Some of Oregon’s Top Incoming Freshman (2027) DEFENSE
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The Oregon 2027 Watch List was recently released, with Al Popadines once again doing a phenomenal job of evaluating and breaking down the state’s top middle school talent. There is obviously a lot yet to be determined with these athletes…
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Continue ReadingThe Oregon 2027 Watch List was recently released, with Al Popadines once again doing a phenomenal job of evaluating and breaking down the state’s top middle school talent.
There is obviously a lot yet to be determined with these athletes just heading into high school but have a look at a few individuals who could be considered Oregon’s best in the not-so-distant future.
Complete List Here.. https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/oregon-2027-ranking-watchlist-final-middle-school-version/
DEFENSE
*No Particular Order… Athletes will only be listed on one side of the ball
Josiah Molden Josiah Molden 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB West Linn | 2027 State OR 6-0 160 ATH West Linn
One of the top players in the country for his class. Molden already holds offers from the likes of Oregon, Oregon St, and Washington. He comes from a phenomenal family, both on and off the field. He has the potential of being the first player ever within Oregon to earn 1st team all-state honors as a freshman.
Josiah Hawkins Josiah Hawkins 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Cascade | 2027 State OR 5-8 150 CB/ATH Cascade
If projections are accurate Hawkins will be listed among the top athletes in the West and a major D1 prospect. People at the highest level have been raving about this kid, as he has elite speed and ability you can’t teach. He will be a player of the year favorite on offense as well.
Kawai Chamberlin Kawai Chamberlin 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Sheldon | 2027 State OR 6-2 205 LB Sheldon
Chamberlian had one of the best-off seasons of any 8th grader in the West, racking up MVP honors at the All Poly and UTR camps as a LB. He has elite size and speed and could play early for one of Oregon’s all-time best programs.
Summit Cvitash Summit Cvitash 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Lake Oswego | 2027 State OR 5-11 150 DB Lake Oswego
Definitely a kid who projects as one of the top players in Oregon. Cvitash was a defensive MVP as part of Team Lillard at DB, drawing comparisons to former player of the year Cole Prusia. With continued growth and progression he could blow up.
Sean Bour-Nelson Sean Bour-Nelson 5'11" | 140 lbs | ATH Mountainside (Beaverton, OR) | 2027 State OR 5-8 130 ATH/DB Mountainside
The son of former Duck standout JD Nelson. Mountainside is one of the fastest rising programs in the state and Bour-Nelson will be one of the best in the Metro and maybe Oregon.
Leonardo Correani Leonardo Correani 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Lincoln | 2027 State OR 5-11 200 LB Lincoln
One of the hardest hitters and most physical athletes in the state for his class. He was a standout at the Oregon all state game and could be an all-conference LB for Lincoln as a freshman.
Parker Edwards Parker Edwards 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL Sheldon | 2027 OR 6-2 215 DE Sheldon
Edwards’ impresses with his combination of size and mobility. He was notably one of the best players on the field at the Oregon all state game and will project as multiyear all state kid at Sheldon.
Cash Wilks Cash Wilks 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Lake Oswego | 2027 State OR 5-11 160 LB Lake Oswego
The Team Lillard standout also represented at the Oregon all state game and should be considered one of the top defenders in this 2027 class. Lake O should continue to thrive.
Houston Lillard Houston Lillard 5'7" | 145 lbs | ATH Tigard | 2027 State OR 5-5 130 CB/ATH Tigard
Everyone is familiar with the name. Lillard can play on either side of the ball but had an outstanding year on D, picking off multiple passes while being fundamentally elite.
Tripp Johansen Tripp Johansen 6'1" | 225 lbs | DL Sheldon | 2027 State OR 6-1 215 DE Sheldon
Watch the film. Johansen was in everyone’s backfield, requiring a consistent double team if you wanted to have any chance of containing him at the youth level. He will be one of the best in the state on the defensive side of the ball.
Tevita Lata Tevita Lata 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB North Salem | 2027 State OR 6-0 170 LB North Salem
Another reason North is one of the fastest rising programs in Oregon. The youth movement is real as well, with Lata projecting as one of the top defensive players in Oregon.
Cody Mitchell Cody Mitchell 6'5" | 225 lbs | DL Crescent Valley | 2027 State OR 6-5 210 DE Crescent Valley
The Raiders went 1-8 last year and gave up a ridiculous amount of points, so it’s possible the 6-5 incoming freshman gets some time this season. The size and physicality are there already.