Oregon’s Top LB’s for 2024 (Ranked #1-20)
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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 LB’s. The overall rankings with the Top 150 is referenced here https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2024-rankings/ *Athletes will…
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Continue ReadingOver 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 LB’s. The overall rankings with the Top 150 is referenced here
*Athletes will only be listed on one side of the ball. Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level
1.Brysen Kachel 6-3 235 West Albany- Kachel had another phenomenal season, being named the MWC Defensive Player of the year and a unanimous 1st team LB/TE. Look for multiple schools to finally catch on and be vying for his services.
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Dexter Foster
Dexter
Foster
6'4" | 210 lbs | LB
Central Catholic | 2024
State
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6-4 210 Roosevelt- Foster projects as the top recruit in the PIL, earning 1st team all-league honors for the second season in a row. He has great size and speed, finishing as one the state statistical leaders in tackles for loss.
3. Ethan Biondine Ethan Biondine 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2024 OR 6-0 220 Lakeridge- Biondine made 147 tackles in 11 games, with 13 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. His 2nd team all-league honors put into perspective how tough the TRL is. He could end up one of the conference’s all-time statistical leaders as a 4-year starter next season.
4. Brian Smith Brian Smith 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Tigard | 2024 State OR 6-3 210 Tigard- Smith could very well be Oregon’s breakout player of the year next season. He has the size and overall athleticism to be a legit division 1 recruit, earning honorable mention all TRL honors on D. I like him as more of an outside linebacker but he can play the defensive end spot equally well.
5. Clay Martineau Clay Martineau 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Oregon City | 2024 State OR 6-3 210 Oregon City- Martineau had an outstanding junior season, earning 2nd team WR and honorable mention LB accolades. He’s big and fast, with the numbers speaking for themselves. On the year he caught 39 passes for 488 yards and 4 TDs, while making 63 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks on D.
6. Tobia Tagliabue Tobia Tagliabue 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Lake Oswego | 2024 State OR 6-2 220 Lake Oswego- One of the fastest rising stocks of any player in Oregon. You will hear a lot about Tagliabue in the future as the Lakers were young. He stepped up big, earning 1st team all TRL accolades against the state’s best.
7. Andy Soles Andy Soles 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Canby | 2024 State OR 6-2 215 Canby- Look for Soles to be a 5A conference and state POY candidate next season, making 55 total tackles with 4 tackles for loss in 9 games. The Cougars were plagued by injuries and should get back in the mix in 2023.
8. Tyson Hunt Tyson Hunt 6'4" | 220 lbs | LB Tualatin | 2024 State OR 6-4 215 Tualatin- Hunt proved himself on both sides of the football, earning honorable mention all TRL accolades. Over the last two years he has learned a great deal from the likes of teammates and fellow big men Richie Anderson Richie Anderson 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Tualatin | 2023 State OR , Kellen Hale, and Peter Burke.
9. Mitch Mahlum Mitch Mahlum 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB Liberty | 2024 State OR 6-3 235 Liberty- Mahlum earned 1st team all league honors on the offensive front, but could play a key role and project to a higher level defensively. He brings a lot to the table coming from a football family.
10. Luke Fahner Luke Fahner 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Barlow | 2024 State OR 6-1 195 Barlow- Fahner made the move to Barlow after an all-conference sophomore season at Gresham. He earned 2nd team all Mt Hood honors for the Bruins and continues to move up the rankings board.
11. Tashi Crofut Tashi Crofut 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2024 State OR 5-11 205 Lakeridge- Statistically Crofut had one of the best seasons of any defensive player in the NW. He finished with 138 total tackles and 10 tackles for loss. with 11.5 hurries and 2 INTs/Sacks. His stock continues to rise.
12. Grover Melo Grover Melo 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2024 State OR 6-2 215 Central Catholic- Melo had a breakout all conference season, finishing the year with 38 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. He should be one of the more talked about players this off season.
13. Noah Holub Noah Holub 6'6" | 205 lbs | TE Valley Catholic | 2024 State OR 6-4 200 Valley Catholic- Holub’s size and first team all-league honors the last two seasons speak for themselves. Look for him to get out on the camp circuit and do well.
14. Houstyn Lee-Perry Houstyn Lee-Perry 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Liberty | 2024 State OR – The Defensive Lineman of the year in the Pacific Conference. Lee-Perry made a statement and should rank as one of Oregon’s top hybrid OLB/DE’s.
15. Aiden Hazen Aiden Hazen 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Marist | 2024 State OR 6-0 205 Marist- Hazen played lights out all year, racking up defensive POY honors within the conference. He is an outstanding overall athlete (baseball) who finished with 88 total tackles and 5 tackles for loss.
16.Jonathan Berrien Jr. 6-1 210 Mountainside- One of the best players in the Metro this season. Berrien earned 2nd team all conference honors, and was a key piece defensively during the Mavericks (9-2) season.
17. Keaten Fried Keaten Fried 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Sherwood | 2024 State OR 6-1 190 Sherwood- One of Oregon’s breakout performers. Fried was the defensive player of the year in the Pacific Conference, and could climb this list quick with a good off season.
18. Luke Newell Luke Newell 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Thurston | 2024 State OR 6-2 205 Thurston- Newell comes from an impressive family with his brother Jacob Newell playing TE at Arizona St. Luke earned 1st team honors on offense, while projecting on D.
19. Owen Hunt Owen Hunt 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Nelson | 2024 State OR 6-2 200 Nelson- Hunt had an outstanding season, earning 1st team all-league honors, while averaging 5 tackles per game and double digit tackles for loss on the year. His size and ability to fly around separated him.
20. Alex Hager Alex Hager 6'0" | 230 lbs | LB Sandy | 2024 State OR 6-0 230 Sandy- His 1st team all league honors were definitely well deserved. Hager stepped up averaging 8 tackles per game, while looking like one of the hardest hitters in the conference.