Under The Radar All Conference Returners- OFFENSE

Jordan Johnson April 20, 2025 @ 06:27 PM

There are always athletes who go under the radar and don't necessarily get the hype of other players. Here we will take a look at individuals who earned all-conference honors last season and should play a key role for their teams this coming year..           OFFENSE   [player_tooltip player_id='1660025' first='Bastian' last='Bowden'] 5-10 145 26' KR/WR Sherwood- Expect a big year out of Bowden who was one of the better kick returners in 6A. He averaged close to 16 yards per catch at WR and could have 20-30 receptions in 2025.    [player_tooltip player_id='1591972' first='LJ' last='Kyle'] 6-3 280 26' OL/DL South Albany- Kyle is one of the more underrated and versatile athletes in the state. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball as a junior and had a phenomenal performance at the PRZ showcase back in January. Look for him to make a big jump up the rankings board.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660026' first='Ruedi' last='Graf'] 6-2 260 26' OL/DL Tigard- From a projection standpoint Graf is somewhat undersized on the O line. That said as he had an outstanding junior year, earning honorable mention all TRL honors along with his teammate Braeden Krizan. Both of these guys will need to step up big in the brutally tough Three Rivers League.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660027' first='Aryel' last='Garcia'] 5-5 185 26' RB Century- Garcia averaged close to 6 yards per carry with double digit TDs for a Century team that battled, but did not win a conference game. He was another 2nd team all-league guy.    [player_tooltip player_id='1652880' first='Khade' last='Chilson'] 5-11 255 26' G Roosevelt- Chilson is undersized for a lineman, but had a good junior year and was instrumental in helping the Roughriders to four PIL wins in a row to close the season, including dominant performances against Grant and Jeff.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660147' first='Dayvion' last='Curtis'] 5-11 175 26' WR Central Catholic- The honorable mention all-conference WR could play a crucial role for the Rams this coming season with standout receivers [player_tooltip player_id='1094734' first='Landon' last='Kelsey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='511878' first='D'Marieon' last='Gates'] both graduating. Expect to hear Curtis' name on a much more consistent basis.    [player_tooltip player_id='1157437' first='Elliott' last='Bruce'] 6-0 185 26' WR Reynolds- Bruce had a solid junior season catching 17 balls for 241 yards and 2 TDs. He was an honorable mention all Mt Hood selection and could be among the stat leaders in the conference this season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660150' first='Ian' last='Nix'] 6-2 215 26' TE Nelson- Nix can play on either side of the ball and may end up an OLB at the next level. That said as he made numerous sacks this past year, while earning all-conference accolades at TE.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660151' first='Chase' last='Macken'] 5-10 180 26' RB/LB Newberg- Macken is a three-sport athlete who will be featured on a team that could beat Sherwood for a conference title this coming season. He earned 2nd team all-Pacific honors at RB & LB last year.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660165' first='Marlan' last='McCowan'] 5-10 170 27' QB McDaniel- It's not a secret that it's been a struggle for the McDaniel program going 3-33 over the last four years, but there is hope with some talented young guys coming up. McCowan hit on 58% of his passes as a sophomore, earning honorable mention all-conference honors.    [player_tooltip player_id='1660152' first='Lucas' last='Gansen'] 6-0 175 26' QB Churchill- Gansen was a 2nd team all-league QB as a junior and will have to play a huge role if the Lancers want to make a playoff run. POY [player_tooltip player_id='754595' first='Ceville' last='Pasi'] graduates but he has other top ranked guys all around him.