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<p><strong>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. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>*You can reference the entire rankings board #1-250 + Watch List HERE.. </strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/updated-2024-oregon-rankings-8/">https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/updated-2024-oregon-rankings-8/</a></p>
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<p>26.[player_tooltip player_id='511301' first='Evan' last='Morris'] 6-3 175 FS/WR Sherwood</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Morris earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball and projects as one of the top two-way players in the state. He is long and has the frame to put on some substantial size. Expect him to be at least a D2 kid with the ability to play FCS ball. </strong></p>
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<p>27.[player_tooltip player_id='206847' first='Timothy' last='Mitchell Jr.'] 5-10 180 CB Central Catholic</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The 3* DB had a phenomenal senior season, finishing 2<sup>nd</sup> in the state with 7 INTs while helping his team to another state title. He has unique instincts with FCS potential. </strong></p>
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<p>28.[player_tooltip player_id='152347' first='Hatimu' last='Letisi'] 6-0 255 DL South Salem </p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Letisi is the exception to the rule from a size standpoint. He dominated elite off season camps (Northwest Showcase-WOU) against high level national competition, garnering MVP honors. He was the defensive POY in the South/Central Conference. Wherever he ends up collegiately he will do well. </strong></p>
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<p>29.[player_tooltip player_id='152334' first='Jace' last='Burton'] 5-10 170 CB Jesuit</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Very few athletes rack up 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball as an underclassmen. Burton managed to do just that two years in a row. As most know he comes from a football family with D1 genes. We will see if that translates. </strong></p>
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<p>30.[player_tooltip player_id='383828' first='Noah' last='Holub'] 6-6 205 TE/OLB Valley Catholic</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Holub was among the state leaders in multiple statistical categories, earning 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league honors three years in a row. His combination of size and versatility helped him earn a PWO from Oregon St. His best years could be ahead of him if he finds the right collegiate program and continues to develop. </strong></p>
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<p>31. [player_tooltip player_id='1091640' first='Divine' last='Ibe'] 6-3 240 DE South Salem<strong> COMMITTED: Idaho</strong></p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Just a great kid with an unreal upside. Ibe averaged 7 tackles per game with 12 tackles for loss, racking up 1<sup>st</sup> team all league accolades in the process. With limited touches (22) he was impressive on offense as well, averaging 6+ yards per carry with 3 TDs. He will project as an OLB/DE for the Vandals. </strong></p>
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<p>32. [player_tooltip player_id='383829' first='Pierce' last='Walker'] 5-10 170 ATH North Salem</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: One Pac 12 analyst text me this mid-season on Walker, "Random thought: [player_tooltip player_id='383829' first='Pierce' last='Walker'] is the best player in the state and has D1 talent." The 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league DB has some of the best film in Oregon and plays with no fear. It just comes down to whether or not he gets an opportunity to play at a high level. </strong></p>
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<p>33.[player_tooltip player_id='291229' first='Sam' last='Keen'] 6-3 290 OL Springfield <strong>OFFERS: Rhode Island</strong></p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state lineman earned player of the year honors on both sides of the ball and was one of the most impressive lineman in the NW over the last few seasons. He has PWO opportunities at Oregon and NC State. </strong></p>
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<p>34.[player_tooltip player_id='738910' first='John' last='Stone Jr.'] 6-6 300 T Tigard </p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The NW's top line coach Alex Linnenkohl had a chance to work with Stone this season and calls him a D1 kid. His play from a year ago was night and day. If he were to get an FCS opportunity, he would be a starter within two years. </strong></p>
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<p>35.[player_tooltip player_id='206869' first='Jamahl' last='Wilson'] 5-11 185 RB North Salem</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The state's leading rusher had an unreal season, earning conference POY honors, while rushing for 1600+ yards and 20 TDs. It is true they played subpar competition, but regardless the kid can play. </strong></p>
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<p>36. [player_tooltip player_id='488914' first='Andre' last='Miller'] 6-1 175 CB/ATH Nelson <strong>OFFERS: Portland St</strong></p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Miller received an early offer from PSU after a successful 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league season at Gresham. He made the transfer to Nelson HS, helping his guys to the state quarterfinals where they finished a very respectable 8-3. The three losses were to the top three ranked teams in the state. </strong></p>
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<p>37.[player_tooltip player_id='384689' first='Eli' last='Johnson'] 6-4 200 WR South Salem</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Johnson had a breakout off season, and then earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference accolades, where he caught 37 balls for 680 yards and 7 TDs. His combination of size and impressive genes could have him playing a high level of collegiate ball. </strong></p>
