Oregon’s Top 100 (2024’s) + Analysis

Breaking down the state's top Sophomore's we take a look at individuals ranked #1-25 for the 2024 class. The overall top 100 is referenced here<a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2024-rankings/"> https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2024-rankings/</a> with numerous athletes jumping up the board... 1.[player_tooltip player_id="152356" first="Joey" last="Olsen"] 6-5 200 WR Lakeridge <strong>OFFERS: Ariz St, Tennessee, Oregon St, Penn St, Nevada</strong>- Currently ranked the #15 WR in the nation and #72 overall for his class. Olsen recently garnered his first SEC offer after earning 1st team all-league honors, and accounting for 1,074 yards and 11 TDs on 50 receptions (21.5 ypc) over the last two seasons. With his size he could be a converted TE at the next level as well. 2.[player_tooltip player_id="152337" first="Wiley" last="Donnerberg"] 6-3 200 ATH West Linn- Donnerberg has D1 genes and projects at that level on both sides of the football. He had a very successful Sophomore season catching 23 passes for 400+ yards and 3 TDs in 9 games, earning 2nd team all TRL accolades. He was just as impressive on D making 20 tackles, with 7 PBUs and 3 tackles for loss. Wiley separates himself with his versatility. 3.[player_tooltip player_id="152358" first="AJ" last="Pugliano"] 6-4 220 TE/OLB North Medford<strong> OFFERS: Oregon, Oregon St</strong>- Pugliano could very well be the #1 recruit on this board when all is said and done. Nationally he is ranked as a 4* recruit and brings an unmatched work ethic to the table. Expect a big off season and junior campaign. 4.[player_tooltip player_id="278367" first="Brysen" last="Kachel"] 6-3 225 LB West Albany- Another kid who has the potential of being a big time D1 recruit with continued progression. His combination of size and speed is rare. Kachel was the only Sophomore to earn all state accolades on both sides of the football in Oregon, catching 15 passes for 270 yards and 2 TDs, while making 26 total tackles with a sack. 5.[player_tooltip player_id="152335" first="Liam" last="Cassidy"] 6-5 300 DL Jesuit- Cassidy was dominant on the interior as a Sophomore, moving incredibly well for a big man still so young. He earned 1st team All Metro honors on D as it will be interesting to see how he is used on the offensive side of the ball as well. 6.[player_tooltip player_id="278369" first="Devin" last="Brooks"] 6-4 300 OL Clackamas- One of the fastest rising recruits in Oregon. Brooks had a breakout year earning 1st team All Mt Hood honors, while impressing with his fluidity and savage blocks. He is a potential double digit D1 offer guy. 7<strong>.Timmy Mitchell Jr.</strong> 5-10 170 ATH Central Catholic- Only two years in and this kids resume is incredibly impressive. He helped the Rams win a state title this past season, while being the youngest player ever to participate in the Les Schwab Bowl (Oregon All Star Game) and be named it's MVP. 8.[player_tooltip player_id="152354" first="Cru" last="Newman"] 5-11 170 QB Central Catholic- Definitely the exception to the rule from a size standpoint. The Mt Hood Conference POY as a Sophomore, and the PRZ Offensive Player of the Year put up some ridiculous numbers, throwing 37 TDs/4 INTs while hitting on 72% of his passes. His elusiveness and ability to run was just as impressive averaging 7.3 ypc (562 yards, 7 TDs). 9.[player_tooltip player_id="278368" first="Charlie" last="Crowell"] 6-5 215 TE Summit- From a projection standpoint Crowell has the size and overall athleticism (basketball) to be a big time recruit at the next level. In limited time as a Sophomore he averaged 22 yards per catch and should dominate 5A competition. 10.[player_tooltip player_id="152363" first="Nolen" last="Scott"] 6-1 175 ATH Sherwood- Scott made one of the biggest jumps of any athlete on this board and projects as the best athlete to come out of Sherwood since David Morris of Oregon St. He earned 1st team all conference honors as a kick returner and 2nd team RB accolades, averaging 7.6 ypc with 1,519 total yards and 10 TDs. 11.[player_tooltip player_id="209499" first="Sam" last="Kline"] 6-2 180 LB/ATH Sheldon- One of the more versatile kids in Oregon. He had an excpetional year as a Sophomore on D making 30 total tackles with 7 tackles for loss, after impressing on offense as a freshman. Something rare for any athlete at Sheldon. 12.[player_tooltip player_id="152336" first="Gus" last="Donnerberg"] 6-3 200 TE/WLB West Linn- Much like his brother, Gus is just an impressive overall athlete, who will have multiple options at the division 1 level. He earned honorable mention all conference accolades as a Sophomore, averaging 19.5 yards per catch with 3 TDs on the year. 13.