The NW's Top Underclassmen: LB's (Ranked #1-15)

Over the next few weeks we will be breaking down the NW's top underclassmen by position. Please note this list incorporates athletes from both state's in all three classes 2025-27′.       *Individuals will only be listed on one side of the ball..         LB       1.[player_tooltip player_id='348147' first='Zaydrius' last='Rainey-Sale'] 6-3 220 25' Bethel WA OFFERS (13) Alabama, Washington, Oregon, Florida St, Miami   The 4* prospect is one of the top players in America regardless of position. He recently de-committed from Washington, opening back up his recruitment after the coaching change. Watch the film and see you one of the most dominant LBs in the country, who averaged 11+ tackles per game with double digit sacks and tackles for loss.    2.[player_tooltip player_id='402799' first='Wassie' last='Lugolobi'] 6-2 220 26' Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (2) Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Louisville   Expect Lugolobi to be ranked among the top players in America for his class. The speed at which he plays is on a different level, leading the Crusaders in tackles (68), sacks (5), and tackles for loss (12.5). Look for his recruitment to skyrocket this off season.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='273753' first='Jonathan' last='Epperson Jr']. 6-0 195 25' Auburn Riverside WA OFFERS (10) Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, USC   The offers speak to his game but there are questions. Epperson Jr. projects as more of a WLB but could play numerous other spots on the field. On the year he made 77 tackles with 8.5 tackles for loss.    4.[player_tooltip player_id='723691' first='Luke' last='Webb'] 6-2 230 25' Camas WA OFFERS (2) UNLV, Northern Arizona   Webb made the transfer from JSerra in Cali where he had a breakout sophomore season, with 15 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. The 3* comes extremely quick and physical off the edge and will immediately help make the Papermakers a legit 4A title contender next season.         5.[player_tooltip player_id='693685' first='Dre' last='Sio-Fetaui'] 6-2 225 25' Lincoln WA OFFERS (2) Arizona, Nevada    The 3* is a big, physical prospect, who continues to up his stock. He earned 1st team all-state honors, averaging 10+ tackles per game with double digit tackles for loss.    6.[player_tooltip player_id='693691' first='Nikko' last='Speer'] 6-2 225 25' Camas WA   The combination of Speer and Webb is going to be a problem for opponents. The GSHL Defensive POY was off the charts good this past season, making 143 total tackles. His speed and instincts on film will have him listed on multiple D1 recruiting boards.     7.[player_tooltip player_id='286686' first='Zachary' last='Davis'] 6-1 225 25' Central Catholic OR OFFERS (1) Florida A/M   The 2x all conference OLB/DE plays at a different level then most of his peers. Watch the film and you see his combination of speed and physicality stand out. We will see if that translates on the camp circuit over the off season.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='527032' first='Mana' last='Tuioti'] 5-11 220 25' Sheldon OR OFFERS (1) Hawaii   Just a really good overall athlete. Tuioti earned 1st team all-conference honors on D and went for close to 700 total yards with 6 TDs on O. He doesn't have his brother's size, but he can play.    9.[player_tooltip player_id='766200' first='Treyson' last='Eddleman'] 6-1 220 25' Sherwood OR   Eddleman will be an Oregon POY candidate next season, helping to put together one of the best defensive seasons of any team in state history. He earned 1st team all-Pacific honors with some of the best film in the region.   10.[player_tooltip player_id='726154' first='Ta'u' last='Mareko'] 6-1 210 Lakes WA OFFERS (2) Hawaii, Nevada   Mareko had one of the best stat lines among defenders in Washington, making 105 total tackles with 100 of them being solo. An unreal statistic. Look for him to continue and add mid major and higher type offers.    11.[player_tooltip player_id='791149' first='Kawai' last='Chamberlin'] 6-2 205 27' Sheldon OR   You will hear a lot about this kid in the years ahead. Chamberlin played varsity ball and did well making 14 tackles. His physicality and speed at such a young age is impressive. He is a potential 1st team all-conference selection next season.    12.[player_tooltip player_id='709506' first='Deckard' last='Hale'] 6-0 200 27' Grant OR   Hale has some of the best varsity film among freshman anywhere. He was an honorable mention all PIL selection and played at a speed rarely seen among young athletes. If he continues to grow and progress he will be a big-time recruit.   13.[player_tooltip player_id='402406' first='Donnie' last='Vercher III'] 6-2 215 26' Central Catholic OR   Vercher will project as one of the best defensive athletes in Oregon next season. He plays at a high speed and had a good sophomore year, making 14 tackles with 2 tfl's.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='754631' first='Kayce' last='Tinner'] 6-5 215 25' Lakeridge OR   Tinner has one of the highest ceilings of any OLB in the region. The size and overall athleticism puts him in a different category if he continues to progress. He earned honorable mention all TRL honors making 43 total tackles with 4 tfl's.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='769922' first='Zach' last='VandenBrink'] 6-1 200 26' West Linn OR   One of the NW's best baseball players should play a key role for a top ranked Lions team next season. He is very similar to brother [player_tooltip player_id='152361' first='Ryan' last='Vandenbrink'] who was one of the best RB/LB's in Oregon and is committed to OSU for baseball.