2022 Metro League Player of the Year Favorites
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It still early with a lot yet to be determined before next season, but have a look at who projects as the conference POY favorites in each league as of right now.. NEXT UP: Pacific Conference OFFENSE 1. Jordan…
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Continue ReadingIt still early with a lot yet to be determined before next season, but have a look at who projects as the conference POY favorites in each league as of right now..
NEXT UP: Pacific Conference
OFFENSE
1. Jordan Fisher Jordan Fisher 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Westview | 2023 State OR RB 23’ Westview- Fisher broke out as a Junior averaging 9.56 yards per carry, while totaling 1,549 yards and 26 TDs. With the transfer of Sam Leavitt Sam Leavitt 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB West Linn | 2023 State OR and the graduation of WR’s Darrius Clemons Darrius Clemons 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Westview | 2022 State OR and Drew Bennett Drew Bennett 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Westview | 2022 State OR , the Cats will rely heavily on the run game putting even more emphasis on the very versatile back.
2. Payton Roth Payton Roth 6'4" | 200 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2023 State OR RB 23’ Jesuit- I could see Roth breaking records and being the conference and state POY. He has that type of potential. Last season he went down early with an injury after multiple TDs & 200+ yard performances.
3. Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2024 State OR RB 24’ Jesuit- Burt Jr. has the potential of being Oregon’s breakout player of the year on both sides of the football. He split time with Roth and Michael Rincon Michael Rincon 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2022 State OR , so he was not a featured guy by any means. That said any time he touches the ball he looks like the best player on the field.
4. Kaden Huppin Kaden Huppin 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Westview | 2023 State OR ATH 23’ Westview- I expect Huppin to compliment Fisher nicely, and have a big year on the offensive side of the ball. If talented 2025 QB Nolan Keeney Nolan Keeney 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2025 State OR does a good job, he will reap the statistical benefits with the graduation of a talented senior group.
5. Hunter Borter Hunter Borter 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Beaverton | 2023 State OR QB 23’ Beaverton- Borter had a nice Junior year and has the potential of being one of the top QBs in the region. That said as BHS graduates some talented skill kids and there are real question marks as it relates to his surrounding cast. He will be the X factor if they are to win.
DEFENSE
1. Noah Staley Noah Staley 6'0" | 220 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2023 State OR DE/OLB 23’ Jesuit- As as a 6-0 220 pound DE staley played out of position from a size standpoint, earning 1st team all Metro honors as a Junior. He is a freak athlete and incredibly strong, making it difficult for those on the O line to deal with his overall athletcism. He will be a problem for opponents.
2. Garrett Speer Garrett Speer 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Jesuit | 2023 State OR WLB 23’- Another kid who broke out as a junior earning 1st team all Metro and honorable mention all state honors. Much like Staley he plays with his hair on fire and only knows one speed. With the talent around him, look for Speer to excel even more so at that WLB spot.
3. Liam Cassidy Liam Cassidy 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL Jesuit | 2024 State OR DT 24’ Jesuit- As a prospect Cassidy ranks as one of the top recruits in the state. There isn’t always a lot of notoriety playing on the interior like he does, but Cassidy will require a consistent double team and even that might not work. Look for him to follow up on his 1st team all Metro accolades as a POY favorite.
4. Jace Burton Jace Burton 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Jesuit | 2024 State OR CB 24’ Jesuit- It wouldnt surprise me to see Burton pick off a handful of passes and end up being the Metro POY. His 1st team all conference honors as a Sophomore speaks to his potential. The kid is legit.
5. Kaden Huppin Kaden Huppin 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Westview | 2023 State OR CB 23’ Westview- As referenced on Offense, Huppin will be in the spotlight as a senior with the graduation of so many. He was an all conference kid on D as a Junior and tests off the charts. Expect him to mirror reigning POY Drew Bennett Drew Bennett 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Westview | 2022 State OR on defense and some of his numbers.
6. Campbell Sager Campbell Sager 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL Westview | 2023 State OR DE 23’ Westview- Sager has the size and demeanor to dominate and write his own ticket. We will see how much of a defensive presence he has, as teams will prepare for him, specifically after earning 1st team all league honors last season.
7. Blake Hurley Blake Hurley 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Sunset | 2024 State OR OLB 24’ Sunset- Hurley comes from a talented family and had an impressive Sophomore season earning 3rd team all conference accolades. You can expect him to be one of the top two way athletes in the Metro with the Apollos losing a lot to graduation.
8. Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2024 State OR LB 24’ Jesuit- Burt is one of the top players in the state for his class but it’s yet to be determined where his presence will be felt the most. Whether that’s offense, defense or both.