Jedd Fisch, Huskies Reel in Top In-State Recruiting Target
Top recruit Derek Colman-Brusa will be staying home after posting that he would commit to play for the Washington Huskies. Credit: Derek Colman-Brusa/Instagram
Derek Colman-Brusa, the top in-state football recruit in Washington, is staying home to play for the Washington Huskies, the four-star recruit from Kennedy Catholic in Burien posted on social media Sunday evening.
The class of 2026 Edge prospect will join his brother, Lowen, who is a freshman offensive lineman at UW.
"I believe in Washington, and I believe in what coach [Jedd] Fisch is doing,” Colman-Brusa, a four-star recruit, told Brandon Huffman of 247Sports. "The Huskies have drawn the attention of a lot of great additions to the team and recruits to elevate and build a solid program. I want to be one of them in my hometown and play with my brother."
It’s the second piece of big recruiting news for Fisch in a week. Kodi Greene, also a four-star recruit, flipped his commitment from Oregon to Washington on April 24. Greene posted “Building something special” on an X.com repost of Colman-Brusa’s announcement.
Greene — who attended Eastside Catholic in Sammash, Wash. prior to transferring to powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, Calif. — and Colman-Brusa currently rank 1-2 in the Huskies’ 2026 recruiting class. Colman-Brusa is ranked No. 16 nationally at his position and 161st overall. Washington’s class ranks 17th nationally in the 247Sports composite rankings.
Colman-Brusa, who stands 6-5, 267 pounds, previously narrowed his options down to Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington. He visited USC on April 25 and Ohio State in mid-April, according to his posts on his X account.
Moments after Colman-Brusa’s announcement, Fisch posted the famous Chris Pratt “Parks and Recreation” gif along with the phrase “back to back.” Though hints are permitted, coaches cannot officially comment on recruits until they are enrolled. Defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi led much of the recruiting effort.
What It Means
It’s always an unknown whether a recruit will change his mind or how a player will develop and contribute to a program. But this was an important move for the Huskies as Fisch heads into his second season. Washington has lost some top in-state recruits to Ohio State and Oregon in recent years. It certainly helped that both Greene and Colman-Brusa have brothers already on campus, but it’s more and more common for siblings to make different choices. A couple of “put a fence around Washington” wins certainly helps the overall perception of the Huskies, which are coming off a 6-7 season.
Colman-Brusa as a Prospect
Colman-Brusa appears to have excellent quickness for his size. He seems to be a nice fit for the five-man fronts Huskies coordinator Ryan Walters likes to use. He could stay outside, or move inside if he continues to grow — which often happens for linemen during high school and college.
