Updated: Oregon 2024 Rankings (#1-25 + Analysis)

Per usual athletes are ranked based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. In the coming weeks updated rankings will be released with some significant movement and additions to the list. Have a look at the state's top athletes for 2024.         *You can reference the entire rankings board #1-250 + Watch List HERE.. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/updated-2024-oregon-rankings-8/">https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/updated-2024-oregon-rankings-8/</a>         1.[player_tooltip player_id='152339' first='Jayden' last='Fortier'] 6-5 220 TE Tualatin COMMITTED: Arizona St   UPDATE: The state's overall MVP and TRL Co Defensive POY. Fortier left no doubt as to who Oregon's top player was this past season, highlighted by his 300+ yard 4 TD performance in the state semis versus Sherwood. His final stat line was ridiculous, totaling 1,411 yards and 24 TD's (13 receiving, 11 rushing), while averaging 19 yards per catch. We will see if Arizona St can keep him committed, with the Ducks offering recently and potentially many others coming in late.    2.[player_tooltip player_id='278369' first='Devin' last='Brooks'] 6-4 290 OL Clackamas COMMITTED: Oregon   UPDATE: Brooks will likely be a multiyear starter for the Ducks on the interior. He was a 1st team all Mt Hood OL for three years in a row, with almost the entire PAC 12 offering along with the likes of Miami and Penn St.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='152356' first='Joey' last='Olsen'] 6-6 240 TE/WR Lakeridge COMMITTED: USC   UPDATE: Olsen had an outstanding 2nd half of the year, averaging 18.1 yards per catch with 11 TDs. He has put on some legit size and will likely play the TE spot at USC.    4.[player_tooltip player_id='738683' first='Trent' last='Ferguson'] 6-7 300 T West Salem COMMITTED: Oregon   UPDATE: Ferguson impressed enough in his first few games of football ever last season, to earn offers from numerous Pac 12 schools. He backed up the hype this season, showing off his overall athleticism, and earning 1st team all-league honors. He has an NFL ceiling with continued progression.   5.[player_tooltip player_id='152344' first='Hunter' last='Haines'] 6-1 190 S West Linn OFFERS: Idaho, Idaho St, Portland St   UPDATE: The PRZ and TRL Defensive POY. Haines is a Brady Breeze equivalent. It's rare to see universities miss this bad as someone is going to get a steal. He had one of the best defensive seasons in state history, finishing with 60+ tackles, 8 INT's, 9 TD's, and 10 PBU's, which included 3 kick returns for touchdowns.    6.[player_tooltip player_id='152337' first='Wiley' last='Donnerberg'] 6-4 205 ATH West Linn COMMITTED: Idaho   UPDATE: Wiley was hurt for part of the year but was dominant for most of his career. Expect him to be a player of the year candidate within the Big Sky as the Vandals got an absolute steal.    7.[player_tooltip player_id='152355' first='AJ' last='Noland'] 6-2 180 DB Tualatin COMMITTED: Colorado St   UPDATE: Noland is a 1st team all-state guy on both sides of the football and one of the most versatile athletes to come out of Oregon in the last decade. He could play early for CSU if he is physically prepared.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='152358' first='AJ' last='Pugliano'] 6-4 220 TE/DE North Medford COMMITTED: Oregon    UPDATE: Pugliano had an impressive career at North earning 1st team all-conference accolades on both sides of the ball, catching 40+ passes with 8 TDs, and double-digit tackles for loss on D. I will be interested to see where the Ducks use him positionally.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='520433' first='Elias' last='Johnson'] 6-3 175 DB Jesuit COMMITTED: Washington    UPDATE: Credit to Johnson for being decisive with his early commitment to UW. The Huskies must be happy with the 3* talent as he just continues to get better. He played lights out against Lake O in the playoffs finishing with 3 TDs and 4 PBU's in the win.    10.[player_tooltip player_id='511342' first='Will' last='Haverland'] 6-5 220 DE Sheldon OFFERS: Sacramento St, E. Washington, Idaho, Montana, Portland St   UPDATE: Haverland's 6-5 frame and 81-inch wingspan are appealing from a recruiting standpoint. He has seen his recruitment pick up over the last few months due to his ridiculous upside.    11.[player_tooltip player_id='152336' first='Gus' last='Donnerberg'] 6-4 210 LB West Linn COMMITTED: Idaho   UPDATE: The TRL Offensive POY and one of the favorites behind Fortier for 6A MVP honors. Gus had an unreal year earning 1st team honors on both sides of the ball. Look for him and his brother to play early and do extremely well at Idaho.   12.