Updated Rankings: Oregon’s Top 2026’s (#26-50 + 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.
*You can reference the entire 2026 rankings board HERE (#1-100) .. https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/
26. Connor LaGrow Connor LaGrow 6'6" | 240 lbs | OL Tualatin | 2026 State OR 6-6 230 T Tualatin
Lagrow has an outstanding frame and should add some legit weight. If he can continue to improve from a mobility standpoint, he has the size and intangibles to play a high level of D1 ball.
27. Yahkyll Noil Yahkyll Noil 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-2 235 LB Lakeridge
Noil comes from an impressive family. He had a good sophomore year, averaging 5.6 tackles per game, with 6 tackles for loss in only 7 games due to injury. Speaking on that he says, “The comeback will be vicious.” Well said..
28. Kalani Messenger Kalani Messenger 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-2 225 LB Lakeridge
Messenger has one of the fastest rising stocks in the 26′ class. He added 30 tackles, with 3 tfl’s, and 3 sacks, looking physical and experienced beyond his years. Watch the film and you will see his unique ability to read.
29. Kilian Eddleman Kilian Eddleman 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-1 210 LB Sherwood
Much like his brother, Eddleman will be ranked among the top players in the state for his class, potentially making a big jump up this board. He earned honorable mention all conference honors and should compete for league POY accolades next season.
30. Killian Sombe Killian Sombe 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 5-10 195 RB Central Catholic
Sombe had an outstanding year racking up 781 all-purpose yards and 11 TDs, while averaging 9.5 yards per carry. Much like his sophomore counterpart Davis he has a chance to fly up this list.
31. Heath Thompson Heath Thompson 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Westview | 2026 State OR 6-1 195 RB Westview
The 2nd team all-Metro RB had a breakout year, going for 976 yards and 5 TDs with a young line. Look for him to be a conference POY candidate and one of the top overall athletes in the state for his class.
32. James Wade James Wade 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 5-11 165 CB Central Catholic
Look for Wade to play a big role next season in the secondary and be a factor on the 7v7 circuit. His 14 tackles and 2 INTs are just a glimpse of what he could do in the coming year.
33. Rowen Lewis Rowen Lewis 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Jesuit | 2026 State OR 6-1 200 LB Jesuit
Lewis is a D1 lacrosse athlete and could project there on the football field as well. He comes from a talented family with D1 genes and will be a Metro League defensive POY candidate.
34. Traeger Healy Traeger Healy 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB North Medford | 2026 State OR 6-1 190 QB North Medford
Healy is one of the fastest rising QB prospects in the NW. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors, hitting on 71% of his passes for 1,796 yards and 17 TDs/7 INTs. He is a phenomenal basketball player and overall athlete.
35. CD Nuno CD Nuno 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Philomath | 2026 State OR 6-2 180 WR Philomath
Nuno is really good and could make a significant jump up this board. He earned 1st team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball and will be an Oregon 4A POY candidate in the coming seasons. On the year he caught 52 balls for 828 yards and 9 TDs.
36. Trent Dearborn Trent Dearborn 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Tualatin | 2026 State OR 6-3 180 WR Tualatin
I would expect Dearborn to have a breakout junior season and play a major role with Noland and Elder graduating. Keeney showed that he is incredibly good and should lead a potent offense next year.
37. Gavyn Welch Gavyn Welch 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Oregon City | 2026 State OR 6-4 250 T Oregon City
Welch had an impressive sophomore year, stepping in and looking like one of the top O lineman in the TRL. His honorable mention all TRL honors speak to his potential.
38. Isaac Reynoso Isaac Reynoso 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Glencoe | 2026 State OR 6-1 185 LB Glencoe
The standout wrestler and LB has D1 genes, coming from a football family, with head coach and father Ian Reynoso starting on the O line for the Ducks. Expect Isaac to be one of the top defenders in the Pacific Conference next season.
39. Drew Weiler Drew Weiler 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-4 210 QB Lakeridge
Gabriel Motschenbacher Gabriel Motschenbacher 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Lakeridge | 2024 State OR played out of his mind at QB this past season, so Weiler is waiting his turn. He’s a big, physical athlete, who could thrive once he gets his opportunity.
40. Chaz Katoanga Chaz Katoanga 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Nelson | 2026 State OR 6-1 170 DB Nelson
Really like this kid’s game and ability to break on the ball from his CB spot. He has good size and is another athlete who could climb this list quickly. He rightly earned 2nd team all Mt Hood honors this past season.
41. Asa Lundberg Asa Lundberg 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Grant | 2026 State OR 6-1 175 DB Grant
Lundberg broke out on the 7v7 circuit and followed that up nicely with a 2nd team all-conference PIL season. Look for him to do well as part of Team Lillard once again.
42. Justin Craigwell Justin Craigwell 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Sunset | 2026 State OR 5-11 190 LB Sunset
The Craigwell kids can play some ball. Justin was a 2nd team all-Metro selection after averaging 6.8 yards per carry, while projecting on D, where he finished with 27 tackles, 4 tfl’s, and 1 sack.
43. Dawson Graves Dawson Graves 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Grants Pass | 2026 OR 6-0 220 LB Grants Pass
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44. Andrew Ramtel Andrew Ramtel 5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2026 State OR 5-9 165 ATH Mountainside
The Metro League’s leading receiver as a sophomore. Ramtel isn’t the biggest kid but he’s an absolute playmaker, racking up 1st team all-conference honors, with 616 yards and 3 TDs.
45. Logan Uitto Logan Uitto 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Silverton | 2026 State OR 6-1 175 ATH Silverton
I would expect Uitto to be one of the top two-way athletes in the Mid-Willamette conference next season. He went somewhat under the radar as a sophomore but should be one of the best in the league as a junior.
46. Talen Williams Talen Williams 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR South Salem | 2026 State OR 6-0 170 WR South Salem
Williams went for over 1000 yards at the JV level and led the team/league in almost every category on both sides of the football. He is the brother of 2024 standout Parker Williams Parker Williams 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB South Salem | 2024 State OR . He will project as a 1st or 2nd team all-conference kid next season.
47. Hudson Kurland Hudson Kurland 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Lake Oswego | 2026 State OR 6-3 180 QB Sunset
I could see Kurland breaking out next season and being one of the state’s statistical leaders. He waited his turn behind 1st team all-Metro QB Drew Nees Drew Nees 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Sunset | 2024 State OR and could thrive with the Apollos returning a litany of young talent.
48. Asante Mims Asante Mims 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Hillsboro | 2026 State OR 5-11 225 OLB Hillsboro
Mims earned 2nd team all NWOC honors after a breakout varsity season as a freshman. He accounted for over 40 tackles and 20 tackles for loss, with the Spartans reaching the 5A State Quarterfinals. Look for him to be a 1st team all conference/all state guy the next two seasons.
49. John Williams-Ching John Williams-Ching 6'5" | 180 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2026 State OR 6-5 180 ATH Jesuit
Not a lot of people know about him yet, but his potential is through the roof. The 6-5 athlete missed the first month of the season but should come back in a big way next year, already possessing the physicality of a college athlete.
50. Joe Stimpson Joe Stimpson 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2026 State OR 5-10 165 ATH Jesuit
Stimpson hasn’t proven himself on the field yet but plays similar to Gavin Packer. If he can put it all together, he will be one of the most exciting athletes in Oregon.