Post Rankings: Some of Oregon’s Fastest Rising 26′ Prospects

The Oregon 2026 Top 200 was just released and here we look at a few athletes outside the top 50 who are noteworthy. Each of these individuals made a nice jump up the rankings board and could do well collegiately.         COMPLETE RANKINGS: <a href="https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/</a>         [player_tooltip player_id='759688' first='Lukas' last='Babbitt'] 6-0 215 LB Churchill   The MWL Defensive POY and 5A 1st team all-state LB had a phenomenal season, also impressing while running the ball. Babbitt jumped about 20 spots on the list to #52. For him it will just come down to size and where he projects positionally at the next level.    [player_tooltip player_id='1311538' first='Zachery' last='Bridges'] 6-5 300 OL Sandy   Bridges had a breakout sophomore year and backed it up with another impressive 1st team all Mt Hood Conference season. He's got the size to be a big-time recruit but will need to continue and work on improved mobility.    [player_tooltip player_id='1585702' first='Jaiden' last='Robinson'] 6-2 180 DB Barlow   Robinson is all of 6-2 and can play multiple spots in the secondary. Even with the Bruins struggling and finishing (3-6), he excelled racking up 2nd team all-league honors.   [player_tooltip player_id='1043374' first='Parker' last='Gibson'] 6-1 210 LB Redmond   The 2x 1st team all-league LB would be a IMC player of the year favorite if Redmond can improve record wise. They have gone (6-12) the last two seasons. He will be a good collegiate backer with the level yet to be determined.    [player_tooltip player_id='1112394' first='Geovoney' last='Burks'] 6-2 215 ATH Roosevelt   Burks made a nice jump up the rankings board after earning 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the football at LB & TE. For the 2nd year in a row, he was one of the top players in the PIL.    [player_tooltip player_id='1341253' first='Cody' last='Calvert'] 6-1 295 DT Mountain View   Calvert was the only underclassmen in Oregon to earn 1st team all-state honors on both sides of the football at the 5A level. He will project on D due to size, finishing with 33 total tackles and 8 hurries, with Mt View going 12-1 and losing to Wilsonville in the state title game (again).    [player_tooltip player_id='1232740' first='Ty' last='Hattenhauer'] 6-2 175 DB Caldera   One of the top overall athletes in the IMC (baseball). Hattenhauer earned 2nd team all-league honors as a sophomore and honorable mention all-league accolades this past season. He averaged 7 tackles per game with 4 TDs with Caldera finishing (3-6).    [player_tooltip player_id='1234459' first='Matthew' last='Hinkle'] 6-2 215 LB Cascade   Hinkle will project at LB but earned 1st team all-state honors on the D line. He was a dominant force up front all year playing for one of the state's best coaches in former Oregon St standout Mark Walsh.    [player_tooltip player_id='1110919' first='Liam' last='Tobin'] 6-1 205 LB Lake Oswego   We've talked about Tobin multiple times recently with the Lakers making a run to the state title game. He was a 2nd team all TRL selection, finishing the year with 42 tackles, 5 TFL's, 2 sacks, 14 hurries, and 6 PBU's.    [player_tooltip player_id='1112461' first='Tyson' last='Walker'] 6-3 200 SS/LB West Albany    One of the fastest rising prospects at the 5A level. The talented multi-sport athlete earned 1st team all-league and 2nd team all-state honors. He's added some size and can play the LB spot or multiple positions in the secondary.    [player_tooltip player_id='1585714' first='Jackson' last='Skinner'] 6-2 190 LB Marist   Skinner was in the 5A POY conversation earning 1st team all-state honors for the 4A champs, while adding 51 tackles and 11.5 sacks. He moves well and has the frame necessary to add some significant size.    [player_tooltip player_id='1232743' first='Daniel' last='Heninger'] 5-9 170 RB Glencoe   The conference POY went for 1,996 yards with limited carries in multiple games. He's undersized but could be a small college standout and someone numerous D3/NAIA's should be all over.    [player_tooltip player_id='777449' first='Calen' last='Simonelic'] 5-8 155 ATH Tualatin    Not the biggest kid but one of the state's top slot receivers for the 2026 class. On the year he caught 27 passes with 6 TDs. He will project as a 1st or 2nd team all TRL athlete next season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1286959' first='Kellen' last='Lefebvre'] 5-10 170 RB South Medford   Definitely a breakout player of the year candidate within Oregon. Lefebvre had numerous 100+ yard games on limited carries, earning honorable mention all-conference honors. With [player_tooltip player_id='1103477' first='Bridger' last='Foss'] and [player_tooltip player_id='285876' first='Kameron' last='Rague'] graduating he could be one of the 6A rushing leader's next season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1232759' first='Cameron' last='Gilhuber'] 6-1 175 Sheldon   Gilhuber is another kid who has been talked about multiple times in recent weeks. He makes a nice jump up the rankings board, racking up 2nd team all-conference accolades. His 4 INTs and 4 PBU's had him listed in the top 10 among all DB's statewide at the 6A level.    [player_tooltip player_id='1234610' first='Cole' last='Dickson'] 6-1 175 ATH West Linn   Dickson is a talented overall athlete who was clutch on D as a junior, earning 2nd team all-conference accolades at OLB for the Lions. His 87 tackles, 8 TFL's, 3 sacks, and 5 PBU's were one of the best stat lines statewide among 26's.    [player_tooltip player_id='1528939' first='Marcos' last='Mueller'] 6-2 170 WR Valley Catholic   One of the top up and coming small school athletes in Oregon. Mueller has legit size and speed and broke out for Coach Michael Snyder's Valiants this past season. He was a 100+ yard performer on multiple occasions and will project as a 3A all state kid next year.    [player_tooltip player_id='402399' first='Camden' last='Nosack'] 6-1 170 DB Thurston     Not a lot of people are familiar but Nosack can play. He had a good year making 52 tackles, with 7 tackles for loss, and 2 INTs. It was somewhat of a down year for Thurston, and he is a returning bright spot next season.