If the NW had an NFL Draft (1st Round- Picks #1-30)
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We once again did our own NFL type Draft and selected the athletes from the NW who project out to be franchise guys. There are a host of factors which go into the selection process, with pure talent and overall…
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We once again did our own NFL type Draft and selected the athletes from the NW who project out to be franchise guys. There are a host of factors which go into the selection process, with pure talent and overall leadership ability being the most important variables. This incorporates 6 different classes (2025-27′) in Oregon & Washington, so it’s the best of the best.
If you are a 1st or 2nd round pick on this list, you typically project as a top 10 guy in your class. Pretty straight forward math with 60 athletes divided by 6 classes. Check out #1-30
1st ROUND
1. Josiah Molden Josiah Molden 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB West Linn | 2027 State OR 6-0 175 27′ CB West Linn OR OFFERS (7) Oregon, Washington, Oregon St, Arizona St.
One of the top players in the country for the 2027 class and potentially the highest ranked recruit ever to come out of Oregon. As most know Molden has D1 genes, earning unanimous 1st team all TRL honors and All-American accolades as a freshman.
2. Demetri Manning Demetri Manning 6'7" | 340 lbs | OL Bellevue | 2025 State WA 6-7 340 25′ T Bellevue WA OFFERS (16) Florida, Florida St, Oregon, Washington, Tennessee
Manning was already listed as one of the top lineman in the country and was named the MVP at the All-American Combine in Texas. His overall agility is incredibly unique considering his massive size.
3. 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.
4. Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA 6-3 220 25′ LB Bethel WA OFFERS (18) Alabama, Washington, Oregon, Florida St, UCLA
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.
5. Zac Stascausky Zac Stascausky 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 6-6 275 25′ T Central Catholic OR OFFERS (9) UCLA, Arizona St, Arizona, Washington St
Stascausky was an unquestioned 1st team All Mt Hood O lineman, helping the Rams to the state title. Even more impressive was his play against top competition where he was dominant against teams like West Linn and WA state champ Bellevue. He is currently listed among the fastest rising line recruits in the country.
6. Noah Flores Noah Flores 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Graham Kapowsin | 2025 State WA 6-4 225 25′ TE Graham Kapowsin OFFERS (13) Tennessee, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Texas A/M
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.
7. Liufau Loumoli Liufau Loumoli 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Eastside Catholic | 2027 WA 6-1 215 27′ LB Eastside Catholic OFFERS (12) USC, Washington, Michigan St, Miami, Arizona St
One of the top LB’s in America for his class. His overall physicality and combination of instincts and speed are incredibly rare. He had an unreal freshman season making 54 total tackles with 7 tackles for loss.
8. Asa Thompson Asa Thompson 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Eastside Catholic | 2026 State WA 6-0 175 26′ ATH Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (6) Washington, Oregon, Oregon St, Ariz St
Expect Thompson to be ranked among the top slot receivers in the country for his class. He went for close to 800 yards and 9 TDs this past season with EC projecting as one of the top teams in the West next year.
9. Willi Wascher Willi Wascher 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Bellevue | 2025 State WA 6-3 290 25′ C Bellevue WA COMMITTED: USC
As noted Wascher is one of the fastest rising line prospects in the West. His ability to play multiple spots including the center position adds to his recruiting appeal. He is a 2x state champ and 1st team all-conference OL, and just a winner in every sense of the word.
10. Jack Brauckmiller Jack Brauckmiller 6'6" | 225 lbs | DL Canby | 2027 State OR 6-6 225 27′ DE/OLB Canby OR
Brauckmiller’s elite size and overall athleticism make him one of the most appealing young recruits to come out of Oregon in some time. He earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a freshman finishing with 22 tackles and 4 INTs, while potentially playing at the highest level collegiately on either side of the ball.
11. Nolan Keeney Nolan Keeney 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2025 State OR 6-4 215 25′ QB Tualatin OR OFFERS (5) Houston, Boise St, Nevada, Montana St, Montana
Probably the fastest rising prospect in Oregon at any position. Keeney had an unreal year, passing for 28 TDs/7 INTs and 2460 yards, on 73% passing in just 7 games. His combination of size and overall athleticism was unmatched in the NW, also rushing for 500 yards. He is a legit dual-threat QB.
12. FA Siale FA Siale 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL O'Dea | 2026 State WA 6-4 245 26′ DE O’Dea WA OFFERS (12) Washington, Oregon, Florida St, Miami, Utah
Siale recently backed up the hype at the All-American Combine in San Antonio, being named the top defensive lineman in attendance by Rivals. He started as a freshman for the Irish and is a 2x all conference D lineman.
13. David Schwerzel David Schwerzel 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL O'Dea | 2026 State WA 6-4 250 26′ DE O’Dea WA OFFERS (7) Michigan, Washington, UCLA Penn St, Miami
Very similar to his teammate Siale, in that they both have god given size and ability and have already been offered by some of the top teams in the country, including national champion Michigan. He too was a standout at the Army All American Combine.
14. Derek Colman-Brusa Derek Colman-Brusa 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Kennedy Catholic | 2026 State WA 6-5 235 26′ DE Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (5) Washington, Oregon St, Wash St, BYU
Colman-Brusa was dominant as a sophomore, putting up an unreal stat line with 75 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks. The size and speed in combination with his numbers will have him listed among the top DEs in the country for the 2026 class.
15. D’Aryhian Clemons D’Aryhian Clemons 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Spanaway Lake | 2025 State WA 6-0 170 25′ ATH Spanaway Lake WA OFFERS (7) Washington, Wash St, Ariz St, Cal, W Virginia
Clemons can play 3-4 different spots at the highest level on either side of the ball. Instinctually he is a phenomenal defender with elite closing speed but may end up being too good on offense.
