Three-star Ethan Coach is the ideal OLB for Washington's defense

While they look alike, twin linebackers and Washington Huskies commits Ethan and Justin Coach bring different play styles to Montlake. While Justin mainly plays a true inside linebacker spot for California powerhouse St. John Bosco, Ethan's film shows the versatility that defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is looking for to maximize his scheme, much like 2026 signees Ramzak Fruean and Ezaya Tokio.

At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, he has the frame and athleticism needed to move around the formation and rush the passer, drop into coverage, or play the run at any time. That's one of the biggest reasons that the Coach twins were made such high priorities by Fisch's coaching staff, thanks to their size and frame. With Ethan specifically, who is ranked as the nation's No.

60 linebacker and No. 63 player in California in the 2027 class by 247Sports, that versatility made him a coveted prospect. During his junior season with the Braves, Ethan compiled 17 tackles, 2 for loss, with a sack, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery while mainly playing as a true outside linebacker, where he turned some heads.

He chose the Huskies over 13 other offers, with Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Texas all in pursuit of his services. On film, he displays an explosive first step while primarily lining up in a two-point stance as a true outside linebacker. He has active hands and displays an advanced understanding of going into reps with a pass rush plan, while he's extremely patient in the run game when asked to set the edge and turn ball carriers back towards the teeth of the defense.