Prime prospects

Max Browne

QB, 6-5, 220, Sr., Skyline

USC commit could break all of Jake Heaps' school records by midseason.

Issac Dotson

QB, 6-3, 215, Sr., Newport

Versatile athlete committed to Nevada to play QB.

Darrin Laufasa

RB/LB, 6-1, 225, Sr., Bothell

Juanita transfer headed to BYU.

Titus Makasani

OL/DL, 6-4, 270, Sr., Inglemoor

Athletic force on both sides of ball.

Peyton Pelluer

LB, 6-1, 225, Sr., Skyline

Son of ex-Cougar LB Scott is WSU commit.

Rising stars

Colter Clinch

TE/DE, 6-4, 230, Sr., Woodinville

Big Sky schools showing interest.

Lloyd Proctor

WR/DB, 6-2, 185, Sr., Garfield

Speedy track athlete turning focus to football.

Nic Sblendorio

WR/DB, 6-0, 190, Sr., Skyline

Strong route runner, excellent hands.

Ian Seabrooks

OL, 6-5, 280, Jr., Redmond

Only 15, has nationwide recruiting interest.

Alek Kacmarcik

RB/S, 6-1, 195, Jr., Woodinville

Being recruited by Pac-12 schools.

Notable

Huskies DE commit Daeshon Hall was set to return to Garfield for his senior season as he was issued gear and was registered at the school, second-year Bulldogs coach Dave Myers said. But before Garfield's first practice, Hall decided to return to Lancaster, Texas, for his senior year. He played as a freshman and sophomore at Garfield before playing in Texas as a junior.

Coaches' picks

Predicted finish in a poll of coaches, with total points (first-place votes in parentheses). Coaches could not vote for their own teams:

Ron Newberry