Washington State’s 2027 Recruiting Class Is Turning Heads With Popping High School Performances

Playoff standouts on offense

Anacortes quarterback Ryan Harrington leads the state with 3,965 yards of total offense and 3,404 passing yards, along with 49 total touchdowns in nine games. He threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns in a playoff win over North Mason, watched by Washington State coach Kirby Moore.

Adrian Barnett of The King’s Academy has 56 catches for 789 yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games. Frankston running back Michael Bryant, a track star, has helped the 8-1 Indians with long scoring runs, including four in the season opener.

Other receivers have contributed in multiple ways. Manteca cornerback Jayden Harris has 29 catches for 524 yards and seven touchdowns, plus four interceptions, while Cathedral’s Gianni Haynes leads his team in receiving and has scored twice on defense.

Defensive production and versatility

Folsom linebacker E.J. Coleman ranks second on his team with 61 tackles, including seven tackles for loss, three sacks and two interceptions. Chaminade linebacker Josiah Rand leads his defense with 63 tackles and 15 tackles for loss, along with 4 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles.

Inglewood cornerback Noah Clark has 50 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes knocked down. Shadow Ridge defensive end Colton Richter recorded 42 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception before his team ended its season.

Deer Valley’s Sonasi Maka III had 28 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and four sacks, while also catching 12 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Lehi defensive end Tautai Meredith recorded 43 tackles, 6 1/2 tackles for loss, four sacks and a blocked field goal.

Injuries and season updates

Mount Rainier linebacker Nate Obasanjo’s season ended after four games because of a serious knee injury, and he has already undergone surgery. His team finished with a loss to Auburn.

San Joaquin Memorial receiver Tomas Dixon transferred from Bullard but did not become eligible and did not play in a game. Deer Valley and Lehi have also completed their seasons after playoff losses.

More prospects in postseason action

Rainier Beach receiver Sirjewel Glover has 17 catches for 408 yards and four touchdowns, along with five passes knocked down on defense. Curtis offensive tackle Rashaun Lavata’i helped the Vikings upset Chiawana with three passes knocked down and a sack while playing along the defensive line.

Archbishop Riordan lineman Lopeti Malupo has played left tackle and center this season. St. John Bosco defensive end Richard Orosco has 34 tackles, six tackles for loss and 1 1/2 sacks. Several teams were scheduled for playoff games, including Friday matchups for Barnett, Clark, Coleman and Harris, and Saturday games for Glover and Malupo.