Oregon’s Top 2025’s Featured + Analysis
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Referenced below are some of Oregon’s top athletes for the class of 2025. The Top 40 list https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2025-rankings/ is general in nature, as there will be numerous adjustments and additions as the year progresses, with the athletes still being so young. Have a look..
Zhaiel Smith Zhaiel Smith 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 5-11 175 ATH Central Catholic- A lot is yet to be determined but as of right now Smith has the potential of being the top player in Oregon for the 2025 class. In limited time last season, he averaged 23.5 yards per carry for the state champs.
Jace Eveland Jace Eveland 6'7" | 300 lbs | OL Redmond | 2025 State OR 6-7 315 T Putnam- This kid isn’t just big, He earned 1st team all-conference honors as a freshman for a program which has struggled, making the accolades all the more impressive. From a projection standpoint size is necessary these days so look for him to do well on the recruiting front in the years ahead.
Avirey Durdahl Avirey Durdahl 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Adrienne Nelson | 2025 State OR 6-0 180 QB Nelson- One of the most respected QB trainers in the West called this kid “the real deal and a major D1 recruit”. He started 4 games as a freshman, throwing 10 TDs/4 INTs for the brand-new HS. Expect a big off season on the 7v7 circuit.
Baron Naone Baron Naone 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-4 205 TE/LB West Linn- A big physical presence who projects as one of Oregon’s top recruits for the class. Dad played at Oregon St. You can’t teach the size, with the Lions having the potential of going on a multi-year state title run with athletes like Naone.
Nolan Keeney Nolan Keeney 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2025 State OR 6-4 190 QB Westview- Keeney has the potential of being a major D1 recruit. His running ability compliments his size and arm strength. You will hear a lot about this kid, playing for one of the state’s fastest rising programs.
Hudson Hardy Hudson Hardy 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-3 190 ATH/LB West Linn- A future POY candidate, expect to hear a lot about him in the years ahead. His ability to maneuver out of the backfield at 6-3 is unique, rushing for 1000+ yards and 13 TDs at the freshman level this past season.
Suliasi Laulaupeaalu Suliasi Laulaupeaalu 6'4" | 335 lbs | OL Sherwood | 2025 State OR 6-3 345 OL Sherwood- The big man earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a freshman on the O line, and moves well for a kid still so young with his size. With continued progression he could be a legit recruit at the D1 level.
Landon Fay Landon Fay 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL McMinnville | 2025 State OR 6-3 235 LB McMinnville- It’s rare to see a kid with his combination of size and fluidity at such a young age. He could end up as a DE or somewhere up front, projecting as one of the top defenders in Oregon.
Rowan Krahel Rowan Krahel 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL Beaverton | 2025 State OR 6-3 280 OL/DT Beaverton- Has next level potential. Great size. You can expect for him to play early on both sides of the football for a program where overall numbers have decreased substantially.
Kelvin Horton Kelvin Horton 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Glencoe | 2025 OR 6-1 180 RB/LB Glencoe- Kelvin is the brother of Logan Horton now at Oregon St. One of the top fullbacks to come out of Oregon in some time. He has similar traits and could assume a role much like all everything 2022 athlete Royce Fasel Royce Fasel 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB Glencoe | 2022 State OR .
Liam Davis Liam Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 6-0 165 Safety/ATH Lake Oswego- Played varsity ball as a freshman and will be a major player in the years ahead. Could very well start both ways next season. He will be a big part of the Lakers future and a top athlete within Oregon.
Oliver Macy Oliver Macy 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 6-4 170 OLB/RB Lake Oswego- The younger, yet bigger brother, of 1st team all TRL LB Calvin Macy Calvin Macy 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Lake Oswego | 2023 State OR . The Lakers have a host of talented young kids with size, who could get on the field early, after graduating a talented senior class.
Brayden Boe Brayden Boe 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2025 OR 6-4 175 WR Mountainside- Boe is already garnering D1 offers in hoops and has that type of potential on the football field. You can’t teach the size, genes (Dad D1 hooper), and overall athleticism.
