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<p><strong>Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Have a look at the Oregon Top 250 <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/updated-2026-oregon-rankings-3/">https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/updated-2026-oregon-rankings-3/ </a>as we break down #51-100</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>*PLEASE NOTE- 70+ athletes were added to the 2026 rankings board so multiple individuals will drop numerous spots for that reason alone. </strong></p>
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<p>Speaking of D1 potential, [player_tooltip player_id='1345172' first='Jarrett' last='Martin'] of 3A Banks has a chance to be Oregon's POY at that level. He could climb this list quick along with his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1112475' first='Cole' last='Wilson'] who was recently named the MVP at the Eastern Washington Camp. </p>
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<p>A few offensive lineman who scouts will be watching closely include 6-5 300-pound Tackle [player_tooltip player_id='1311538' first='Zachery' last='Bridges'] of Sandy who earned 1st team all Mt Hood honors as a sophomore. [player_tooltip player_id='914284' first='Gavyn' last='Welch'] is another kid with size who comes from a talented family and has legit potential. </p>
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<p>On the defensive front there are a couple big men to make note of. 6-5 290-pound D Tackle [player_tooltip player_id='1660153' first='Abraham' last='Zhyryada'] of Nelson looks the part and will have plenty of eyes on him this season. [player_tooltip player_id='1341253' first='Cody' last='Calvert'] was a standout on both sides of the ball as a junior and will return after earning 5A 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state honors for Mountain View of Bend. He could be Oregon's lineman of the year per his classification. Last but not least [player_tooltip player_id='1110925' first='Alexander' last='Esuk'] who is a little bit undersized for the position but an absolute monster in the trenches. Look for him to be in the conversation for Metro League D lineman of the year honors. </p>
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<p>From an LB standpoint there are a bunch of intriguing kids who rank among the best in Oregon. [player_tooltip player_id='1585714' first='Jackson' last='Skinner'] of Marist who will be a 4A POY favorite for the reigning state champs, and [player_tooltip player_id='1629314' first='Jacob' last='Gorman'] of Jesuit who had an unreal junior year but has gone somewhat under the radar on the recruiting front. He's got legit potential at the next level. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1059015' first='Justin' last='Craigwell'] of Lake Oswego returns after earning 1st team all-state LB honors last season. From a pure talent standpoint, he's one of the top defenders in Oregon. It's just a size thing if we are talking projection. [player_tooltip player_id='402414' first='Kalani' last='Messenger'] is another one from across town at Lakeridge who is a sleeper at linebacker. </p>
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<p>If Southern Oregon had an MVP this coming season it might be [player_tooltip player_id='770005' first='Makana' last='Brown'] of South Medford. He's done what's best for his team and played the QB spot because he's typically the best athlete on the field. That being said he's a phenomenal WLB/SS type and could do well collegiately at those positions.</p>
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<p>If we are talking individuals who will excel at the skill positions, there are a handful to highlight. WR [player_tooltip player_id='770007' first='Logan' last='Uitto'] of Silverton had an outstanding junior year and MVP'd the PRZ event this spring. [player_tooltip player_id='1566148' first='Sean' last='Gerigk'] of Mountainside continues to climb the charts and will be one of Oregon's top slot receivers. Also don't sleep on [player_tooltip player_id='769997' first='Talen' last='Williams'] of 5A Crook County. He makes the move from South Salem after a few impressive years early on. </p>
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<p>We've talked a lot about [player_tooltip player_id='914315' first='Corinthian' last='Littleton'] of Parkrose who could single handily keep the Broncos in ball games. Another athlete you have to like a lot is [player_tooltip player_id='1232759' first='Cameron' last='Gilhuber'] of Sheldon. He has had a phenomenal off season and could be the best DB in the South-Central Conference. </p>
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<p>A few other defensive backs worthy of recognition include the very versatile 6-3 [player_tooltip player_id='1585702' first='Jaiden' last='Robinson'], who makes the move from Barlow to Central Catholic, after earning 2<sup>nd</sup> team all Mt Hood accolades last year.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667982' first='Reece' last='Underwood'] has become PRZ famous and is a good-looking athlete that will have a lot of eyes on him at Safety, along with [player_tooltip player_id='1232760' first='Kai' last='Franco'] of Mountainside who continues to climb the rankings board. </p>
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<p>Other conference POY candidates include QB/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1110920' first='Parker' last='Sellner'] of Newberg who we've talked about a lot recently being one of the state's biggest sleepers. [player_tooltip player_id='402410' first='Isaac' last='Reynoso'] of Glencoe has D1 genes and will be a heavy favorite for MVP honors within his league. </p>
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<p>Two other unquestioned top guys include [player_tooltip player_id='759688' first='Lukas' last='Babbitt'] of Churchill, who was the Midwestern League Defensive POY last year and could be a 5A 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state selection on both sides of the football this season. [player_tooltip player_id='914314' first='Deryk' last='Farmer'] as referenced looks like the real deal and will be a 3A POY favorite. </p>
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<p>It starts with [player_tooltip player_id='914302' first='Robbie' last='Long'] if we are talking QB's who have a shot at playing at a high level. The basketball standout has the potential of being a top 20 athlete statewide. That said as he will have to surpass [player_tooltip player_id='402407' first='Dylan' last='Brower'] of Clackamas, who is deserving of praise, and returns after earning 1st team all Mt Hood honors last season. </p>
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<p>In conclusion there are numerous other athletes who we could talk about here and will in future breakdowns. </p>
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