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<p>The Northwest Top 100 List ranks the top athletes in the region from the classes of 2026-28' as one group. Keep in mind there are (6) total classes within Oregon and Washington, so it's not your normal list. Here we project out on who we think will have the most successful collegiate and potential professional career. </p>
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<p>Looking at the top 50 we see a total of 33 Washington and 17 Oregon athletes listed which makes sense with Washington having a 2 to 1 population advantage. You will see updated offers and commitments next to each individual's name. Thus far UW leads the pack with 4 commits, along with UCLA, Boise St, Washington St, and Nevada all having 2. Oregon, Michigan St, Utah, Stanford, W. Virginia, Wisconsin, Oregon St, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, BYU, Sac St, and UC Davis all have 1.</p>
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<p><strong>Here is a quick summary of #26-50..</strong></p>
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<p>Both [player_tooltip player_id='928074' first='Maurice' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1165368' first='Elijah' last='Durr'] could be listed in the top 15-25 overall. Each will rank among the top DB's on the west coast for their class. </p>
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<p>Some of the fastest rising athletes on this list include 2028 tackle [player_tooltip player_id='1609771' first='Peter' last='Stanley'] of Summit HS in Bend, OR who was just offered by Cal. Also, D End [player_tooltip player_id='1188123' first='Ty' last='Tautolo'] who has been offered by the likes of Notre Dame and Oregon and just made the move from Snohomish to 4A power Lake Stevens.</p>
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<p>Other noteworthy individuals with stocks that are rising quickly include 6-5 DE [player_tooltip player_id='1568782' first='Adel' last='Dorr'] of Issaquah who is committed to Oregon St and all everything athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1368318' first='Michael' last='Kori'] of Kamiakin who was also offered by OSU. </p>
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<p>If we are talking universities who may have gotten a steal we can check out the QB battle in Oregon for the #1 spot which includes [player_tooltip player_id='402409' first='Hudson' last='Kurland'] (Washington St) and [player_tooltip player_id='1232699' first='Cade' last='Mitchell'] (New Mexico). I think Kurland is a great fit at WSU and he could potentially play early. Mitchell has absolutely killed it this off season MVPing numerous high-profile showcase events. I expect multiple schools to vie for his services. If the Lobos can keep him, they have an elite QB to build around. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='726165' first='Jasiah' last='Denmark'] is a future FCS All American. I would be shocked if other Mid Major/P4 type schools didn't make a big push before all is said and done. </p>
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<p>As referenced numerous times credit to Washington State on their commitment from [player_tooltip player_id='726157' first='Kingston' last='Fotualii'] of O'Dea. On film he might best O lineman in the NW. </p>
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<p>Two other universities who must be stoked include Nevada and Boise St. [player_tooltip player_id='770006' first='Joe' last='Stimpson'] is headed to Reno and might be the most exciting athlete to watch in Oregon. He will be a Metro League POY favorite on O and D. Expect [player_tooltip player_id='987162' first='Hakeim' last='Smalls'] to be a multiyear all conference guy at BSU. You will see others pursue him before signing day as well. </p>
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<p>26.[player_tooltip player_id='928074' first='Maurice' last='Williams'] 6-1 180 27' DB Emerald Ridge WA <strong>OFFERS (10) Washington, Boise St, Arizona St, Oregon St</strong></p>
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<p>Williams broke out as a freshman and earned 1st team all-conference honors as a sophomore before making the move from Yelm to Graham Kapowsin. His DB MVP accolades at the Under Armour Camp this off season helped solidify him as one of the top defensive backs on the west coast. </p>
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<p>27.[player_tooltip player_id='1165368' first='Elijah' last='Durr'] 6-1 175 26' DB Mount Tahoma WA <strong>COMMITTED: Washington</strong></p>
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<p>The Huskies have to feel good about this one. Separate from his dominance at corner, Durr impressed on offense showing off his overall versatility. As a junior he finished with 29 tackles and 3 INTs defensively, while averaging 17.1 yards per catch with 8 TDs on O.</p>
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<p>28.[player_tooltip player_id='1609771' first='Peter' last='Stanley'] 6-4 280 28' T Summit OR <strong>OFFERS (1) California </strong></p>
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<p>Stanley could be the #1 ranked prospect on this board when all is said and done. There isn't much film to evaluate as of right now, but his recent Cal offer speaks to his unlimited ceiling. Summit will be a legit 5A title contender for the next few seasons with him leading up front. </p>
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<p>29.[player_tooltip player_id='769993' first='Rasean' last='Jones'] 6-2 195 26' WR Baker OR <strong>COMMITTED: Boise St</strong></p>
