Washington's top target Derek Colman-Brusa details what he's looking for in a school

Four-star side rusher Derek Colman-Brusa away from Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington, is the best necessary intended in the 2026 lesson for trainer Jedd Fisch as well as the Washington Huskies.

The leading player in the state of Washington is placed as the country's No. 12 edge rush and also No. 138 general hire in the class, and his devotion would go a very long way toward the Huskies dealing with a number of the issues they encountered along the protective line in 2024. It would also be a necessary win for Fisch's training staff in-state, as it attempts to combine Colman-Brusa along with the No. 1 in-state gamer in the 2025 course, linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale.

But the Huskies will certainly have a tough fight on their hands to protect his solutions. Colman-Brusa is actually expected to take formal sees to Ohio State and Oregon in June along with Washington.

In a meeting along with Jon Manley of the Tacoma News Tribune, Colman-Brusa described what he's seeking in his college option.

"It's individuals," he informed Manley. "The progression and also society in the plan. Those are things you can easily manage. I feel like possessing a fantastic college, course-- all of that will certainly deserve much more than money. If I tore my ACL tomorrow, which college is actually still gon na be there for me, still possess the scholarship for me? The game of volleyball can easily address any kind of second."

He likewise included that NIL is means down on his list of concerns.

"I'm not the common individual to fret about the NIL item, the bling, the image shoots," he proceeded. "I created this watercraft as well as I am actually gon na voyage it the technique I want to."

The Huskies are actually really hoping that the dedication of his brother Lowen, a three-star offensive electrician who authorized with Washington in the 2025 class, may assist their case and while Derek acknowledged continuing to participate in together with his sibling is something he desires to carry out, it is actually certainly not every thing.

"Having fun with my bro would certainly be great, however I am actually going to head to the best school that corrects for me," he said.

Depending On to Athlon Athletics' Lars Hanson, the Huskies are anticipating to multitude Colman-Brusa on a handful of casual visits in addition to his official before he declares his dedication, which might certainly not come until September.