If the NW had an NFL Draft (2nd Round- Picks #31-60)
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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 #31-60
2ND ROUND
31.
Sione Kaho
Sione
Kaho
6'2" | 190 lbs | QB
Lincoln | 2027
WA
6-2 190 27′ QB Lincoln WA
The freshman is physically gifted and experienced beyond his years. His ability to lead at such a young age is incredibly unique, hitting on 69% of his passes, for 2,296 yards and 18 TDs/7 INTs. From a recruiting standpoint he has one of the highest ceilings of any QB in the country for his class.
32. Austin Simmons Austin Simmons 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE West Albany | 2025 State OR 6-5 220 25′ TE West Albany OFFERS (5) Washington St, Air Force, Idaho, Montana, Montana St
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).
33. Rasean Jones Rasean Jones 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Baker | 2026 State OR 6-2 195 26′ WR Baker OR
The elite sophomore had 70 catches for 942 yards and 11 TDs during the regular season, finishing 1st and 2nd overall at the 4A level in receiving yards and touchdowns. Jones has 4* potential and will likely blow up this off season.
34. Jonathan Epperson Jr Jonathan Epperson Jr 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Auburn Riverside | 2025 State WA . 6-0 195 25′ WLB/S Auburn Riverside WA OFFERS (12) 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.
35. 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
Nicolaidas 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.
36. Mana Tuioti Mana Tuioti 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Sheldon | 2025 State OR 5-11 220 25′ LB Sheldon OR OFFERS (8) Arizona, Arizona St, Washington, Cal, Boise St
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.
37. Jackson Doman Jackson Doman 6'5" | 205 lbs | ATH Canby | 2025 State OR 6-5 205 25′ WR/TE Canby OR OFFERS (1) BYU
Doman was an honorable mention all-conference kid on both sides of the football, but more importantly has the size and overall athleticism to be a big-time recruit with continued progression. From a projection standpoint he has one of the highest ceilings of any player in the region.
38. Kolton Matson Kolton Matson 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Lake Stevens | 2025 State WA 6-2 180 25′ QB Lake Stevens WA
Matson was named the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year and statistically was one of the most impressive QB’s nationwide. On the season the 2x state champ totaled 55 TDs (49 passing) and just 6 INTs. He passed for 3,388 yards while hitting on 68% of his passes. They were absolutely dominant all throughout the playoffs, leaving no doubt in the 31-6 win over Graham-Kapowsin, in the 4A title game.
39. Markus Fetcho Markus Fetcho 6'6" | 295 lbs | OL Mead | 2025 State WA 6-6 295 25′ T Mead WA
Watch the film as Fetcho will blow up this off season. The 1st team All GSL big man plays with a no-nonsense demeanor, moving surprisingly quick and landing some of the best blocks of any lineman in the region.
40. Jasiah Denmark Jasiah Denmark 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Puyallup | 2026 State WA 6-0 170 26′ CB Puyallup WA OFFERS (4) Washington, Penn St, Vanderbilt, Nevada
Watch the film and you see a potential 4* recruit who has the necessary attributes to play at the highest level and do well. Look for him have an unreal year on the camp/7v7 circuit and add numerous offers.
41. Ryken Moon Ryken Moon 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Bellevue | 2025 State WA 5-11 185 25′ ATH Bellevue WA OFFERS (3) Arizona, Nevada, Army
The 1st team all-league OLB could be one of the state’s best on offense next season, teaming with 2026 RB Max Jones Max Jones 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Bellevue | 2026 State WA . Moon’s 700 all-purpose yards and 6 TDs are just a glimpse of his potential.
42. Peyton Cunningham Peyton Cunningham 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH North Creek | 2025 State WA 6-0 180 25′ ATH North Creek WA OFFERS (2) Washington St, San Diego St
I could see Cunningham landing numerous additional offers after back-to-back seasons where the film speaks for itself. The 1st team all-league athlete went for 1,053 yards and 11 TDs as a junior, and might be even better on D.
43. Zhaiel Smith Zhaiel Smith 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Central Catholic | 2025 State OR 6-0 185 25′ WR Central Catholic OR OFFERS (2) Arizona St, Grambling
Look for Smith to have a big off season and a monster senior campaign. The Rams spread the ball around and had 6-4 standout transfer Landon Kelsey Landon Kelsey 6'4" | 210 lbs | WR Central Catholic | 2025 State OR dominate at WR. On the year Zhaiel had 20 catches for 297 yards.
44. Gavin Packer Gavin Packer 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Skyview | 2025 State WA 5-10 175 26′ WR Skyview WA OFFERS (2) E. Washington, Portland St
Maybe the most exciting player to watch in the NW. Packer is the exception to the rule from a size standpoint, projecting as a division 1 kid. He broke out as a sophomore, racking up 1st team all GSHL accolades. He went for over 1000+ all-purpose yards and 10 TDs as a junior.
45. Luke Webb Luke Webb 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL JSerra | 2025 State WA 6-2 230 25′ LB Camas WA OFFERS (5) Washington St, UNLV, Montana, Montana St
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.
46.
Joey Thomas
Joey
Thomas
6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH
Kennedy Catholic | 2026
State
WA
III 6-1 155 26′ DB Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (6) Cal, Colorado, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Nevada
Most are familiar with the name coming from a football family. Thomas projects at DB but was equally impressive on the offensive side of the ball, where he caught 23 passes for 433 yards and 6 TDs, averaging 18.8 yards per catch.
