Oregon 2024 Top 50 + Analysis (Ranked #26-50)
In this article:
Per usual athletes are ranked based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. In the coming weeks updated rankings will be released (2024 Top 200) with some significant movement and additions to the list. Have a look at the…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingPer usual athletes are ranked based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. In the coming weeks updated rankings will be released (2024 Top 200) with some significant movement and additions to the list. Have a look at the 2024 Top 50 with analysis.
26. Tyler Konold Tyler Konold 6'0" | 200 lbs | ATH Canby | 2024 State OR 6-0 175 ATH Canby
If Konold can stay healthy, he will be in the conversation for Oregon 5A POY honors after dealing with injuries most of last season. He had an unreal sophomore campaign, averaging 11.5 yards per carry (1,412 yards/ 123 carries) and earning 1st team all-state accolades. Look for him to be a 1st team all-state guy on D as well.
27. Andre Miller Andre Miller 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Nelson | 2024 State OR 6-0 170 ATH Gresham
Miller has looked outstanding on the 7v7 circuit as part of Team Lillard, after earning 1st team all-league DB and 2nd team WR accolades last season. He’s one of the most versatile kids in the state, finishing tied for the 6A lead in INTs with (5).
28. Sam Keen Sam Keen 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Springfield | 2024 State OR 6-3 290 OL Marist
Keen made one of the biggest jumps on this board, moving about 20 spots. The returning conference player of the year and 1st team all-state lineman is fundamentally elite and has looked impressive at off season camps. His 2nd team all-state accolades on D helps highlight his versatility.
29. Brayden Welch Brayden Welch 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Oregon City | 2024 State OR 6-5 255 DE Oregon City
Welch has legit size and overall athleticism with the potential to make some big strides on the recruiting front with a good season. He earned honorable mention all-conference honors at DE and looked the part catching balls at Tight End.
30. Caden Negra Caden Negra 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Ashland | 2024 State OR 6-3 175 WR Ashland
When all is said and done Negra could go down as one of the best to ever play at Ashland, which speaks volumes considering the Grizzlies were one of the top programs in the state back in day. Recently the team has struggled going 2-14 in the last two seasons. We will see if him and QB standout JoJo Harrower JoJo Harrower 6'5" | 195 lbs | QB Ashland | 2025 State OR can change that.
31. Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR 6-0 255 DL South Salem
One of the strongest players in the state. Letisi earned 1st team all-conference and honorable mention all-state accolades, after finishing in the top 10 in tackles for loss at the 6A level. The only question mark comes with size and what position he will play at the next level.
32. Nick Sakys Nick Sakys 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB West Linn | 2024 State OR 6-2 210 QB West Linn
Sakys is in a unique spot with all of the talent at the QB position. As a sophomore he looked outstanding in limited time, hitting on 68% of his passes (32/47) with 5 TDs. This past season he played behind Michigan St commit Sam Leavitt Sam Leavitt 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB West Linn | 2023 State OR . Next year he will battle with super talented 2025 QB Baird Gilroy Baird Gilroy 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB West Linn | 2025 State OR .
33. Parker Williams Parker Williams 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB South Salem | 2024 State OR 5-10 170 ATH South Salem
Williams has helped himself out on the 7v7 circuit as part of Team Alpha, more than holding his own against some of the nation’s best. He will be one of the top receivers in the Valley, but projects on D where he made 57 total tackles, with 14 PBUs, and 1 INT, racking up 2nd team all-conference honors last season.
34.Connor Cesaro 6-3 180 WR North Medford
Definitely one of the top receivers in Oregon. Cesaro broke out last season catching 41 passes for 582 yards and 6 TDs, while earning 2nd team all-conference honors. You won’t be able to double both him and Pugliano, as he has the potential of being a 1000-yard receiver.
35. Pierce Walker Pierce Walker 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB North Salem | 2024 State OR 5-10 175 DB North Salem
Pound for pound one of the best football players in the state. Walker is one of the few athletes who could legitimately project as 1st team all-conference athlete on O, D, and special teams.
36. Athan Palmateer Athan Palmateer 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB South Salem | 2024 State OR 6-2 195 QB Sprague
Palmateer made the transfer to Sprague before last season and did well. He is another athlete who has thrived on the 7v7 circuit, making a significant jump on to the rankings board. A lot will come down to what he has to work with, as the Oly’s will struggle.
37. Rocco McClave Rocco McClave 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Crescent Valley | 2024 State OR 6-2 175 QB Crescent Valley
Recently one of the more talked about QB’s by universities. He put himself on the radar this past season after ranking #1 in multiple statistical categories at the 5A level. McClave racked up 1st team all-league honors, while hitting on 62% of his passes and 28 TDs/3 INTs. The Raiders will look to improve on their 1-8 record from last season.