[player_tooltip player_id='278405' first='Clay' last='Martineau'] 6-3 210 OLB Oregon City COMMITTED: Boise St   UPDATE: With Avalos gone who knows what happens at Boise St, but you would have to imagine the Broncos do their best to keep the standout LB. He was easily one of the top two-way players in Oregon, averaging 16.2 yards per catch with 5 TDs, while killin it on D.    13.[player_tooltip player_id='279169' first='Dexter' last='Foster'] 6-4 210 OLB Central Catholic COMMITTED: Oregon St    UPDATE: Foster had a POY type season helping Central Catholic to the state championship. On the year he had 50+ tackles with 14.5 tackles for loss and 7 sacks. It will be interesting to see what happens at OSU with Jonathan Smith leaving.    [player_tooltip player_id='206860' first='Terrell' last='Kim'] 6-3 315 OL North Medford COMMITTED: Oregon St   UPDATE: Kim had one of the best-off seasons of any lineman on the west coast, landing numerous D1 offers. The 4 year all conference starter made a good move committing to the Beavs. I can only imagine OSU will do whatever they can to keep him there.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='442249' first='Hayden' last='George'] 6-4 235 TE Lebanon OFFERS: Nevada, Portland St, Southern Utah   UPDATE: One of the most versatile big men in the NW. George had 27 catches for 565 yards and 10 TDs, to go with 40 tackles and 6 tackles for loss on D this past season. For his career he has over 1000 yards receiving and 20 TDs.    16.[player_tooltip player_id='216646' first='Charlie' last='Crowell'] 6-5 235 TE Summit COMMITTED: Arizona   UPDATE: Crowell had a good senior season catching 32 passes for 507 yards and a 6 TD's. Impressive numbers, but the size and overall athleticism are what is most appealing and could translate collegiately.    17.[player_tooltip player_id='511299' first='Roman' last='Martin'] 6-2 170 DB Tigard OFFERS: UNLV, Pittsburgh, Nevada, Ohio, Miami-Ohio   UPDATE: Martin quietly had a good season, highlighted by his playoff performance against South Salem where he was the player of the game. His east coast recruitment is definitely unique.    18.[player_tooltip player_id='152333' first='Lonnie' last='Burt'] 6-1 210 RB/OLB Jesuit OFFERS: South Dakota   UPDATE: The Metro League's Offensive and Defensive POY completed the rare feat after playing the toughest non-league schedule in the state. Burt rushed for over 1100 yards and 13 TDs, while dominating defensively for the 2nd year in a row.    19.[player_tooltip player_id='152360' first='Gabe' last='Staszak'] 6-6 270 T/DE South Medford COMMITTED: Idaho   UPDATE: Staszak will project on the offensive side of the ball for the Vandals. He was a defensive standout for South the last few seasons and will bring some of that versatility to the tackle position in the Big Sky. Over the last two years he has totaled 61 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks.    20.[player_tooltip player_id='152354' first='Cru' last='Newman'] 6-0 185 QB Central Catholic   UPDATE: One of the best QB's in state history. Statistically the 3x Mt Hood POY is in a category by himself with 120 TDs (97 passing, 23 rushing) for his career, while only throwing 11 INTs. If given an opportunity at an FCS school, he would be an all-conference quarterback.    21.[player_tooltip player_id='260100' first='Brysen' last='Kachel'] 6-3 225 OLB West Albany   UPDATE: Just an outstanding overall athlete. Last year's conference player of the year in football and basketball. As a sophomore Kachel was the only athlete in Oregon to earn all-state honors on both sides of the ball and he hasn't let up since. I would consider him the most underrated player in the region.    22.[player_tooltip player_id='152338' first='Kenen' last='Elder'] 6-0 170 WR Tualatin  COMMITTED: Portland St   UPDATE: Elder broke out on the camp circuit over the off season, landing offers from multiple schools. His route running ability was as good as anyone in Oregon, also impressing on the defensive side of the ball.    23.[player_tooltip player_id='738764' first='Eddie' last='Freauff'] 6-4 200 ATH Crook County COMMITTED: Oregon St   UPDATE: The relatively unknown 4A standout made a smart move committing to Oregon St early. He could be a solid contributor for the Beavers on either side of the ball. We will see how things shake out with the new staff.    24.[player_tooltip player_id='152335' first='Liam' last='Cassidy'] 6-5 310 DT Jesuit OFFERS: UNLV, Nevada, Portland St   UPDATE: The big man has had a good career at Jesuit earning 1st team all-league honors as a sophomore. That said, his recruitment has flatlined to an extent. He can play on either side of the ball and would be a steal for a FCS school.    25. [player_tooltip player_id='511790' first='Gage' last='Hurych'] 6-1 180 K West Linn COMMITTED: Oregon   UPDATE: One of the top kickers to come out of Oregon in some time. Hurych will be a huge upgrade in the kicking department for the Ducks. He is an outstanding overall athlete, earning all-conference honors at DB as well.