Luke Baker Luke Baker 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Clackamas | 2025 State OR 5-11 170 QB/ATH Central Catholic- One of the only freshman to get time for the state champs this past season. He is expected to excel on the 7v7 circuit and be a featured athlete for one of the region’s top programs.
Danny Wideman Danny Wideman 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2025 State OR 5-9 160 ATH West Linn- You will hear a lot about this kid in the years ahead. One of the top three-sport athletes in the Pacific NW. Could be the exception to the rule from a size standpoint, also excelling on the baseball field.
Ryan Holmes Ryan Holmes 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-2 210 OLB West Linn- The Holmes family definitely doesn’t disappoint. Look for Ryan to be a problem for opponents within the TRL from an early age. The Lions are so loaded so playing time is a question mark.
Jesaun Gonzalez Jesaun Gonzalez 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Crater | 2025 OR 6-2 185 WR Crater- Gonzalez has great size and could be one of the top WR’s in the conference and maybe the state at the 5A level next year. He could be one of the breakout athletes on the 7v7 circuit as part of an impressive MVP program.
Kaden Martirano Kaden Martirano 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB West Salem | 2025 State OR 6-2 180 QB West Salem- Head Coach Shawn Stanley is one of Oregon’s all-time greats. He has coached some of the state’s top QB’s and overall athletes, and Martirano has the potential of being in that conversation.
Treynor Cleeland Treynor Cleeland 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Jesuit | 2025 State OR 5-11 170 QB Jesuit- Most are aware based on the last name. He has NFL genes with his brother Roice Cleeland Roice Cleeland 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Jesuit | 2023 State OR ranked the top center in Oregon. With continued growth Treynor has a high ceiling at the QB spot.
Truman Brasfield Truman Brasfield 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Corvallis | 2025 State OR 6-0 155 ATH Corvallis- Brasfield was one of the only players state wide to make an impact for his team at the Varsity level as a freshman, on both sides of the football. On the year he caught 19 passes for 300 yards and 2 TDs, to go along with 15 total tackles on D.
Kellen Hicks Kellen Hicks 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mountainside | 2025 State OR 6-0 165 ATH Mountainside- Just an outstanding overall athlete. Can pretty much play any skill position on the field other than QB. The Mavericks have the numbers and talent to compete state wide.
Zachary Davis Zachary Davis 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 6-1 225 OLB/DE Central Catholic- Davis should play early for the Rams, being named an Adidas Freshman All American. His combination of size and speed make him one of the more versatile defenders in Oregon.
Miles Ott Miles Ott 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Tigard | 2025 State OR LB/ATH Tigard 6-1 185 LB/RB Tigard- Fast and physical multi sport athlete, who also excels on the baseball field. Tigard should be back in title contention with some of these younger guys leading the way.
Lusiano Lopez Lusiano Lopez 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 5-11 220 DT Lake Oswego- Undersized for the position but a real talent up front. Played some varsity ball as a freshman. The Lakers will continue to be a contender in the years ahead with Lopez projected to be one of the state’s top defensive athletes
Nick Crowley Nick Crowley 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH Wilsonville | 2025 State OR 5-10 160 WR Wilsonville-Another kid who made an impact early and projects as one of the best in Oregon at the 5A level. Crowley caught 19 passes for 217 yards and 2 TDs, also making 11 tackles defensively at the Varsity level. Look for him to be a featured athlete on the 7v7 circuit as part of Team Lillard.
Kameron Rague Kameron Rague 6'1" | 195 lbs | ATH South Medford | 2025 State OR 5-10 170 DB Cascade Christian- Rague did a little bit of everything as a freshman starting at the Safety position, while contributing at RB. Even as a youngster his ability to hit was impressive, making 63 total tackles with 5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks on the year. His 9.1 yards per carry average and 3 TDs offensively speak to his overall athleticism.
