Some of the Most Influential 25’s Next Season
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A 2025 list of Oregon’s top freshman was recently released https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2025-rankings/. Here we take a look at some of the individuals who could be immediate impact players next season. There are numerous young athletes who are ranked but may not play…
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Continue ReadingA 2025 list of Oregon’s top freshman was recently released https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2025-rankings/.
Here we take a look at some of the individuals who could be immediate impact players next season. There are numerous young athletes who are ranked but may not play a key role next year due to team depth.
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Nolan Keeney Nolan Keeney 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2025 State OR 6-4 190 Westview- This just got a lot more interesting with 3* QB Sam Leavitt Sam Leavitt 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB West Linn | 2023 State OR making the move to West Linn. Keeney has the size and all of the tools to be a major D1 recruit and will have a host of talented kids around him this coming season. Look for Keeney to step up and be one of the NW’s most talked about underclassmen
Baron Naone Baron Naone 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-4 205 OLB/DE/TE West Linn- The Lions are loaded on both sides of the football. They would otherwise have numerous 25’s playing a role next year. Naone has the size and ability to be an immediate contributor even with the team’s depth.
Zhaiel Smith Zhaiel Smith 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 5-11 175 ATH Central Catholic- Potentially the top recruit in the state of Oregon for the 2025 class. CC graduates a special group but remains loaded. Smith played varsity ball as a freshman in limited time but should play a key role next season.
Liam Davis Liam Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Lake Oswego | 2025 State OR 6-1 170 ATH Lake Oswego- Davis played Varsity ball as a freshman and could start both ways as a Sophomore. The question becomes where does Coach Coury have him play positionally, as he is a talented QB/WR but still young.
JoJo Harrower JoJo Harrower 6'5" | 195 lbs | QB Ashland | 2025 State OR 6-3 180 QB Ashland- JoJo started as a freshman at QB. Something rare for any program. He spent a lot of time on his back as the Grizzlies line will need to be much improved. If he gets time, he has one of the state’s top 2024 targets in Caden Negra Caden Negra 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Ashland | 2024 State OR to throw to.
Brayden Boe Brayden Boe 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2025 OR 6-4 175 WR Mountainside- The Mavericks have legit talent and numbers coming up through the youth ranks. Bowe is a D1 basketball kid but projects as one of the state’s top football players as well. Look for Coach Mannion to make sure he’s in the mix.
Avirey Durdahl Avirey Durdahl 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Adrienne Nelson | 2025 State OR 6-0 175 QB Nelson- Durdahl is a kid we will hear a lot about in the years ahead. He started as a freshman throwing 10 TDs/4INTs in 4 games for the new HS. Everyone is returning as they should be one of the better teams in the Mt Hood this coming season.
Jace Eveland Jace Eveland 6'7" | 300 lbs | OL Redmond | 2025 State OR 6-7 315 T Putnam- The word has gotten out on Eveland as the 1st team All-conference O lineman made a name for himself as a freshman. At the 5A level he should absolutely dominate the competition even as a sophomore.
Truman Brasfield Truman Brasfield 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Corvallis | 2025 State OR 6-0 155 ATH Corvallis- Most aren’t aware of Brasfield yet, playing 5A ball. Look for him to be a primary target after catching 19 passes for 300 yards and 2 TDs as a freshman. He should also be considered one of the top defenders for his class making 15 total tackles in 21′.
Suliasi Laulaupeaalu Suliasi Laulaupeaalu 6'4" | 335 lbs | OL Sherwood | 2025 State OR 6-3 335 OL Sherwood- The Bowmen have the potential of being one of the top 6A teams in the state. Suliasi broke out as a freshman earning honorable mention all-conference honors, and could play a key role on a big stage next season if they make a playoff run.
Landon Fay Landon Fay 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL McMinnville | 2025 State OR 6-3 235 OLB/DE McMinnville- The Grizzlies are not a traditional power and should be excited about having one of the state’s best coming up through the ranks. Expect Fay to be one of the top players in the conference as a Sophomore.
Kelvin Horton Kelvin Horton 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Glencoe | 2025 OR 6-1 190 FB/LB Glencoe- With Royce Fasel Royce Fasel 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB Glencoe | 2022 State OR and others graduating Horton could be thrust into the spotlight next season. He is physically gifted and comes from a talented family, where playing early is nothing new.
Zachary Davis Zachary Davis 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 6-1 225 OLB/DE Central Catholic- Davis has received some national notoriety at a young age and should get an immediate opportunity to back it up for the reigning state champs. He projects as a versatile- dual threat, outside edge rusher.
Jesaun Gonzalez Jesaun Gonzalez 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Crater | 2025 OR 6-2 180 WR Crater- Gonzalez projects as one of the top players in his conference next season. One of the most respected 7v7 guys in the region Matt Quinn of MVP speaks highly of him, saying he has the potential of being one of 5A’s best.