PRZ Prospect Tour- Oregon Preview (DEFENSE)
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The PRZ Prospect Tour comes through Oregon this Sunday at Hare Field in Hillsboro. Double digit offered or projected D1 athletes will be in attendance to go a long with a host of the state’s best. Have a look as…
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Continue ReadingThe PRZ Prospect Tour comes through Oregon this Sunday at Hare Field in Hillsboro. Double digit offered or projected D1 athletes will be in attendance to go a long with a host of the state’s best. Have a look as we preview some of the top individuals already registered on offense and defense.
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DEFENSE
Tyler King Tyler King 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Clackamas | 2023 State OR DE/OLB 23’ Clackamas- One of the fastest rising prospects in Oregon was recently offered by Idaho. The 6-5 235 rusher comes hard and quick off the edge, much like Colorado bound teammate Kaden Ludwick Kaden Ludwick 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL Clackamas | 2022 State OR .
Sam Kline Sam Kline 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Sheldon | 2024 State OR LB/ATH 24’ Sheldon- Super stoked to see this kid. One of Oregon’s best for 2024 on both sides of the football. Averaged 10.3 yards per rush and 11.8 per catch as a freshman on 32 touches. He followed that up nicely as a sophomore with 30 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks on D.
Oliver Fisher Oliver Fisher 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Sherwood | 2023 State OR DE/TE 23’ Sherwood- Another athlete who projects at the D1 level. The 6-5 220-pound DE/TE is a super intriguing prospect, who earned 1st team all-conference accolades at DE and could be even better at TE, to put his overall athleticism into perspective.
Gabe Staszak Gabe Staszak 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL South Medford | 2024 State OR DE 24’ South Medford- The 6-6 215 pound D end is one of the top defensive players in the state for 2024 and proved that last season, making 41 total tackles, with 7 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks on the year.
Will Wilson Will Wilson 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Tualatin | 2023 State OR LB 23’ Tualatin- Wilson is one of the fastest rising recruits in all of Oregon in my opinion. He has one of the highest ceilings of any athlete statewide and someone I see as a potential D1 kid.
Jaylan Moore Jaylan Moore 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Sherwood | 2024 State OR DB 24’ Sherwood- One of Oregon’s top 24’s. The 3* ATH made the move to Sherwood and will make a huge impact for the Bowmen who have a shot to be one of 6As best next season.
Patrick Wooley Patrick Wooley 6'5" | 350 lbs | DL Liberty | 2024 State OR DL 24’ Liberty- The 6-5 350 pounder earned 1st team all-Pacific conference accolades as a Sophomore. If he continues to develop and progresses with his mobility, the sky’s the limit.
Zack Wusstig ATH 23’ Jefferson- We’ve talked about the 2A POY favorite next season recently. He earned 1st team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball, and even more importantly impressed on the 7v7 circuit against top national competition.
Brady Crenshaw Brady Crenshaw 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Lebanon | 2023 State OR DB 23’ Lebanon- Definitely excited to see this kid. He has excelled on the 7v7 circuit as part of MVP and will be a projected 1st team 5A all state Safety.
Vaughn Croxton Vaughn Croxton 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Tigard | 2023 State OR LB 23’ Tigard- Croxton had a phenomenal junior campaign, earning 2nd team all TRL honors on both sides of the football. He is one of the state’s top FB’s and had a big year on D.
Luke Fahner Luke Fahner 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Barlow | 2024 State OR WLB 24’ Gresham- What will be one of the top players in the Mt Hood next season. He earned all conference honors as a Sophomore, with former pro and head coach James Allen speaking highly of him.
Colton Gaffney Colton Gaffney 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Gresham | 2023 State OR OL/DL 23’ Gresham- One of the more underrated players in the state in my opinion. Look for the 6-5 dual threat lineman to have a big off season after going somewhat under the radar.
Austin Goetz Austin Goetz 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Tigard | 2023 State OR LB 23’ Tigard- One of the most athletic LBs in the Northwest. Goetz is a kid who I think could surprise some people from a recruiting standpoint and end up at a Big Sky or something similar.
Kainoa Hayes DL 6-2 230 25’ Central Catholic- Hayes could play early for the Rams and combos nicely with fellow 2025 standout Zachary Davis Zachary Davis 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2025 State OR . CC once again has dudes.
Henry Masters Henry Masters 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Tigard | 2023 State OR LB 23’ Tigard- Another THS athlete who excelled as a Junior earning All TRL accolades on both sides of the football. The Tigers didn’t have their typical season in 21’ but could be one of the state’s best this year.
Blake Hurley Blake Hurley 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Sunset | 2024 State OR LB/ATH 24’ Sunset- One of the only sophomores to earn all-conference honors last season in the Metro. Hurley is ridiculously athletic with his brother Hayden Hurley Hayden Hurley 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Sunset | 2022 State OR being a 1st team all league guy on both sides of the ball in 2021.
Efren Hurtado DE/OLB 24’ Prosser, WA – This kid is everywhere. He has already made huge strides after earning all-conference honors in 21’. Look for him to represent WA well.
Mason Yochum Mason Yochum 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB McMinnville | 2023 State OR LB 24’ Mcminnville- Most weren’t aware of Yochum before last season playing for the Grizzlies. That should change after his breakout campaign where he earned 1st team honors as a Junior.
Spencer Krussman OL/DL 23’ Glencoe- Krussman is one my sleepers and will play a huge role for the Crimson Tide this coming season. A lot of credit to coach Ian Reynoso (One of Oregon’s best) with the very versatile lineman’s development.
Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR OL/DL 24’ South Salem- What will be a 4-year starter for the Saxons and one of the best to come out of South when all is said and done. From a recruiting standpoint a lot is yet to be determined but the kid can play.
Trevor O’leary Trevor O’leary 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Glencoe | 2024 State OR DB 24’ Glencoe- Not a lot of people know about O’Leary yet, but the all-conference DB as a sophomore is a player. Expect to see him lead at QB and play a major role with the graduation of Royce Fasel Royce Fasel 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB Glencoe | 2022 State OR and Zack Schlottmann Zack Schlottmann 6'3" | 230 lbs | TE Glencoe | 2022 State OR .
Tommy Pempel DB/ATH 24’ Lincoln- One of the state leaders in INTs as a Sophomore. Pempel projects as one of the top players in the PIL and will get a chance to prove himself.
Pierce Walker S/ATH 24’ McNary- Walker is a sleeper. He started as a sophomore and could be one of the Valley’s best. Definitely a kid to keep an eye on.