Recruiting

Wide receiver Oteko Mwamba rejoins talented Rainier Beach corps after missing entire 2024 season with a knee injury.
Washington

Comeback player of 2025? Don't bet against this appreciative, motivated Rainier Beach wide receiver

Todd Milles
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Wide receiver Oteko Mwamba rejoins talented Rainier Beach corps after missing entire 2024 season with a knee injury.
Washington

Comeback player of 2025? Don't bet against this appreciative, motivated Rainier Beach wide receiver

If Oteko Mwamba returns to pre-knee injury form, he could be one of the quick risers in Washington high school recruiting in class of 2026

Todd Milles
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East Valley of Yakima wide receiver Greyson Stevens had nearly 1,000 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior, and gave Montana State University a verbal commitment in June.
Washington

For now, only big game Greyson Stevens will be hunting in Bozeman ... is Big Sky defensive backs

East Valley of Yakima speedster commits to Montana State University after weekend official visit for 2026 class

Todd Milles
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Federal Way linebacker Kaicen Carter picked up four scholarship offers after attending Avery Strong College Showcase on Sunday.
Washington

Listening to recruiting guru's advice pays off for emerging Federal Way linebacker

Kaicen Carter receives scholarship offers from California, Colorado State, Idaho and Washington after starring at Avery Strong College Showcase

Todd Milles
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Israel Nabors and Sumner are expected to participate at the PLU 11-vs.-11 Tournament in mid-June.
Washington

Here are 5 don't-miss stops on 2025 Washington high-school summer football tour

Camps and combines stretch from Tumwater to Arlington, and as far east as Richland in June and July

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Carmelo Madden is the leader of a talented class of 2028 prospects at Bellevue High School.
Washington

No doubt about it, Bellevue football should bounce back in big way in 2025

Wolverines will need to remake offensive line, but talented sophomore-to-be class loaded with playmakers

Todd Milles
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Kennedy Catholic (Washington) four-star defensive lineman Derek Colman-Brusa announced his commitment to the Huskies on May 4
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Washington Huskies land top in-state recruit Derek Colman-Brusa

The Washington Huskies have had their fair share of ups and downs with in-state recruiting over the years. This year's NFL draft was a painful reminder of what

Andrew Nemec
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Kennedy Catholic D1 brothers Lowen Colman-Brusa, left, and Derek Colman-Brusa will now play in the same college program - the University of Washington.
Washington

Derek Colman-Brusa, top 2026 football recruit in Washington, selects UW Huskies

Defensive end from Kennedy Catholic commits to Huskies on Sunday, meaning he will join older brother, Lowen, in Montlake

Todd Milles
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Team FSP safety Ramzak Fruean, of Bethel, was a back-end defensive enforcer all game in a 21-6 win over Team Heir.
Washington

Here are 5 players who made their mark in the Team FSP-Team Heir all-star football game

Turning sequence was David Schwerzel's long interception return that set up FSP's second touchdown in the second quarter

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It was a defensive struggle as Team FSP held on for a 21-6 win over Team Heir in an all-star club football showdown Saturday in Renton.
Washington

Team FSP keeps 'Battle of the Brands' club-football crown in Bellevue

Behind stifling defense, two Noah Smith passing touchdowns, Team FSP handles rival Team Heir, 21-6, on Saturday in Renton

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2021 SBLive WA offensive lineman of year Joshua Conerly Jr. played in the All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl as a senior.
Washington

Josh Conerly Jr.'s NFL Draft track from high school to first round pick of the Washington Commanders

Once a running back at Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, he moved to offensive line for good as a sophomore — and has been unstoppable ever since

Todd Milles
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Steilacoom wide receiver Emeka Egbuka caught 199 passes for nearly 4,000 yards and 61 touchdowns in his career.
Washington

Emeka Egbuka selected in first round of NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Five-star WR from Steilacoom High School (Washington) caught 199 passes for nearly 4,000 yards and 61 touchdowns in his three seasons.

