Oregon’s Top Athletes for 2024 (Ranked #1-50) + Analysis

* Please note all rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2024-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2024-rankings/</a> Full Rankings #1-50 listed here &nbsp; 1.[player_tooltip player_id="152356" first="Joey" last="Olsen"] 6-5 200 WR Lakeridge- <strong>(OFFERS: Penn St, Oregon St, Arizona St, Nevada, Louisville)</strong> As of right now the 4* WR is ranked one of the nation's top wide outs for his class (15th nationally-247). Dating back to his freshman season, he has accounted for 567 yards on 31 catches (18.3 ypc) and 7 TDs. With his size and overall physicality, he could potentially develop into a TE at the next level. 2.[player_tooltip player_id="152337" first="Wiley" last="Donnerberg"] 6-3 200 ATH West Linn- Wiley has done well offensively early on as a Sophomore, averaging 12.3 ypc with 8 receptions and a TD, in his first two games. That said as I could see him developing into one of the top OLB's in the West with his frame and overall athleticism. 3.[player_tooltip player_id="152358" first="AJ" last="Pugliano"] 6-4 220 TE North Medford <strong>(OFFERS: Oregon)</strong>- Pugliano broke out as a freshman having a couple monster games, and earning all-conference honors. He followed that up nicely over the off season, grabbing his first PAC 12 offer from the Ducks. He could very well be the most recruited kid out of Southern Oregon since Chase Cota. 4.<strong>Timmy Mitchell Jr.</strong> 5-10 170 ATH North Medford- Mitchell earned MVP honors during last year's Les Schwab Bowl as a freshman, which was completely unprecedented. He's a unique talent, who you can expect to see ranked as one of the top two-way threats on the West coast. 5.[player_tooltip player_id="152339" first="Jayden" last="Fortier"] 6-4 190 WR Tualatin- People haven't had a chance to see Fortier yet as he has been hurt. As a youth he was a phenom but injuries have prevented him from showing out thus far. If he can regain his full health, he has the ability to be an elite 4* type talent. 6.[player_tooltip player_id="209499" first="Sam" last="Kline"] 6-2 180 ATH Sheldon- You will hear a lot about this kid in the years to come. As a freshman he accounted for 562 yards and a TD in 4 games. Unreal #s for a youngster at the 6A level. As a Sophomore he has excelled defensively with 12 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and a sack, in his first 3 games from his OLB spot. 7.[player_tooltip player_id="152332" first="Ethan" last="Biondine"] 6-0 215 LB Lakeridge- Big fan of this kid. Biondine came from over from the prestigious St. Louis program in Hawaii. He continues to up his stock, showing off his overall athleticism from the RB position. In the first 3 games he has averaged 7.3 tackles per game, 5.5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Offensively he has carried 11 times for 101 yards and 2 TDs. 8.[player_tooltip player_id="152361" first="Ryan" last="Vandenbrink"] 6-1 205 LB West Linn- The Oregon St baseball commit is one of the fastest rising prospects in the state on the football side of things. He has been incredibly impressive over the first 4 games, averaging 4.8 tackles per contest, 4 tackles for loss, a sack, and 3 pass deflections. He is definitely good enough to be a multi-sport athlete for the Beavers. 9.[player_tooltip player_id="206872" first="Stephen" last="Del Giudice"] 6-4 265 OL Grant- Definitely one of the better linemen in the NW for his class. Del Giudice started as a freshman, and moves very well for a kid still so young with his size. He should absolutely dominate the PIL upfront. 10.[player_tooltip player_id="152328" first="TC" last="Manumaleuna II"] 5-11 190 QB North Salem- <strong>(OFFERS: Oregon)</strong> Most are aware of Manumaleuna coming from a football family. He started as a freshman for the Vikings, something very rare. He is an incredible overall athlete so positionally he provides options for universities. 11.[player_tooltip player_id="152336" first="Gus" last="Donnerberg"] 6-3 200 TE/LB West Linn- Much like his twin brother, Gus is an unquestioned D1 athlete. Expect to see him develop into one of the state's best, for a Lions group which has the potential to win four state titles in a row, if you count last season. 