16. Baron Naone Baron Naone 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-4 235 25′ TE West Linn OFFERS (12) Washington, Arizona St, 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.
17. Peyton Eveland Peyton Eveland 6'8" | 290 lbs | OL Redmond | 2027 State OR 6-8 290 27′ T Redmond OR
Brother of 2x conference POY Jace Eveland Jace Eveland 6'7" | 300 lbs | OL Redmond | 2025 State OR . The 6-8 freshman started every game at the varsity level and was incredibly fluid for a 14-year-old athlete with his size. If Peyton continues to progress the sky’s the limit for him from a recruiting standpoint.
18. Jack Foley Jack Foley 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR Mt View | 2025 State OR 6-4 195 25′ WR Mountain View OR OFFERS (1) Washington St
Foley has a stock which is sky rocketing. Look for him to have a big off season and be a 5A Oregon POY favorite next year. His 42 catches for 728 yards and 17 TD’s helped Mountain View reach the state title game, with him and all everything RB Angel Valenzuela Angel Valenzuela 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Mountain View | 2026 State OR both returning.
19. Wassie Lugolobi Wassie Lugolobi 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Eastside Catholic | 2026 State WA 6-2 220 26′ WLB Eastside Catholic WA OFFERS (4) 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.
20. Maurice Williams Maurice Williams 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Yelm | 2027 WA 6-1 175 27′ DB Yelm WA OFFERS (1) Washington St
You can expect Williams to be ranked one of the top CBs in the country for his class. He earned 2nd team all SSC honors, and for the most part completely locked down his side of the field as a freshman. He projects as a 4* and should garner offers from a majority of the nation’s top programs.
21. Ansu Sanoe Ansu Sanoe 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-1 220 26′ RB Lakeridge OR COMMITTED: Washington
The offers speak for themselves. Sanoe had decent numbers rushing for 661 yards and 8 TDs, while averaging 6 yards per carry. A lot will be expected out of the 4* back next season, especially with all of the national recognition.
22. Cody Siegner Cody Siegner 6'7" | 230 lbs | TE Crane | 2025 State OR 6-7 230 25′ TE Crane OR OFFERS (5) Oregon St, Washington St, Boise 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.
23. Lamarcus Bell Lamarcus Bell 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Oswego | 2026 State OR 5-11 190 26′ RB Lake Oswego OR OFFERS (2) Oregon St, Nevada
Watch the film and you can make a case that Bell is the best back in Oregon. His combination of speed and agility is unique, as I would expect his recruitment to skyrocket this off season. On the year the 1st team all-conference RB rushed for 1,116 yards and 11 TDs with zero fumbles.
24. Seager Milholen Seager Milholen 6'6" | 235 lbs | TE Central Catholic | 2027 State OR 6-6 235 TE Central Catholic OR OFFERS (1) Cal
Milholen has a chance to blow up and be a top national recruit. There is still a lot yet to be determined but you can’t teach the size and overall athletic ability he brings to the table at a young age.
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Jake Normoyle
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Normoyle
6'4" | 295 lbs | OL
West Linn | 2025
State
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6-4 295 25′ OL West Linn OR OFFERS (1) Oregon St
Normoyle is a 2x 1st team all-conference lineman and someone who should see his recruiting skyrocket this off season. He has thrived as part of FSP up in Seattle. From a recruiting standpoint this is a no brainer for Mid Major D1s on down who haven’t offered yet.
26. David Kuku David Kuku 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB Kamiakin | 2025 State WA 6-0 165 25′ CB Kamiakin WA OFFERS (8) Arizona St, Nebraska, Washington St, Boise St
Washington’s 4A Defensive POY. Kuku is a lockdown corner and a legit threat anytime he is in space. The Team Lillard standout will be a double digit D1 offer athlete and one of the most recruited DB’s in the West.
27. Zamarie Tellez Zamarie Tellez 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB Federal Way | 2026 State WA 5-9 165 26′ ATH/CB Federal Way WA OFFERS (2) Arizona, Nevada
Tellez is the real deal with film that speaks to his freakish ability. Size is a question mark, but he is an unreal talent who can counter most matchups. He racked up 1st team NPSL honors on both sides of the ball as a sophomore.
28. Landon Kelsey Landon Kelsey 6'4" | 210 lbs | WR Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 6-4 195 25′ WR Central Catholic OR OFFERS (4) Colorado St, UNLV, Nevada, San Diego St
One of the fastest rising prospects in the West. The 3* WR added numerous offers recently, catching 33 passes for 758 yards and 10 TDs. His 23 yards per catch average spoke to his dominant season for the state champs.
29. Jayshon Limar Jayshon Limar 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Stevens | 2025 State WA 6-1 205 25′ RB Lake Stevens WA OFFERS (8) Oregon, Notre Dame, Stanford, Arizona, Arizona St
Everyone is aware of Limar with his 4* brother committing to Oregon. He came back in a big way after missing most of his sophomore year, totaling 1233 rushing & receiving yards and 14 TDs in 9 games. His 7.7 yards per carry, and 18 yards per catch average, help speak to his versatility.
30. Noah Tishendorf Noah Tishendorf 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2026 State OR 6-3 240 26′ DE Lakeridge OR OFFERS (1) UNLV
As mentioned Tishendorf will be an Oregon 6A POY candidate next season, earning 1st team all TRL honors as a sophomore. He was one of the most impressive players in the state finishing with 56 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. Watch him play the RB spot and it puts his overall athleticism into perspective.