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<p>38.Ugochukwu Odoemelam 6-2 190 DB West Salem</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The 2<sup>nd</sup> team all conference DB recently earned a PWO from Oregon St. Odoemelam had a good year on the 7v7 circuit and showed some of his potential as a big DB in the South/Central league. </strong></p>
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<p>39.[player_tooltip player_id='207256' first='Tyler' last='Konold'] 6-0 205 WLB/RB Canby</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The Defensive Player of the Year in the NWOC. Konold was a 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state RB and went for over 3000 yards offensively in his career, but will likely project on D. His 80+ tackles and 7 tackles for loss this season speak to that. </strong></p>
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<p>40.[player_tooltip player_id='1091635' first='DJ' last='Johnson'] 6-6 220 DE Roosevelt</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The 6-6 hoop standout had an outstanding year for the Roughriders earning 1<sup>st</sup> team all PIL honors. Even if his first sport is basketball, numerous programs could see him as an appealing recruit with great size and overall athleticism. </strong></p>
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<p>41.[player_tooltip player_id='206848' first='Matix' last='Carpenter'] 6-2 270 DL/C Central Catholic </p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The PRZ lineman of the year and the only lineman to be a 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state kid on both sides of the football. Carpenter is undersized for the position but as versatile as any kid in Oregon. On the year he had 70+ tackles with 13 tackles for loss. </strong></p>
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<p>42.[player_tooltip player_id='206872' first='Stephen' last='Del Giudice'] 6-5 240 OL West Linn</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Del Giudice earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league honors as a Junior and was one of the most fundamentally sound and impressive lineman in the region. There is still a lot yet to be determined here. </strong></p>
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<p>43.[player_tooltip player_id='154326' first='Luke' last='Womack'] 6-4 195 WR Lakeridge <strong>OFFERS: Georgia Southern, San Diego</strong></p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Womack had a phenomenal off season, after tying for the state lead in INTs, and earning all-conference honors on both sides of the ball as a junior. He made the transfer from Nelson HS to Lakeridge and had a good senior year, leading the team in receptions (42), while adding 554 receiving yards and 3 TDs.</strong></p>
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<p>44.[player_tooltip player_id='520401' first='Sentori' last='Martino'] 6-0 180 WR/CB Barlow</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: One of the most impressive seasons from any player in Oregon. Martino racked up 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league accolades on both sides of the ball, finishing 2<sup>nd</sup> in receiving yards and 4<sup>th</sup> in TDs statewide. He finished with 1,265 yards on 77 catches with 19 TDs. </strong></p>
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<p>45.[player_tooltip player_id='511294' first='David' last='Hernandez'] 6-6 290 T Beaverton</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The Beavers went 2-6 on the year but Hernandez was a huge bright spot, finishing with 80+ pancakes and only 1 sack allowed. He has grown into his 6-6 frame and could have his best years ahead of him. </strong></p>
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<p>46.[player_tooltip player_id='738890' first='Wyatt' last='Wessel'] 6-3 220 LB/RB Lebanon</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Wessel was hurt for part of the year but brings legit size and speed to the table. He earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors as a junior and could end up playing on either side of the ball collegiately. </strong></p>
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<p>47.[player_tooltip player_id='597348' first='Athan' last='Palmateer'] 6-2 195 QB South Salem</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The Co Conference POY led the state statistically in multiple categories, with the Saxons averaging 50 points per game. His 74% com pct and 29 TDs/3 INTs were super impressive regardless of the competition. </strong></p>
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<p>48.[player_tooltip player_id='278441' first='Keaten' last='Fried'] 6-1 215 LB Sherwood </p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: The 2x Pacific Conference POY made a significant jump up the ranking board, helping Sherwood reach the state semifinals, and pitch 8 shutouts defensively. It was one of the most impressive defensive performances EVER seen. </strong></p>
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<p>49.[player_tooltip player_id='152353' first='Caden' last='Negra'] 6-3 180 WR Ashland</p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: I really Negra and what he brings to the table. Much respect to him and others who didn't bail on a Grizzlies program that was down and out to say the least. Ashland finished 6-4 at the 4A level with Negra catching 34 passes for 547 yards and 10 TDs. </strong></p>
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<p>50.[player_tooltip player_id='278374' first='Blake' last='Hurley'] 6-2 205 WLB/ATH Sunset </p>
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<p><strong>UPDATE: Hurley was a Metro League POY candidate, earning 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league honors on both sides of the ball. He was hands down one of the top two-way players in Oregon. </strong></p>
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