Todd Milles
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Eastside Catholic's JT Tuimoloau was named the 2021 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.
Washington

Wise beyond his years in high school, JT Tuimoloau is a top DE prospect in 2025 NFL Draft

Out of Eastside Catholic (Washington), Tuimoloau signed with Ohio State in 2021 as the No. 1 overall recruit in the country

Todd Milles
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Derek Zammit
Recruiting

Prediction: Washington Huskies closing in on Under Armour All-American quarterback commitment

DePaul Catholic (New Jersey) four-star prospect Derek Zammit is rated the nation's No. 21 quarterback in the class of 2026. Down to a final four of Alabama, Mi

Andrew Nemec
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Jayshon Limar had 1,722 total yards and 27 touchdowns for Lake Stevens as a senior running back.
Washington

A second Limar brother will be running the football at a college program in Oregon

Jayshon Limar announces he is signing with NCAA D2 program Western Oregon University, which is just down the road from where 2022 all-state MVPJayden Limar is with the Oregon Ducks

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Newbury Park prolific junior quarterback Brady Smigiel, in the pocket during his team's 48-20 win over Calabasas on Oct. 10. Smigel completed 11 of 19 for 239 yards and four touchdowns, and he caught a 36-yard TD. His favorite target Shane Rosenthal had six catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
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Brady Smigiel, 5-star quarterback, cuts list to 4; Washington Huskies emerge as favorite

Five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel has cut his list to 4

Andrew Nemec
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Newbury Park prolific junior quarterback Brady Smigiel, in the pocket during his team's 48-20 win over Calabasas on Oct. 10.
Recruiting

Prediction: Washington Huskies poised to land 5-star quarterback

Five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel is building a strong bond to the Washington football program

Andrew Nemec
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Mount Tahoma's Elijah Durr could be headed for a breakout season in 2024 at cornerback and receiver.
Recruiting

Prediction: Washington Huskies poised to land key in-state recruit

Coming out of Junior Day, it appears the Washington Huskies are generating plenty of momentum on the recruiting trail

Andrew Nemec
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5-star cornerback Na'eem Offord and Oregon coach Dan Lanning
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Oregon Ducks pay Dan Lanning, double-down on recruiting secret weapon — stability

Oregon and Dan Lanning have been a match made in Heaven on the recruiting trail

Andrew Nemec
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Cynai Thomas
Recruiting

Prediction: Will it be Arizona State, Oregon State or Washington for Cynai Thomas?

Oregon State may soon add a dynamic wide receiver

Andrew Nemec
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Lake Stevens QB Kolton Matson was the Gatorade state player of the year in 2023, and will sign with Central Washington University on a full-ride scholarship in February.
Washington

Wait is over for Lake Stevens QB Kolton Matson, who will sign with Central Washington Wildcats football

2023 Gatorade state player of year and SBLive WA all-state MVP is headed to one of the best NCAA D2 programs in the country

Todd Milles
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T'Andre Waverly is one of the best tight end prospects from Washington in the class of 2025.
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T'Andre Waverly commits to Oregon State Beavers at Navy All-American Bowl

T'Andre Waverly commits to Oregon State Beavers on national television

Andrew Nemec
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T'Andre Waverly is one of the best tight end prospects from Washington in the class of 2025.
Recruiting

Prediction: Oregon State Beavers set to land national television commitment

Oregon State is set for a commitment on national television

Andrew Nemec
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Jayden Wayne with Washington coach Jedd Fisch
Recruiting

Jayden Wayne, former All-American Bowl selection, visiting California Golden Bears

Former Miami and Washington edge-rusher Jayden Wayne is visiting Cal

Andrew Nemec
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Camas quarterback Jake Davidson piled up a bunch of program passing records with 3,711 yards and 53 touchdowns as a senior.
Washington

SBLive’s 2024 all-state Washington high school football award winners: Camas QB Jake Davidson is player of the year

Royal QB Lance Allred is state offensive MVP, and Bethel LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale in state defensive MVP after big seasons

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'Northwest Winter Showcase' returns to provide late-season recruiting opportunity

The Northwest Winter Showcase returns

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