JoJo Harrower JoJo Harrower 6'5" | 195 lbs | QB Ashland | 2025 State OR 6-3 180 QB Ashland- Starting Varsity QB as a freshman before injury. Has an ideal frame and a legit arm. Will need to work on mechanics and hopefully get some time in the pocket next year.
Drew Baltz Drew Baltz 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-2 175 WR West Linn- Baltz can play on either side of the ball and would start for a majority of the programs within Oregon as a Sophomore. That said as the Lions are loaded and he may have to wait his turn.
Grant Valley Grant Valley 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Jesuit | 2025 State OR 6-1 170 WR Jesuit- One of the fastest kids in the Metro and maybe the state for his class. Expect him to be a primary target at WR from a young age and be a reason for the run-oriented team to air it out.
Owen Wright Owen Wright 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Tigard | 2025 State OR QB Tigard 5-10 155 QB/S Tigard- Super talented overall athlete. Fundamentally sound. Passed for over 1000+ yards and 16TDs/4 INTs, while also being a standout in the secondary.
Jacob Thayer Jacob Thayer 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB La Salle | 2025 State OR 6-0 190 WLB La Salle- Thayer was a huge bright spot, for a team that went 0-10, and has a lot of work to do moving forward. On the year he made 22 total tackles in 5 games.
Drew Levin Drew Levin 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Lake Oswego | 2025 OR 5-11 160 QB Lake Oswego- Many remember the name with Drew’s father Jesse Levin ranking as Oregon’s all-time leading WR in multiple categories (Yards, TDs). Levin is a multi-sport standout and should play a pivotal role for a top ranked Lakers program.
Josiah Thomas Josiah Thomas 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH Lake Oswego | 2025 OR 6-0 165 ATH Lake Oswego- Comes from a talented family with his brother Tyeson Thomas now at Oregon St. Josiah can play a host of different positions and will project as one of the most versatile kids in the region.
Kyle Miller Kyle Miller 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Thurston | 2025 State OR 5-9 165 QB Thurston- Likely the QB for the Colts for the next three years. Won the Northwest 9 QB Championship for 2025. Size is obviously an issue if we are referencing projection but the kid can sling it.
Mark Williams Mark Williams 5'9" | 190 lbs | LB Jefferson | 2025 OR 5-9 190 LB Jefferson- Williams racked up 2nd team all-conference PIL accolades as a 9th grader, more than holding his own against much bigger and older competition. The Demo’s have dudes.
Jake Drakalovich Jake Drakalovich 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 5-11 155 ATH Lake Oswego- Another super talented overall athlete, who much Liam Davis Liam Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR , could play early for the Lakers on both sides of the football.
CJ Sloan CJ Sloan 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Southridge | 2025 State OR 5-10 170 DB Southridge- Probably the top young athlete coming up for a program that has struggled in recent years. Sloan plays the RB spot but will most likely project in the secondary.
Ayden Hancox Ayden Hancox 5'10" | 275 lbs | DL Reynolds | 2025 State OR 5-10 240 DL Reynolds- Hancox earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a freshman, with 14 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 hurries in 6 games. He’s undersized at his position but physically impressive.
Jack Barss Jack Barss 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Lakeridge | 2025 State OR 5-10 150 ATH Lakeridge- One of the more polished young WRs state wide. Has excelled for EForce on the 7v7 circuit. The Pacers are loaded with 2023 & 24′ talent and will look for Barss to step up and lead the youth.
Corbin Davis Corbin Davis 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Clackamas | 2025 State OR 5-10 155 WR/WLB Putnam- Not a lot of people are aware of him playing for the Kingsmen. That said as he has been turning heads as part of EForce, looking super smooth in the process.
Nick Bocchetti Nick Bocchetti 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Clackamas | 2025 State OR 5-8 160 RB Oregon City- Undersized but talented and someone we could hear a lot about in the years ahead. OC has an impressive group returning, specifically upfront, which will only help to bolster Bocchetti’s stock.