Some of Oregon’s Top Ranked Underclassmen in Review- DEFENSE

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rankings have now been updated for the classes of 2024-27. We have broken down each class talking on each athlete in the Top 50. Have a look at some of the other top players in the 2025 &amp; 26' class and what they bring to the table...</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Full 2025 Rankings List HERE.. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2025-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2025-rankings/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Full 2026 Rankings List HERE.. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1104022' first='Kevin' last='Keanaaina'] 6-0 185 WLB Jesuit- The 1^st&nbsp;team all-Metro LB was a huge bright spot for the Crusaders. Watch the film and you see a kid who has unique instincts and only plays at top speed. He will need to lead on D next year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='406770' first='Trevin' last='Laird'] 6-2 190 SS 25' Tigard- Laird can play on either side of the ball, while projecting on D. He will likely make a nice jump up the rankings board with a good off season. His film and combination of size and speed is impressive. On the year he made 73 tackles, with 7.5 TfL's, 3 INTs and 7 PBU's. Easily one of the top stat lines in the TRL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1103729' first='Camden' last='Roofener'] 6-3 200 OLB 25' Glencoe- The 2^nd team all-league DE comes from a football family, with the Roofener name speaking for itself. He has FCS potential according to head coach Ian Reynoso and could vie for POY honors next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1103947' first='Reid' last='Linkmeyer'] 6-3 205 OLB 25' Liberty- Just a good overall athlete with size. Linkmeyer has the potential of being one of Oregon's breakout performers next season, earning honorable mention all-conference accolades at QB &amp; LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1103485' first='Yves' last='Gelly'] 5-11 170 CB 25' Roosevelt- Gelly did an outstanding job for Ryan McCants and the Roughriders, being named a 1^st team all PIL DB and ranking among the conference statistical leaders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='769988' first='Taesean' last='Tarusan'] 5-10 150 CB 26' Sheldon- Tarusan has looked good at off season events and on the 7v7 circuit but played sparingly as a sophomore this past season. Expect him to get in the mix on both sides of the football moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1014360' first='Tykell' last='Gehrke'] 6-3 150 DB 25' Mountainside- The Mavericks have so many talented underclassmen that it can be easy to get lost in the shuffle. Gehrke is a long, good-looking athlete, and was a 3^rd team all-Metro kid at DB. Expect him to put on some size in the coming off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1103533' first='David' last='Moore'] 6-1 180 DB 25' Lakeridge- Moore quietly had an impressive all conference season, making 42 total tackles with 1 INT. He played opposite [player_tooltip player_id='402418' first='Marcus' last='Post'] and [player_tooltip player_id='406755' first='Zyon' last='Floyd'], two of the state's top ranked DBs, more than holding his own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402396' first='Brennan' last='Mesa'] 6-3 240 DE 26' South Albany- Mesa had a decent year making 25 total tackles with a sack for a 5-4 Rebels team. He projects as one of better lineman coming up in the Mid-Willamette conference but still has a lot to prove. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1103942' first='Neal' last='Steger'] 6-2 230 DE/OLB 25' Sherwood- Probably more of an OLB at the next level and someone who could thrive as a small college athlete. Steger has good size and speed and projects as a 1^st team all-league kid next season. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->