TNT preseason all-state high school football team
OFFENSE
Pos. | Name | School | Height | Weight | Class |
QB | Jacob Eason | Lake Stevens | 6-6 | 215 | sr. |
The 6-foot-6 Georgia commit is one of nation’s top-ranked QB recruits in 2016 class. | |||||
RB | Rashaad Boddie | Skyline | 6-0 | 220 | sr. |
Bruising back/linebacker averaged nearly eight yards per carry and had 26 TDs last season. | |||||
RB | Easton Trakel | Tumwater | 5-10 | 175 | sr. |
TD threat whenever, however he gets the ball. Maybe only spider bites slow him? | |||||
WR | Matt Laris | Eastside Catholic | 6-4 | 210 | sr. |
Fast 6-foot-3 Cal commit had almost 1,400 receiving yards and scored 16 touchdowns last season. | |||||
WR | Jordan Wittenberg | Lynden | 6-0 | 185 | sr. |
Had 87 catches for 1,476 yards last season. And still has QB Sterling Somers throwing to him. | |||||
TE | Isaac Garcia | Bellevue | 6-4 | 220 | sr. |
Colleges looking at athletic senior as either TE or DE. Decommitted from USC in May. | |||||
OL | Henry Bainivalu | Skyline | 6-6 | 300 | jr. |
If it wasn’t for Graham-Kapowsin’s Foster Sarell, Bainivalu could be top 2017 recruit in the state. | |||||
OL | Erik Lukner | Sedro-Woolley | 6-3 | 290 | sr. |
Attributes coordination to 12 years of ice hockey. Gobbles defenders in Cubs’ wing-T offense. | |||||
OL | Scott Peck | Central Valley | 6-7 | 295 | sr. |
Utah commit, listed at 6-foot-7, 295 pounds, paves way for Bears’ ground game. | |||||
OL | Foster Sarell | Graham-Kapowsin | 6-7 | 320 | jr. |
Great feet, great size, great skill. Eighth-best overall 2017 recruit in the nation by Scout.com. | |||||
OL | Joshua Watson | Cascade of Everett | 6-5 | 265 | sr. |
Pass or run blocking, Watson is technically sound at both. Committed to Washington State. | |||||
DEFENSE
Pos. | Name | School | Height | Weight | Class |
DL | Ezra Cleveland | Bethel | 6-6 | 295 | sr. |
Boise State commit is a monstrous presence on Braves defensive line. | |||||
DL | Evan Weaver | Gonzaga Prep | 6-3 | 245 | sr. |
Don’t mess with this Bullpup. Cal commit had 123 tackles and 14 sacks last season. | |||||
DL | Amandre Williams | Tahoma | 6-3 | 210 | sr. |
All-Area defensive lineman one of state’s best two-way players. Recently committed to UW. | |||||
LB | Erik Glueck | Bellarmine Prep | 6-2 | 230 | sr. |
Lions’ defense held Camas’ explosive offense to 13 points in state win. Glueck had INT TD. | |||||
LB | Andrzej Hughes-Murray | Federal Way | 6-3 | 230 | sr. |
First name is pronounced ON-jay. Get used to it. He’ll be a force on Eagles defense. | |||||
LB | Julius McDade | O’Dea | 5-11 | 220 | sr. |
Heart of Fighting Irish defense. Led team with 92 tackles last season. | |||||
LB | Brandon Wellington | Eastside Catholic | 6-0 | 215 | sr. |
Has been committed to UW since April of 2014. Also a dominant running back. | |||||
DB | Eric Briscoe Jr | Davis | 6-3 | 215 | sr. |
Son of the former UW safety was an all-state player as a tight end last season. | |||||
DB | Isaiah Gilchrist | Bellevue | 5-11 | 185 | sr. |
Explosive athlete narrowed college choices to Arizona State, Oregon and UW. | |||||
DB | Taylor Rapp | Sehome | 6-0 | 195 | sr. |
Hard-hitting safety finds a way to the ball carrier. Committed to UW in March. | |||||
DB | Gavin Robertson | Auburn Mountainview | 6-2 | 200 | sr. |
All-State/All-Area defensive back last year had 87 tackles. Committed to Arizona. | |||||
SPECIAL TEAMS
Pos. | Name | School | Height | Weight | Class |
P | Kyle Olson-Urbon | Gig Harbor | 6-0 | 185 | sr. |
All-Area punter for Peninsula last season before transferring. A a standout receiver. | |||||
K | Van Soderberg | Capital | 6-0 | 200 | sr. |
Committed to UW. Also a goalkeeper on Capital soccer team and musician. | |||||
AP | D’Jimon Jones | Federal Way | 6-2 | 175 | sr. |
Committed to WSU as a cornerback, but will also play QB, receiver and wherever else. | |||||
This story was originally published August 29, 2015 at 10:42 PM with the headline "TNT preseason all-state high school football team."