South Sound football: Tracking college signings for the Class of 2026
The South Sound has produced next-level football talent for decades — from Timberline’s Jonathan Stewart to the more-recent breakout by Steilacoom alum and NFL rookie Emeka Egbuka.
Where is the next generation headed?
The News Tribune is tracking where the area’s high school football recruits have signed, many with Power-4 programs and some with hopes of one day playing on Sundays. Our full list is located below:
CLASS OF 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SIGNING TRACKER
Air Force — Xander Shaw, Steilacoom
Eastern Washington — Israel Nabors, Sumner; Zamarie Tellez, Federal Way; Jayden Woodland, Puyallup
Idaho — Tristan Baker, Lakes; Kingston Kerkhoff, Curtis; Ta’u Mareko, Lakes; Ethan Rodriguez, Rochester
Jamestown — Baylen Erdmann, Auburn
Montana Western — Rashard Boone, Rogers
San Diego State — Robby Lavata’i, Curtis; Elijah Muliufi, Bethel
Washington — Derek Colman-Brusa, Kennedy Catholic; Elijah Durr, Mount Tahoma; Ramzak Fruean, Bethel; Ta’a Malu, Annie Wright; Ah Deong Yang, Puyallup
Western Oregon — Royal Charles, Peninsula
This story will be updated throughout the winter signing period. Are we missing someone? Email Tyler Wicke (twicke@thenewstribune.com) or Jon Manley (jon.manley@thenewstribune.com) with a student-athlete’s full name, high school, and college signing.
This story was originally published January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
