Oregon PRZ Prospect Tour Preview- DEFENSE

This coming Sunday the Oregon PRZ Prospect Tour event will once again take place at Hare Field in Hillsboro. For the 2nd straight year, we are looking at a loaded group from a talent standpoint, with close to 80% of the athletes being returning all-conference guys.    Have a look at some of the offensive and defensive individuals already registered. We will be naming positional and overall MVP's and doing a follow up breakdown after the weekend. Check it..        DEFENSE *No Particular Order       Additional Registration Info Here <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/last-call-oregon-prospect-tour-registration-closes-soon/">https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/last-call-oregon-prospect-tour-registration-closes-soon/</a>             [player_tooltip player_id='488914' first='Andre' last='Miller'] DB/ATH 24' Gresham   The 3* talent has one of the fastest rising stocks of any player in Oregon. He earned 1st team DB and 2nd team WR accolades for a Gophers team that went 2-6, making the accolades that much more impressive.    [player_tooltip player_id='511301' first='Evan' last='Morris'] DB 24' Sherwood   Coming into the event if I was to guess on one athlete who might up his stock more than anybody, it would be Morris. The 6-3 safety had an outstanding junior season, earning 2nd team all-Pacific honors. He has the length and physicality to be one of the best in Oregon defensively next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='152360' first='Gabe' last='Staszak'] DE 24' South Medford    The 6-6 Staszak was one of the most impressive kids at the event last season with the potential of being a 1st team all-conference/all state kid this year. The matchup people will once again want to see will be the Staszak versus 6-5 top Oregon lineman Stephen Del Giudice of West Linn.    [player_tooltip player_id='406771' first='Enrike' last='Aguilar'] DE 25' North Salem   Another kid we've talked a lot about. Aguilar had one of the best seasons of any sophomore in Oregon, earning 2nd team all-conference accolades, after making the transfer from McNary. As of right now he ranks among the top 25 athletes in the state for his class.   [player_tooltip player_id='402406' first='Donnie' last='Vercher III'] OLB 26' Central Catholic   Currently ranked the #12 overall player in Oregon for his class, Vercher has the potential to blow up even at a young age. The Rams will be a 6A title contender and deep at all positions but expect DV3 to play a role as a sophomore.   [player_tooltip player_id='511314' first='Brayden' last='Welch'] DE 24' Oregon City   The 6-5 Welch ranks as one of the top 30 players in Oregon for the 2024 class. He's a talented overall athlete (basketball) and can play the TE spot well. That said as he will project more on D where he made 41 total tackles, with 7.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks as a junior.    [player_tooltip player_id='154326' first='Luke' last='Womack'] S/ATH 24' Nelson    The 6-4 195-pound dual threat athlete brings a lot to the table with his overall versatility. He was an all-conference kid on both sides of the ball and you have to like him at WR with his size, but don't sleep on his defensive ability. He has 4.0 intelligence in the classroom and on the field, finishing tied for 2nd at the 6A level in INTs with (5).    [player_tooltip player_id='130391' first='Parker' last='Williams'] DB 24' South Salem   We've talked a lot about Williams, ranking as one of the top players in Oregon for the 2024 class. The 2nd team all-conference DB had an unreal off season on the 7v7 circuit while bringing unmatched consistency to the table.    [player_tooltip player_id='287053' first='Trey' last='Kennedy Coleman'] DT 25' North Medford    One of the top D lineman in Oregon. Expect Trey to compete with 6-6 D end [player_tooltip player_id='152360' first='Gabe' last='Staszak'] and teammate [player_tooltip player_id='152358' first='AJ' last='Pugliano'] for SWC defensive lineman of the year honors. He had his coming out party at the PRZ event last season and followed that up with one of the top statistical performances among any sophomore in Oregon (55 tackles, 5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 19 hurries).    [player_tooltip player_id='738891' first='Xavier' last='Orozco'] DL 25' Silverton The 1st team all-state, conference lineman of the year, was dominant at the 5A level for the Foxes. It will be interesting to see how the 5-11 220-pound DE does against some of the top ranked 6-4/6-5 lineman in Oregon.    [player_tooltip player_id='383828' first='Noah' last='Holub'] OLB/TE 25' Valley Catholic    The 6-6 200-pound Holub earned 1st team all-conference honors as a sophomore, but more importantly is an athletic and coordinated 6-6, as he can play 3-4 different spots on the field. I could see multiple Big Sky's getting in the mix before seasons end.    [player_tooltip player_id='285856' first='Landon' last='Fay'] DE 25' McMinnville   Fay has put on some significant size (6-3 260) and will project as one of the top d lineman in the state for the 2025 class. He will be a 4-year varsity guy, making 62 total tackles, with 15 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks as a sophomore.    [player_tooltip player_id='407173' first='Austin' last='Simmons'] OLB 25' West Albany    One of the fastest rising junior recruits in Oregon. You have to like the 6-4 210-pound frame coming quick and athletic off the edge. Expect West to be among the top 5A teams in the state with him and returning POY [player_tooltip player_id='278367' first='Brysen' last='Kachel'] leading the D.    [player_tooltip player_id='406773' first='Jakai' last='Clardy'] DB 25' Evergreen WA    One of the biggest sleepers in the entire region. Credit to Idaho St for swooping on his brother [player_tooltip player_id='204578' first='Caleb' last='Clardy'] this past year. Playing at David Douglas can make it tough from a recruitment standpoint, with Jakai making the transfer to Evergreen.    [player_tooltip player_id='511791' first='Bo' last='Dickson'] DB 24' West Linn    The Honorable Mention All-Conference DB had a good year for the 6A state champs and on the 7v7 circuit and as part of team Alpha. He will play a key role for the Lions.    [player_tooltip player_id='738763' first='Warren' last='Haatia'] LB 24' Scappoose    Haatia had a phenomenal junior season, earning 2nd team all-state honors, while making 114 tackles with 14 sacks. The 5-11 205-pound LB will be a 4A Defensive POY candidate after helping the Indians to the state semi's last year.    [player_tooltip player_id='613489' first='Cameron' last='Nix'] WLB 25' North Medford    Nix quietly had a standout sophomore season and has backed that up on the camp circuit over the last few months. Watch the film and you see a kid with impressive instincts, finishing with 77 total tackles, and a ridiculous 18 tackles for loss as a sophomore.    Xander Shaw DE 26' Steilacoom WA    One of the more intriguing players in attendance. It's rare for any freshman to get legit varsity time, with the 6-3 210-pound DE/OLB making 37 total tackles, with 5 TFL's, and 2 sacks on the year. Look for him to make a nice jump up the rankings board with a good performance at the PRZ event.    [player_tooltip player_id='426922' first='Andreas' last='Nicolaidis'] OLB 26' Central Catholic    CC continues to re-load with the likes of Silvio-Nicolaidis. We can talk on the talented 2025 class all day, but the current freshman look to have dudes as well, with the 6-3 210 OLB being another one.     Corey Bushaw 6-0 195 LB 26' Skyview WA   One of the top ranked freshman LB's in the state of WA. He should play for a deep and talented Skyview program early next season as they will have a chance to make a run come playoff time.    [player_tooltip player_id='278532' first='Calvin' last='Evans'] ATH/K 25' Tualatin   The T-Wolves have been super deep the last few years and have another loaded senior class. Evans might be the state's top kicker but will be needed more on the perimeter once the 24' group graduates.