Which NW Athletes Have Had The Best Off Season- Defense
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With camp season coming to a close in the next few weeks, we take a look at some of the region’s athletes who have done well on the 7v7 circuit and at different showcases. There are numerous individuals who could…
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Continue ReadingWith camp season coming to a close in the next few weeks, we take a look at some of the region’s athletes who have done well on the 7v7 circuit and at different showcases. There are numerous individuals who could be listed here. Check out a few…
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Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA OLB 25′ Bethel WA
Maybe the fastest rising prospect in the NW. He was off the charts impressive at the NW Showcase event, with a combination of speed and agility which couldn’t be matched. The 4* LB has now been offered by ½ the PAC 12 and by the likes of Miami and Florida St.
Elias Johnson Elias Johnson 6'3" | 170 lbs | DB Jesuit | 2024 State OR CB 24′ Jesuit OR
It’s tough to match the length and overall versatility. Johnson’s ceiling is limitless as he has the potential of being listed among the top DB’s in the country before he’s done. His last few camps he locked up the top Cali kids and most everyone else to boot.
Evan Morris Evan Morris 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Sherwood | 2024 State OR DB 24′ Sherwood OR
Easily one of the fastest rising prospects in Oregon. Look for the 6-3 DB to make one of the biggest jumps in the state when the rankings are updated in the coming weeks. He has killed it all off season.
Dexter Foster Dexter Foster 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2024 State OR OLB 24′ Central Catholic OR
A lot of credit to Oregon St for getting on this kid when they did, offering at the NW Showcase at WOU. Foster made the transfer from Roosevelt to Central Catholic and will be called upon to lead a Rams team which could be one of the best on the west coast.
Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR DE 24′ South Salem OR
Letisi MVP’d the NW Showcase and has continually dominated at multiple camps. The first team all-conference DE will be a favorite for League POY honors. Look for him to get an opportunity at the D1 level regardless of size.
AJ Tanupo AJ Tanupo 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA DL 24′ Eastside Catholic WA
Tanupo recently added three Big Sky offers after an impressive showing on the camp circuit, where he earned DL MVP honors. He is relentless, playing with the type of tenacity necessary to compete at the highest level.
Donnie Vercher III Donnie Vercher III 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2026 State OR OLB 26′ Central Catholic OR
Vercher is gonna blow up over the next year. Separate from his god given football ability, he can run like a receiver and play 3-4 spots on the field. He probably had the best camp season of any 2026 in Oregon.
Jackson Doman Jackson Doman 6'5" | 205 lbs | ATH Canby | 2025 State OR WR 25′ Canby OR
The 6-5 WR/TE/OLB was just offered by BYU and could land numerous other offers in the not so distant future. Look for him to be a prime target at receiver, with one of the NW’s best offensive minds in Head coach Jimmy Joyce making the calls. For the time being we will list him on defense due to his production last season.
Brady Beaner Brady Beaner 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA DB 25′ Anacortes WA
Beaner played lights out at the NW Showcase at Western Oregon. He’s more than just a good small school talent. Look for him to do well collegiately, projecting as a D1 athlete at some level.
Malakai Sene Maiava Malakai Sene Maiava 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Goldendale | 2025 State WA DE 25′ Goldendale WA
Malakai comes from a talented football family, coming as quick and hard off the edge as any underclassmen in Washington. Look for him to dominate 1A football within the state.
Austin Simmons Austin Simmons 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE West Albany | 2025 State OR DE/OLB 25′ West Albany OR
The sky’s the limit for Simmons. He has ideal size at 6-5 215 and will do well at the next level, while looking the part at multiple camps this off season. With him and returning POY Brysen Kachel returning for West, they will have numerous D1s paying attention.
Ambrose Marsh Ambrose Marsh 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA CB Eastside Catholic WA
Marsh has had a phenomenal last few weeks, shutting down multiple top receivers while earning positional MVP accolades in the process. He recently landed a handful of Big Sky offers to go with UNLV and Nevada.