Oregon Breakout Underclassmen- OFFENSE

The Oregon breakout underclassmen list features athletes who will make a nice jump up the rankings board when updated in the coming weeks. If you are already ranked you will likely not see yourself mentioned here.   Individuals referenced below project as 1st or 2nd team all-conference athletes, with some even being potential all state kids. Have a look as we talk on 15 offensive and defensive standouts.   *No Particular Order       OFFENSE       [player_tooltip player_id='1011382' first='Angel' last='Valenzuela'] 5-11 190 RB 26' Mountain View    If we are talking on the state's #1 breakout underclassmen thus far, it's probably Valenzuela. Look for the sophomore to make a big jump up the ranking board, leading the state in multiple categories with 1300+ yards and 20 TDs. The Cougars are undefeated with their best team in some time.    [player_tooltip player_id='974833' first='Cash' last='Landau'] 6-4 215 WR/TE 25' Franklin    Landau has been off the charts good all year, currently with the most receiving TDs in Oregon at the 6A level (12). His 6-4 215-pound frame is impressive, along with his overall athletic ability. He will be a PIL Player of the Year favorite, also excelling on D.    [player_tooltip player_id='1094961' first='Jordan' last='Hicks'] 5-11 190 RB 26' Mountainside   Hicks had a breakout performance versus Barlow, going for 200+ and 4 TDs early in the year. He has averaged over 100 yards per game, with 7 TDs through 7 weeks. Look for him to rank among the state's best for the 2026 class.   [player_tooltip player_id='402426' first='Traeger' last='Healy'] 6-1 185 QB 26' North Medford     Healy has had an outstanding year as a sophomore leading the Black Tornado. On the season the standout hooper has hit on 70% of passes, with 14 TD's/5 INTs through 7 games. He will likely have over 2000+ yards for the season and rank among the top sophomore QB's in the state.    [player_tooltip player_id='1103479' first='Kenya' last='Johnson'] 6-0 185 RB 25' Sprague   One of Oregon's breakout Junior's. Through 7 weeks Johnson accounted for close to 1100 all-purpose yards and 13 TDs, averaging 5+ yards per carry. The Oly's are 1-7 as he has kept them competitive.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110957' first='Heath' last='Thompson'] 6-1 190 RB 26' Westview   Thompson could potentially be the Metro League rushing champion as a sophomore, for a team that lost their coach and a ton of talent over the off season. Through 7 weeks he ranked 2nd in the conference in rushing yards with 4 TDs.    [player_tooltip player_id='1103947' first='Reid' last='Linkmeyer'] 6-3 205 RB 25' Liberty   The big RB has had a breakout season, tied for 7th statewide in rushing TDs with (8) through 7 weeks. The Falcons are 6-2 heading into their last league game against a Sherwood team that still hasn't given up a single point during conference play.    Dukatti Witherspoon 6-3 195 25' Sprague   Considering the Oly's are 1-7, Witherspoon has had an outstanding year keeping his team in ball games. On the season he's hit on 65% of his passes for close to 1400 yards, and 12 TDs/6 INTs through 7 weeks. New head coach AJ Robinson has done a good job as Sprague will return a host of talent next season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1232699' first='Cade' last='Mitchell'] 6-2 185 QB 26' Mountainside   In limited time Mitchell has looked good playing behind senior [player_tooltip player_id='511347' first='Alex' last='Ingalls'], while projecting as one of the top sophomore QB's in the state. He has great size and can run. The Mavericks have a special 2026 class and if they can get some line play the sky's the limit.    [player_tooltip player_id='1059015' first='Justin' last='Craigwell'] 5-11 190 RB/LB 26' Sunset   As a sophomore Craigwell ranks among the state statistical leaders on both sides of the ball, with double digit TDs and 60+ tackles. He will rank among Oregon's top overall athletes in the next couple years.    [player_tooltip player_id='402389' first='Andrew' last='Ramtel'] 5-9 160 WR 26' Mountainside    Ramtel currently ranks as the Metro's top receiver with 500+ yards and 30+ receptions on the year. The undersized slot has thrived as a youngster and will make a nice jump up the ranking board when updated.    [player_tooltip player_id='1103727' first='Wilson' last='Medina'] 6-1 205 RB 25' Sherwood   There is a lot which has been made of the Sherwood D for good reason, with the offense playing pretty well too. Medina ranked 7th in the state in rushing TDs (9), averaging 10 yards per carry through 7 weeks.    [player_tooltip player_id='754681' first='Kellen' last='Oliver'] 6-1 165 QB 25' Canby    Oliver comes from a talented family. He has stepped up leading the Cougars at QB, with Canby currently sitting at 6-2 and ranked among the top 5 teams in the state.    Landyn Meeker 5-11 195 RB/LB 25' North Medford   Meeker made the move from 4A Henley and has impressed on both sides of the football. Offensively he has been a go to, opposite talented Sr. RB [player_tooltip player_id='511345' first='Jeremiah' last='Robbins'], rushing 68 times for 374 yards and 4 TDs in the first 6 weeks.    Gylan Payne 6-3 180 WR 25' Oregon City   Teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1103525' first='Keaton' last='Moore'] has put up better numbers, but Payne has legit size at 6-3 180, and has real potential moving forward. Through 6 games he had 3 receptions and 2 TDs.