NW Winter Showcase in Review: Last year's Top Underclassmen "D"

Everyone rightfully loves summer showcases with D1 universities in attendance, but the reality is that most athletes in the NW project at the D2/D3/NAIA level. That said as anyone playing college ball is special regardless of where. Have a look at some of the standout underclassmen from last year's Winter Showcase, with numerous universities continually being added for this year's event at Pacific University on December 16th..     "I'm excited to be back at Pacific University who has a great facility for the Winter Showcase, with it's indoor and outdoor fields. This showcase is a great opportunity for athletes to display their talent in front of college coaches at multiple levels" - Camp Director: Michael Snyder     *No Particular Order       DEFENSE         [player_tooltip player_id='348177' first='Mark' last='Williams'] 25' LB Evergreen WA    Hands down one of the best defenders in Washington in my opinion. The all-conference LB will project as a GSHL POY candidate next season. Even at 5-10 215 he possesses some unique abilities which could allow him to play a higher level of collegiate ball.    Coreyun Randall 25' DE 6-3 230 Washington HS (Tacoma) WA    One of the better players in Washington you might not know about. Over the last two seasons, the 2nd team all-conference DE has totaled 90+ tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks. Washington HS went 3-6 but this kid is legit.    [player_tooltip player_id='287053' first='Trey' last='Kennedy Coleman'] 25' DL North Medford OR   Kennedy-Coleman is one of the top players in Oregon for the 2025 class. For the 2nd year in a row, he was one of the conference statistical leaders, making 44 total tackles, with 18 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. The 6-2 270-pound standout is one to watch on the camp circuit.    [player_tooltip player_id='158380' first='Landen' last='Barger'] 24' DT Yelm WA  (Committed: Montana Tech)   The 2x conference lineman of the year has continued to thrive for the defending state champs, helping the Tornados to a 25-0 record over the last two seasons. The 6-2 290-pound lineman will be a standout at Montana Tech.    [player_tooltip player_id='402392' first='Asante' last='Mims'] 26' DE/OLB Hillsboro OR   As mentioned numerous times already, Mims started as a freshman and followed that up with a phenomenal sophomore season, going for over 40 tackles and 20+ tackles for loss. He was a big reason the Spartans finished 8-3 and made it to 5A state quarterfinals. He will be a conference POY candidate the next two seasons.    [player_tooltip player_id='406771' first='Enrike' last='Aguilar'] 25' DE North Salem OR    One of the top D lineman in Oregon for his class. Aguilar had a phenomenal sophomore season earning 2nd team all-conference honors, while leading the state in sacks for part of his junior year. At 6-3 250 his stock continues to rise.   [player_tooltip player_id='945875' first='Harrison' last='DeShazer'] 25' DE/TE Washougal WA    The 6-5 220-pound talented overall athlete had another impressive year on D, accounting for close to 70 tackles the last two seasons. He also excelled at TE catching 6 TDs.    [player_tooltip player_id='524278' first='Jacob' last='Champine'] 24' LB Battle Ground WA    Easily one of the top players in the GSHL. Champine earned 1st team all-league honors as a junior and came back in a big way this past season, making 55 tackles with 9 tackles for loss on D, and going for over 1000 all-purpose and 16 TDs offensively. Some university is going to get a steal.    [player_tooltip player_id='904424' first='Brady' last='Holland'] 25' DL/OL Lincoln OR   Holland followed up an impressive sophomore year by earning 1st team all PIL accolades on D and 2nd team honors on offense. He projects more on the defensive side of the ball at 6-2 275 but can play the center spot.    [player_tooltip player_id='407172' first='Jackson' last='Farris'] 25' OLB/RB Valley Catholic OR   Farris has been a 1st and 2nd team all-conference kid as an underclassman on both sides of the football, while projecting on D in my opinion. He is a big reason for the turnaround at VC led by Coach Michael Snyder.   Noah Siaosi 24' DE Vacaville CA  (Committed: San Jose St)   Siaosi was a defensive standout at last year's camp, backing that up this past season down in Cali, while making 60 tackles, with 26 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. His D1 commitment to SJSU speaks to his game.    [player_tooltip player_id='585333' first='Mason' last='Seal'] 24' DE Wilsonville OR    One of the biggest bright spots for #1 Wilsonville on D. Seal has been one of the most consistent athletes at the 5A level, making 35 total tackles, with 5 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. They will play reigning state champ Summit in the semifinals this week.    [player_tooltip player_id='613489' first='Cameron' last='Nix'] 25' SS North Medford OR   Nix had a breakout sophomore year accounting for 140 tackles the last two seasons. He played a primary role in the secondary this year with 2 INTs and 6 PBU's. Look for him to be a 1st team all conference kid in 2024.   [player_tooltip player_id='819700' first='Ashton' last='Wusstig'] 25' DL West Albany    The undersized lineman got hurt 3 games in and missed the rest of his season but will project as one of the best at the 5A level next year.    [player_tooltip player_id='769923' first='Bryce' last='May'] 26' DT Cascade OR    The 6-3 320-pound sophomore is a kid we could hear a lot about in the coming year. 4A Cascade features some of the state's top young talent as they will project as a title contender the next few seasons. May has outstanding genes and will continue to grow into his massive frame.    [player_tooltip player_id='511296' first='Walker' last='Hilton'] 24' LB Newberg OR     The 5-10 190-pound linebacker is a prime candidate for some of the schools in attendance at the showcase. Hilton was statistically elite, earning 1st team all-league honors at LB while showing off some of that overall athleticism running the ball.    [player_tooltip player_id='206272' first='Byson' last='Vasquez'] 24' LB Cascade Christian WA    One of the top players in school history. Vasquez went for 1000+ all-purpose yards and 11 TD's offensively, while putting up one of the most ridiculous stat lines in WA on defense, and totaling 140 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 19 sacks. The 6-0 190 pounder will be a good college athlete.   [player_tooltip player_id='402410' first='Isaac' last='Reynoso'] 26' LB Glencoe OR    Look for Reynoso to be one of the top defenders in the conference the next two seasons. As the son of head coach and former Duck Ian Reynoso, Isaac brings a lot to the table you can't teach growing up in a football family.    [player_tooltip player_id='738890' first='Wyatt' last='Wessel'] 24' LB Lebanon OR   Wessel missed ½ the season with an injury after a 1st team all conference junior year. The 6-3 220 pound LB/RB has a chance to be a dude collegiately.    [player_tooltip player_id='738763' first='Warren' last='Haatia'] 24' LB Scappoose OR   Haatia had an outstanding junior year with 90+ tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 12 sacks. He is one of the top players in the state at the 4A level.    [player_tooltip player_id='427640' first='Corey' last='Bushaw'] 26' LB Skyview WA   Bushaw got some varsity time as a sophomore, playing for one of the top teams in the state. The Storm will play Eastlake in the state quarterfinals this coming week and he will be a big part of their future.    [player_tooltip player_id='904370' first='Maximilian' last='Kane'] 25' DE Beaverton OR   There isn't a lot known when it comes to Kane, except the 6-5 210-pound DE has potential coming off the edge, if he can put some additional size on and progress physically.