PRZ Prospect Tour MVP’s: Oregon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br> For the 2^nd straight year, the talent at the prospect tour event spoke for itself. With 80% of the individuals in attendance, being all conference athletes, you knew that the MVP's would be impressive kids. Have a look at the positional and overall MVP's as we will break down top performers as well this week. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Overall/WR</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='154326' first='Luke' last='Womack'] 6-4 195 24' Nelson OR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This man had a day. The All Conference WR/S caught everything thrown his way, going head-to-head with DB MVP [player_tooltip player_id='406773' first='Jakai' last='Clardy'] on multiple occasions. Womack had a good junior season but nothing like we saw on Sunday. Maybe the most impressive aspect to his performance was the top talent he was consistently going against.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With top 2025 QB [player_tooltip player_id='285852' first='Avirey' last='Durdahl'] distributing the rock for Nelson, the sky's the limit for Luke. Separate from the fact that he tied for 2^nd&nbsp;in the state in INTs at the 6A level last year, his overall athleticism speaks to his game. He was deserving of the recognition.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='406774' first='Baird' last='Gilroy'] 6-5 215 25' West Linn OR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday's QB group was outstanding with Gilroy edging out 1^st&nbsp;team all-conference returner [player_tooltip player_id='278398' first='Kasen' last='Covert'] of Sherwood for MVP honors. Gilroy recently made the biggest jump of any athlete in the state on the PRZ rankings board and backed up why at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending state champs will be the clear cut #1 to start the year with Baird competing with talented 24' [player_tooltip player_id='278385' first='Nick' last='Sakys'] for the job. His deep balls were impressive, but the confidence and demeanor are what stuck out most to me. If you are West Linn's quarterback, there is a certain stigma you must carry yourself with which Gilroy does.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='738966' first='Carson' last='Mullins'] 5-11 190 24' Tualatin OR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will be the first to say I didn't see this coming. Mullins showed elusiveness and power and did not let up one inch from start to finish.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='147244' first='Luke' last='Ash'] was one of the state's best last season for the T-Wolves with [player_tooltip player_id='515277' first='Bodan' last='Griffith'] stepping in and doing a good job as well. With both of them graduating Mullins should be the primary back for one of the state's top programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL&nbsp;</strong>[player_tooltip player_id='206872' first='Stephen' last='Del Giudice'] 6-5 250 24' West Linn OR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 1^st&nbsp;team all TRL Tackle was back doing his thing for the 2^nd&nbsp;year in a row. Del Giudice is fundamentally elite and thrives on his smarts in the trenches. His skill set is that of a high-level division 1 athlete, but he will need to add some thickness before moving on collegiately.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swanson of rival Oregon City went hard at the big man and made some plays. That said as Del Giudice was a technician most of the day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='278371' first='Ryder' last='Swanson'] 6-0 225 24' Oregon City OR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swanson was in the overall MVP conversation. Thats how good of a day he had. It's rare to see an undersized lineman be so powerful and crafty but that was on display for the entire session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The OC D lineman had a breakout sophomore season and followed that up with an impressive 1^st&nbsp;team all TRL Junior year in the state's toughest conference. Oregon City will have a shot if they all come to play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Jeremiah Anderson&nbsp;</strong>6-3 240 24' Mount Tahoma WA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a big, fast, physical kid who can move. The most impressive aspect to Anderson's game was his combination of size and agility. His DE body made his performance stand out even more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Definitely a kid who plays with personality and could be one of Washington's best backers this coming season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='406773' first='Jakai' last='Clardy'] 6-2 180 25' Evergreen WA&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What will be a big-time division 1 recruit in my opinion. Clardy shied away from no one, searching out the top receivers and bettering himself. You could consider his MVP performance a type of coming out party, with brother [player_tooltip player_id='204578' first='Caleb' last='Clardy'] headed to Idaho St to play in the Big Sky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The move from David Douglas to Evergreen was smart. He will do well for a connected Coach Christian Swain.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->