Oregon’s Top D lineman for 2024 (Ranked #1-10)
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Over the next few weeks we will be breaking down Oregon’s top athletes by position for the 2024 class. Have a look at the state’s top D lineman. The overall rankings with the Top 150 is referenced here. https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2024-rankings/ *Individuals…
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Over the next few weeks we will be breaking down Oregon’s top athletes by position for the 2024 class. Have a look at the state’s top D lineman. The overall rankings with the Top 150 is referenced here.
*Individuals will only be ranked on one side of the ball. Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level.
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1. Liam Cassidy Liam Cassidy 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL Jesuit | 2024 State OR 6-5 310 Jesuit (OFFERS: UNLV) As a sophomore Cassidy earned 1st team all-league honors on D. As a Junior he earned 2nd team honors on O, showing off his overall versatility and ability to play anywhere. Jesuit graduates maybe the most talented line in the NW, as we will find out quickly how much of a difference he alone can make.
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Gabe Staszak
Gabe
Staszak
6'6" | 270 lbs | OL
South Medford | 2024
State
OR
6-5 225 South Medford- Staszak broke out as a sophomore and followed that up nicely in 22′, accounting for 45 tackles (17 solo), with 13 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. He brings a lot to the table standing close to 6-6.
3. Will Haverland Will Haverland 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL Sheldon | 2024 State OR 6-5 220 Sheldon- The 6-5 Haverland had an outstanding year, racking up 29 total tackles, with 12.5 tackles for loss, and a sack. When all is said and done he could very well be listed as the top D lineman in Oregon as the film speaks for itself.
4. Brayden Welch Brayden Welch 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Oregon City | 2024 State OR 6-5 250 Oregon City- Just a good overall athlete with size. Welch was an honorable mention all-conference D end and looked the part catching the ball at TE. He was definitely one of 6A’s breakout performers.
5. Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR 6-0 255 South Salem- From a pure talent standpoint there are few who are better. He was a matchup night mare for most lineman due to his size and strength. On the year he earned 1st team all-conference honors, finishing in the top 10 in sacks.
6. Ryder Swanson Ryder Swanson 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Oregon City | 2024 State OR 6-1 220 Oregon City- Swanson earned 2nd team all TRL honors for the second year in a row. Look for him and OC to be a potential top 10 team and talked about often in 2023.
7. Patrick Wooley Patrick Wooley 6'5" | 350 lbs | DL Liberty | 2024 State OR 6-5 350 Liberty- Wooley’s shear size makes him a prospect. He earned 1st team all league honors as a sophomore, and honorable mention all conference accolades on both sides of the ball this past season. It will come down to mobility and how he progresses.
8. Matix Carpenter Matix Carpenter 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Central Catholic | 2024 State OR 6-1 260 Central Catholic- Easily one of the top overall lineman in Oregon, earning 1st team all league accolades on both sides of the football. He will project on D due to size.
9. Makani Manuwai Makani Manuwai 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL South Medford | 2024 State OR 6-0 250 South Medford- Manuwai had a phenomenal season, racking up 1st team all conference honors. His overall agility and ability to hit may have him playing OLB or FB at the next level.
10. Kayle Pisano Kayle Pisano 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Clackamas | 2024 State OR 6-3 230 Clackamas- Pisano had a breakout season, earning 2nd team all Mt Hood honors, while making 45 total tackles, 4 sacks, and 6 tackles for loss. He has good size and is a talented overall athlete (baseball).