Late last season, 2023 four-star defensive end Colton Vasek, out of Westlake, emerged as one of the premier defensive lineman in the country following a string of impressive playoff performances – ultimately being capped with a state title. Since then, Vasek’s recruitment has become a national battle as he has received 38 college offers to date, and is considering programs such as Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas. Vasek’s teammate from Westlake, 2022 four-star defensive end
Similar to Burke, Vasek’s sizable frame, being listed at 6’5.5″ on 247Sports, is attractive to college programs throughout the country as Vasek couples it with an innate pass rushing ability. Vasek showcased his ability to rush the quarterback in last year’s championship game against Denton Guyer, a game in which he tallied three sacks in Westlake’s dominant 40-21 victory.










