PRZ Combine Series: 10 Most Influential Next Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br> Looking back at the PRZ Combine series from this past weekend we take a look at ten athletes who will project to have a heavy influence on their individual HS team this coming season. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1.[player_tooltip player_id='770007' first='Logan' last='Uitto'] ATH 26' Silverton- Uitto might have been the best overall player at the camp, and he will need to have a 1st&nbsp;team all-conference season on both sides of the ball if the Foxes want to replicate the last few years. The graduation of POY [player_tooltip player_id='511861' first='Sawyer' last='Teeney'] who is headed to Idaho is significant as they will not have the luxury of him distributing the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2.[player_tooltip player_id='937183' first='Aris' last='Dimick'] QB 27' Tigard- [player_tooltip player_id='937174' first='Houston' last='Lillard'] says Dimick could be special, and I understand why. The big 6-4 QB led the Tigers as a sophomore, and he will need to play lights out and stay healthy if they want to have a chance in the TRL this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3.[player_tooltip player_id='1125042' first='Barry' last='Myles'] WR/DB 27' Sheldon- It's not a secret that many of the Sheldon athletes transferred to Willamette. That said as Myles and talented teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1232759' first='Cameron' last='Gilhuber'] will have a chance to step up and lead in what will be a unique situation for the traditional state power. Myles was outstanding all day at the event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4.[player_tooltip player_id='1257695' first='Emmit' last='Distefano'] QB 27' Thurston- As referenced Distefano was one of the most impressive kids at the entire camp. He will have some big shoes to fill with three-year starter [player_tooltip player_id='406763' first='Noah' last='Blair'] graduating. Thurston is traditionally one of the top 5A teams in the state and expectations will be high, especially with standout [player_tooltip player_id='1110930' first='Matthew' last='Newell'] returning and a solid D.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.[player_tooltip player_id='1566150' first='Cohen' last='Trump'] LB 27' Westview- The Wildcats have a good coach and some legit guys returning. If they can get quality line play with a D that steps up, they could be a solid #3 seed out of the Metro. Trump has outstanding body control and will project as a 100+tackle guy next season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6.[player_tooltip player_id='1667982' first='Reece' last='Underwood'] S 26' Tualatin- The camps overall MVP made the transfer from Lakeridge and will play a pivotal role for a T-Wolves program who loses multiple D1 athletes. Tualatin will still rank as a top 5 team at the 6A level and his presence in the secondary will be crucial if they want to contain the likes of QB's [player_tooltip player_id='402409' first='Hudson' last='Kurland'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='284120' first='Drew' last='Weiler'] within the conference.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7.[player_tooltip player_id='1566153' first='Mason' last='Frederickson'] DB 27' Sandy- It's tough to earn 1st&nbsp;team all-conference honors at the 6A level in the Mt Hood, especially when you're not playing for a state power. Frederickson defied those odds and could have the Pio's ranked among the top 15 teams in the state, with other 27's like [player_tooltip player_id='937297' first='Gracyn' last='Fitch'] and breakout TE [player_tooltip player_id='1671467' first='Cameron' last='Caruso'] representing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8.[player_tooltip player_id='1629314' first='Jacob' last='Gorman'] LB 26' Jesuit- The Crusaders have an impressive defense returning with Gorman and D1 offered athletes [player_tooltip player_id='770006' first='Joe' last='Stimpson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1585693' first='Jack' last='Tuenge'], and rising prospect [player_tooltip player_id='777410' first='Roman' last='Mallard']. Even though they have dudes everywhere it would be tough to make up for Gorman's 70 tackles, 17 TFL's, and 9 sacks from last year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9.[player_tooltip player_id='1673573' first='Kaeden' last='Emerson'] QB 26' Oregon City- We talked about the importance of Emerson stepping in for OC and playing like a veteran right away. He has the size and the tools to do a good job, and he will need to be counted on to go above beyond, playing against a bunch of D1 athletes every week in the TRL.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10.[player_tooltip player_id='402396' first='Brennan' last='Mesa'] DE 26' South Albany- The Redhawks have battled the last few seasons, winning some big ball games and staying competitive against some of the top teams in the state. Mesa and [player_tooltip player_id='1591972' first='LJ' last='Kyle'] provide South with one of the top line combos in 5A. These two will need to step up and be elite if they want to beat the likes of Silverton, West Albany, and Dallas.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->