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<p>The 4A standout hasn't been a featured kid on the camp circuit or on the recruiting front, but he has elite D1 speed and made a good decision staying close to home and committing to the Broncos. Jones earned 2nd team all-state honors last season, catching 53 passes for 872 yards and 15 TDs, for a team that went 1-8. </p>
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<p>30.[player_tooltip player_id='1368318' first='Michael' last='Kori'] 6-1 165 27' ATH Kamiakin WA <strong>OFFERS (2) Oregon St, Idaho</strong></p>
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<p>Another one of the fastest rising prospects in the region. Kori broke out at the NW Showcase last month, the region's premier event, garnering multiple offers. The 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference athlete can play a handful of different positions, going for 850 all-purpose yards and 14 TDs as a sophomore. </p>
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<p>31.[player_tooltip player_id='1188123' first='Ty' last='Tautolo'] 6-4 240 27' DE Lake Stevens WA <strong>OFFERS (10) Oregon, Notre Dame, Kansas St, Washington, Texas A/M</strong></p>
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<p>Tautolo makes the move from Snohomish to 4A power Lake Stevens which should allow him to see much improved competition, after earning 2nd team all-conference honors the last two seasons. The offers speak for themselves. </p>
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<p>32.[player_tooltip player_id='402409' first='Hudson' last='Kurland'] 6-4 200 26' QB Lake Oswego OR<strong> COMMITTED: Washington St</strong></p>
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<p>Kurland makes a nice jump up the board and is a great fit for a WSU program headed in the right direction in my opinion. The 6-4 QB can beat you in multiple ways including with his feet and will project as a 6A POY candidate after earning honorable mention all-state honors last season. </p>
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<p>33.[player_tooltip player_id='1232699' first='Cade' last='Mitchell'] 6-3 200 26' QB Mountainside OR <strong>COMMITTED: New Mexico</strong></p>
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<p>As most know Mitchell has had an unreal off season MVPing multiple showcase events against some of the top competition in the West. As a junior he passed for 2000+ yards and 23 TDs/4 INTs. It will be a battle with Jesuit for the Metro title. You could see numerous universities come in on Mitchell late even with his commitment to the Lobos. </p>
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<p>34.[player_tooltip player_id='402787' first='Asa' last='Thompson'] 6-0 180 26' ATH Eastside Catholic WA <strong>OFFERS (9) Oregon, Washington, Arizona St</strong></p>
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<p>Thompson's recruiting has gone stagnant to an extent, but I personally think highly of him and believe someone will get a steal. The 2x 1<sup>st</sup> team all-Metro WR was one of the league leaders in INT's as well and gives universities numerous options positionally. </p>
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<p>35.[player_tooltip player_id='569907' first='Ayden' last='Bullinger'] 6-5 240 27' T Graham-Kapowsin WA <strong>OFFERS (2) Montana St, Portland St</strong></p>
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<p>I could see Bullinger blowing up this coming year and being a major D1 recruit. The 2x 1st team All Area tackle has allowed 1 sack in the last two years and has the frame to add some significant size which would only help his recruitment. </p>
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<p>36.[player_tooltip player_id='1568782' first='Adel' last='Dorr'] 6-5 245 26' DE Issaquah WA <strong>COMMITTED: Oregon St</strong></p>
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<p>The 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference POY made significant gains on the recruiting front in recent months landing double digit D1 offers. The Beavers have to be stoked with his commitment and well aware others might get in the mix with his unlimited ceiling. </p>
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<p>37.[player_tooltip player_id='1188077' first='Tayven' last='Collins'] 5-11 180 27' Safety Cascade Christian WA <strong>OFFERS (5) BYU, New Mexico, Nevada, Sac St</strong></p>
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<p>Collins has elite football instincts and made a few plays during the HEIR vs FSP matchup that you had to see to believe. He will be a 1A POY favorite at Cascade Christian this coming season, accounting for close to 1600 total yards and 15 TDs, while projecting defensively and making 95 tackles, 3 INTs, and 7 sacks. </p>
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<p>38.[player_tooltip player_id='985511' first='Kaicen' last='Carter'] 6-3 210 28' WR/LB Federal Way WA <strong>OFFERS (10) Washington, Cal, Minnesota, Wash St, San Diego St</strong></p>
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<p>Carter has had one of the most impressive off seasons of any underclassmen in the NW landing numerous offers. He impressed on the 7v7 circuit but has very little film. Expectations will be high this coming year. </p>
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<p>39.[player_tooltip player_id='1187089' first='Seager' last='Milholen'] 6-7 235 27' TE Central Catholic OR <strong>OFFERS (7) Arizona, Cal, Wash St</strong></p>
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<p>Milholen has elite size and brings some unique intangibles to the table. He recently added some nice offers separate from hitting camps at LSU and Miami this off season. He will be in the spotlight this year for CC, with his former teammate and fellow 3* [player_tooltip player_id='426922' first='Andreas' last='Nicolaidis'] transferring to Bishop Gorman in Vegas. </p>
