Oregon’s Top 15 OL/DL (Class of 2022)
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Oregon’s Top 100 athletes for the class of 2022 has just been released. I will go through each position group and break down what each athlete brings to the table. Have a look at the state’s top OL & DL,…
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OL
1.
Jacob Strand
Jacob
Strand
6'5" | 270 lbs | OL
Canby | 2022
State
OR
6-5 270 T Canby OFFERS: Air Force– Moves incredibly well for a big man, impressing with his agility on D. His speed and overall coordination make him a viable blindside tackle at the D1 level.
2.
Kage Casey
Kage
Casey
6'6" | 265 lbs | OL
Clackamas | 2022
State
OR
6-6 265 T Clackamas- One of the fastest rising players in the state of Oregon. He is aggressive and possesses quick feet and the necessary tools to play at the highest level.
3.
Justin Parnell
Justin
Parnell
6'4" | 285 lbs | OL
Dallas | 2022
State
OR
6-4 285 T Dallas- Parnell dominated 5A competition and didn’t give up a sack during the spring season. He projects at the D1 level and is also one of the state’s top throwers in track.
4.
Melikiola Kingston Penitoa
Melikiola
Kingston Penitoa
6'3" | 270 lbs | OL
Jefferson | 2022
OR
6-3 310 G Jefferson- Moves very well for a 300 pounder. He is quick on his feet and finishes blocks. He will be the key for the Demo’s up front if they want to control the game running the ball.
5.
Austin Leykam
Austin
Leykam
6'2" | 265 lbs | OL
Lake Oswego | 2022
State
OR
6-2 265 C Lake Oswego- Leykam will be a three-year starter in the state’s toughest conference. Fundamentally he may be the most impressive O lineman in the state, projecting at center.
Myale Jones
Myale
Jones
6'5" | 320 lbs | OL
Central Catholic | 2022
State
OR
6-5 320 T Central Catholic- Jones had an outstanding Junior year. From a mobility standpoint there is work to do, but the potential is there.
DL
1.
Kaden Ludwick
Kaden
Ludwick
6'5" | 245 lbs | DL
Clackamas | 2022
State
OR
6-5 245 DE Clackamas OFFERS: Colorado, Washington St, Nevada, Idaho- As stated numerous times already, Ludwick could end up as the top player in the 2022 class collegiately. He has D1 genes and the necessary size and speed to be one of the top players in the PAC-12 in my opinion.
2.
Andrew Savaiinaea
Andrew
Savaiinaea
6'3" | 265 lbs | DL
The Dalles | 2022
OR
6-3 265 DE The Dalles OFFERS: Oregon, UCLA, Nebraska, Oregon St, Washington St, Cal- Savaiinaea broke out as a Sophomore putting together some dominant film while playing for Washington power Eastside Catholic. He’s a great kid with the physicality to play at the highest level.
3.
Emar’rion Winston
Emar’rion
Winston
6'3" | 245 lbs | DL
Central Catholic | 2022
State
OR
6-3 245 DE Central Catholic COMMITTED: Oregon- Most are familiar with the name with both of his brothers playing in the PAC 12 (Oregon, USC). The talent is there. It will come down to what he does with it.
4.
Kaden Schell
Kaden
Schell
6'4" | 250 lbs | DL
Central Catholic | 2022
State
OR
6-4 240 DE Central Catholic- Schell’s stock has continued to rise, as he is equally talented on both sides of the football. At times he has shown flashes similar to former CC line standout Connor Humphreys (Arizona St).
5.
Logan Chastain
Logan
Chastain
6'0" | 275 lbs | DL
Clackamas | 2022
State
OR
6-0 275 DT Clackamas- Chastain earned 1st team all-league honors as a Sophomore and continued his success on the interior this Spring. He is one of the NW’s strongest athletes and has the potential of doing well collegiately.
6.
Kale Paslay
Kale
Paslay
6'3" | 270 lbs | DL
Marist | 2022
State
OR
6-3 280 DT Marist- What will be a three-year starter and a conference and 4A POY candidate. Paslay’s a tough kid who can play on either side of the ball, projecting on D.
7.
Ryan Dring
Ryan
Dring
6'3" | 225 lbs | DL
Willamette | 2022
State
OR
6-3 225 DE Willamette- Dring had an outstanding Junior year and will be in the conversation if we are talking on 5A Oregon’s top defensive athletes.
8.
Braden Rohde
Braden
Rohde
6'3" | 240 lbs | DL
Churchill | 2022
State
OR
6-3 240 DL Churchill- Braden caused problems on the interior for opponents all year long. He earned 1st team all-conference honors, and will be a three-year starter, for what should be one of the better 5A teams in the state next season.
9.
Leif Beers
Leif
Beers
6'4" | 250 lbs | DL
Tigard | 2022
State
OR
6-4 265 DT Tigard- This is still and wait and see, but Beers has the size and potential to be a guy within the TRL and beyond. Look for him to be one of Oregon’s breakout performers this fall.
10.
Dominick Menegas
Dominick
Menegas
6'3" | 260 lbs | DL
Southridge | 2022
State
OR
6-3 260 DT Southridge- Menegas is a good overall athlete. He put together a nice junior season with legit film, where he was able to show off his fluidity.