Oregon’s Top Athletes for 2022 (Ranked #1-150) + Analysis

* Please note all rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2022-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2022-rankings/</a>  Full Rankings #1-150 Listed Here. Updated 2023 (Tuesday) and 2024 (Wednesday) rankings coming this week. &nbsp; 1.[player_tooltip player_id="28833" first="Darrius" last="Clemons"] 6-3 205 WR Westview <strong>(OFFERS: 30+ Auburn, Penn St, Oregon, USC, Arizona St etc..)</strong> One of the most recruited WR’s ever to come out of Oregon. The 4* recruit had an outstanding HS season in Utah last year against top competition, catching 37 passes for 760 yards and 9 TDs (20.5 ypc). He is back in Oregon now and looking to help a talented Westview team to their best finish in years. 2.[player_tooltip player_id="28840" first="Kaden" last="Ludwick"] 6-5 245 DE Clackamas <strong>(COMMITTED: Colorado)</strong>- I think the Buffaloes got the steal of the year in Ludwick. Kaden is a 6A POY favorite for a Clack group that has a real shot to compete for a title. From a projection standpoint I would consider him the most likely to succeed at the collegiate level out of this 2022 group. 3.[player_tooltip player_id="28831" first="Trejon" last="Williams"] 6-0 190 DB Jefferson<strong> (COMMITTED: Oregon)</strong>- The 4* DB and Adidas All American is a phenomenal overall athlete with all the potential in the world. The question becomes how quickly can he get on the field for the Ducks, considering they are bringing in some of the nation’s top talent. 4.[player_tooltip player_id="28842" first="Jacob" last="Newell"] 6-5 230 TE Thurston <strong>(COMMITTED: Nevada)</strong>- Give Nevada-Reno a lot of credit as they have done an outstanding job recruiting the state of Oregon in recent years. Much like 6-7 TE/WR Cole Turner of Clackamas, Newell is a steal, and capable of playing on either side of the ball at the highest level. 5.[player_tooltip player_id="28839" first="Jordan" last="King"] 6-2 200 WR Central Catholic <strong>(OFFERS: UNLV, Idaho, Florida Atlantic, C. Michigan)</strong>- I’ve always been a big advocate of King. Whichever university lands him will be getting an athlete who will continue to get better every year of his career. The 3* recruit is going for over 100 yards receiving each week with multiple TD’s, for a Rams team that has the potential of winning another 6A title. 6.[player_tooltip player_id="28846" first="Cole" last="Prusia"] 6-3 200 WR/DB Tualatin <strong>(COMMITTED: Princeton)</strong>- Oregon’s reigning 6A Gatorade POY had an unreal Junior season on both sides of the football. His de-commitment from Oregon St for the Ivy League was a little bit of a surprise, but a huge get for Princeton as Prusia is the real deal. 7.[player_tooltip player_id="143892" first="Jacob" last="Strand"] 6-5 270 T Canby<strong> (COMMITTED: Oregon St)</strong>- A lot of credit to the Beavers as I think Strand could end up being a 2-3 year starter and an all-conference Pac 12 lineman. His size and overall athleticism is incredibly impressive, as noted with his play at TE and on D. 8.[player_tooltip player_id="28892" first="Kage" last="Casey"] 6-6 270 T Clackamas<strong> (COMMITTED: Boise St)</strong>- Another kid I think we could be watching on TV for years. Casey chose the Broncos over hometown Oregon St, as you can expect him to have his Cavs in contention for a 6A title and play early for BSU. 9.[player_tooltip player_id="28836" first="Keenan" last="Speer-Johnson"] 6-2 190 WR Mountainside<strong> (OFFERS: Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, Utah St, FAU)</strong>- Most are aware of the 3* talent, coming from a football family. KSJ helped himself a great deal this past summer with multiple standout performances on the national camp circuit. 10.[player_tooltip player_id="143909" first="Justius" last="Lowe"] 6-1 175 WR Lake Oswego <strong>(OFFERS: E. Washington, Idaho, Montana, Weber St, PSU)</strong>- One of the most electric athletes in the West. Lowe’s film speaks for itself as he continues to torch secondaries and be a state statistical leader in multiple categories. 11.[player_tooltip player_id="143908" first="Brady" last="Kopetz"] 6-4 220 LB Lincoln <strong>(OFFERS: Idaho St, E. Washington, PSU)</strong>- Another kid I really like as he can play multiple spots on the field at the D1 level. Kopetz shows off his overall athleticism playing the RB spot for the Cardinals, while projecting on D. 12.[player_tooltip player_id="143911" first="Jake" last="Reichle"] 6-3 195 WLB/SS Lakeridge- Reichle’s stock is rising as quickly as anyone in Oregon. Expect him to hold a handful of D1 offers before he is done. He has been a state statistical leader on D and will project their collegiately, but as of right now he looks to be one of Oregon’s top offensive athletes. 