38. TC Manumaleuna II TC Manumaleuna II 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH North Salem | 2024 State OR 6-1 200 QB North Salem OFFERS: Oregon, Miami, Florida St, Louisville, PSU
As stated numerous times everyone is aware of the talent within the family and TC’s potential. From a recruitment standpoint it will come down to how he performs this off season and what type of film he can put together his senior year. If he’s throwing 3-5 times per game, it will be tough.
39. Nate Williams Nate Williams 6'5" | 265 lbs | OL Springfield | 2024 State OR 6-5 270 OL Springfield
Williams will be a four-year varsity guy and three year all conference kid, earning 1st team all-league accolades last season. He has upped his stock as much as any O lineman statewide, using his physicality and no-nonsense approach to dominate 5A opponents.
40. Tashi Crofut Tashi Crofut 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2024 State OR 6-0 210 LB Lakeridge
With Ethan Biondine Ethan Biondine 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2024 OR making the move back to Hawaii, Crofut will be called upon to lead the D. He had an unreal junior season, making 140 total tackles, with 14 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. He will be in the spotlight more than ever this season.
41. Tyson Hunt Tyson Hunt 6'4" | 220 lbs | LB Tualatin | 2024 State OR 6-4 215 OLB Tualatin The T-Wolves will once again be one of the state’s best. That said as Hunt will have some big shoes to fill, considering the talent which has come through the last few seasons ( Richie Anderson Richie Anderson 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Tualatin | 2023 State OR -Fresno St etc..). He earned honorable mention all TRL honors on both sides of the ball in 2022.
42. Eli Johnson Eli Johnson 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR South Salem | 2024 State OR 6-4 200 WR South Salem
Look for Eli to be one of Oregon’s breakout performers this coming fall after an impressive showing on the 7v7 circuit so far this off season. The last two years he has caught 27 passes for 307 yards and 2 TDs, but will be a featured target opposite Parker Williams Parker Williams 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB South Salem | 2024 State OR , with the graduation of some talented seniors.
43. Jaylan Moore Jaylan Moore 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Sherwood | 2024 State OR 5-9 165 CB Sherwood
Moore solidified his 3* status this past season, earning 1st team all-Pacific honors at DB and locking up some of the best regional and national competition around on the 7v7 circuit. He’s a bubble FCS guy who will need to counter being an undersized DB with his play.
44. Blake Hurley Blake Hurley 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Sunset | 2024 State OR 6-2 185 ATH Sunset
Hurley will be a three year all conference athlete and a 1st team all-Metro projected kid on both sides of the ball this season. He was one of the top DBs in the league, making 61 total tackles with 3 PBUs and a fumble recovery, and earning 2nd team all-conference honors. Offensively he caught 23 passes for 292 yards and 2 TDs.
45. Tobia Tagliabue Tobia Tagliabue 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Lake Oswego | 2024 State OR 6-2 220 LB Lake Oswego
Expect a big year out of Tagliabue and the Lakers after he earned 1st team all-league honors last season. LO was young last season but overachieved. They will bring back a host of experience led by the likes of the big LB.
46. Jackson L Babbitt Jackson L Babbitt 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Springfield | 2024 State OR 6-2 180 DB Springfield
Babbitt helped himself out last season earning 1st team all-league honors at CB. He will project as more of a Safety but could also be a difference maker on special teams collegiately. His 4 INTs had him listed among the state leaders.
47. Ryder Swanson Ryder Swanson 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Oregon City | 2024 State OR 6-1 235 OLB Oregon City
Swanson broke out as a sophomore earning 2nd team all TRL honors and hasn’t looked back since. He was impressive once again last season, making 55 total tackles with 7.5 sacks. OC has the potential of being a Top 10 team.
48. Andy Soles Andy Soles 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Canby | 2024 State OR 6-2 220 LB Canby
Look for Soles to be a conference and state POY candidate at the 5A level. He finished last year with 55 total tackles and 4 sacks in an injury plagued year for the Cougars. He has legit size and overall athleticism and will have a shot collegiately.
49. Sam Kline Sam Kline 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Sheldon | 2024 State OR 6-2 190 ATH Sheldon
The Irish graduate a ton of talent as Kline will be called upon to lead this coming season on both sides of the football. Defensively he has done well over the last two years, accounting for 46 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks.
50. Noah Holub Noah Holub 6'6" | 205 lbs | TE Valley Catholic | 2024 State OR 6-6 190 OLB Valley Catholic
Holub continues to climb the rankings board after back-to-back 1st team all-league seasons and impressive performances on the camp circuit. His ability to manuever at 6-6 and play on either side of the ball is incredibly appealing from a recruitment standpoint.