NW Winter Showcase in Review: Last year’s Top Underclassmen “D”
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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…
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Continue ReadingEveryone 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
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DEFENSE
Mark Williams Mark Williams 5'10" | 210 lbs | LB Evergreen | 2025 State WA 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.
Trey Kennedy Coleman Trey Kennedy Coleman 6'2" | 275 lbs | DL North Medford | 2025 State OR 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.
Landen Barger Landen Barger 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL Yelm | 2024 State WA 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.
Asante Mims Asante Mims 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Hillsboro | 2026 State OR 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.
Enrike Aguilar Enrike Aguilar 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL North Salem | 2025 State OR 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.
Harrison DeShazer Harrison DeShazer 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL Washougal | 2025 State WA 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.
Jacob Champine Jacob Champine 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Battleground | 2024 State WA 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.
Brady Holland Brady Holland 6'3" | 300 lbs | OL Lincoln | 2025 State OR 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.
Jackson Farris Jackson Farris 6'2" | 225 lbs | RB Valley Catholic | 2025 State OR 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.
Mason Seal Mason Seal 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Wilsonville | 2024 State OR 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.
Cameron Nix Cameron Nix 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB North Medford | 2025 State OR 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.
Ashton Wusstig Ashton Wusstig 5'10" | 255 lbs | DL West Albany | 2025 State OR 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.
Bryce May Bryce May 6'4" | 305 lbs | DL Cascade | 2026 State OR 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.
Walker Hilton Walker Hilton 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Newberg | 2024 State OR 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.
Byson Vasquez Byson Vasquez 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB Cascade Christian | 2024 State WA 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.
Isaac Reynoso Isaac Reynoso 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Glencoe | 2026 State OR 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.
Wyatt Wessel Wyatt Wessel 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Lebanon | 2024 State OR 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.
Warren Haatia Warren Haatia 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Scappoose | 2024 State OR 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.
Corey Bushaw Corey Bushaw 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Skyview | 2026 WA 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.
Maximilian Kane Maximilian Kane 6'5" | 205 lbs | DL Beaverton | 2025 State OR 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.