13.[player_tooltip player_id="28845" first="Royce" last="Fasel"] 6-1 235 LB Glencoe- Probably the leading candidate for Oregon 6A Offensive POY honors as of right now. Fasel has literally put the team on his back to start the season, putting up ridiculous offensive numbers playing the QB spot. From a recruiting standpoint he’s in a unique situation as some universities don’t know where they would use him positionally. That said as he is an unquestioned D1 athlete at some level, and just too good to pass up. 14.[player_tooltip player_id="28834" first="Aaron" last="Jones"] 5-10 175 ATH Westview<strong> (COMMITTED: Navy)</strong>- Jones will be good at whatever he decides to pursue in life. There have been injury issues over the years, but in space there are few who are better in Oregon, while also recently excelling on D. 15.[player_tooltip player_id="28837" first="Brian" last="Mannion"] 6-2 180 QB Mountainside- Mannion had an unreal Sophomore year, and then hit on 63% of his passes and 12TD’s/ 3 INTs during the shortened spring season. The last name speaks for itself as I think Mannion brings a lot of special attributes to the table, although it’s been a slow start to the 21’ fall season. 16.[player_tooltip player_id="28902" first="Dom" last="Montiel"] 6-2 190 QB Marshfield- What might be Oregon’s top QB this year regardless of classification. Montiel is the unquestioned 4A POY favorite, averaging well over 300+ yards passing per game and 4 TD’s 17.[player_tooltip player_id="28843" first="Malik" last="Ross"] 6-0 170 ATH Tualatin- Ross is a phenomenal overall athlete, projecting as a 1st team all-state kid on both sides of the football, and maybe Oregon’s top return man along with [player_tooltip player_id="28868" first="Kyron" last="Albright"] of Beaverton. 18.[player_tooltip player_id="28838" first="Miles" last="Williams"] 6-1 170 WR Clackamas <strong>(OFFERS: E. Washington, Nevada, Oregon St)</strong>- Williams broke out early in his career, earning that early offer from OSU, before things leveled off. He looked the part this off season and has continued to produce this year. 19.[player_tooltip player_id="28858" first="Dylan" last="Layne"] 6-2 205 SS Lake Oswego <strong>(OFFERS: E. Washington)</strong>- Layne earned all-conference honors as a Sophomore, helping his team to the state title game. He is currently listed as one of the favorites for TRL and State defensive POY honors. His physicality and overall intelligence are where he separates himself. 20.[player_tooltip player_id="108147" first="Kellen" last="Hale"] 6-5 210 LB/TE Tualatin- As stated numerous times Hale could be the next kid offered out of this group. He earned 1st team all-conference honors as a Junior, and he is equally talented on the offensive side of the ball. You can’t teach 6-5 and athletic. 21.[player_tooltip player_id="108140" first="Bryce" last="Dyer"] 6-5 205 WR North Medford- One of the fastest rising recruits in Oregon. The two-sport standout impresses with his overall mobility in the secondary at 6-5. While projecting on offense it’s rare to see a kid so fluid with that type of size. 22.[player_tooltip player_id="28854" first="Jackson" last="Jones"] 6-0 190 QB Tualatin- Jones was a unanimous 1st team All TRL pick as a Junior, leading the state in TDs with 18 and 1,484 yards, during the shortened spring season. Some question the size if we are talking collegiate projection, but not the arm. Kids got a whip. 23.[player_tooltip player_id="143912" first="Drew" last="Bennett"] 6-1 175 ATH Westview <strong>(OFFERS: Idaho)</strong>- One of only two junior’s named 1st team all-state by PRZ on both sides of the football last Spring. He has uncanny instincts in the secondary, specializing in picking off passes and taking them back for TDs. 24.[player_tooltip player_id="204547" first="Pierce" last="Davidson"] 6-7 195 WR/DE Marshfield- You can do a lot with 6-7. The returning 1st team all-league WR is also a legit asset on the defensive side of the ball. With continued progression Davidson could turn into a solid TE/WR at the collegiate level or put on additional size and play D. Regardless there is a lot of potential. 25.[player_tooltip player_id="143904" first="Justin" last="Parnell"] 6-4 285 T Dallas- Not a lot of people know about Parnell playing 5A Oregon ball, but he is a legit presence moving incredibly well for a big man. He did not allow a sack during the 6-game spring season. Look for him to be a 1st team all-conference kid on both sides of the football, while also being considered one of the top throwers in the state in track.