Other 26’s Jumping up the Rankings Board

Other 26&#8217;s Jumping up the Rankings Board

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Jordan Johnson December 17, 2023 @ 06:52 PM

We've recently been breaking down the top 2026 athletes statewide. Have a look at some of the fastest rising 26's in Oregon ranked between #51-100..       Full list (Ranked #1-100) HERE... <a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/</a>         [player_tooltip player_id='914314' first='Deryk' last='Farmer'] 6-2 170 ATH Cascade Christian   Just a super talented overall athlete (basketball) with good size. Farmer was a big reason Cascade Christian won another state title, catching 24 passes for 414 yards and 3 TDs offensively, to go with 62 tackles and 8 tackles for loss on D.    [player_tooltip player_id='1043374' first='Parker' last='Gibson'] 6-2 195 LB Redmond   Gibson had a nice sophomore year, making 57 total tackles with 10 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. He should be considered one of the top defenders returning in the IMC next season and a potential conference POY candidate before he is done.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110918' first='Zach' last='Coburn'] 6-2 270 OL Lakeridge   Coburn had an outstanding season earning honorable mention all TRL honors in the state's toughest conference. If the Pacers can win the battle up front, they have a chance to compete for a title, with one of the top returning perimeters in the NW.    [player_tooltip player_id='759688' first='Lukas' last='Babbitt'] 6-0 200 WLB Springfield   The sophomore had decent numbers, making 15 tackles with 2 INTs on the season. He comes from a talented family with his brother Jackson Babbitt being one of the top players in the conference. We will find out how good Lukas is next year, as the Millers graduate a host of senior talent, and he will be called upon to carry a heavy load.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110920' first='Parker' last='Sellner'] 6-1 190 DB Newberg   The 3-sport athlete earned honorable mention all-conference honors on both sides of the ball at DB & QB. Impressive accolades at such a young age. Sellner has legit size and projects as one of the top players in the Pacific Conference next season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1112464' first='Caleb' last='Jones'] 6-1 190 LB Thurston   Defensively Jones had one of the better seasons of any sophomore in the state, accounting for 45 total tackles and 6 tackles for loss. He is an outstanding overall athlete with legit size. Expect him to be a 1st team all-conference kid the next two seasons.    [player_tooltip player_id='1112479' first='Damian' last='Elizarraras'] 5-11 160 DB Century   The standout baseball player was also one of Oregon's breakout sophomore's, sitting among the 6A leaders with 5 INTs, to go with 42 total tackles and 3 tfl's. The honorable mention all-conference safety will give the 1-8 Jaguars some hope moving forward.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110925' first='Alex' last='Esuk'] 6-1 230 DL Sunset    The Apollos have a bunch of talented young guys coming up with Esuk earning all-Metro honors from his D line spot. He does not have prototypical size for the position but will be one of the better lineman in the conference the next two seasons.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110922' first='Caden' last='McMahon'] 5-10 180 DB Sandy   McMahon could make a nice jump up this board with continued progression. The 2nd team all Mt Hood DB is one of the top overall athletes in the league, finishing with 50 tackles and 2 INTs. Look for him to be a big factor offensively the next few years, averaging 8.1 yards per carry with 3 TDs last season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1112467' first='Brayden' last='Miller'] 6-2 170 DB Scappoose   Miller should be considered one of the top 4A players in Oregon, possessing great size and overall athleticism. He was a standout on the defensive side of the ball as a sophomore making 50 tackles, with 4 tfl's, and 3 INTs.   [player_tooltip player_id='1112462' first='Micah' last='Currier'] 5-10 165 DB Aloha   The Warriors haven't won a football game in 2 ½ years but Currier has not let that stop him. He was one of the better DB's in the Metro League as a 10th grader, finishing with 50+ tackles on the year. Much respect for this kid.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110919' first='Liam' last='Tobin'] 6-0 180 WLB Lake Oswego   Not many people know about him yet but they will. Tobin had an impressive sophomore year, earning honorable mention all TRL accolades. The Lakers D should be one of the best in the state next season.