Oregon’s Top Athletes Regardless of Class (Ranked #1-25)

Individuals listed here are ranked based on who projects highest at the next level. It’s one of the most impressive groups ever to represent Oregon with athletes on the back half being PAC 12 commits. &nbsp; 1.[player_tooltip player_id="28831" first="Trejon" last="Williams"] DB 22’ Jefferson- I would consider Budda Baker (Arizona Cardinals-Pro Bowl DB) to be the best player I have personally ever seen covering the last decade. Trejon is in that conversation. 2.[player_tooltip player_id="28695" first="Nate" last="Rawlins-Kibonge"] DE 21’ Jefferson (Committed: Oklahoma)- Nate will play early for the Sooners and could spend 5-10 years in the NFL. He will thrive strictly focusing on football. 3.[player_tooltip player_id="28832" first="Lamar" last="Washington"] LB 22’ Jefferson- This kid is incredibly fluid at the LB spot, especially for his size. As the #1 basketball player in the state he will have many options collegiately. 4.[player_tooltip player_id="28833" first="Darrius" last="Clemons"] WR 22’ Westview - Pleasant Grove, UT. - Everybody knows about Clemons as one of the top ranked WR’s in the nation for his class. It’s hard to top the list of schools he’s been offered by. 5.[player_tooltip player_id="28700" first="Drew" last="Carter"] QB 21’ Tigard (Committed: Colorado) - One of the top two-sport athletes in state history. Committed to CU in football and hoops. Even a better kid. 6.[player_tooltip player_id="28696" first="Keith" last="Brown"] LB 21’ Lebanon (Committed: Oregon)- At one time ranked the #1 LB in the country for his class. The million-dollar question is how his ability translates from 5A football to the PAC 12. 7.[player_tooltip player_id="28840" first="Kaden" last="Ludwick"] OLB 22’ Clackamas- The fastest rising player in the state of Oregon in my opinion. You can’t teach 6-5 230 and athletic. He has the potential of being a 20+ offer D1 athlete. 8.[player_tooltip player_id="28697" first="Damir" last="Collins"] RB 21’ Jefferson (Committed: Oregon St)- One of the most versatile backs in the West. It will be interesting to see where he lines up position wise. I see him more as a slot/kick-returner 9.[player_tooltip player_id="28837" first="Brian" last="Mannion"] QB 22’ Mountainside- When all is said and done, a kid I could see being a double digit D1 offer athlete, and one of the most offered QB’s nationally for the 2022 class. 10.[player_tooltip player_id="28839" first="Jordan" last="King"] WR/TE 22’ Central Catholic- Other than [player_tooltip player_id="28840" first="Kaden" last="Ludwick"] the fastest rising recruit in Oregon. King can play 3-4 different spots on the field at the highest level. What will be a big time D1 recruit. 11.[player_tooltip player_id="28698" first="Carson" last="Cota"] DE/TE 21’ South Medford- I really like Cota at D END. His film and the Cota name speak for itself. He should be considered the top uncommitted recruit in the state. 12.[player_tooltip player_id="28834" first="Aaron" last="Jones"] ATH 22’ Westview- Pleasant Grove, UT- One of the most electric backs anywhere in the country when in space. If he can stay healthy the sky’s the limit. 13.[player_tooltip player_id="28835" first="Emar’rion" last="Winston"] DE 22’ Central Catholic (Committed: Oregon)- One of the most successful football families in Oregon over the last decade, but there are multiple questions here. 14.[player_tooltip player_id="28701" first="Shane" last="Schwake"] T 21’ (Committed: Eastern Washington)- I think EWU got a big steal here. My guess is that Schwake will play early and be one of the top linemen in the Big Sky. At 6-8 and very athletic i’m shocked mid majors or even PAC 12s didn’t pursue. 15.[player_tooltip player_id="28714" first="Colt" last="Musgrave"] LB 21’ (Committed: Idaho)- A lot of credit to the Vandals. Musgrave is an unreal overall athlete and a Power 5 type LB but only had three games worth of film at the position. Don’t be surprised if he ends up being the top backer in the Big Sky. 16.[player_tooltip player_id="28836" first="Keenan" last="Speer-Johnson"] WR 22’ Tigard- KSJ has the genes and is one of the only players in the Pacific Northwest with an SEC offer. Expect him and Carter to torch secondaries this coming season. 17. <strong>Donald Stephens Jr</strong> RB 23’ Grant- The only Sophomore in the State of Oregon on this list. His ability to accelerate and cut on dime is special. Looked outstanding playing Varsity ball as a freshman. 18.[player_tooltip player_id="28703" first="Charlie" last="Pickard"] T 21’ Jesuit- Pickard is incredibly versatile kid earning 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the football. Add to this his 6-5 290-pound frame and he is an appealing recruit. 19.[player_tooltip player_id="28704" first="Henry" last="Buckles"] C 21’ Hood River (Committed: Oregon St)- Buckles isn’t your prototypical PAC 12 recruit but the Beavers liked what they saw and he made a good decision with the early commitment. 20.[player_tooltip player_id="28713" first="Holden" last="Whipple"] T 21’ West Salem (Committed: Northern Arizona)- I could see Whipple and Schwake being two of the top linemen in the Big Sky within two years and moving on to the NFL. Whipple might be the biggest steal on this list. 21.[player_tooltip player_id="28717" first="Gavin" last="Haines"] RB/WLB 21’ West Linn- One of the only players in Oregon who could play at the D1 level on both sides of the football. His Brady Breeze type attributes defensively compliment his 2000 rushing yards from a year ago. 22.[player_tooltip player_id="28712" first="Bryan" last="Cuthbertson"] LB 21’ Sherwood- The hardest hitter in the state of Oregon and the reigning Pacific Conference Defensive POY. People are sleeping right now with PSU the only D1 extending an offer so far. 23.[player_tooltip player_id="28841" first="Dondrae" last="Fair"] QB 22’ Jefferson- I’m a big advocate of Fair. Indiana made a great call extending an early offer to him as he can take over a game with his feet or beat you up top. 24.[player_tooltip player_id="28710" first="Liam" last="Brown"] T 21’ Sunset- Brown has all the potential in the world coming from a talented football family with size. He currently sits with a handful of Big Sky offers but could definitely be a Mid Major or even a PAC 12 kid. 25.[player_tooltip player_id="28702" first="Sam" last="Vidlak"] QB 21’ Hidden Valley (Committed: Oregon St)-Phenomenal overall athlete. I will be curious to see how this works out. Vidlak has good film but against (3A) Oregon competition. It’s tough to gauge. 25.[player_tooltip player_id="28846" first="Cole" last="Prusia"] ATH 22’ Tualatin- I’m a big fan of Prusia with his size (6-3 190) and overall versatility. He earned All TRL honors at DB as a Sophomore, but has looked even more impressive at WR. &nbsp; &nbsp;