VarsityWA football positional breakouts: Ranking 20 defensive linemen for 2026 season
Led by 3A Metro League standouts Tevita Nonu and Aedyn Havili, this might be the deepest position of NCAA D1 talent in Washington
Over the next couple of weeks, VarsityWA will publish positional breakouts leading up to the 2026 season of Washington high school football.
Next up — defensive linemen.
Much like the selection process for the VarsityWA Preseason 100, the criteria for the 20 defensive linemen is largely based on what a player has accomplished at what is considered his primary position in his respective classification — individually and with team success.
Recruiting buzz played a factor as well. Only players with previous WIAA varsity experience were eligible for selection.
Input from coaches and media was also heavily considered: