Updated Rankings: Oregon’s Top 2026’s (#1-25 + Analysis)
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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…
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Continue ReadingPer 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 2026.
*SIDENOTE: There have been numerous additions to this list so if you drop in the rankings it does NOT mean that the athlete didn’t perform well.
*You can reference the entire 2026 rankings board HERE (#1-100) .. https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/
1. Ansu Sanoe Ansu Sanoe 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-2 210 RB Lakeridge OFFERS (11) Georgia, Oregon, Tennessee, Miami, Arizona St
The offers speak for themselves. Sanoe had a good sophomore season, averaging 6 yards per carry with 8 TDs in 8 games. Although as a freshman he went for 7.4 yards per carry and 9 TDs. I would expect an impressive off season and monster junior campaign, based on his current projection.
2. Rasean Jones Rasean Jones 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Baker | 2026 State OR 6-2 195 WR Baker
As most know Jones broke out at the Les Schwab Bowl last season, after earning all-state honors as a freshman at Baker. His elite, nationally recognized speed, puts him in a special category and listed among the top receivers in the West for his class.
3. Noah Tishendorf Noah Tishendorf 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-3 240 OLB Lakeridge
Tishendorf was in the running for 6A Oregon POY honors on the defensive side of the ball to put his season into perspective. The standout OLB/DE was one of state leaders in multiple categories, making 56 total tackles, with 20 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. A ridiculous stat line.
4. Sam Vyhlidal Sam Vyhlidal 6'4" | 205 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2026 State OR 6-4 200 ATH Mountainside
One of the top overall athletes on the west coast for his class. Vyhlidal will project at the D1 level in football & baseball. He backed up the hype in a big way this year, earning 1st team all-Metro honors on both sides of the ball as a sophomore. He accounted for 554 yards and 5 TDs offensively, averaging 7.3 yards per carry, while making 72 total tackles on D.
5. Braxton Singleton Braxton Singleton 6'2" | 205 lbs | WR North Salem | 2026 State OR 6-2 205 WR North Salem
Look for Singleton to be a big time D1 prospect. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball, finishing with 7 total TDs and two pick 6’s. He also ranked among the state leaders with 5 INTs.
6. Evan Wusstig Evan Wusstig 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH West Salem | 2026 State OR 6-0 175 ATH West Salem
Wusstig was a 1st team all-conference kid on both sides of the ball as a sophomore, totaling 8 TDs and 48 total tackles. He had one of the most impressive seasons of any sophomore in the NW, and will project as an unquestioned D1 kid, similar to his brother who is in the secondary at Portland State.
7. Silas Reynolds Silas Reynolds 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2026 State OR 6-3 185 WR/WLB West Linn
Reynolds is a big physical kid who can absolutely fly. His combination of size and speed helped him earn honorable mention all conference honors at OLB as a sophomore. He will have the potential of being the top receiver in the state over the next two seasons.
8. Marcus Post Marcus Post 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-0 180 S Lakeridge
Most are aware of Post from his freshman season where he earned TRL All League honors on both sides of the ball. In limited time (5 games) he averaged 4.8 tackles per game with 2 INTs, also catching 8 passes for 125 yards. When healthy the sky’s the limit.
9. Lamarcus Bell Lamarcus Bell 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Oswego | 2026 State OR 5-10 185 RB Lake Oswego
One of Oregon’s breakout underclassmen. Bell went for 1,116 yards and 11 TDs with zero fumbles on the year. He earned 1st team all TRL honors as a sophomore, and has elite speed, which could have him listed among the top RB’s in the West for his class.
10. Jordan Hicks Jordan Hicks 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Mountainside | 2026 State OR 5-10 185 RB Mountainside
Hicks had an unreal year rushing for 1,325 yards and 16 TDs. His 200+ yard 4 TD performance against Barlow set the tone for the rest of the year, earning 1st team all-Metro honors in the process. He is very similar to Bell from a projection standpoint.
11. Donnie Vercher III Donnie Vercher III 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 6-2 215 OLB Central Catholic
The talented OLB had a good year for the state champs. His 14 tackles, 2 tfl’s, and 1 sack were decent numbers statistically. That said, as I would expect him to have a monster junior campaign. His combination of size and speed speaks for itself.
12. Zach VandenBrink Zach VandenBrink 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB West Linn | 2026 State OR 6-1 200 LB West Linn
Much like his brother, Zach might be the best baseball player in Oregon for his class. With the Lions being loaded top to bottom this year he had to wait his turn. Expect him to be a 1st team all-conference LB the next two seasons.
13. Bryce May Bryce May 6'4" | 305 lbs | DL Cascade | 2026 State OR 6-4 305 DT Cascade
Cascade will have the potential of being a dominant 4A team the next few seasons, with May projecting as a D1 interior lineman. He missed half the year with a hurt shoulder but could very well become a national recruit if he does well on the camp circuit.
14. Joe Weiler Joe Weiler 6'6" | 245 lbs | OL Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-6 230 T Lakeridge
The very versatile 6-6 tackle had a great year on the offensive front, earning honorable mention all TRL honors. With continued progression and added size he has the potential of being a top line recruit within the region.
15. Andreas Nicolaidis Andreas Nicolaidis 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 6-4 225 TE Central Catholic OFFERS: Colorado St.
Nicolaidis is a physical specimen and will likely make a big jump up this board, just recently landing his first D1 offer from Colorado State. He had an outstanding sophomore season at TE, earning 2nd team all Mt Hood honors with 16 catches for 230 yards and 2 TDs.
16. Vinny Arnold Vinny Arnold 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE West Salem | 2026 State OR 6-4 220 TE West Salem
Watch the film and you see a kid with legit size that can move as well as anyone. The Titans will once again be a conference title favorite in the coming seasons, with Arnold projecting as one of the top TE/DE’s in the NW.
17. Quinn Wicklow Quinn Wicklow 6'7" | 220 lbs | OL Jesuit | 2026 State OR 6-7 220 T Jesuit
Wicklow has the size and overall demeanor to be the next special line recruit out of Jesuit. He will need to put on some weight and showcase some of the dominance which typically goes with a 6-7 frame.
18. Aiden Jakubauskas Aiden Jakubauskas 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Mountainside | 2026 State OR 6-4 260 T Mountainside
The 3rd team all-Metro lineman has the potential of being Oregon’s top line recruit for the class. He was fluid up front with a quick first step, and as technically sound as any sophomore in the state.
19. Carter Paul Carter Paul 6'7" | 260 lbs | OL Westview | 2026 State OR 6-6 260 T Westview
You can’t teach the 6-6 frame and overall physical presence. Paul had a good sophomore year on the offensive front earning 3rd team all-conference honors. From a projection standpoint it will come down to mobility and what he does over the off season.
20. Kalani Ioapo Kalani Ioapo 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL West Linn | 2026 State OR 6-3 290 T/DT West Linn
You will hear a lot about the big man over the next two seasons. Ioapo is incredibly strong and equally talented on both sides of the football. Him working with Normoyle up front is scary.
21. Oliver Luebkert Oliver Luebkert 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Beaverton | 2026 State OR 6-1 165 WR Beaverton
Luebkert has played phenomenal football the last 2 years, earning 2nd team all-Metro honors as a freshman and doing the same thing this season. The Beavers were 3-15 the last couple years making the accolades that much more impressive.
22. Angel Valenzuela Angel Valenzuela 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Mountain View | 2026 State OR 5-11 195 RB Mountain View
It’s rare for any sophomore to be in contention for Oregon POY honors but that is Valenzuela. The 5A standout was one of the state’s most impressive athletes, rushing for 1,816 yards and 28 TDs, while averaging 7 yards per carry.
23. Cole Newton Cole Newton 6'3" | 210 lbs | TE Tualatin | 2026 State OR 6-3 200 TE Tualatin
Look for Newton to play a primary role next season as one of fastest rising 26’s in the state and the leader of a special Tualatin sophomore class. One insider called him a potential Mid Major TE just to put his talent into perspective.
24. Tyson Davis Tyson Davis 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 6-0 195 RB Central Catholic
Davis had a big season even while splitting time with sophomore counterpart Killian Sombe Killian Sombe 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Central Catholic | 2026 State OR . He went for 993 total yards and 14 TDs on the year, earning 1st team all Mt Hood honors. The Rams have sent numerous backs on to play D1 ball and he could be another.
25. Makana Brown Makana Brown 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB South Medford | 2026 State OR 6-0 190 WLB South Medford
Brown did a good job defensively this past year and projects as one of the top two-way threats in the South/Central Conference. Watch the film and you see outstanding closing speed with unique instincts.