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<p>40.[player_tooltip player_id='1165392' first='Henry' last='Gabalis'] 6-5 215 26' ATH Archbishop Murphy WA <strong>COMMITTED: Arizona</strong></p>
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<p>Gabalis blew up as much as anyone from a recruitment standpoint. The 6-5 athlete decided on good weather and will head to Arizona over the likes of Cal and Oregon St. You can't teach the size and versatility. </p>
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<p>41.[player_tooltip player_id='1165418' first='Ah' last='Deong Yang'] 6-4 325 26' OL Puyallup WA <strong>COMMITTED: Washington</strong></p>
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<p>The big man makes the transfer from Roosevelt to Puyallup after being named the Metro Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year last season. Deong Yang made a smart and decisive decision committing to Washington early. </p>
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<p>42.[player_tooltip player_id='726165' first='Jasiah' last='Denmark'] 6-0 170 26' CB Puyallup WA <strong>COMMITTED: Sacramento St</strong></p>
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<p>Denmark has had an unreal off season MVPing multiple prestigious showcases with top national talent in attendance. The 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league and all area CB finished with 32 tackles and 4 INTs last season, for a Puyallup program which could be a contender. As of right now he is one of the highest ranked players in the nation to commit to an FCS school. Sacramento St has a future All American if they can keep him. </p>
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<p>43.[player_tooltip player_id='1248706' first='Terrance' last='Saryon'] 5-10 160 26' WR Evergreen WA <strong>COMMITTED: BYU</strong></p>
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<p>Saryon flipped from UW to BYU after being offered by the likes of Oregon, Illinois, and Cal. To say he has done well for himself on the recruiting front would be an understatement. He caught 51 balls for 1,055 yards and 10 TDs last season for an Evergreen team that has a chance to compete statewide at the 3A level.</p>
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<p>44.[player_tooltip player_id='726157' first='Kingston' last='Fotualii'] 6-3 280 26' G O'Dea WA <strong>COMMITTED: Washington St</strong></p>
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<p>As referenced multiple times Fotualii might be the most fundamentally sound lineman in the NW. The 2x 1<sup>st</sup> team all-Metro returner helped his team to the state title last year and made a solid early commitment to WSU. </p>
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<p>45.[player_tooltip player_id='402406' first='Donnie' last='Vercher III'] 6-2 215 26' LB Central Catholic OR <strong>COMMITTED: UC Davis</strong></p>
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<p>I'm assuming UC Davis knows how big a commitment this was for their program with Vercher holding double digit D1 offers. The all-state LB racked up 56 tackles with 16.5 TFL's and 4.5 sacks last season. He will likely do more of the same this year. </p>
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<p>46.[player_tooltip player_id='770006' first='Joe' last='Stimpson'] 5-11 180 26' ATH Jesuit OR <strong>COMMITTED: Nevada</strong></p>
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<p>Credit to Nevada for getting on the "do it all kid" when they did. Stimpson should be considered one of the most lethal athletes in the region when in space and a Metro League POY favorite on both sides of the football. His 1800+ all-purpose yards and 17 TDs to go with 3 INTs was one of the best stat lines in Oregon. </p>
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<p>47.[player_tooltip player_id='987162' first='Hakeim' last='Smalls'] 6-4 260 26' OL Archbishop Murphy WA <strong>COMMITTED: Boise St</strong></p>
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<p>The standout wrestler and lineman racked up 10+ offers in a short period of time, making a great decision in committing to BSU. The Broncos continue to land some of the region's top athletes. </p>
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<p>48.[player_tooltip player_id='726148' first='Zamarie' last='Tellez'] 5-9 165 26' ATH Federal Way WA<strong> OFFERS (11) Arizona, Washington St, </strong></p>
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<p>Much like [player_tooltip player_id='402787' first='Asa' last='Thompson'], I think folks are missing on Tellez. He's undersized but the film is ridiculous, and he can play on either side of the ball. He once again earned 1st team all-conference honors at WR & DB as a junior. </p>
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<p>49.[player_tooltip player_id='1354431' first='Jeremiah' last='Nonu'] 6-2 315 26' DT O'Dea WA <strong>COMMITTED: Nevada</strong></p>
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<p>Nevada has really picked up their game in the NW with this being a big commitment. Nonu has the genes and has been dominant the last two years, earning back-to-back 1st team honors. </p>
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<p>50.[player_tooltip player_id='1246545' first='Josh' last='Christensen'] 6-6 245 27' DE Lake Oswego OR<strong> OFFERS (1) Portland St</strong></p>
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<p>As most know by now Christensen's stock has shot through the roof, MVPing the region's premier event in the Northwest Showcase. He will be a guy we will hear a lot about over the next two years.</p>
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