[player_tooltip player_id="152339" first="Jayden" last="Fortier"] 6-4 200 TE/WR Tualatin- Fortier is back from injury and could end up ranked as one of the top recruits in the state where he originally projected. It's been a tough go, missing his entire Sophomore season, but he has been super impressive in his return dominating kids on the 7v7 circuit. 14.[player_tooltip player_id="206872" first="Stephen" last="Del Giudice"] 6-4 250 OL Grant- Get used to the name as he has the potential of being one of the best lineman to come out of the PIL in some time. He earned 1st team all conference honors on both sides of the football this past season after starting as a freshman. 15.[player_tooltip player_id="152332" first="Ethan" last="Biondine"] 6-0 220 LB Lakeridge- When all is said and done Biondine could statistically be one of Oregon's all time leaders defensively. Originally playing for the presigious St. Louis program in Hawaii, he started as a freshman for the Pacers and made 88 total tackles, with 14.5 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks as a Sophomore. 16.[player_tooltip player_id="206871" first="Terrell" last="Kim"] 6-4 315 OL North Medford- Kim broke out as a freshman and backed it up as a Sophomore earning 1st team all conference accolades. His understanding of the game and ability to manuever as a big man speaks to his projection. 17.[player_tooltip player_id="152328" first="TC" last="Manumaleuna II"] 5-11 190 QB/ATH North Salem <strong>OFFERS: Florida St, Miami, Oregon, Louisville- </strong> You are not going to find a much better kid, coming from a football family where the offers speak for themselves. The Vikings have a chance to make a run for the first time in years. 18.[player_tooltip player_id="152333" first="Lonnie" last="Burt"] 6-1 190 ATH Jesuit- Pound for pound Burt is one of the top players in Oregon. He could very well be the state's breakout player of the year this coming season, splitting time at the RB spot with talented 23' [player_tooltip player_id="205822" first="Payton" last="Roth"], and being a POY candidate on D. 19.[player_tooltip player_id="152334" first="Jace" last="Burton"] 5-10 160 CB Jesuit- Burton had a one of the most impressive years of any Sophomore state wide, earning 1st team honors on D and 2nd team offensively. As everyone knows he comes from a football family with his father Nigel the former head coach at PSU. He will play D1 ball at some level. 20.[player_tooltip player_id="152355" first="AJ" last="Noland"] 6-1 170 DB Tualatin- One of the big reasons the T wolves had the season they did was Noland's play on D. He earned 2nd team all conference accolades and projects as a top DB within Oregon. As most know his brother currently resides in the Ducks secondary. 21.[player_tooltip player_id="152344" first="Hunter" last="Haines"] 6-1 170 ATH West Linn- I could see Haines being a 1st team all state athlete for the next two seasons, and helping to lead the Lions to multiple state titles. As most are aware he comes from a super impressive family with his brother Gavin a former 6A POY and current OSU running back. 22.[player_tooltip player_id="278371" first="Ryder" last="Swanson"] 6-3 220 DE Oregon City- Not a lot of people know about this kid yet but they should. Swanson broke out in the state's toughest conference earning 2nd team all conference accolades as a Sophomore. He possesses good size and speed and can get off the ball as well as any 24' in Oregon. 23.[player_tooltip player_id="152361" first="Ryan" last="Vandenbrink"] 6-1 205 LB/RB West Linn <strong>COMMITTED: Oregon St Baseball-</strong> The Oregon St baseball commit is one of the top football players in Oregon. He had a phenomenal Sophomore season earning 2nd team all conference honors, while making 55 total tackles with 12 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. If he wanted to play D1 football he could do that as well. 24.[player_tooltip player_id="152353" first="Caden" last="Negra"] 6-3 170 WR Ashland- Another kid who comes from a talented family and played varsity ball as a freshman. If the Grizzlies can improve upfront and give freshman QB [player_tooltip player_id="285886" first="JoJo" last="Harrower"] some time, Negra will require a consistent double team and be tough for anyone to stop. 25.[player_tooltip player_id="278370" first="Mitch" last="Mahlum"] 6-3 215 LB Liberty- The son of head coach Eric Mahlum has great size and earned honorable mention all conference honors as a Sophomore. Coming from a football family with NFL genes the sky's the limit from a projection standpoint.