12.[player_tooltip player_id="206871" first="Terrell" last="Kim"] 6-4 315 OL North Medford- Kim started as a freshman and did very well. He has great size and good overall mobility. Projection wise it will depend on his continued progression and how his body develops. 13.[player_tooltip player_id="152355" first="AJ" last="Noland"] 6-1 170 ATH Tualatin- Just an outstanding overall athlete. Noland is laser focused and can lock you up in the secondary. His brother currently resides in the Ducks defensive back field, and AJ has that type of potential and then some. 14.[player_tooltip player_id="206876" first="Sam" last="Mickelson"] 6-3 185 WR North Bend- The coaches down South say Mickelson could be one of the best to ever come through that region. He started as freshman, has legit size, and could post some of the top stats in the NW this year. 15.[player_tooltip player_id="152363" first="Nolen" last="Scott"] 6-1 185 DB Sherwood- Love the way this kid plays. As a Sophomore he is a two-way starter and one of the most instinctual DB's you will find. I could see Scott potentially cracking the top 10 before he is done, and being a conference POY candidate on both sides of the football. 16.[player_tooltip player_id="152345" first="Gabe" last="Howard"] 6-2 180 WR West Linn- The Oregon baseball commit will be another valuable asset in the coming years. He's another special kid who will be one of the state's best, while preparing to be an elite PAC12 baseball player. 17.[player_tooltip player_id="152353" first="Caden" last="Negra"] 6-3 170 WR Ashland- Negra comes from a football family and gives Ashland a presence they haven't had in a while. Look for him to be one of the best in the conference as a Sophomore and a future 5A Oregon POY candidate. 18.[player_tooltip player_id="152338" first="Kenen" last="Elder"] 6-0 170 WR Tualatin- As most know the T-Wolves are loaded. On most teams Elder would be the #1 or 2 option, even as a Sophomore. Expect to see him flourish as a Junior &amp; Senior as the kid can play. 19.[player_tooltip player_id="207256" first="Tyler" last="Konold"] 5-11 185 ATH Canby- One of the state statistical leaders among Sophomore's. He has gone for over 200+ and multiple TDs in games, and can also play some D. Get him in space and he is one of the state's best. 20.[player_tooltip player_id="152344" first="Hunter" last="Haines"] 6-0 160 ATH West Linn- Brother of former Oregon 6A POY [player_tooltip player_id="28717" first="Gavin" last="Haines"] now at OSU. Hunter's upside and projected growth is high, as I would expect him to be one of the more dominant players state wide as a Junior/Senior. 21.[player_tooltip player_id="152333" first="Lonnie" last="Burt"] 6-0 190 ATH Jesuit- Burt has looked phenomenal when given opportunities out of the backfield. His ability to run and cut at full speed is unique. I would expect his stock to rise shortly. 22.[player_tooltip player_id="152334" first="Jace" last="Burton"] 5-10 160 DB Jesuit- The son of former Portland St head coach Nigel Burton had a nice off season. He possesses football knowledge and instincts you can't teach, and projects as one of the top CB's in the NW for his class. 23.[player_tooltip player_id="152362" first="Ethan" last="Burkhead"] 6-0 160 ATH Thurston- Burkhead broke out on the 7v7 circuit playing for one of the fastest rising programs in the West in MVP. He followed that up nicely this off season, turning heads at the UW camp, and running a 4.63 laser (40) as a freshman. 24.[player_tooltip player_id="206873" first="Grant" last="Ellison"] 6-4 195 TE La Salle- One of 5A's top two-sport athletes (basketball). As a freshman he earned 1st team all-conference honors at TE, something very rare. He also looks good coming off the edge from his D end spot. 25.[player_tooltip player_id="152335" first="Liam" last="Cassidy"] 6-5 280 T Jesuit- Not a lot is known about Cassidy yet, except that he has an exceptional frame and the potential to be a big-time player up front. Jesuit's tradition of dominant lineman helps from a notoriety standpoint. &nbsp;