47. Braxton Singleton Braxton Singleton 6'2" | 205 lbs | WR North Salem | 2026 State OR 6-2 205 26′ WR North Salem OR
Singleton comes from a talented family and should rank as one of the top two-way athletes on the west coast. His combination of speed and physicality at such a young age is impressive. As a sophomore he caught 13 passes for 375 yards, scoring 7 TDs (5 receiving). He was also listed among the state leaders with 5 INTs (2 pick 6’s) on D.
48. Baird Gilroy Baird Gilroy 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-5 210 25′ QB West Linn OR
The unanimous 1st team all TRL QB had a breakout season, currently ranked among the top 10 recruits in Oregon for the 2025 class. He passed for over 3000 yards and 33 Total TDs (28 passing), finishing 3rd in the state in yards & TDs. Gilroy will be expected to lead his team to the state title next year.
49. Evan Wusstig Evan Wusstig 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH West Salem | 2026 State OR 6-0 175 26′ WR West Salem OR
Wusstig had one of the best seasons of any sophomore in the west. He had 8 TDs and 48 total tackles, earning 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the football. He comes from a talented family with his brother playing D1 ball. Look for him to do the same.
50. Jack Sievers Jack Sievers 6'5" | 220 lbs | ATH Archbishop Murphy | 2026 State WA 6-5 220 26′ DE Archbishop Murphy WA OFFERS (2) UNLV, Nevada
Sievers was a 1st team all-league kid as a sophomore, and incredibly fluid coming off the edge. His 6-5 frame and film speak to his early offers. It’s going to be a problem for opponents having to contend with him and Smalls.
51. Sam Vyhlidal Sam Vyhlidal 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH Mountainside | 2026 State OR 6-4 200 26′ OLB/ATH Mountainside OR
One of the top overall athletes on the west coast. Vyhlidal earned 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the football, likely projecting at OLB. On the year he totaled 554 yards and 5 TDs, averaging 7.3 yards per carry. Defensively he made 72 tackles, with 2 sacks, and 2 TFL’s.
52. Dre Sio-Fetaui Dre Sio-Fetaui 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Lincoln | 2025 State WA 6-2 225 25′ LB 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.
53. Silas Reynolds Silas Reynolds 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2026 State OR 6-3 185 26′ WR/WLB West Linn OR
Not a lot of people know about Reynolds yet, but I could see him blowing up next season. He earned honorable mention all-conference honors on D as a sophomore and is one of the fastest players in Oregon. Look for him, Smiley, and Danny Wideman Danny Wideman 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2025 State OR to put up some ridiculous numbers next year.
54. Josiah Hawkins Josiah Hawkins 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Cascade | 2027 State OR 5-10 160 27′ ATH Cascade OR
Hawkins was a 1st team all-conference CB as a freshman, also earning honorable mention accolades at WR. He has elite D1 speed and will need to showcase that over the off season against top regional and national competition
55. Oteko Mwamba Oteko Mwamba 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Rainier Beach | 2026 State WA 5-10 170 26′ Rainier Beach WA OFFERS (2) Nevada, Portland St
Mwamba can break your ankles in space and was a human highlight reel for most of the season. His 35 receptions for 973 yards and 11 TDs helped him land his first couple D1 offers
56. Hudson Hardy Hudson Hardy 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2025 State OR 6-3 220 25′ OLB/RB West Linn OR
Hardy missed most of his junior season but has all of the intangibles to be a big-time recruit. His combination of size & speed will have him listed as one of the most dominant RBs in the NW while likely projecting on D.
57. Brock Beaner Brock Beaner 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA 6-1 185 25′ S/ATH Anacortes WA OFFERS (5) Air Force, Idaho, E. Washington, Army, Navy
The 1st team all-state, 3* athlete, put up one of the most impressive stat lines anywhere, helping Anacortes to the 2A state title. On the year he had 95 total tackles, 9 sacks, 16 TFL’s, 2 INTs, and 5 PBU’s. Offensively he was equally ridiculous totaling 1,542 rushing & receiving yards and 22 TDs. He will be a multi offer D1 kid.
58. Brady Beaner Brady Beaner 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA 6-0 180 25′ ATH/S Anacortes WA OFFERS (5) Air Force, Idaho, E. Washington, Army, Navy
Brady put together one of the most impressive seasons statewide, totaling 103 tackles and 10 PBU’s. Much like his brother the 3* athlete was dominant at the 2A level going for 1300+ yards on 112 touches. His play on the camp circuit helped as well earning recognition at the Northwest Showcase (Western Oregon), the region’s premier event.
59. Landen Kahai Landen Kahai 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Kennedy | 2025 State WA 6-1 175 25′ Kennedy Catholic WA OFFERS (1) West Virginia
Kahai has one of the fastest rising stocks in WA. The 1st team NPSL DB was among the state leaders in INTs (5) and PBU’s (13), while impressing on the offensive side of the ball and averaging 18.4 yards per carry, with 4 TDs on only 7 rushes.
60. Hakeim Smalls Hakeim Smalls 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Archbishop Murphy | 2026 State WA 6-4 265 26′ DL Archbishop Murphy WA OFFERS (1) Nevada
Smalls looks like the real deal, physically dominating opponents as a sophomore on both sides of the football. His size and versatility (wrestling) make him an appealing recruit who will likely add numerous offers this off season.