The Washington Huskies are trying to secure as many talented in-state prospects as they possibly can and one of the most important recruits in their sights is Kennedy Catholic edge rusher Derek Colman-Brusa. 247Sports has him ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 1 player in-state in the 2026 class, and for good reason.
On Saturday, Colman-Brusa and his older brother Lowen, a three-star offensive line prospect and Washington commit in the 2025 class, competed in the annual Cougars Championship Lineman Challenge, where he set a record at the event with 41 reps of 185 pounds on the bench press.
That strength shows up all over his film both as a pass rusher and run defender, which is why he holds offers from Ohio State, Oregon, USC, and others.
“He is much farther along in his development than would be expected,” Huskies Wire’s Ben Glassmire said in his evaluation. “Colman-Brusa doesn’t possess a full repertoire of pass-rush moves just yet, but shows an effective rip move and converts speed to power for his bullrush extremely well.”
“Derek shines a run defender,” Glassmire continued. “He displays excellent tackling technique that allows him to capitalize on the numerous plays he makes it into the backfield. His overall strength against a lower level of competition also continually makes him a nightmare for opposing offenses to block.”
As Colman-Brusa prepares for his junior season, Jedd Fisch, defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi and the rest of Washington’s coaching staff are expected to make a big push to add him to the 2026 class.
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Kennedy Catholic’s Derek Colman-Brusa just set a record in the bench at the Cougars Championship Lineman Challenge with 41 reps at 185 lbs on the bench. Derek is a junior. pic.twitter.com/kpdbrEEbTB
— Dan Teeter (@Coach_Teeter) July 27, 2024