The NW’s Top Underclassmen: TE’s (Ranked #1-10)
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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…
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Continue ReadingOver 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..
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1. T’Andre Waverly T’Andre Waverly 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Kamiak | 2025 State WA 6-4 225 25′ TE Kamiak OFFERS (20) Michigan, Florida St, Oregon, Washington, Texas A/M
The offers speak for themselves, and you can’t teach the size and speed. Waverly’s 10.6 100-meter time and overall versatility put him in a special category. The 4* is one of the most recruited kids in America at his position.
2. Noah Flores Noah Flores 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Graham Kapowsin | 2025 State WA 6-4 225 25′ TE Graham Kapowsin OFFERS (10) Tennessee, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Penn St
Flores has one of the fastest rising stocks among TE’s in the country. This past season he caught 40 passes for 387 yards and 5 TDs, helping GK to the state title game.
3. Baron Naone Baron Naone 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-4 235 25′ TE West Linn OFFERS (10) Washington, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon St, Cal
The 4* TE had a POY type season on the defensive side of the ball, earning unanimous 1st team all TRL honors. It’s still yet to be determined what side of the ball he will end up on, but he can play at the highest level on either.
4. Austin Simmons Austin Simmons 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE West Albany | 2025 State OR 6-5 220 25′ TE West Albany
One of the fastest rising prospects in the region. Simmons put up some of the best numbers in the West among TE’s, catching 39 passes for 718 yards and 8 TDs. His 18.3 yards per catch average speaks to his ceiling, in combination with his size and versatility (OLB) .
5. Andreas Nicolaidis Andreas Nicolaidis 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Central Catholic | 2026 State OR 6-4 225 26′ TE Central Catholic OFFERS (1) Colorado St
Nicolaidis can be expected to make a significant jump up the rankings board with continued progression. He caught 16 passes for 230 yards and 2 TDs as a sophomore, recently landing his first D1 offer.
6. Cody Siegner Cody Siegner 6'7" | 230 lbs | TE Crane | 2025 State OR 6-7 230 25′ TE Crane OFFERS (1) Oregon St
The rodeo champ and all state basketball player can do a little bit of everything. At 6-7 his upside and size speak for itself. There is still a lot yet to be determined playing 1A ball, but you can’t teach what he brings to the table.
7. Vinny Arnold Vinny Arnold 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE West Salem | 2026 State OR 6-4 220 26′ TE West Salem
Not a lot of people know about Arnold yet, but he could end up being one of the top two-way players in the state for the 2026 class. Look for the Titans to be a top 10 team next season.
8. Cole Newton Cole Newton 6'3" | 210 lbs | TE Tualatin | 2026 State OR 6-3 200 26′ TE Tualatin
The T-Wolves have a talented 2026 class and Newton could be the best of the bunch. With continued progression and some added size, he could very well be similar to former Tualatin standout Richie Anderson, now at Fresno St.
9. Carter Cocke Carter Cocke 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Sumner | 2025 State WA 6-4 230 25′ TE Sumner
Cocke had a big junior season, earning 1st team all SPSL honors, while catching 20+ passes for 400 yards and 8 TDs. His size and ability to go get the ball separates him from others.
10. Malaki Davis Malaki Davis 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Garfield | 2025 State WA 6-5 215 25′ TE Garfield OFFERS (1) Nevada
Davis has great size with a 77″ wingspan, landing that early offer. The intangibles are there to play a high level of collegiate ball but there are still question marks.
10. Damaad Lewis Damaad Lewis 6'4" | 240 lbs | TE Bellevue | 2026 State WA 6-4 240 26′ TE Bellevue OFFERS (1) Nevada
The big man did well defensively and should play a primarily role at TE for the next two years, with 4* Michigan commit Hogan Hansen Hogan Hansen 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Bellevue | 2024 State WA graduating. Lewis has gone somewhat under the radar thus far.