | 187 | WR | Washington
The 4-star wideout is a Top 50 national recruit who committed to the Huskies in July. He also owns 11 offers including Nebraska, Oregon, Cal, Colorado, Utah and Washington State. Polynesian Bowl selection. Says Huffman: "Technically sound, polished receiver with crisp route running and ease
in getting in and out of his breaks. Shows tremendous body control and
can adjust to any pass, excelling at catches in traffic. ... Projects as immediate Power 5 contributor and projects as late-round NFL draft pick."
6-3 | 197 | OLB | Louisville
The state's final 4-star committed to the Cardinals in May with seven offers, including Arizona State, Nebraska and UNLV. He's a Top 25 national recruit for his position. Says Huffman: "Explosive and quick off the edge with ability to move in space and show
fluidity in coverage. Needs to improve his strength and ability to shed
blockers. ... High level athleticism, former basketball player (father was NBA
lottery pick) but still inexperienced. Projects as multi-year Power 5
starter and projects as third day pick."
6-4 | 215 | WDE | Virginia
The 3-star is a national Top 25 position recruit with 18 offers including Air Force, Colorado, Cornell, Yale, Princeton, Utah State and Harvard. Huffman says: "High-motor pass rusher who uses a forward lean, technique and quickness
off the edge to get to the quarterback. Uses an array of moves to get
past blockers. Can defeat single blocks and use quickness to avoid
double teams. Needs to continue to add weight and strength. Projects
as a multi-year Power 5 starter."
6-3 | 189 | WR | Arizona State
A Top 75 recruit nationally, Alexander committed to the Sun Devils in earlier in July. He holds 17 offers, including several Pac-12 schools as well as Hawaii, Minnesota, Oklahoma State and Utah State. Huffman says: "Fluid receiver who doesn't have elite top end speed but routinely
separates from his defender. Can make hard breaks to peel off his
defender and gets himself open in the soft spot in coverage. ... Projects as multi-year Power 5 starter and projects as third-day pick."
