Tevita Nonu is Washington's top 2027 priority on the defensive line
After reeling in a commitment from four-star DT Jon Ioane, the Washington Huskies need to find a way to pair him with local four-star DT Tevita Nonu.
Now that the Washington Huskies have secured their top defensive tackle target in the 2027 class in four-star Jon Ioane , Jedd Fisch's coaching staff needs to build on its success and continue to stack talent along the interior of the defensive line. Next on position coach Jason Kaufusi's list is four-star defensive tackle Tevita Nonu, a product of Seattle's O'Dea High School. Ranked as the No.
224 overall player and No. 24 defensive lineman by 247Sports, the 6-foot-3, 275-pound prospect is the ideal pairing for Ioane in the middle of the defense. Ioane, who has the size and desired physicality to absorb double-teams, would free up Nonu to win in one-on-one scenarios, where he thrives.
"Has a projectable 6-foot-3. 5, 275-pound frame and looks lean with plenty of room to pack on good weight," former 247Sports analyst Greg Biggins wrote in his evaluation. "Plays some as an edge rusher but predominantly lines up as a traditional defensive tackle, and that’s where we like him at the next level as well.
Does a nice job splitting double teams and getting in the backfield. Shows excellent quickness, moves well laterally, is a very fluid athlete for his size. Has plenty of length, closes well on the football, and shows the burst and natural athleticism to chase down plays from behind.